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Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
Norwegian star Erling Haaland's Dallas visit boosts Wild Bill's Western Store, owner says
Since Haaland's visit, the store has sold more than 2,000 T‑shirts.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor, other Texas Democrats push for moratorium, special session on data centers
They're calling for the state to take action because of growing opposition to these facilities. Residents have expressed concerns about noise and light pollution, as well as water and electricity usage.
Death penalty off the table in Dallas motel beheading case
He still faces a capital murder charge. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Senators introduce bipartisan plan to tackle Social Security insolvency
The Promise Act would establish a legislative procedure with the goal of preserving Social Security's trust funds for the next 50 years.
Cornyn, Ossoff introduce act aimed at improving wireless alert delivery after deadly Texas floods
If passed into law, wireless emergency alerts would be able to be delivered via satellite.
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I‑30 backup near Green Oaks creates delays for Arlington World Cup traffic
Police urged drivers heading to the Arlington entertainment district to find alternate routes as crews worked the scene.
King of Jordan stops in Arlington before World Cup match with Argentina
The monarch's appearance came as Arlington hosted cultural events and prepared for Jordan's matchup against Argentina at Dallas Stadium.
How to watch Argentina vs. Jordan in the FIFA World Cup
Argentina and Jordan will face off in the final match of the group stage on Saturday night.
Curtains go up at AT&T Stadium for the FIFA World Cup
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
U.S. team suffers first 2026 World Cup loss, heads to knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Oklahoma family says StubHub ticket failure kept them out of Japan's World Cup match
A father-daughter trip months in the making fell apart when their resale tickets never arrived, forcing them to pay double to see Japan play in Dallas.
Dallas FBI trying to drive drone offenses down during FIFA World Cup events
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw, both advance to knockout round at the World Cup
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
How to watch Japan vs. Sweden in the FIFA World Cup
Japan and Sweden will face off in the final match of the group stage on Thursday evening.
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What you need to know about the 2026 Texas primary runoff elections
Local North Texas races are set to be decided, along with candidates for key statewide races
What you need to know as early voting kicks off for 2026 Texas primary runoff election
Voters who participated in the March primary election may only vote in that same party's primary runoff for the remainder of the election cycle, officials say.
Cornyn, Paxton fight in GOP runoff for Texas Senate seat
It's a clash of some of the Texas GOP's biggest titans, and only one of them will move on to run against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in the general election in November.
Johnson and Allred blast each other's records in battle for District 33
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
Oak Cliff voting coalition pushes last-day registration ahead of primary runoff election
On the last day to register before the primary runoff election, a voting coalition in Oak Cliff helped young voters get on the rolls.
Democratic candidates for Texas lieutenant governor discuss the runoff
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor leader Marcos Velez both spoke recently with Jack Fink.
Fight over precinct-based voting plan for May 26 primary continues
Voters in both parties will not be able to go to any voting center in the county on May 26.
Texas AG candidates call school choice, Ten Commandments laws unconstitutional
Democrats running for Texas attorney general are challenging two high-profile Republican-backed laws ahead of the May 26 runoff.
Dallas County GOP Chair Allen West resigns more than one month after being re-elected
The party's executive committee will select an interim Chairman at their meeting on Monday.
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Scattered rain, storms to move through North Texas as central, southwest part of state floods
Rain chances stand at 40% with scattered showers and storms moving in on Thursday, July 16, for parts of North Texas. However, in Central and Southwest Texas, dangerous flash flooding is underway after more than 20 inches of rain has fallen.
Floods surge in Texas Hill Country after huge rainstorms
Emergency crews scrambled to rescue people from high water before sunrise Thursday.
Rainy Thursday in North Texas keeping temperatures below average
Temperatures will climb back into the triple digits into next week.
Much of North Texas will see rain Thursday as scattered showers and storms move through
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
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Texas Republicans disagree over AI data centers in rural neighborhoods
During a campaign event in Bullard, in East Texas, on June 30, Abbott told supporters that the state needs to press the brakes on data center developers.
Debate over AI data centers in Texas intensifies
Texas Republicans disagree over prohibiting AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas white paper shows illegal immigration had an impact on employment, housing prices
A recent white paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas concludes that the record number of illegal immigrants during the Biden administration had a big impact on housing prices, rents, and employment growth.
Governor Abbott pushes against building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
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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.
Islamic schools now can apply for the Texas school voucher program after extension
"Schools must be allowed to apply, and their applications must be processed on the same terms as the other schools in accordance with the law," National Deputy Director of CAIR Edward Ahmed Mitchell said.
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Godley couple, former officers indicted in prostitution and racketeering scandal, prosecutors say
A North Texas grand jury has indicted several people in a prostitution and racketeering case, including a Godley couple believed to be the ringleaders and multiple former police officers.
Routine dental visit turns deadly for 4-year-old girl in Fort Worth, police say
A Fort Worth dentist is in custody after allegedly administering a lethal amount of sedatives to a 4‑year‑old girl during what was supposed to be a routine dental procedure, authorities said.
North Texas dentist arrested, accused of giving 4‑year‑old lethal doses of sedatives, police say
The medical examiner told investigators that "the amount of meperidine found in the child's system would have been high for an adult and that the medication was given to her twice (double-dosed)."
Recent deaths spur new outcry over ICE tactics in North Texas
Advocates for immigrant communities in North Texas are once again raising concerns about ICE tactics, following a series of recent deaths linked to the federal agency.
Two men drown in Fort Worth neighborhood pond, police say
Two people are dead after drowning in a small neighborhood pond in Fort Worth. Police say the victims are men and roughly 60 and 20 years old.
Beyond the Border
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.
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.
I-Team Investigations
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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Republican nominee for Texas Attorney General Mayes Middleton on November election plans
Republican nominee for Texas Attorney General Mayes Middleton tells Jack Fink about his win over candidate Chip Roy in May and his campaign priorities for the November election.
Democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General Nathan Johnson on November election plans
Democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General Nathan Johnson tells Jack Fink about his campaign priorities for the November election.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman discusses midterm elections, Talarico to face Paxton in November
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder discusses the midterm elections. Democratic nominee James Talarico is set to face Republican candidate Ken Paxton for a Senate seat in November and Scudder tells Jack Fink that it's an opportunity for Democrats.
Senator John Cornyn on campaign trail ahead of Paxton's win for Republican Senate seat nomination
Before being elected out of office in the May primary runoff elections, Senator John Cornyn spoke to Jack Fink while on the campaign trail.
Texas GOP Chairman discusses Texas Senate race, Paxton as Republican candidate and midterm elections
Texas GOP Chairman Abraham George discusses the Texas Senate race with Ken Paxton as the Republican candidate set to face James Talarico in November. He and Jack Fink discuss the midterm elections.
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Dallas nonprofit uses World Cup to teach teen entrepreneurship
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Plano residents voice concerns over proposed Dallas Stars arena
The team and the city asked for feedback from surrounding homeowners, so they will hopefully give the green light to the project.
Jessica Shepard's triple-double leads Dallas Wings past Liberty
Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for her third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on Tuesday night.
Messi's late goal sparks Argentina's comeback against Egypt
Argentina erased a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes as Lionel Messi scored the equalizer and Enzo Fernández netted a stoppage-time winner to beat Egypt 3-2.
Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE after death by suicide
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
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Live Updates: Life-threatening flooding hits Texas, water rescues underway
Deadly flooding is surging through Central and South Texas, and officials are urging residents to move to higher ground.
Dozens rescued in Texas after torrential rain triggers flash flooding
More than a foot of rain has fallen since Monday, triggering dangerous flash flooding in central Texas.
Shelter in place warning in Kerrville Thursday morning as floodwaters continue to rise
A shelter-in-place warning is in effect in Kerrville due to floodwaters that have taken over area roads.
How heavy rain is triggering historic flooding in parts of Texas
The National Weather Service has a flash flood emergency in place, meaning an imminent threat to life.
Man drowns while trying to rescue dog from Denton pond, officials say
Multiple emergency crews, including Argyle and Lewisville, responded to a drowning call at a pond in the 4800 block of Parkplace Drive.
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Solar bust: Bankruptcies leave some solar customers with broken panels, faulty systems
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
How an affair inside Prosper PD led to half a dozen demotions
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
As risk rises, thousands of Texans drop flood insurance
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Money to feed hungry kids paid for golf, jewelry, reality TV, I-Team finds
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
Inside the $3 billion Medicare fraud case with Texas ties
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
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Sons say they learned father was killed by ICE through video, news reports
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
Hegseth requires testosterone deficiency screening for service members over 30
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
Here's what the Common Cents Act means for businesses, consumers
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
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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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How to avoid diarrhea-causing Cyclospora when making meals
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
How to spot flesh-eating screwworms in Texas pets
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
A stomach parasite is sickening Texans. Here's what to know.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Arlington estimates $160 million of economic impact from the FIFA World Cup so far
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Mark Cuban goes to court over proposal for new Mavericks arena
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
Dallas nonprofit uses World Cup to teach teen entrepreneurship
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Solar bust: Bankruptcies leave some solar customers with broken panels, faulty systems
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
North Texans on the hunt for prized World Cup jerseys
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
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Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
World Cup absence of Jerry Jones at Dallas Stadium is finally about to end
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
How to watch the France vs. Spain FIFA World Cup semifinal
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
France fans rally in Dallas ahead of Spain vs. France FIFA World Cup semifinal
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
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Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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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.
