
Lawmakers approve school safety bill requiring armed person at every Texas campus
"It's time to act," said Rep. Ken King, R-Canadian, before the vote was taken. "We need to prevent the next Uvalde."
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"It's time to act," said Rep. Ken King, R-Canadian, before the vote was taken. "We need to prevent the next Uvalde."
The documentary called "77 Minutes: Surviving The Uvalde Mass Shooting" was released earlier this week.
There were also some special visitors who survived another school shooting with a message that resonated with this town.
The morning of May 24, 2022, Noah Orona's mother captured some of the last moments he would spend with his classmates at an end of the year award ceremony.
Senator Roland Gutierrez is one of the most vocal critics of the law enforcement response to the school and Governor Greg Abbott's gun policies at the Texas Capitol.
One year after the deadly massacre in Uvalde, new bills are advancing in the Texas Legislature that will require school districts to comply with the state's safety and security requirements.
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
At 10 years old, Uvalde school shooting survivor Khloie Torres showed more bravery than most adults.
The violence that unfolded in Uvalde last year happened before the eyes of employees at Hillcrest Funeral Home, which sits only feet away from Robb Elementary School.
AJ Martinez was watching a movie in class at Robb Elementary School when the gunman entered and said, "Are you all ready to die?"
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags across the state lowered to half-staff on May 24 in honor of the 19 children and two teachers murdered at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde last year.
One year after the school shooting that killed 21 people, victims' families say little has changed to stop it from happening again.
On a recent warm Wednesday afternoon, 11-year-old Mayah Zamora and her family paid a visit to the San Antonio food bank.
The continuing probe underlines the lasting fallout over the shooting and how the days after the attack were marred by authorities giving inaccurate and conflicting accounts.
As the number of people who die in mass killings in the U.S. continues to rise, thousands more are left to handle the trauma of losing someone they love.
Ahead of the day marking one year since 19 children and two teachers were murdered at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, community leaders are asking for "peace and privacy."
Amerie Jo Garza's family marked her daughter's birthday this year with a visit to her memorial in Uvalde's downtown plaza. This is the first year they are forced to celebrate her life without her.
Evadulia Orta keeps the last Mother's Day card she received from her son Rojelio tucked away in a box.
House Bill 2744 would raise the legal age to 21 for someone to buy an AR-style firearm, and prohibit the sale of a firearm to someone who's intoxicated or who has an active protective order
Family members of some of the 21 victims murdered in the Robb Elementary School shooting were back at the state Capitol.
Families of some of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school shooting are making another plea for tighter gun laws.
The state's top police agency has refused to release records, including incident reports, internal communications, ballistic reports and body-camera footage.
With the families of some of victims of the Uvalde and Santa Fe massacres behind him, State Sen. Roland Gutierrez announced a package of bills aimed at preventing mass shootings.
Records shed new light on the medical delays of that day, adding to the scrutiny facing local, state and federal officials over the botched response to the shooting after officers waited 77 minutes to confront the gunman.
"She will never graduate high school, never fall in love herself, never be present at my wedding. We will never know how scared she was in her last moments in that classroom."
What started off as a typical bus route, quickly took an unexpected detour.
Officers found the victim, a juvenile male, dead at the scene.
The club is temporarily closed after the most recent fatal shooting and some officials want to make sure it never opens again.
An elderly woman was found dead by Cleburne police early Saturday morning after receiving a 911 call from a man who reported that he'd shot his wife.
Security at the club reportedly returned fire at the suspect, striking him. He was then taken to a nearby hospital where he died.
The parents of Gabby Petito have obtained a letter written by Brian Laundrie's mother, in which she says she would "show up with a shovel and garbage bags" if he needed to dispose of a body.
Authorities in east Texas have jailed an 18-year-old man on capital murder charges following the shooting deaths of his parents and siblings Tuesday.
The student was subsequently arrested by Euless police before school began Thursday, the district's last day of classes.
The grand jury indicted Shamaiya Hall for the capital murders of Legend Chappell, 6, Alayiah Martin, 5, and Ayden Martin, 5.
U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen is reviewing changes made to the program by the Biden administration.
Police officers have a lot of work to do to rebuild their public image – but the Grand Prairie Police Department has found an unusual way to do it.
U.S. officials are preparing to distribute 1,250 appointments each day to migrants in Mexico so they can present themselves at ports of entry for an opportunity to be allowed to seek asylum.
American Airlines says it will appeal a court ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue.
The visible support from parishioners comes as Bishop Michael Olson refused to restore daily Mass for the nuns, or confession, citing their civil lawsuit against him.
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
When you dial 911, chances are you're not thinking about how much the ambulance ride will cost. When it comes to time pay, many insured Americans are blindsided with a surprise medical bill.
U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen is reviewing changes made to the program by the Biden administration.
John Scott, who recently served as Texas Secretary of State, will temporarily serve as attorney general pending a trial in the state Senate.
Political reporter, Jack Fink, speaks with SMU Political Science Professor, Matthew Wilson, about the standoff at the Texas Capitol over property tax relief bills.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Last winter as COVID-19 was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms was making picking up steam.
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
The decline in the number of people smoking is countered by a rise in the use of vape products.
The union and the airline have been negotiating on a new contract since 2019, and earlier this month the pilots announced they had voted to authorize a strike.
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
The vote isn't likely to lead to an immediate walkout, but airline unions believe strike votes increase their leverage at the bargaining table
Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates.
The CEO of Southwest Airlines is seeing his compensation nearly double after getting promoted to the top job, with the airline's directors looking past a meltdown over the Christmas holiday.
The Dallas Stars set a promising foundation in their first season with coach Pete DeBoer.
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and Jake Marisnick followed with a run-scoring single in his Tigers debut, leading Detroit over the Texas Rangers 3-2.
Jonah Heim drove in four runs, Josh Jung homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night to improve to 35-19, the best record in franchise history at the one-third mark.
William Karlsson scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights advanced to their second Stanley Cup Final with a 6-0 rout over Dallas.
The Western Conference Final isn't over yet, and suddenly feels much different.
Gene Jones, wife of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, says the construction of the stadium led her to a love affair with art that is changing lives.
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Disney's Galactic Starcruiser is about to take its final voyage.
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
Previously only students in grades 6-12 were required to carry clear backpacks. For next school year, that policy will apply to everyone. The district says the policy is meant to enhance safety. Kennedi Walker reports.
The City of Dallas is raising its Pride Month Flag today at City Hall and Love Field. Nick Starling reports.
The city of Dallas will celebrate the beginning of Pride Month this morning. SNAP fraud victims could receive refunds to replace stolen benefits.
High of 90F, low of 71F. Winds will be calm.
Police officers have a lot of work to do to rebuild their public image – but the Grand Prairie Police Department has found an unusual way to do it.
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
The care team on the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health hospitals dressed up these little snuggle bunnies to make the Easter holiday special.
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
The CMT Awards will be broadcasted live from the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 2, on CBS News Texas starting at 7 p.m. It will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount Plus.