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FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Celina ISD names new high school head football coach
Marc Bindel will be formally welcomed as both the head coach and athletic coordinator at a March 30 school board meeting.
North Texas elementary school second-graders podcast their book reports
Students at Heritage Elementary in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD are the voices behind "Only Readers in the Building."
What it's like to stand in TSA line during DHS funding fight
Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating"
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Democrats continue push for ICE reforms in emerging DHS shutdown deal
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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North Texas to be breezy and hot before temperatures slightly fall by weekend
Be sure to keep taking your allergy medicine as the pollen count remains high for the rest of the week. An elevated fire threat will also continue for the western counties.
Wind gusts to reach 20 to 30 mph as near-record temperatures expected in North Texas
Expect plenty of clouds before the afternoon sunshine. It will be breezy at times, with some gusts up to and possibly over 20 mph.
Near-record high temperatures expected, fire danger increases for North Texas
Expect plenty of clouds before the sunshine in the afternoon. It will be breezy at times, with some gusts up to and possibly over 20 mph.
Fire threat rises in North Texas as near-record heat, strong winds move in
Hot, dry and increasingly windy conditions will elevate fire danger across North Texas, especially west of I-35, as temperatures climb into the 90s before a brief weekend cooldown.
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Who's running in the Republican primary for Texas U.S. House District 30
Despite redistricting and an open seat, Democrats still hold at least three-quarters of the votes in District 30.
Who's running in the Democratic primary for Texas U.S. House District 30
The winner of Democratic primary will be heavily favored to win the general election in November.
Texas GOP Attorney General candidates highlight conservative credentials ahead of primary
From fighting federal overreach to courtroom experience, Huffman, Middleton, Reitz and Roy lay out their priorities as Texas GOP voters head to the polls.
Dallas County voters: 74 early voting centers open, but Election Day requires assigned precinct
Voting on election day, March 3, in Dallas County will be different than during early voting.
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.
Why Texas' redistricting plan isn't a sure bet for Republicans
The new map was designed for the GOP to pick up five Democratic-held House seats.
The race that could shape your grocery bill: Texas Agriculture Commissioner
There are three major candidates for agriculture commissioner, including Republicans Miller, Sheets and Democrat Clayton Tucker.
In bitter GOP primary fight for Texas Senate seat, Paxton and Cornyn exchange insults
On day one of early voting, Ken Paxton told John Cornyn to "come home" as their heated GOP Senate primary battle intensifies.
Everything you need to know about the Texas primaries
Voter turnout and choices now can shape state and national political balance.
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Cornyn encouraged by DHS deal talks, weighs in on GOP runoff
Sen. John Cornyn says talks are progressing to end the DHS shutdown as TSA staffing shortages disrupt airports, while a new poll shows him trailing Ken Paxton.
ICE deployment skips DFW and Love Field as DHS shutdown blame game continues
President Trump said Monday he sent ICE agents to various airports across the country that have experienced very long lines, inconveniencing thousands of passengers.
Texas lawmakers debate over war against Iran, DHS shutdown and SAVE America Act
North Texas representatives discuss their stances on the war against Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown, and SAVE America Act.
Jace Yarbrough becomes Republican nominee for newly drawn district in North Texas
Yarbrough is now the party's nominee and will avoid a costly runoff for this new GOP majority seat.
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What to know: Special needs students and the Texas school voucher program
Children with special needs are eligible for up to $30,000.
TEA appoints conservator as state takes over Lake Worth ISD
The TEA announced the state takeover of the district last month.
Arlington ISD says cellphone ban has been successful so far this school year
Superintendent Matt Smith said their district has been pleasantly surprised by the success so far this school year.
Grand Prairie ISD reveals optimization plan to consolidate, close schools
At Thursday night's meeting of the board of trustees, the superintendent identified three campuses that would close.
TEA announces state take over of Lake Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency sent a letter to Lake Worth ISD on Thursday, announcing that the state would step in and take over the district.
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Earth’s hottest decade on record fueling extreme weather, scientists warn
Climate scientists say a record-breaking heat streak driven by greenhouse gases is accelerating global warming, intensifying extreme weather and prompting urgent calls to shift away from fossil fuels
Elon Musk’s Boring Company plans mile-long tunnel in Dallas connecting to DART station
The Boring Company is developing a proposed mile-long tunnel in Dallas’ University Hills that would link a town center to a nearby DART station, pending city permit approval.
Cornyn signals progress on DHS funding deal as TSA pay, airport delays take center stage
Sen. John Cornyn says talks are moving forward on a proposal to fund DHS and restore TSA pay as long lines, political tensions and a key Senate runoff add pressure
Man arrested repainting Dallas crosswalks as city removes designs under state order
Police say a man was caught overnight attempting to repaint a crosswalk as Dallas crews remove dozens of decorative designs, including rainbow and Black Lives Matter markings, following a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott citing state safety standards.
Why TSA lines are surging during shutdown, and what Sen. Cornyn says about a possible deal
As a DHS shutdown drives TSA callouts, resignations and hours-long airport lines, Sen. John Cornyn says a proposed funding deal could soon restore pay and ease disruptions.
Beyond the Border
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.
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.
I-Team Investigations
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.
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Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin
Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin discusses her campaign. She describes what her priorities for Lt. Governor would be if she is elected for the position.
Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor Marcos Velez
Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor Marcos Velez discusses his campaign. He describes what his priorities for Lt. Governor would be if he is elected for the position.
Democratic Candidate for 33rd Congressional District Carlos Quintanilla
Democratic Candidate for 33rd Congressional District Carlos Quintanilla discusses his campaign. He describes what his priorities for Congress would be if he is elected to the position.
Colin Allred discusses his clash with James Talarico, campaign for 33rd Congressional District
Colin Allred discusses his clash with James Talarico and tells Jack Fink that he's still waiting for an apology. Allred also talks about his campaign for the 33rd Congressional District in Dallas County.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson discusses her campaign for the 33rd Congressional District
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson discusses her campaign for the 33rd Congressional District. She tells Jack Fink about her priorities and responds to criticisms against her.
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March Madness bracket challenge: Check your picks!
Check how your entry in the CBS Texas Bracket Challenge is doing, and how you stack up against CBS Texas VIPs!
Women's March Madness brackets are set
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to WBC final
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Mavericks beat Cavaliers 130-120 to snap losing streak
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120.
March Madness bracket set as Duke nabs top overall seed
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
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Child killed after car rear-ends dump truck in Arlington, police say
Police said while the girl was in a car seat during the crash, she may not have been wearing her seat belt properly or may have unbuckled it.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
March Madness bracket challenge: Check your picks!
Check how your entry in the CBS Texas Bracket Challenge is doing, and how you stack up against CBS Texas VIPs!
El Paso and LA among most polluted U.S. cities in 2025, report says
El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
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Medicare freezes new supplier enrollment as Russian‑linked Texas fraud case unfolds
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
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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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
Melania Trump pitches robots as potential educators for schoolchildren
First lady Melania Trump argued that humanoids can help children develop critical thinking skills — and robots never get impatient.
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DHS watchdog warned of risks in airport shoes-off policy. The report got buried.
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
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Senate funding deal stalls as DHS shutdown grinds on
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer. Follow live updates.
Cornyn encouraged by DHS deal talks, weighs in on GOP runoff
Sen. John Cornyn says talks are progressing to end the DHS shutdown as TSA staffing shortages disrupt airports, while a new poll shows him trailing Ken Paxton.
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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.
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.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Norovirus outbreak forces North Texas middle school to close on Friday
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
McKinney launches plan to place 400 AEDs in homes to boost cardiac arrest survival rates
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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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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Jack Hughes scores twice as Devils beat Stars 6-4, end Dallas streak
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
Celina ISD names new high school head football coach
Marc Bindel will be formally welcomed as both the head coach and athletic coordinator at a March 30 school board meeting.
McCutchen will open 18th MLB season on Rangers' roster
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
TCU tops Washington in OT, advances to Sweet 16 behind Olivia Miles' double-double
Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Golden Knights edge Dallas 3-2 on late goal, deny Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
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BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
See police bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
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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.
