Dallas Man behind a string of ATM robberies sentenced to 17 years behind bars
A Dallas man has been sentenced to 17 years behind bars for his role in a string of ATM smash-and-grab back in 2023.
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These U.S. cities have seen the biggest rent increases since 2020
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
How music is helping North Texas' youngest learners build confidence
Early engagement with music has been shown to boost language development, memory retention and even brain development.
Employers have cut 1.1 million jobs this year. Here's why.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
Trump thinks tariff revenue could replace income taxes. Is that possible?
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
North Texas elected official arrested, charged with impersonating an officer
The official allegedly posed a police officer in an attempt to make another person stop firing guns on his property.
Cold Thursday ahead in North Texas with light breeze and drizzle
Hit-or-miss showers, along with drizzle at times, are in the forecast for North Texas on Thursday.
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, identified as Virginia man
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
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Grapevine mayor calls on GCISD to reconsider plan to close middle schools
Mayor William Tate of Grapevine said residents would rather see their taxes increase to address a projected budget deficit rather than see schools close.
What Texas parents need to know about education savings accounts
The program was created to help families pay for private school. Here's the latest.
Coppell ISD delays school closure vote
Coppell ISD delayed the vote to close Town Center Elementary School. The school district will next reevaluate the plans.
Coppell ISD parents hope to save school slated for closure
Several parents spoke at a Coppell ISD town hall as the district discussed possibly closing Town Center Elementary.
Texas organization helps schools get Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
One organization, Texas Values, is leading the rollout. It's one of the groups that helped pass Senate Bill 10.
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Nurse seen on video leaving Dallas woman in labor is no longer employed
The Dallas Regional Medical Center confirmed the nurse was no longer employed on Tuesday night.
Jasmine Crockett poised to make announcement ahead of Monday's filing deadline
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett took another step closer Tuesday to running for U.S. Senate in Texas.
14-year-old girl dies after being hit by pickup truck in Flower Mound
A 14-year-old girl has died after being hit by a truck on Tuesday afternoon in Flower Mound, police said.
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U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of new Texas redistricting maps, what's next?
The decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the new Texas redistricting maps is a big win for Republicans in the state. Texas Republicans stand to gain up to 5 seats with the implementation of these new maps for the March 3rd primary and 2026 midterm elections. Political reporter Jack Fink explains what's next.
Dallas County District Judge Amber Givens resigns, plans to run for District Attorney
Longtime District Court Judge Amber Givens filed paperwork to run for Dallas County District Attorney. The announcement sets up a primary showdown with incumbent DA John Creuzot, who Givens has accused of being behind what she says is a smear campaign against her that includes an incident in 2021.
A new abortion law is in effect in Texas, here's who it affects
A new abortion law is now in effect in Texas, further restricting abortion access. House Bill 7 restricts abortion-inducing drugs in the state by allowing private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures, distributes or mails abortion medication in or to Texas.
Norovirus, stomach flu, surges across the country - how to prevent ruining your holidays
The CDC says that cases of the Norovirus, also known as the stomach flu, are on the rise. Among other ways to avoid ruining your holidays, washing your hands is key.
Near-freezing on Friday, a slight warm up this weekend
North Texas will dip down close to the freezing mark on Friday morning, but a slightly warmer weekend is on the way. Chief Meteorologist McKenna King has your latest forecast.
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Mainly cloudy and dry end to the week in North Texas
Looking ahead to Friday, North Texas will start to warm back up but still stay below average with temperatures in the 50s. The day will start off cloudy, but there should be some peaks of sunshine later in the afternoon.
Near-freezing temps Friday morning, temperatures warm up a little this weekend
Expect clouds to gradually break as we get through the day on Friday, with highs warming to the lower 50s in the metroplex by afternoon.
North Texas on fall temperature roller coaster through next week
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
Cold Thursday ahead in North Texas with light breeze and drizzle
Hit-or-miss showers, along with drizzle at times, are in the forecast for North Texas on Thursday.
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Law enforcement officials at the border anticipate Trump policy changes
Many Texas law enforcement officials say they are feeling positive as Donald Trump re-enters the White House for a second term.
Border faith community leaders split on potential changes to immigration policy
Two faith leaders view border politics through different lenses.
Eagle Pass and Del Rio residents share hopes, fears ahead of Trump inauguration
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
Venezuelan immigrant living in DFW worries about deportations with Trump reelection
Maria Fernanda Martinez came to the U.S. from Venezuela under a Biden administration humanitarian parole program.
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Wyatt Johnston's hat trick leads Stars to 6-1 win over Senators
Wyatt Johnston's fourth career hat trick included two power-play goals as Stars beat the Senators 6-1 on Sunday night.
Flagg scores season-high 35 and Thompson rallies Mavericks past Clippers 114-110
Cooper Flagg had a season-high 35 points and Klay Thompson scored 17 of his 23 in the fourth quarter to rally the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Lakers hold off Mavs in Anthony Davis' return to Los Angeles
The Lakers spoiled Anthony Davis' return to Los Angeles with a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
UNT moves closer to AAC championship game after win over Temple
With its victory over Temple at DATCU Stadium, the University of North Texas closed out its regular season 11-1.
Here comes the sun: Sun glare strikes again at AT&T Stadium in Cowboys' win over Chiefs
The sun has impacted play again at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
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Detroit Lions fight against Dallas Cowboys to win 44-30
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
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.
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.
Jasmine Crockett called Texas Senate race contenders as she weighs jumping into fray
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
CeeDee Lamb suffers concussion, exits Cowboys vs. Lions game
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
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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.
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
New messages show why Kerr County judge was absent in aftermath of deadly July 4th floods
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
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Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair discusses U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow newly drawn maps
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston discusses his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the 2025 map so that they can be used for the March primary and next year's midterm elections. He told Jack Fink, "it's beyond disappointing."
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses redistricting battle an hour before U.S. Supreme Court allows new maps
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the redistricting battle an hour before the U.S. Supreme Court announced that they would allow the newly drawn maps to be implemented.
Jasmine Crockett called Texas Senate race contenders as she weighs jumping into fray
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of new Texas redistricting maps, what's next?
The decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the new Texas redistricting maps is a big win for Republicans in the state. Texas Republicans stand to gain up to 5 seats with the implementation of these new maps for the March 3rd primary and 2026 midterm elections. Political reporter Jack Fink explains what's next.
Texas representatives react to U.S. Supreme court allowing use of new maps in redistricting battle
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
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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 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.
Doctors warn of new severe flu strain that could start showing up in North Texas
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
Crowley police officer's search for living kidney donor while battling stage 5 renal failure
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
Non-profit, search and rescue experts write wandering toolkit for those with dementia
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Doctor who criticized vaccines named CDC principal deputy director
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
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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.
U.S. ranchers oppose Trump's Argentina beef imports, experts doubt it will lower prices
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
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Detroit Lions fight against Dallas Cowboys to win 44-30
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
CeeDee Lamb suffers concussion, exits Cowboys vs. Lions game
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game for NFL Week 14
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Robertson scores, Oettinger shines as Stars shut out Devils 3-0
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Cowboys, Lions clash in crucial NFC wild card and division race showdown
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships.
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Metallica's gift of giving
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Playwright and "Shakespeare in Love" screenwriter Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover reveals he had a stroke last year
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Man who rushed Ariana Grande at "Wicked: For Good" premiere deported
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
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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.
