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LGBTQ leaders across the U.S. reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans.
Every parent worries when it comes to the health of their child. Now, a simple test can give mothers and fathers a glimpse into their infant's medical future.
Saturday, October 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Police departments across the nation will accept your old, and unused medications. Click Here to find a drop-off location near you.
Early voting begins today ahead of the November mid-terms and this year, more than ever before, North Texans are expected to turn out.
The Chiefs quarterback had a big game on Sunday night against the Bengals and had some fun on the sidelines while doing it.
Prosecutors say it was a complicated murder-for-hire plot and today the trial for a man accused of killing a Dallas dentist got underway.
Larry Duncan, former President of Dallas County Schools (DCS), a now defunct bus transportation agency, confessed to tax evasion.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is encouraging seafood lovers to try fish-free seafood products.
An upcoming auction of some of the late physicist's possessions includes complex scientific papers, one of the world's most iconic wheelchairs and a script from "The Simpsons."
People across the country are dreaming of how they would spend the record $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot should they beat the astronomical odds of winning.
A woman who abandoned a 2-year-old child on a stranger's porch in Spring, Texas, last week is explaining why she left her friend's child unattended.
Residents in Austin are being ordered to boil their tap water before drinking after flooding in recent weeks filled the lakes that feed their supply with silt, mud and debris.
The taquitos were produced from July 1 through October 10.
Newly formed Hurricane Willa has rapidly intensified off Mexico's Pacific coast and early Monday and became a major Category 4 storm.
It wasn't a cat in a tree, but a dog in a heating duct that took firefighters to a home in Virginia.
Residents are calling for the removal of a Fort Worth police officer who was involved in an off-duty shooting after a hit-and-run crash.
The Tara Sawyer Foundation supports youth by giving away scholarships and equipment each year to children in need who want to participate in extracurricular activities. A team of special needs athletes from Arlington, the MAC Gators, is one of the teams the foundation has supported for over a decade.
Buyers have to be 21 years old to buy a vape in Texas, but police say that isn't stopping some stores from selling to minors, and in many cases, they say the THC products are well over the legal limit.
Kennedale police said the caller was a 17-year-old girl who was threatening to shoot another person in the apartment. When police arrived, there was a woman and a 2-year-old child on the apartment's balcony.
The State Fair of Texas announced new food vendors a few weeks before opening day.
Triple-digit temperatures are here to stay through the next week.
New scheduling parameters for non-varsity football games are moving some band and drill team performances to before or after games.
The death of a dog in DeSoto after days of extreme heat is drawing public attention and questions about how the case was handled.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
CBS News Texas is working to learn more and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
Democratic candidate for Texas Senate James Talarico discusses his stance on data centers and energy, including oil and gas in the state. Ahead of the RNC Midterm Convention to be held in Dallas, he says he plans to focus on "the people of Texas and their needs" rather than on the nicknames and criticisms thrown at him.
Vote Hub is partnering with the data desk at CBS News. Zachary Donnini, head of data science at Vote Hub, discusses what the polls are saying about the political races in Texas. Donnini says that, based on projections, there could be a record voter turnout in the midterm election in November.
The BOP in July entered into an exclusive arrangement with a Florida startup that allows the company to sell federal prisoners nicotine pouches that are not authorized by the FDA.
Prosecutors said Mexican smuggler Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez helped run an illicit operation that charged migrants as much as $30,000 to cross into the U.S.
The federal indictment against ICE officer Christian Castro has been unsealed, detailing charges accusing him of lying to investigators about a north Minneapolis shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in January.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Cathy Engelbert is the second-longest-tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
This a period of transition for the U.S. with a young roster that includes the trio of Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese.
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.
Milton backed up Prescott in 2025, his second year in the league after the Cowboys acquired him in a trade with New England.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
