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Southern states rank among those hardest hit by crypto course scams, study finds
BrokerChooser analyzed 2024 FBI fraud data and compared reported cryptocurrency losses with the cost of in-state college tuition.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Dallas police, firefighter unions debate pay as contract deadline nears
Union leaders warn that rising tensions could make negotiations harder. Some say the city's pay offer falls short, while others want members to review it before deciding.
North Dallas neighbors unite against proposed development projects, threaten to recall council member
The group is opposed to a 19-story hotel and apartment tower at Preston and Royal, dozens of 3-story patio homes at Walnut Hill and Marsh, and to relocating Dallas City Hall.
Tarrant County delays vote on proposal to cut polling sites after heated public backlash
Residents packed the commissioners' court, accusing county leaders of voter suppression and warning that the proposed reductions would disproportionately affect communities of color.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
"Cowboys Uncut" takes fans inside Dallas training camp nightly
Exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage offers a close look at daily drills, player prep, and practice action.
Dallas police supervisor suspended 15 days after accessing female officer's private photos, association says
The Dallas Police Women's Association says the department's handling of the case reflects deeper accountability problems and a culture that leaves female officers exposed to mistreatment.
Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant out for the season after tearing knee ligaments in practice
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
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Humidity dropping in North Texas, but heat indices are rising
North Texas is off to a warm and muggy start to Wednesday, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and uncomfortable-to-oppressive humidity. By this afternoon, the humidity will drop, allowing temperatures to heat up again into the lower triple digits.
Humidity dialed up to start North Texas for Wednesday
North Texas is off to a warm and muggy start to Wednesday, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and uncomfortable-to-oppressive humidity. By this afternoon, the humidity will drop, allowing temperatures to heat up again into the lower triple digits.
High humidity hits North Texas for Wednesday
More triple-digit temperatures are on the way for next week.
Triple-digit temperatures continue in North Texas
Temperatures are still expected to reach 100-102 °F for most of North Texas, but heat index values will remain leveled to that of actual air temperatures, as moisture remains somewhat low, helping us stay away from heat advisory criteria.
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Bill proposed by Texas congressman targets "birth tourism"
The Pew Research Center recently found that in 2023, about 320,000 babies were born in the U.S. to mothers who were unauthorized immigrants or had legal temporary status.
Lt. Gov. says Talarico's past comments on social issues matter even amid voter focus on affordability
Before speaking to supporters in Sherman, Patrick spoke with political reporter Jack Fink about the tight race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat.
Ken Paxton's history of unanswered questions, potential impact on his Texas Senate campaign
Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week.
Amid criticism, Talarico increases outreach to Black voters in Texas with $25M pledge
Talarico told reporters Monday night what his $25 million pledge will look like.
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Texas school districts face first deadline from law requiring seat belts on buses
Districts must report to the TEA how much it will cost them to retrofit or replace their buses by May 29.
Texas public schools facing decline of 75,000 students this year, TEA says
Next year, public education is expected to lose 120,000 students or more, according to demographer Bob Templeton, who testified in Austin on Monday.
State Board of Education says thousands of corrections needed to Bluebonnet Learning
This curriculum is controversial in some Texas public schools because portions of the reading lessons include Biblical texts.
Here's which school bonds passed during North Texas elections
Dallas ISD voters passed a record-breaking bond that covers school buildings, classroom upgrades and more.
Fort Worth ISD managers vote to close a school, cut some staff
Dozens of speakers took to the podium to try saving International Newcomer Academy,
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Westlake Zoning Commission greenlights new data center
DeNeeka Hill digs into what makes the center so controversial and what's next in the process.
McKinney city council approves site plan for mosque
Trevor Sochocki shares how many residents voiced support and opposition to the plans.
Shooting victim dies after reportedly driving truck into Dallas lake, police say
DeNeeka Hill shares the latest details as provided to CBS News Texas on the scene.
Cowboys' offensive stars stress fresh start
Cowboys playmakers say last season’s Pro Bowl‑loaded offense must start fresh and rebuild chemistry in camp. CeeDee Lamb said the unit left too many points on the field last year and believes improved drive finishing will define their push for a stronger season.
North Texas heat holds as rain chances remain low
A strong high‑pressure system is expected to sit over North Texas for much of August, keeping conditions hot and dry during one of the region’s driest months. Tuesday marked the 12th triple‑digit day of the year.
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North Texas pastor among foreign-born religious workers forced to self-deport
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
U.S. immigrant population sees decline after record high, report finds
For decades, the nation's overall immigrant population has been climbing. But shifting policies are reversing that trend.
Future uncertain for programs supporting migrant children facing immigration court
For migrant children, who range in age from 3 to 17 years old and arrive in the U.S. without a guardian, applying for asylum can be a confusing obstacle.
Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
SB 36 will create a division of Homeland Security within Texas's Department of Public Safety.
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Money to feed hungry kids paid for golf, jewelry, reality TV, I-Team finds
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
Inside the $3 billion Medicare fraud case with Texas ties
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Texas expands flood warning sirens, but large gaps remain
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Sex trafficking survivor warns of human trafficking risks during the FIFA World Cup
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
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Texas Representative describes flood conditions in Kerrville, discusses funding and safety measures
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell tells Jack Fink about the flood conditions while outside the emergency operations center in Kerrville. As the Guadalupe River overflows behind him, he discusses how last year's flooding affected the area during the current floods. He also said the legislature will need to allocate more money for flooding sirens, and that the $50 million doesn't go far enough because one county alone will need $40 million.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne discusses impacts of illegal immigration, visa fraud and upcoming job fair
Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Irving discusses a new report on the impacts of illegal immigration during the Biden administration on housing, rent, and labor. She also discusses H-1 B visa fraud and her upcoming job fair.
State Rep. Shelley Luther wants to preserve rural Texas, keep data centers away
State Representative Shelley Luther lives near Sherman and says she moved there for the freedoms of rural Texas. That's why she said she is against allowing data centers in Texas rural areas. "If your data center causes noise, air pollution, contamination takes up all the water, then you're infringing on everybody else's private property, right? So once they roll over into other people's property rights, then that's a problem."
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian talks data centers in the state, says "rural Texas is dy
Republican Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian discusses data centers in Texas. He disagreed with Governor Abbott's assertion last week that AI Data Centers should be prohibited in rural Texas neighborhoods, saying rural Texas is dying. He says Texans can and should develop solutions to problems identified with these data centers.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman says the party needs to "stop this limited thinking" and be bolder
Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Kendall Scudder, discusses his re-election to a full, four-year term. He tells Jack Fink his thoughts on the Texas Senate race and the overall theme of their recent state party convention. "We've got to stop this limited thinking as Democrats," said Scudder. "We've got to get bigger. We've got to get bolder."
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Jacob deGrom invokes no-trade clause to stay with Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom says he wants to stay with the team that won the 2023 World Series, invoking his no-trade clause.
Dallas Wings moving to American Airlines Center for 2027 season
The announcement was made in a video, with the caption "Big stars. Bigger stage. The next era," on the team's social media pages.
Dallas Wings beat Connecticut Sun 83-63 behind Arike Ogunbowale, Jessica Shepard
Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale both scored 15 points and the Dallas Wings used a big run in the third quarter to cruise to an 83-63 win over the Connecticut Sun.
Astros sweep Rangers as Yordan Alvarez has 4 hits, Jeremy Peña homers in 7-3 win
Yordan Alvarez tied a career high with four hits, Jeremy Peña hit a home run, and the Houston Astros used a four-run seventh inning to pull away from the Texas Rangers 7-3 and complete a series sweep.
FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
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Fort Worth ISD hosts large convocation ahead of first school year under state takeover
Fort Worth ISD's convocation officially kicked off the 2026-27 school year.
McKinney city council approves mosque site plan at heated meeting
All seven council members voted unanimously to approve the site plan, telling residents the vote was procedural — simply on whether or not the plan fits the city's ordinances.
Dallas girls who went missing together found safe, police say
Both girls are being reunited with loved ones.
Shooting victim dies after truck runs into Dallas lake, police say
Officers at the scene said they're still looking for a suspect.
Buc-ee's faces counterclaims in Georgia trademark dispute
In a new filing in federal court, Teddy's Market denied Buc-ee's allegations that it copied the Texas travel center's branding and instead filed counterclaims.
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Prosper PD reverses discipline for detectives who reported affair
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Even after a kidnapper's life sentence, hunt for more victims continues
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
She stopped a predatory ice cream man. Now, she helped convict him.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
How genetic genealogy solved two North Texas child abductions
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Two girls, kidnapped 8 years apart, waited decades to learn who did it
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
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Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Granger remembered as Texas trailblazer for defense industry, Panther Island
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
Former Texas Congresswoman, Kay Granger dies at 83
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing North Texas Republican who became the first woman to serve as Fort Worth's mayor, has died, officials said Sunday night.
Eye on Politics: the birth tourism bill and Talarico's social issues record
This week on Eye On Politics, a new bill in Congress seeks to revoke birthright citizenship for the children whose parents entered the U.S. illegally, and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says social issues matter even as affordability remains at the top of voter concerns.
Texas begins enforcing new THC hemp product rules
The hemp industry is still challenging other state regulations in court, so the legal fight in Texas is expected to continue.
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Target reports stronger-than-expected sales under new CEO
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
California to provide 400 free diapers for newborns at dozens of hospitals
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries moves headquarters to Texas after 17 years in Philadelphia area
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Nearly 30 years after a federal safety warning, another gas explosion raises questions in Lake Dallas
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Driverless taxi company Zoox to begin testing in Dallas
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Dallas' Children's Health confirms treating two patients with cyclospora
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Free hydration kits available for North Texas outdoor workers as dangerous heat continues
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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The Hub in Allen closes for renovation and rebrand
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
AI revolution arrives in North Texas: Nvidia and Wistron launch plant in Fort Worth
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Arlington estimates $160 million of economic impact from the FIFA World Cup so far
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Mark Cuban goes to court over proposal for new Mavericks arena
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
Dallas nonprofit uses World Cup to teach teen entrepreneurship
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
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Duran's 4 RBI's lead Rangers past Giants, snap 6-game losing streak
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant out for the season after tearing knee ligaments in practice
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
Cowboys to host open practices in Frisco after California training camp
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Lee homers twice, Webb tosses 6 shutout innings as Giants deal Rangers 6th straight loss
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Cowboys' Princeton Fant leaves practice after apparent knee injury
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
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Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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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.
