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Triple digit heat continues for North Texas, but moisture remains low
This pattern stays with us throughout the week, and we will continue to see an uptick in humidity.
Lee homers twice, Webb tosses 6 shutout innings as Giants deal Rangers 6th straight loss
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Dogs rescued from North Texas cruelty case now ready for adoption
Seven dogs rescued from an alleged Hunt County animal cruelty case have recovered and are now available for fostering and adoption through the SPCA of Texas.
Cowboys' Princeton Fant leaves practice after apparent knee injury
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
2 suspects in death of North Texas American Airlines flight attendant in Colombia captured
Eric Molina, a U.S. citizen and North Texas resident, went missing on March 21 after a night out with a fellow flight attendant during a layover in Medellin.
Granger remembered as Texas trailblazer for defense industry, Panther Island
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
Westlake data center plan sparks backlash from Keller neighbors
Another data center announcement is making waves in North Texas.
Texas THC ban impacting smoke shops as legal battle continues
At One Stop Smoke Shop in Dallas, turning customers away has become a new norm as a statewide ban on certain hemp-derived THC products became official on Friday.
Jacob deGrom invokes no-trade clause to stay with Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom says he wants to stay with the team that won the 2023 World Series, invoking his no-trade clause.
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Humidity dropping in North Texas, but heat indices are rising
North Texas is off to a warm and muggy start to Wednesday, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and uncomfortable-to-oppressive humidity. By this afternoon, the humidity will drop, allowing temperatures to heat up again into the lower triple digits.
Humidity dialed up to start North Texas for Wednesday
North Texas is off to a warm and muggy start to Wednesday, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and uncomfortable-to-oppressive humidity. By this afternoon, the humidity will drop, allowing temperatures to heat up again into the lower triple digits.
High humidity hits North Texas for Wednesday
More triple-digit temperatures are on the way for next week.
Triple-digit temperatures continue in North Texas
Temperatures are still expected to reach 100-102 °F for most of North Texas, but heat index values will remain leveled to that of actual air temperatures, as moisture remains somewhat low, helping us stay away from heat advisory criteria.
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Bill proposed by Texas congressman targets "birth tourism"
The Pew Research Center recently found that in 2023, about 320,000 babies were born in the U.S. to mothers who were unauthorized immigrants or had legal temporary status.
Lt. Gov. says Talarico's past comments on social issues matter even amid voter focus on affordability
Before speaking to supporters in Sherman, Patrick spoke with political reporter Jack Fink about the tight race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat.
Ken Paxton's history of unanswered questions, potential impact on his Texas Senate campaign
Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week.
Amid criticism, Talarico increases outreach to Black voters in Texas with $25M pledge
Talarico told reporters Monday night what his $25 million pledge will look like.
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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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Dan’s Bagels celebrates five years with new stores and its colorful “unicorn bagel”
As Dan’s Bagels marks its five‑year anniversary, the North Texas favorite continues expanding with new locations across the region. The shop highlighted its multicolored “unicorn bagel,” the first specialty bagel Dan ever learned to make.
Cowboys' offense resets in Oxnard as Dak and CeeDee lead push
The Cowboys returned to the practice field in sunny Oxnard on Tuesday, where Dak Prescott and a Pro Bowl‑heavy offense focused on rebuilding chemistry for the 2026 season.
Tarrant County proposal to cut polling sites sparks heated debate in Fort Worth
A proposal to reduce Tarrant County’s polling locations from 316 to 176 ahead of the November election drew hours of tense public comment in Fort Worth. Many speakers argued the cuts would make voting harder, prompting commissioners to delay a final decision as questions remain about how the change would affect access.
Fort Worth police report one‑third of pursuits end in crashes over two years
Fort Worth police told city leaders that more than a third of vehicle pursuits over the past two years ended in crashes, with 148 incidents causing injuries to 63 people, including seven officers. The department says it’s testing new technology aimed at reducing the need for high‑speed chases and improving safety for everyone involved.
Dallas police and firefighters split over proposed pay deal as contract deadline nears
Dallas police and firefighter unions are divided over whether to accept the city’s proposed pay contract, which expires at the end of September. Some associations argue the offer doesn’t go far enough, while others say members should see the proposal and decide for themselves.
Beyond the Border
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.
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.
I-Team Investigations
Company called 811 before work that led to natural gas leak, deadly Dallas apartment explosion
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist
An investigation led by the National Transportation Safety Board is still underway to answer questions about what went wrong.
Foster family says goodbye to baby after Baby Moses law dispute
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
Down the drain: how massive donations went to defunct Dallas nonprofit
Weeks after an I-Team report, the IRS posted that it had revoked Hunger Busters' nonprofit status in May 2025.
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New Frisco Mayor Mark Hill discusses his goals for the city including his campaign message of unity
In Frisco, a new Mayor will take office for the first time in 9 years. Mark Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer in a divisive runoff election. He told Jack about his goals in this city of more than 245-thousand people and about his main campaign theme of uniting Frisco and the impact it had on his victory.
The City of Plano has attracted big names like AT&T, Samsung and the Dallas Stars. What are they doi
Plano has been having an impressive business run recently. The city is scoring big with AT&T headquarters moving from Dallas to the city, followed by Samsung moving its US operations from New Jersey to Texas. Now, the Plano City Council has approved major incentives to bring in the Dallas Stars. Eye On Politics reporter Jack Fink sat down with Plano Mayor John Muns to find out what the city is doing right.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hinojosa is running on supporting Texas public schools
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is going for his fourth term in November, facing Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa. Hinojosa told Jack Fink about her push to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election.
Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller weighs in on plans to fix or sell city hall
Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller said the city should fix City Hall. "We have an I.M. Pei building. It is significant. It is unique," said Miller. She also questioned the rush in making a decision. "There's no plan for the building. There are no cost estimates and we're just going to cost to demolish it."
Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert weighs in on plans to fix or sell city hall
Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert rejected the idea of fixing City Hall. "It's almost a crime to the taxpayers of this city to put that much money into a building." He agreed with the current Mayor, Eric Johnson, who spoke with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink last week, that it would be much cheaper for taxpayers to relocate to another downtown building.
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Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez's introduction with Atletico Dallas centered on soccer's joy in a new chapter
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is a soccer legend from Mexico, with an impressive career thus far.
Jerry Jones optimistic ahead of Dallas Cowboys training camp
Jones spoke from Oxnard, Calif. on the eve of 2026 Dallas Cowboys training camp.
North Texas brothers turn College World Series moment into family legacy
"We've just always loved each other so much that it was always that that mattered the most," said Kyle Branch.
North Texas woman's path from Netflix's "America's Sweethearts" to becoming a doctor
"I always knew I wanted to audition for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders ever since I was a little, little girl."
Joc Pederson powers Rangers past Mariners with two-homer game
Joc Pederson homered twice to drive in four runs and the Texas Rangers wrapped up a key AL West series against the Seattle Mariners with a 7-3 win.
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Fort Worth ISD hosts large convocation ahead of first school year under state takeover
Fort Worth ISD's convocation officially kicked off the 2026-27 school year.
McKinney city council approves mosque site plan at heated meeting
All seven council members voted unanimously to approve the site plan, telling residents the vote was procedural — simply on whether or not the plan fits the city's ordinances.
Dallas girls who went missing together found safe, police say
Both girls are being reunited with loved ones.
Shooting victim dies after truck runs into Dallas lake, police say
Officers at the scene said they're still looking for a suspect.
Buc-ee's faces counterclaims in Georgia trademark dispute
In a new filing in federal court, Teddy's Market denied Buc-ee's allegations that it copied the Texas travel center's branding and instead filed counterclaims.
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Prosper PD reverses discipline for detectives who reported affair
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Even after a kidnapper's life sentence, hunt for more victims continues
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
She stopped a predatory ice cream man. Now, she helped convict him.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
How genetic genealogy solved two North Texas child abductions
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Two girls, kidnapped 8 years apart, waited decades to learn who did it
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
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Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Granger remembered as Texas trailblazer for defense industry, Panther Island
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
Former Texas Congresswoman, Kay Granger dies at 83
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.
Eye on Politics: the birth tourism bill and Talarico's social issues record
This week on Eye On Politics, a new bill in Congress seeks to revoke birthright citizenship for the children whose parents entered the U.S. illegally, and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says social issues matter even as affordability remains at the top of voter concerns.
Texas begins enforcing new THC hemp product rules
The hemp industry is still challenging other state regulations in court, so the legal fight in Texas is expected to continue.
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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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FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Dallas' Children's Health confirms treating two patients with cyclospora
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Free hydration kits available for North Texas outdoor workers as dangerous heat continues
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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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.
AI revolution arrives in North Texas: Nvidia and Wistron launch plant in Fort Worth
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
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.
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Duran's 4 RBI's lead Rangers past Giants, snap 6-game losing streak
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant out for the season after tearing knee ligaments in practice
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
Cowboys to host open practices in Frisco after California training camp
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Lee homers twice, Webb tosses 6 shutout innings as Giants deal Rangers 6th straight loss
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Cowboys' Princeton Fant leaves practice after apparent knee injury
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
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Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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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.
