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Rep. Sam Johnson has announced that he will retire at the end of his term. He has slowed in recent years, and told supporters that "the Lord has made clear that the season of my life in Congress is coming to an end."
Public schools across Texas have gotten preliminary grades under an academic accountability system that is still being overhauled. But education groups have spoken out against the ratings.
Without running water in the bathrooms, city ordinances forbade a popular Dallas barbecue restaurant from opening. This left them stuck with pounds and pounds of barbeque that they couldn't serve.
The TEA has released its provisional ratings report of Texas schools, but school administrators previously expressed concerns that the report would not be accurate since it is mostly based on STAAR test results. Check out the full report.
While Beckinsale has faced foes on-screen, she took time to go one-on-one with THE FAN's Troy Hughes to discuss her latest movie, being a wings virgin and layout the groundwork for what a guy needs to do to be sexy.
A naked woman stole a sheriff's department pickup Thursday and led law enforcement officers on an estimated 70-mile high-speed chase before she was taken into custody.
Tilikum, an orca that killed a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando in 2010, has died. SeaWorld says in a statement posted online that Tilikum died Friday.
A neat little game from Jimmy Kimmel Live that got to ask people on the street, whether they want to win 10 dollars by not talking into the microphone. Obviously most of them lost right away.
In theory, mobile video should make it easier to hold criminals accountable, including police officers. But in practice, that hasn't always worked out the way that proponents had hoped.
Astronauts went spacewalking Friday to hook up fancy new batteries on the International Space Station's sprawling power grid.
A social media war between Chris Brown and Soulja Boy will apparently be settled in the ring. The hip-hop stars have signed on for a three-round bout that will be televised on pay-per-view.
The U.S. Postal Service will no longer be offering its services at Staples stores. Those services, which were handled by Staples employees, will be discontinued by the first week of March.
The new item, called Sous Vide Egg Bites, is a wheat-free egg and cheese mixture about the size of a golf ball, developed for customers who wanted more protein options.
Yahoo! Finance said that it accidentally tweeted out a racial epithet on Thursday when promoting a story about the cost of Donald Trump's plans to increase the size of the U.S. Navy.
T-Mobile said that unlimited plans will be the only option for new customers even though they are more expensive. Executives called the older limited plans a "relic," and they won't be sold starting January 22.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Austin, argues that the measure that is set to take effect in March is unconstitutional because the federal government has sole authority over immigration.
Nestor Flores is currently being charged with traffic collision involving death, but police say additional charges are possible.
These adorable baby twin boys shared two wonderful moments. Holding hands with each other and being held by mom for the very first time.
Good Local Markets focuses on fostering healthier lives by supporting local ranchers, farmers, and small businesses in the area.
It won't be a washout, but rain is headed to Texas for the holiday weekend.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
Indiana tightened its grip on the No. 4 playoff seed as Dallas fell into a tie for seventh after dropping seven of its last 10.
Friends say Latavia Davis was a teacher's aide and devoted church volunteer whose mentorship and kindness will leave a painful void.
Peter Licata visited an Elevate campus on Friday, noting strong classroom engagement and renewed energy across the district.
Democrats prepare counterprogramming as Republicans open free public ticket lottery and expand events outside the arena.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
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.
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.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
The Republican National Committee spokesman, Zach Kraft, says the Party's special midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the largest since the Party's 2016 national convention. So, larger than the RNC's convention in Milwaukee in 2024.
Kardal Coleman, Chairman of the Dallas County Democratic Party, is talking about the September Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas and the Democratic Party's counter-activities. He also discusses the DNC meetings he's been attending in Austin.
Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon says he agrees with constituents and Gov. Greg Abbott's stance on data centers in Texas. Fallon speaks on why he agrees with the President Trump administration's border security initiatives underway at Big Bend National Park.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell of McCollough County discusses his thoughts on the controversial construction by the Trump administration in the Big Bend National Park.
Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin discusses her concerns about data centers in Texas. She tells Jack Fink her thoughts on the controversial construction in the Big Bend National Park and her other campaign priorities.
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
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.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Rod Baker says his son, SaRod Baker, is part of a football team and a brotherhood. However, he knows his high school senior has something special.
Paige Bueckers scored all 22 of her points in the second half, and the Dallas Wings beat Toronto 94-88, handing the expansion Tempo their 10th consecutive loss.
The broadcasts for the three tune-up games will cause regular CBS programming to move to KTXA 21.
CBS Sports says it has no timeline for a decision on Romo, who is on indefinite leave following his July arrest. Meanwhile, JJ Watt is stepping in.
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
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 played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.