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An election in Denton County to create a utility district and fund it with hundreds of millions of dollars in bonds drew attention when voters didn't showed up at the Denton County polls.
A program to help veterans in poor housing conditions means a new roof for a Carrollton vet, who also received a visit from a member of the Bush family Wednesday.
Sergeant Ray Anguiano with the Grand Prairie Police Department happened to be driving by and pulled over to help when he was flagged down.
No injuries or major damages in the three incidents, but in the past, some transformers have exploded sparked big flames.
Instead of $22 per day, it's $10 per day!
A prize longhorn is on the loose in Mansfield and officials are asking for the public's help in finding it.
A couple of truck drivers from Texas now have quite the story to tell...once they get out of the hospital.
Police say Blades told them the infant was in the trunk of her car and she gave officers the key.
The alleged hazing incident at Ellis County Emergency Service District 6, January 6, 2015, still haunts Ellis County.
Serena Williams proved she is as tough off the court as she is on the court.
The crime happened last Friday, October 30 around 11:40 p.m. at 3333 S. Haskell Avenue near the Texaco gas station.
The Oct. 22-26 rainfall event was the wettest storm on record ever in Texas.
For the third time in several weeks, a small fire in downtown Dallas caused power to be shutdown. The Wednesday morning fire began in an underground vault of a building on Wood Street.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ruled prosecutors can call a death row inmate to testify at a hearing despite 5th Amendment protections that allow defendants to refuse to testify against themselves.
Fall colors are finally starting to show up in Texas, and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department posts regular fall foliage updates.
First Alert Weather meteorologist Brittany Rainey advises how to beat the heat with the help of CBS News Texas reporters. Stories include dealing with the heat, working in extreme heat, severe weather nationwide, curing kids' summer boredom, kids and hot car safety, MedStar heat safety, pets, reducing summer utility bills, buckling roads, and hot car experiments.
The high for Thursday is 100°.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that race-conscious admission policies of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution, bringing an end to affirmative action in higher education in a decision that will reverberate across campuses nationwide.
Keep your car stocked with these items for the summer.
Crews are battling a large fire in Palo Pinto County Thursday morning.
The books are being shared with a Dallas school that doesn't have its own library and where more than 90% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Most of North Texas will stay dry and sunny.
The longtime congresswoman was the first female mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first female Republican appropriations chair.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Details about how the crash unfolded were not immediately available.
"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.
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.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asked about data centers in Texas and the likelihood of a special session to discuss the topic. He also talked about the construction at Big Bend and his reaction.
Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland (R) of Terrell County discusses the pause by the Customs and Border Protection in construction at Big Bend National Park. "I'm confident that we will see some of those plans change as far as upgrading the existing roads, because not only is that good for the Park Service, for law enforcement, even for those that come to visit the national park," said Cleveland.
The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.
Political science professor Parker Hevron from Texas Woman's University discussed what the Texas Senate race looks like for Paxton and Talarico right before the Cook Political Report switched the race from Lean Republican to Toss-Up.
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.
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.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
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.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
Texas Values and other groups plan a Thursday news conference and rally outside the AAC ahead of the Fever-Wings game.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
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.
