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Sen. Jeff Sessions cast himself as a strong protector of law and order at his confirmation hearing, promising that, as attorney general, he would crack down on illegal immigration, gun violence and the "scourge of radical Islamic terrorism."
Donald Trump has appointed his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as a White House senior adviser, putting the young real estate executive in position to exert broad sway over both domestic and foreign policy.
As the New Year begins there's a different campus for students attending Sarah Zumwalt Middle School in east Oak Cliff. Health and safety concerns resulted in students reporting to a another campus today.
Carrie Fisher's death certificate confirms that the actress died of a heart attack, but it says more investigation is needed to try to determine the underlying cause.
A cash crunch and a potential policy showdown over a North Carolina-style transgender bathroom bill are raising tensions as Texas lawmakers return to work today.
A Texas businessman has pleaded guilty to fraud and admitted to helping a lottery computer technician cash jackpots in a multi-state number-fixing scheme that netted $2 million.
A desperate family and police are searching for something a lot of people would like to get their hands on: missing tickets to this weekend's Cowboys playoff game.
The Silhouette Instalift procedure is done without general anesthesia and doesn't require incisions.
A Dallas restaurant owner has uncovered the mysterious past of the city and a boundary of a city that no longer exists.
During a one-on-one interview at his Capitol office Monday, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick vowed the state will keep a tight lid on spending in the next budget.
"Anything that has a star on it, people are buying it,' said Keleb Ziegler, the assistant manager of Rally House in Plano.
Archbishop Patricio Fernandez Flores, former archbishop of the San Antonio Roman Catholic archdiocese and the first Mexican-American to rise to bishop in the U.S. Catholic church, has died at the age of 87.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said mayors understand the importance of putting the divisive election behind and working with the incoming administration to tackle poverty and other urban issues.
About 60 superintendents met to discuss the state's new grading system for school districts.
Businesses in and around Arlington are happy the Green Bay Packers are coming to town to take on the Cowboys in the play-offs.
Body cameras show police officers with life-saving actions when driver was caught and floodwaters and swept off the road two weeks ago. CBS News Texas sat down with some of the officers involved. They walked us through parts of the once in a lifetime experience.
A cold front will slide south of the area today, giving way to rain and isolated thunderstorms in North Texas. The threat for severe weather is low, but a strong storm or two could develop. Some heavy rain is also possible at times, which could produce some localized flooding on the roads.
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing film and television actors, reached a tentative deal with the major studios, which squashes that contentious, nearly four month long strike.
A small town just northeast of Houston was shaken by a massive explosion and industrial fire basically all day Wednesday but it has now been contained.
Eight people were killed in a fiery crash with a suspected human smuggler. DPS officials say a driver veered into oncoming traffic while trying to get away from law enforcement with five Hondurans inside the vehicle. The driver crashed into an SUV, killing a Georgia couple inside.
Tickets are sold out, but you can see the fireworks on CBS News Texas and our YouTube page.
This weekend, communities all across the nation will honor America's 250th birthday.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
A 40-year-old Mexican national is charged with one count of operating as an airman without an airman's certificate.
Egypt and Australia will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
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.
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.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Kendall Scudder, discusses his re-election to a full, four-year term. He tells Jack Fink his thoughts on the Texas Senate race and the overall theme of their recent state party convention. "We've got to stop this limited thinking as Democrats," said Scudder. "We've got to get bigger. We've got to get bolder."
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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.
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.
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."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
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.
Egypt and Australia will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Friday afternoon.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Paige Bueckers is a starter for the second consecutive season, and Jessica Shepherd will appear for the first time.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
