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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline 1st FIFA World Cup final halftime show
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
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Hero pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic Ocean
Ian Nixon, a veteran pilot from the Bahamas, put the plane he was flying down in the ocean without anyone suffering serious injuries.
Keller ISD considers closing 3 intermediate schools over declining enrollment
According to a press release from the district on April 2, Shady Grove Elementary was originally included in the closure plans.
North Texas to stay hot, breezy through the weekend
After Wednesday's high of 91 at DFW, highs are expected around 92 Thursday afternoon.
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Danny Jansen's walk-off single lifts Rangers over D‑backs in wild ninth
Texas erased a late deficit with a three‑run rally after Arizona briefly took the lead, overcoming Corey Seager's deepening slump to split the two‑game set.
China's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly"
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
DART releases bodycam video after fatal police shooting of teen near Victory Station
Footage shows officers running along the tracks and kicking away what appears to be a gun as paramedics later treated the wounded teen.
Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
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More hot days ahead for North Texas before storm chances return to the forecast
An ozone action day is in effect for North Texas on Thursday due to the high heat and humidity in the area. Highs remain close to the 90-degree mark heading into the weekend. Storm chances return to the forecast.
Rain to return to North Texas after week of hot, breezy conditions
It will remain hot, humid, and breezy through the weekend in North Texas; however, rain looks to return next week.
Hot, humid and breezy with small rain chances in play for North Texas this weekend
A very low storm chance may develop late Friday evening, mainly west and northwest, near areas like Bowie and Jacksboro, but most of North Texas should remain dry.
North Texas to stay hot, breezy through the weekend
After Wednesday's high of 91 at DFW, highs are expected around 92 Thursday afternoon.
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Democrats Julie Johnson and Colin Allred blast each other's records in battle for a newly drawn Congressional District in North Texas
Former Democratic Congressman Colin Allred and Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch, are now in a battle for the primary runoff in the newly drawn 33rd District
How Texas women could be impacted by the Supreme Court's pending decision on abortion pills
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito or the entire Supreme Court could decide the next steps for the abortion drug mifepristone.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she'd like to make a cameo appearance on Taylor Sheridan's Landman
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
Lt. Gov., House Speaker offer flexibility on camp internet rule
Last month, some camps filed suit against the state to block the requirement for a fiber-optic connection to the internet.
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Fort Worth ISD to let some staff go amid state takeover
Classroom teachers, principals, librarians, nurses, or school counselors could be impacted.
Texas weighs Biblical texts in school curriculum amid debate
Texas is considering adding Biblical passages to required K-12 reading lists and revising social studies standards, sparking debate over religion and diversity.
Committees recommend closing 4 Keller ISD schools as enrollment drops
Keller ISD is considering closing four schools and consolidating campuses to address declining enrollment and a projected budget shortfall.
Open enrollment begins April 1 for Dallas ISD's first universal free pre-K
This is the first year Dallas ISD will offer tuition-free pre-K for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
Texas names new Fort Worth ISD superintendent months after state takeover
Peter Licata, who was named as FWISD's new superintendent, was previously head of Broward County Public Schools in South Florida.
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Former director of the Texas Lottery Commission indicted, accused of felony abuse of the office
The former director of the Texas Lottery Commission, Gary Grief, has been indicted. He is accused of felony abuse of the office, tied to a 2023 lotto drawing.
Everman community reacts to new evidence found in search for Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez
Everman community members are experiencing a range of emotions following the new developments in the search for 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez. “It's heartbreaking and it's kind of disturbing," said the current resident of where the human remains were found.
Local officials confirm human remains discovered in search for Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez
Human remains were found at the former Everman home of 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez. He's been missing since 2022. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has yet to identify the remains found during the search.
Small Business Mercado in Arlington moves to bigger venue for their after hours markets
The Small Business Mercado in Arlington has grown so much that it is now moving locations. Over the past five years they've grown, and now they have over 60 vendors at their market events.
Rangers Hall of Fame broadcaster Eric Nadel's 75th birthday benefit funding mental health efforts
Thursday night is Rangers Hall of Fame broadcaster Eric Nadel's 75th birthday benefit. The event raises money for the Grant Halliburton Foundation, a mental health program.
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ICE agents arrest immigrants at federal courthouse in Dallas, across country
Multiple sources have confirmed that at least a handful of people were arrested on the spot after their cases were dismissed in Dallas.
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
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Is Texas ready for the fast-approaching data center boom?
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
Newly released dashcam video shows 90‑second Fort Worth police chase that killed bystander
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
Sexual harassment investigation at North Texas police department highlights common experience for women with a badge
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Russian-run Texas medical supplier at center of massive Medicare billing scheme, feds say
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
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Candidate for Texas Attorney General, Texas Sen. Nathan Johnson on his plans to win the May runoff
State Senator and Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General Nathan Johnson discusses his campaign for the primary runoff and his priorities.
Candidate for Texas Attorney General, Joe Jaworski on his plans to win the May runoff
Former Galveston mayor Joe Jaworski discusses his campaign for the primary runoff and his priorities.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker talks data center project, bond election and property tax relief
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker discusses a controversial data center project. She tells Jack Fink about a city bond election for $845 million towards improvements for streets, parks, libraries, affordable housing, police and fire facilities, and animal care and the shelter.
Dallas County GOP Chairman Allen West earlier this week discusses voting controversy, potential to s
Chairman of the Dallas County GOP, Allen West, discusses the recent controversy over voting on Election Day, March 3, and the resulting political fallout. In an interview recorded two days before he announced his resignation, West spoke with Jack Fink about the potential he could step down.
Dallas ISD Bond campaign co-chair says the funding is worth the cost added to property taxes
Dallas ISD Bond Campaign Co-Chair and former School Board Trustee Miguel Solis tells Jack Fink about the record bond package valued at $6.2 billion. If voters approve, they will agree to raise their property tax rate by one cent. Solis describes why the funding is worth the cost to voters.
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World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Mark Cuban donates $30,000 to University of Dallas basketball team to help fund trip to London
CBS News Texas spoke with UTD head basketball coach Matt Grahn, who said the London trip was two years in the making, with help from family and friends.
Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale has Miami battery charge dropped, report said
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
Yankees beat Rangers 7-4 for 15th win in 17 games
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
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Human remains discovered in search for 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, officials say
Rodriguez-Alvarez was last accounted for in October 2022, but his family did not report him missing until March 2023.
Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams fuel Lynx's 90–86 win over the Wings
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
Dallas residents raise safety concerns as Waymo expands
Viral videos, neighborhood complaints, and a recent software recall are prompting new scrutiny of autonomous vehicles operating across the city.
Firefighters allege mold, water leaks at Lancaster fire station
Union leaders say leaks, visible mold, and conflicting test results have left firefighters questioning workplace safety and the city's response.
AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
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North Texas firefighters say workers' comp coverage for cancer cases is battle
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
Texas is investigating the rooftop solar industry, after years of CBS News Texas reporting
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Texas lawmakers look to address "notification fatigue"
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
The Amber Alert has a problem. Texans are tuning out.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
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North Texas explosion video raises concerns about old gas pipes
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
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FBI offers $200K for info on ex-Air Force officer accused of spying for Iran
The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.
Netanyahu says Israel will sue The New York Times
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
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Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico congressional caucus launches amid diplomatic strain
The launch is being backed by the American Mexican Leadership Council, a new national organization also debuting Thursday to elevate Mexican American leadership and advance U.S.-Mexico collaboration.
U.S. Border Patrol chief resigns in latest immigration shakeup
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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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.
Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
North Texas auto dealer discusses the impact of tariffs on business, customers
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
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.
Dallas-based chocolatier Kate Weiser Chocolate to permanently close
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Bridge removal leaves Downtown Dallas businesses searching for customers
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
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AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Wings fall short; Atlanta Dream snag 77-72 win in Dallas' home opener
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies dies at age 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Craig Morton, the first QB to start a Super Bowl for two teams, dies at 83
Morton started Super Bowl V for the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XII for the Denver Broncos, losing both.
MLB interest spikes for Fort Worth Christian's Grady Emerson
The most difficult things to do in sports just come naturally to him as he courts big-league attention.
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she'd like to make a cameo appearance on Taylor Sheridan's Landman
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Shakira draws 2 million spectators in free concert on Copacabana Beach
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
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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.
