3 family members dead, 1 injured in Weatherford house fire, officials say
A spokesperson with the city of Weatherford said, just before 1 a.m., crews from both the city and Parker County ESD responded to the blaze.
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Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
California youth hockey team involved in Colorado crash faces tragedy, plays on
It was an emotional morning at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, Colorado, as the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers took the ice for the first game of a weekend tournament after a crash involving their van and a snowplow on Interstate 70.
House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case files
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Immigrant pursued by federal agents before Alex Pretti's killing speaks out
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
Danish veterans protest outside U.S. Embassy over Greenland
Danish veterans are furious at the White House's rhetoric, which disregards Greenland's right to self-determination, a territory of NATO ally Denmark.
Cold weather advisory in effect as wind chills hit single digits in North Texas
Bundle up! It will be cold all day long.
Plano antisemitism forum disrupted after Zoom hack, organizers say
A meeting on rising antisemitism was derailed when someone hijacked the virtual feed with hostile messages and video, prompting calls for a hate‑crime investigation.
What to know about the partial government shutdown as funding lapses for many agencies
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
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What we know about North Texas winter storm victims
At least nine people, including children and teenagers, were killed in North Texas in storm-related accidents and exposure as a powerful winter storm brought dangerous ice and sleet across the region.
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Fort Worth store manager reunites with woman he rescued from freezing cold
"I didn't think anyone was going to help at first, or could hear me," Bobbi Burrell said.
Thaw brings roofing scams concerns, experts say most North Texas homes likely fine after winter storm
As North Texas starts to thaw out, you may be getting calls or texts from roofing companies offering free inspections.
Ponder High School senior dies after sledding incident
The Ponder High School senior hospitalized after a sledding incident on Monday has died, a coach with the school district announced Thursday night.
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Southern Dallas leaders vying District 30 seat as Jasmine Crockett runs for U.S. Senate
When Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas decided to run for U.S. Senate, it created an opening for the midterm election.
Republican challenger for Texas Agriculture Commissioner on his priorities, Abbott support
In a rare move, Governor Greg Abbott recently endorsed a challenger in a statewide race over the incumbent.
Governor Abbott demands Attorney General Ken Paxton take action against CAIR
Gov. Abbott fired off a strongly worded letter to AG Ken Paxton, urging him to strip CAIR of its nonprofit status and eliminate its ability to operate in Texas.
Jasmine Crockett believes she leads James Talarico in the Democratic primary
Crockett called a recent independent poll showing her trailing fellow Democrat James Talarico by eight percentage points "deeply flawed."
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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.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD to vote on closing 2 elementary campuses
The GCISD school board is likely to vote to approve the closure and consolidation of two elementary schools for next school year.
Is AI replacing teachers? At 2 North Texas private schools, it is
It's called Alpha School for grades K-8, and it's the most expensive private school in Texas. One campus is in Plano and the other is in Fort Worth.
McKinney ISD names 3 elementary schools to be repurposed
The school board also discussed new attendance zones for elementary, middle and high schools with underutilized campuses.
How a North Texas school district integrates AI into the classroom
Ford said AI is necessary for the future of education, and if schools aren't tapping into it now, she said they'll get left behind.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott backs incumbent challenger, target CAIR as race for District 30 heats up
Governor Greg Abbott is shaking up the Texas primary by endorsing newcomer Nate Sheets over incumbent Ag. Commissioner Sid Miller and he's demanding that the state "eliminate" CAIR’s Texas operations. Meanwhile, the race to succeed Jasmine Crockett in Congress has officially become a three-way battle between Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Barbara Mallory Caraway and Rodney LaBruce.
Rain chances return to North Texas after extreme cold conditions
The warming trend starts this week across DFW; however, the chance for rain returns mid-week after the region was hit with dangerously cold conditions.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeats Republican Leigh Wambsganss in Tarrant County state senate race
With 100% of the vote in, Rehmet, a union president in Fort Worth, captured 54,267 votes - about 57% - while Wambsganss, a longtime conservative activist, garnered 40,598 votes, or roughly 43%.
Cowboys fans ranked NFL’s most stressed after tense, injury‑filled season
A new study from Vegas Insider finds that Dallas Cowboys fans were the most stressed fan base in the NFL last season, with stress driven by tight games in the final minutes, costly penalties, a high rate of injuries, and heavy online negativity.
Dallas Pride moving parade and festival to downtown with first‑ever Sunset Parade
Dallas Pride is moving its annual parade and festival into the heart of the city, announcing that this summer’s celebration will take place throughout downtown Dallas instead of its longtime home at Fair Park. The one‑day event is set for Saturday, June 6, and will include the group’s first‑ever Sunset Pride Parade, which will march down Main Street beginning at 7 p.m. Organizers say the shift brings the celebration closer to the city center while expanding the experience across multiple downtown parks.
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Dangerous cold blankets North Texas Saturday; temperatures to warm at start of work week
It's hard to believe just a week ago, North Texas was dealing with snow and sleet. Thankfully, no further wintry precipitation is in the forecast for the next 10 days. However, the cold is here to stay for the next 24 hours.
Freezing air returns to North Texas this weekend ahead of a warmup next week
First Alert meteorologist Jeff Ray has the latest forecast.
Frigid temperatures returning to North Texas this weekend
Feels-like temperatures on Saturday morning will be as cold as 0.
Frigid temperatures return to North Texas this weekend behind approaching cold front
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
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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.
ATF targets rise of "swift links," illegal gun conversion devices in North Texas
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
ICE tracking apps face scrutiny after Dallas shooting
Federal officials say the apps pose a threat to law enforcement.
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Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General Mayes Middleton talks campaign and priorities
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Mayes Middleton, discusses his campaign and priorities. He tells Jack Fink his success record and platform are in the best interest of Texas.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General Chip Roy talks campaign and priorities
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Chip Roy, discusses his campaign and priorities. He tells Jack Fink his track record and courtroom experience make him the best choice.
North Texas Commission and NCTCOG leadership discuss DART negotiation: taxes, services and governance
North Texas Commission President and CEO Chris Wallace and the new Executive Director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Todd Little, said they thought it was crucial to start conversations on the future of DART months ago. The cities of Plano, Irving, Farmers Branch, and Highland Park are considering leaving DART. They are discussing changing how much money they send to DART, the services they receive, and how the transit agency is governed. Timing is important because the citizen elections in the cities of Plano, Irving, Farmers Branch and Highland Park are in May, and the last day these cities can strike a deal and cancel the elections is March 18.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock talks GOP primary campaign, developing school choice program
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is hoping voters will elect him next year to the seat he has held since July. Hancock and the Comptroller's office are building the state's new education savings accounts program from the ground up. It is set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year, which begins in August.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General Tony Box on their campaign
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, attorney and former FBI agent Tony Box tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
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Mavericks blow out Knicks as boos rain down at MSG
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
North Texas native Slade Starnes signs with FC Dallas
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
Hagel's tiebreaker, Vasilevskiy's 19 saves lift Lightning past Stars 4-1
Brandon Hagel's tiebreaking goal midway through the second period proved to be the winner, and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 19 saves on 20 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 4-1.
Klay Thompson hits 17,000th of his career, as Mavs beat Jazz 138-120
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
Trump announces U.S. delegation to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
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Governor Abbott demands Attorney General Ken Paxton take action against CAIR
Gov. Abbott fired off a strongly worded letter to AG Ken Paxton, urging him to strip CAIR of its nonprofit status and eliminate its ability to operate in Texas.
In political upset, Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins North Texas state Senate seat
Democrats call the upset a warning sign for the GOP, saying Rehmet's victory shows voters are rejecting Republican policies even in longtime strongholds.
Fire at Fort Worth senior complex displaces dozens, sends one to hospital
Firefighters evacuated more than 50 residents, many with mobility challenges, after a fourth‑floor fire triggered sprinklers and filled the building with smoke.
Woman found dead on burned mattress inside East Dallas apartment, officials say
Firefighters forced entry after responding to an alarm with no answer at the door, where they found the woman and extinguished what remained of the fire.
Photos show armed suspects after woman is fatally shot in White Settlement
Police say a woman in her 30s was killed, and nearby schools were locked down as officers searched for multiple suspects who fled the scene.
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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.
Dallas nonprofit once fed thousands of ISD students—then the work stopped while fundraising continued
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Severely burned Fort Worth firefighter to get workers' comp after outrage over denied care
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
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Bad Bunny says "ICE out" at Grammy Awards: "We're not aliens"
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
ICE releases 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from custody
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
Venezuela's Machado says transition of power post-Maduro is "unstoppable"
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told CBS News any positive steps taken by the new post-Maduro government over the last month are due to pressure from President Trump.
Southern Dallas leaders vying District 30 seat as Jasmine Crockett runs for U.S. Senate
When Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas decided to run for U.S. Senate, it created an opening for the midterm election.
Republican challenger for Texas Agriculture Commissioner on his priorities, Abbott support
In a rare move, Governor Greg Abbott recently endorsed a challenger in a statewide race over the incumbent.
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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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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.
Ketamine clinics gaining traction in North Texas while state explores broader psychedelic therapies
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Dallas "Walk with a Doc" program combines walking, health advice to boost mental wellness
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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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.
Salad and Go closing all Texas, Oklahoma locations
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela's vast oil reserves draw interest, but benefits remain unclear
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Will Texas immediately benefit from rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure?
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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California youth hockey team involved in Colorado crash faces tragedy, plays on
It was an emotional morning at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, Colorado, as the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers took the ice for the first game of a weekend tournament after a crash involving their van and a snowplow on Interstate 70.
Trump announces IndyCar race will come to D.C. streets for America's 250th
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Cooper Flagg breaks NBA teen record with 49 points
Despite Flagg's efforts, the Mavs lost to Charlotte 123-121.
Lindsey Vonn says her "Olympic dream is not over" after crash
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Gymnast Jordan Chiles granted appeal in Olympic bronze medal ruling
A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.
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Bad Bunny says "ICE out" at Grammy Awards: "We're not aliens"
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Who won Grammy Awards for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
"Melania" documentary opens with better ticket sales than expected
Promoted by President Trump as "a must watch," the Melania Trump documentary "Melania" debuted with $7 million in ticket sales, according to estimates Sunday.
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco on the power of music
Jeff Tweedy has released more than two dozen records in his career, both as a solo artist and as frontman of the rock band Wilco. But he may have outdone himself with his latest triple-album "Twilight Override."
The Grammy Awards were Sunday. Here's how to watch and what to know.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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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.
