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House Speaker denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at Capitol
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
Treasury secretary says ruling ends Trump's ability to quickly leverage tariffs
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Texas during his North Texas visit, Scott Bessent said the Supreme Court's decision won't delay the new global tariff.
Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring public schools display Ten Commandments
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.
Repairs to fix Dallas City Hall could cost up to $1.1 billion, the city says
The building would have to be vacated for five years while repairs are made.
DART approves funding compromise aimed at keeping cities in the system
The six‑year plan returns a share of sales‑tax revenue to member cities and could prompt several to pull withdrawal elections off the May ballot.
Barry Manilow cancels more concerts amid recovery after cancer surgery
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi reveals she has cervical cancer
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Trump imposes 10% tariffs on all countries after SCOTUS struck down earlier tariffs
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
Nancy Guthrie investigators turn to genetic genealogy. It's worked in big cases before.
Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case have turned to genetic genealogy as they try to make the most of potential DNA evidence.
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North Texas stays ahead of mid-week warmup
Grab the jacket because it will be chilly. Temperatures will climb into the low 50s by lunch and reach into the upper 50s by the late afternoon.
Pleasant, cool days ahead of mid-week warmup in North Texas
Sunday and Monday will be slightly chilly before temperatures bounce back in the 70s and 80s this week.
Cooler temperatures return to North Texas; expect chilly mornings
A cold front will be moving through the area, causing wind to gust up to 30 mph at times. This will make the actual temperature outside feel anywhere from 5 to 10 degrees cooler.
Cooler, breezy weather returns to North Texas
A cold front will be moving through the area, causing wind to gust up to 30 mph at times.
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The state of the Texas GOP Senate primary with early voting in full swing
Jack Fink spoke with the three major Republicans running for U.S. Senate during their campaign stops in North Texas.
Texas U.S. Senate race draws national attention as candidates blitz North Texas
Over the past two weeks, both Democratic candidates have made campaign stops in North Texas.
Texas Attorney General candidates face off as GOP field debates in Dallas
The race to become Texas' next Attorney General is heating up, with four Republicans clashing in a Dallas debate and Democratic contenders making their case to voters ahead of the March primary.
Nearly $100 million spent on campaign advertising for Texas Senate seat, report says
Texas Senate race heats up: Cornyn trails Paxton as $98 million+ spent, runoff looms and campaigns gear up for November showdown.
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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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Arlington police say 14‑year‑old killed after teens access gun inside home
Arlington police are investigating the shooting death of a 14‑year‑old found unresponsive in a bedroom on Sausalito Drive late Friday. Investigators say the teen and several friends had accessed a gun inside the home and were playing with it when it fired. A teenage boy accused of pulling the trigger has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Dallas Arboretum blooms now on display
“We have over 500,000 blooms that we planted throughout November and December, and they’re all coming up now. So, you really get experience and enjoy the spring,” said Megan Proska, associate VP of horticulture and collections.
Cooler temperatures return to North Texas; expect chilly mornings
A cold front will be moving through the area, causing wind to gust up to 30 mph at times. This will make the actual temperature outside feel anywhere from 5 to 10 degrees cooler.
Black History Month showcase gives North Texas artists a platform
A furniture store in The Colony is celebrating Black History Month by showcasing local Black artists, giving them a platform they say is about visibility as much as sales.
New report puts Dallas City Hall repair costs above $1 billion
A newly released report shows Dallas City Hall needs $329 million in urgent repairs and more than $1 billion for full modernization after months of inspections by engineers and architects. The 1,000‑page assessment outlines major structural, safety and code‑compliance issues. Dallas City Council Finance Chair Chad West says the findings represent a landmark decision point for the city as leaders weigh whether renovating the aging building is worth the massive cost.
Beyond the Border
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.
New U.S. citizens share why they plan to vote in November
On Election Day, among the Americans heading to the polls to vote, will be millions of naturalized citizens.
I-Team Investigations
Plano police revisit 1985 teen murder case through new initiative
Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
I-Team analysis: TEA takeovers show mixed results
As the Texas Education Agency takes control of Fort Worth ISD, CBS News Texas' I-Team finds past state takeovers offer no guarantees—just a mixed bag of outcomes.
Death rates at U.S. dialysis clinics among the highest in the industrialized world
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
For years, Keller residents filed police reports but a detective did not investigate
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
Jack Fink Interviews
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Acting Texas Comptroller discusses first day of Texas Education Freedom Accounts applications
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock (R) discusses the data coming in on the first day families could apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. On the first day of enrollment for the taxpayer-funded school choice program in Texas, more than 20,000 people had applied by noon, and 8,000 people applied in the first hour.
Gov. Abbott throws support to Republican Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidate Sheets, not incumb
Nate Sheets, the Republican candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, discusses Governor Abbott's endorsement of the incumbent Sid Miller and his campaign priorities.
Pastor Haynes on why he feels ICE should be abolished and why he feels there is no transparency
Democratic candidate running for the 30th Congressional District, Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, discusses why he decided to run for Congress, his priorities, and why he wants to abolish ICE.
Democratic candidate Caraway vying for the District 30 House seat wants to see ICE reverted to its o
Barbara Mallory Caraway is one of the Democrats running for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's vacated seat in the 30th Congressional District. Caraway discusses her campaign priorities, why she believes Democrats should vote for her in the primary and ICE.
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Wesley Hunt, discusses his campaign against Cornyn and Paxton
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Wesley Hunt, discusses his campaign in the GOP primary, including missing votes for his current position. He tells Jack Fink about his position on some of the latest headlines.
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Malinin hints at "inevitable crash" amid Olympic pressure, online hate
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
TCU women take top spot in Big 12 after beating West Virginia 59-50
TCU, which won the regular-season and conference tournament titles last season, is tied with No. 12 Baylor, but the Horned Frogs have the tiebreaker advantage.
Lindsey Vonn says "ride was worth the fall" after fourth surgery, set to return to U.S.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise Valentine's weekend restock after condoms run out
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
American Jordan Stolz wins 2nd speedskating gold at Winter Olympics
It is Jordan Stolz's second gold medal of the 2026 Winter Games, breaking a world record.
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Greer says White House expects to "stand by" trade deals after SCOTUS ruling
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said "stand by" the trade deal agreements it has signed with its partners despite the Supreme Court's tariff decision.
Huckabee's remarks on Israel and Middle East were taken out of context, embassy says
U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his comments during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday.
Win tickets to the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
U.S. beats Canada in thrilling gold medal final at Winter Olympics
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
North Texas stays ahead of mid-week warmup
Grab the jacket because it will be chilly. Temperatures will climb into the low 50s by lunch and reach into the upper 50s by the late afternoon.
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Donations of special cooling bassinets help stillborns' parents grieve, amid uptick in infant deaths
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Chaos, confusion and conspiracies plague Dallas nonprofit at center of I-Team investigation
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
Hunger Busters CEO resigns following CBS Texas I-Team investigation
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
7 years after deadly school bus cash, promised safety fix still not installed at Texas railroad crossing
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Questions remain for Dallas nonprofit that built its legacy on meals for students
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
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Greer says White House expects to "stand by" trade deals after SCOTUS ruling
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said "stand by" the trade deal agreements it has signed with its partners despite the Supreme Court's tariff decision.
Huckabee's remarks on Israel and Middle East were taken out of context, embassy says
U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his comments during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday.
Armed man shot and killed inside Mar-a-Lago perimeter, Secret Service says
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
The state of the Texas GOP Senate primary with early voting in full swing
Jack Fink spoke with the three major Republicans running for U.S. Senate during their campaign stops in North Texas.
Texas U.S. Senate race draws national attention as candidates blitz North Texas
Over the past two weeks, both Democratic candidates have made campaign stops in North Texas.
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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.
See which retailers are changing their return policies for the holidays
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
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After surviving near-fatal heart condition, former patient returns to Children's Health as nurse
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
How an officer's life-saving rescue sparked an American Heart Association mission in Fort Worth
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Comfort dog provides peace, joy to cancer center patients
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Critical blood supply shortage after winter storm, nonprofit says
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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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.
Video shows Amazon delivery drone crashing into apartment building
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
A who's who of powerful people named in the Epstein files
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Dallas coffee chain faces backlash after employee walkout over ICE discount
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
Atletico Dallas plans Fair Park HQ, beer garden ahead of World Cup
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
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U.S. beats Canada in thrilling gold medal final at Winter Olympics
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Rondale Moore, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, dies at age 25
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Team USA captures record-breaking 12th gold medal at Winter Games
Team USA added another gold medal to its tally on Sunday, when the U.S. men's hockey team beat Team Canada.
Timberwolves beat Mavericks 122-111; Edwards scores 40 points
Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 in the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.
Kelly Pannek on U.S. women's hockey team's "incredible ride" to Olympic gold
U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek reflects on the team's stunning overtime win against Canada to claim Olympic gold.
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Barry Manilow cancels more concerts amid recovery after cancer surgery
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi reveals she has cervical cancer
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
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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.
