TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
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American flag stops in North Texas on international journey honoring country's 250th birthday
An American flag with quite a story to tell came to Tarrant County on Thursday.
3 arrested in connection to human trafficking in Johnson County, officials say
The investigation revealed established criminal ties to other locations in Texas, the U.S. and internationally.
Authorities searching for car they believe Brown shooting suspect rented, sources say
Two days after the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, MIT professor Nuno Loureiro was shot to death at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Southlake nonprofit helps seniors stay independent: 11 Days of Giving
For many people, driving is something they don't think twice about. But one of the toughest parts of aging can be hearing it's time to hand over the keys.
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
NOAA says new AI-driven weather models improve forecast speed, accuracy
A suite of new Artificial Intelligence technology is being rolled out in major weather forecasting models.
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Applications open for Texas' private school voucher program
It's called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). Private schools are not automatically in the TEFA program, they must opt in.
Gov. Greg Abbott vows to add more Turning Point USA chapters to Texas schools
The high school program for Turning Point is called "Club America." It's a student-led, conservative-promoting group.
Could Fort Worth ISD face a teacher exodus as the state takes over?
By the end of the school year, Fort Worth ISD may be facing a teacher shortage.
North Texas mayor offers to raise millions to keep GCISD campuses open
William Tate has previously floated the idea of raising taxes to prevent Bransford and Dove elementary schools from closing within Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. That didn't take hold.
Fort Worth ISD school board votes to appeal TEA takeover
The Fort Worth ISD school board voted 7-1 Tuesday night to appeal the state's takeover of the district.
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3 arrested in connection to human trafficking in Johnson County, officials say
The investigation revealed established criminal ties to other locations in Texas, the U.S. and internationally.
Frisco cold case murder solved as McKinney man gets life in prison
A McKinney man was sentenced to life without parole after being convicted in a 2017 Frisco murder that went cold for years.
Mesquite ISD superintendent says nearly 515 employees will be impacted by staff reductions
Mesquite ISD Superintendent Dr. Angel Rivera said the plan to reduce staff is something he takes personally.
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Police say Brown University shooter found dead in New Hampshire storage unit
Officials identified the suspect in both the shooting at Brown University and the fatal shooting of the MIT professor as Claudio Manuel Neves Valente. Authorities said he was found dead in New Hampshire Thursday night, following a five-day manhunt.
Dozens of Native Americans report being questioned or detained by ICE
As President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown continues, one community says they've felt unfairly targeted. This year, the Navajo Nation said dozens of Native Americans have been questioned or detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, even though Indigenous people can't be deported.
Annual Christmas pageant dazzles with flying angels and lasers | Texas Monthly
Prestonwood Baptist Church’s long-running annual show, The Gift of Christmas, features pyrotechnics, lasers, elves on trapezes, peacocks, and a flying Santa. Oh, and a nativity.
U.S. Health officials propose new restrictions to ban gender affirming care for minors
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the proposed rules Thursday. They include prohibiting federal medicaid dollars from funding gender-affirming care for children.
Cowboys gear up for the last 3 games, Dak Prescott says there is plenty to play for
Dak Prescott says there is plenty to play for. Meanwhile, CeeDee Lamb misses his second day of practice due to illness. CBS Sports Texas Briana Aldridge and CBS Sports writer Garrett Podell discuss the Cowboys as they gear up for the last three games.
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Near freezing temperatures start the day before warm afternoon in North Texas
Friday morning will start off chilly, but near-normal for the region, with lows in the 30s. Highs then warm to the lower 60s, which is several degrees cooler than Thursday, but still above-normal for this point in the year. The average currently is the upper 50s.
North Texas temperatures stay above average through at least Christmas
Looking ahead to the weekend, we stay dry and will see near record warmth on Saturday. Expect more 70s than 60s in the extended forecast making this a very rare stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures for December.
Chilly mornings, mild afternoons usher North Texas into the weekend
Expect more temperatures in the 70s than 60s in the extended forecast, making this a very rare stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures for December.
Wind speeds pick up in North Texas ahead of a cold front
Some light drizzle will be possible mainly for areas east of this front as it moves through.
11 Days of Giving
Duncanville Outreach Ministry receives $1,000 donation to help local families: 11 Days of Giving
The donation ensures the ministry can continue its mission of providing hope to North Texans.
Irving Cares gets $1,000 donation to help North Texas families: 11 Days of Giving
Gift comes through 11 Days of Giving campaign, supporting food pantry and wraparound services.
Denton Freedom House food pantry receives $1,000 donation from 11 Days of Giving
Fresh food comes in daily, sometimes hourly, to keep shelves stocked at the Denton Freedom House food pantry.
Arlington Charities sees record demand and fresh support from 11 Days of Giving
Thanksgiving is just a week away, and many North Texas families are struggling as the holidays approach.
Beyond the Border
Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
While illegal migrant crossings have dropped, immigration courts now have a historically high volume of cases
Some local, state law enforcement to be deputized as immigration agents
With the expansion of the 287(g) program, local and state officers will be able to enforce some immigration duties.
Are local sheriff's offices playing a role in deportation operations?
While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
What do President Trump's immigration-related executive orders do?
A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders.
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Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour player of the year for 4th straight year
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
Phillies ink 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García to a 1-year deal
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings win after being eliminated from playoffs before kickoff at Cowboys
The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys.
Packers pass rushing standout Micah Parsons injured in loss to Broncos
Green Bay Packers pass-rushing standout Micah Parsons has injured his left knee on a non-contact play.
Fernando Mendoza becomes first-ever Indiana Hoosier to win the Heisman
Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
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Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis lead Mavericks past Pistons, 116-114 in overtime
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
Dallas Jewish community marks Hanukkah under heightened security
Security was visibly increased at the park, with Dallas police officers, SWAT teams, private security and Jewish community-based security personnel stationed throughout the area.
North Texas animal shelter bracing for holiday boarding under the guise of pet surrenders
Some pet owners will use the guise of surrender to avoid paying boarding or kennel costs, a shelter representative said.
VA home care changes in Texas: fewer hours for some vets, rural caregiver pay to drop in January
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
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Trump administration pauses immigration cases for people from another 20 countries
The U.S. government has expanded a sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include those filed by people from an additional 20 countries, a U.S. official told CBS News.
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VA home care changes in Texas: fewer hours for some vets, rural caregiver pay to drop in January
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
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Trump administration pauses immigration cases for people from another 20 countries
The U.S. government has expanded a sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include those filed by people from an additional 20 countries, a U.S. official told CBS News.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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North Texas dad survives sudden heart attack, urges others to listen to warning signs during holidays
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Rabies case in Michigan organ recipient traced back to donor's exposure
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
What parents should know about their children's AI use this holiday season
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
North Texas tap group turns 40 and keeps the beat alive
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
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Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory brings thousands of jobs to North Texas
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Barber's struggles highlight impact of Frisco's Main Street construction on small businesses
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas launching new location in uptown
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
Google's $40 billion investment in Texas to boost AI, cloud, and energy infrastructure
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines announces layoffs at Texas headquarters
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
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Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis lead Mavericks past Pistons, 116-114 in overtime
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but Mavericks still lose to Jazz
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Rantanen, Duchene, Johnston each have goal and assist as Stars beat Kings 4-1
Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist each and Casey DeSmith tied a Dallas record with his 11th consecutive game earning points as the Stars rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Monday night.
Prescott, Schottenheimer reflect on struggles as Cowboys' playoff hopes fade
Dak Prescott stared blankly for several seconds when the star quarterback was asked what the goal would be for the Dallas Cowboys over the final three games with their playoff hopes all but gone.
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The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
North Texas pizzeria wins best in the Southwest: Detroit-style meets Texas flavor
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner remembered for beloved films, iconic performances
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Nick Reiner arraignment postponed after court appearance in killings of Rob and Michele Reiner. Here's what to know
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in their deaths.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
