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Texas can get up to $79 million in BP oil spill restoration money, Mississippi nearly $69 million, and Florida almost $74 million for ecosystem recovery projects and programs.
Lauren Danielle Dovers, 25, of Waxahachie is charged with tampering/fab physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse, which is a 2nd degree felony.
Jamel Muldrew, 32, of Houston, is charged with sex trafficking of a minor, interstate transportation of a person to engage in prostitution, and enticement of a person to travel interstate for prostitution.
In addition to seizing the firearms, police said, "It is also believed that several other illegal activities were disrupted due to the efforts of the gun violence task force."
Texas already has some of the loosest gun laws in the U.S., and now state lawmakers are considering making it legal to carry a handgun in public without a permit, background check or training.
If talking about sex and STDs with your teen makes you nervous, you aren't alone.
The bill would make significant changes to how sexual assault cases are handled, moving the decision-making power on whether to bring felony-level charges from the chain of command.
The suspect was charged with interference with a police service animal causing injury or death, which is a second-degree felony.
Your "quick run into the store" can easily take much longer than you had originally planned.
Grapevine police are asking for the public's help providing photos or information about the day a 4-year-old girl was found with serious head trauma at the Great Wolf Lodge waterpark.
The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it will begin the process of banning menthol tobacco cigarettes, as well as all flavored cigars.
Jaime Javier Ruelas Mirele had an outstanding arrest warrant for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, according to law enforcement officials.
It's not much, but it adds up. According to AAA Texas, the statewide gas price average is $2.58 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
Just south of downtown Dallas is a hidden treasure in DFW -- the Trinity River Audubon Center. The center's 120 acres sit on a former illegal dump site, that after years of rehabilitation has been transformed into a biodiverse ecosystem.
When the story begins with an official saying "Only in Texas" you know the story is going to be good. That quote came from a sheriff in Texas after a pet cow broke through a fence and went for a stroll on the interstate.
CBS News Texas meteorologists issued First Alert Weather Days for Friday and Saturday due to the severe storm chances.
Trump spent four days in the Middle East, touting business deals and investment in the United States.
May 16 is Bike to Work Day and the CBS News Texas team celebrated with a bike ride to Fort Worth City Hall along with Fort Worth police and Trinity Metro.
First Alert Weather Days are in effect Friday and Saturday due to the severe storm chances.
With two weeks left in the legislative session, Texas lawmakers remain divided on school finance issues.
Dallas Police said arrests had not yet been made as of Sunday.
The hot, humid, and windy weather will continue through the end of the month.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
"He needs to pitch a tent in Texas." In a tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump will be welcomed in the state.
D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
"He needs to pitch a tent in Texas." In a tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump will be welcomed in the state.
D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
Republican Texas Reps. Jeff Leach of Allen and Matt Shaheen of Prosper tell Jack Fink why they've changed their support from John Cornyn to Republican nominee Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate.
Former Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams (R) discusses the state of the U.S. Senate race in Texas. He told Jack Fink the race for Texas Senate "has implications across the country."
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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 USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Argentina and Jordan will face off in the final match of the group stage on Saturday night.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
The Wings were looking for their first sweep of the Aces since 2018 after winning the first two, both at Dallas.
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.
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
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.
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.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
