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Apparent murder-suicide reported in Colleyville, police say
Police say the woman sustained fatal gunshot wounds, while the man had an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Driver dies after crash in Mesquite, police say
Police also noted the driver of the 18-wheeler was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.
3 dead after deadly Garland confrontation, police say
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
Trump says Ukraine needs to stop targeting Russian refineries
Civilians were killed and injured overnight into Sunday as both Russia and Ukraine kept up large-scale drone strikes.
Hot, dry spell for North Texas persists
For Sunday, expect yet another sunny, hot and breezy day.
Search underway for 130 people after Indonesian passenger ship overturns
Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation after authorities lost contact with a passenger ship carrying more than 240 people in the Java Sea.
Saginaw police officer shoots man armed with rifle during welfare check, authorities say
Police said the man advanced toward officers after they tried to de-escalate the situation.
Elena Rybakina wins U.S. Open over defending champ Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, was dethroned Saturday, losing to Elena Rybakina in three sets.
Inaugural Roland Parrish Classic features Texas high school football champions, expos for the community
The event also connects families with college, career, financial, and health resources.
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North Texas heat rolls on
A slight cooldown may arrive next week.
More triple digits and dry weather for DFW this week
North Texas will stay mostly dry this next week. A ridge of high pressure will continue to bring on the heat and dry weather throughout this next week. This will increase fire danger, since winds will be a bit gusty.
Hot and dry start to the workweek in North Texas
North Texas is off to a hot start to the workweek today with another heat advisory in place. Feels-like temperatures will be as hot as 106° by this afternoon.
Hot start for the workweek in North Texas
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, we'll barely drop into the 90s by Thursday, but the 90s look to stick around into this weekend.
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Trump shares more details on $5,000 dividends in exclusive interview
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
Trump, RNC set to make political history in Dallas with first-ever Midterm Convention
Crews are adding the final touches to Victory Plaza outside the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Texas candidates, parties campaign in Dallas on Labor Day in sprint toward Election Day
With early voting just six weeks away, what are both parties saying about the races ahead — and what's at stake in Texas?
Former President Bush to share reflections, art in remembrance of 9/11 attacks
25 years after the 9-11 terror attacks on U.S. soil, George W. Bush is set to share reflections and his own artwork in remembrance of that day.
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Here's which school bonds passed during North Texas elections
Dallas ISD voters passed a record-breaking bond that covers school buildings, classroom upgrades and more.
Fort Worth ISD managers vote to close a school, cut some staff
Dozens of speakers took to the podium to try saving International Newcomer Academy,
Fort Worth ISD board to vote on staff reductions, closing another school
As superintendent Dr. Pete Licata restructures the district, staff in these areas have been identified as potential targets for that reduction in force.
TEA names new Lake Worth ISD superintendent amid state takeover
The Texas Education Agency announced Thursday that Ena Meyers will be leading the district.
North Texas school bond elections on the ballots as early voting starts
Voters can approve or deny specific layers of the bond if they don't want to approve the whole package.
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Video shows car crashing through Fort Worth backyard fence, narrowly missing toddler
A car crashed through a fence into a Fort Worth backyard Sunday evening, narrowly missing a toddler and two other children who were playing, the family said.
Dallas police partner with universities to map crime hotspots
Dallas police are partnering with local universities on a data-driven effort to identify and analyze crime hotspots.
Bo French faces backlash over X post as Texas GOP leaders respond
Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French is facing bipartisan criticism over a social media post featuring UT football fans. French defended the remarks on the radio on Monday, while Republican leaders, including John Cornyn and Gov. Greg Abbott, responded publicly.
Murder investigation leads to police chase, fiery crash near Valley View
Police say a woman was found dead after being shot multiple times. The suspect is believed to be her ex-boyfriend.
Letter returned 71 years later
A letter than only needed to travel just over a mile was marked "Return to sender", 71 years later.
Beyond the Border
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
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.
I-Team Investigations
Ex-Cedar Hill officer convicted after I-Team investigation uncovered pattern of behavior
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
Will North Texas' economic investment in the World Cup pay off?
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Ken Paxton files first lawsuit against rooftop solar industry
After years of silence, customers' complaints lead to Paxton's first rooftop solar lawsuit as his tenure winds down.
Questionable tows: hundreds of Fort Worth drivers may be eligible for refunds
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
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Dallas Mayor Johnson discusses city's next budget ahead of its release, says the city doesn't "have
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses the city's next budget ahead of its release. He also discusses how AI can benefit the city's taxpayers in the long run, and how the city doesn't "have a revenue problem".
U.S. Rep. pays tribute to the legacy of longtime Congresswoman and Fort Worth Mayor Kay Granger
Republican U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman of Fort Worth, who succeeded longtime Congresswoman and Fort Worth Mayor Kay Granger in office, pays tribute to her legacy. Goldman said that Granger never forgot where she came from or whom she represented, consistently putting Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Parker County, and Wise County first throughout nearly three decades in Congress.
Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price reflects on the legacy of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing North Texas Republican who became the first woman to serve as Fort Worth's mayor, has died, officials said Sunday night. She was 83 years old. Former Fort Worth Mayor Besty Price looks back on the life and legacy of Granger and how she broke many glass ceilings for women in North Texas politics.
Political Science Professor on Paxton's refusal to answer questions, Talarico and Black Texan voters
SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson discusses AG Ken Paxton's refusal to answer reporter questions. Jack asks Wilson whether it will hurt Paxton's efforts in the November U.S. Senate election.
Former Texas campaign director for Biden discusses Senate race, Paxton and Talarico's campaigns
Jane Hope Hamilton, former Texas statewide director for President Joe Biden's 2020 campaign, discusses the U.S. Senate race. According to the polls, the race between Rep. James Talarico and AG Ken Paxton is at a dead heat. "You have this group of people who are unaligned, like they're not necessarily Republican, and maybe that not necessarily Democrat, but they tend to default when they get into those voting booths to Republican, unless there's a reason not to."
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How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December
Cathy Engelbert is the second-longest-tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
U.S. beats China 94-61 in women's World Cup opener in Berlin
This a period of transition for the U.S. with a young roster that includes the trio of Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese.
Serena and Venus Williams fall in thriller return to U.S. Open women's doubles
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
Joe Milton rejoins Cowboys' practice squad after losing backup QB job
Milton backed up Prescott in 2025, his second year in the league after the Cowboys acquired him in a trade with New England.
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Eat See Play: Mozzarella Company
Stop in to buy some tasty artisan cheeses or learn how to make it yourself at the Mozzarella Company!
Eat See Play: Happy Ski School
Skiing in North Texas...who knew? From summer camps to date nights, hit the slopes at Happy Ski School.
Eat See Play: Activate Games
Get your adrenaline flowing at Activate! See how you can beat the heat at this indoor playground that will test your mental and physical strength.
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Check out this next-level flower shop. Create your own or take home something curated just for you!
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Pentagon inspector general says Iran war has caused weapons shortages
The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.
Developer proposes Italian-inspired village off Dallas North Tollway in Prosper
It's visually stunning and will cost billions of dollars to build.
14-year-old missing from Weatherford has been found, officials say
The Amber Alert issued for a 14-year-old girl missing from Weatherford has been canceled, Texas DPS said.
Show off your BBQ setup and win tickets to BBQ Homecoming
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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700 railroad crossings used by Texas school buses lack safety gates
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Could tiny data centers be coming to your backyard?
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
How local donations fuel a Christian nonprofit that's quickly spreading in Texas
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Texas public schools in bind over new Bible study law
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
How a national Christian group influenced a new Texas law
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
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UT Austin graduate RC Danle discusses controversy involving Bo French's racially charged X post
Texas ex, RC Danle, reacts to the controversy involving Bo French's racially charged X post, which showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game. Damle was the first Southeast Asian American to become the International President of a nationwide fraternity, for Delta Chi Fraternity. "For those that spoke up, thank you. For those that haven't, shame on you."
Rosenthal says Commissioner opponent French is a "Christian nationalist", "self-avowed" after X post
Jon Rosenthal, Democratic Candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, discusses the controversy surrounding his opponent, Bo French's, widely condemned post on X. The racially charged X post from French showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game. He also discusses his campaign for office and priorities should he be elected.
Supreme Court blocks new Postal Service rules for mail ballots in blow to Trump
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
Bo French faces backlash over racially charged X post
Both conservative and liberal voices expressed alarm over the post, which showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game.
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Target reports stronger-than-expected sales under new CEO
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
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Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Tuberculosis investigation at MacArthur High School ongoing
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Nonprofit helps breast cancer patients, survivors with fly fishing retreats
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
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Republican Midterm Convention security measures impact nearby Dallas businesses
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
Six Flags corporate headquarters to return to Arlington, Texas
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
Plano City Council votes to put Dallas Stars arena funding plan on November ballot
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
Mary Kay brings iconic pink tradition to Fort Worth while thriving in the digital age
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
The Hub in Allen closes for renovation and rebrand
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
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Dart throws 3 TDs, Giants begin Harbaugh era with win over Cowboys
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, and the Giants opened the season with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Rangers beat Diamondbacks 7-6 for first road series win in 2 months
Corey Seager homered for the fourth time in seven games and the Rangers won their first road series in two months with a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dallas Cowboys' fans' mixed predictions ahead of regular season opener against the New York Giants
Fans are hoping for a better season after missing the playoffs last season.
Alexander Zverev wins U.S. Open, beating American Ben Shelton
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
U.S. wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup, beating France 97-79
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
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Who won Emmys for 2026? See the full winners list here.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following pro-Palestinian remarks
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Nashville airport one step closer to being renamed for Dolly Parton
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
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Dolly Parton's sister shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
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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.
