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With the risk of localized flooding from the overflowing Trinity River, the City of Dallas has closed sections of more than 20 roads in area west of Stemmons Freeway (I-35 E), north of Northwest Highway and east of Luna Road and south of Royal Lane. This area will likely be blocked off to traffic through Monday morning's commute.
The House voted 98-47 to approve a measure that will allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their gun on public college campuses. It now goes to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
Owners of for-profit nursing homes have found a way to obtain federal dollars intended for only those homes funded by local tax dollars. Texas failed to require that federal funds given to nursing homes be spent on patients or improvements.
Residents around White Rock Lake are getting back to normal. Parking spots at the trails were sparse as joggers came out Sunday to soak up rays -- and dodge debris. Now that the water has receded and the winds have calmed, crews are still working to clean up trash and debris washed up along the trails and roads.
May 2015 goes down as a month to remember for the rain and storms. But it will also go down as the 20th coolest May on record based on average temperature.
Steven Bowditch rode his best birdie binge on the PGA Tour to a 5-under 64 and a four-shot victory Sunday in the AT&T Byron Nelson, winning his second career title -- both in Texas.
Lake Lewisville passed its 100 year flood mark early Sunday. It now stands at a whopping 537 feet -- and waters are flooding into Dallas.
Good news; Loop 12 between Irving Blvd. and I-30 is drying up quickly...Bad news; it's still closed, and that's not stopping some people. CBS 11 cameras caught signs and barricades are being ignored by some motorists -- and even pedestrians.
Denton residents rallied amid the passage of a bill that overturned a vote to ban fracking. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the law that would prevent cities from banning the drilling practice.
Flood damage across Texas shows a severe lack of preparedness -- The federal warning system designed to anticipate such catastrophic events did not accurately assess the danger this May.
A series of severe storms has caused at least $27 million of infrastructure damage in Texas -- and that figure is only expected to rise. Roadways in 167 of the state's 254 counties suffered some form of storm damage in May alone.
Alex Wilson of Cleburne is a 22-year-old grocery store worker who survived after he was swept away by rushing floodwaters. But, as amazing as that is, it's only a small anecdote to his real story.
Steven Bowditch positioned himself Saturday for his second PGA Tour win in Texas. Hometown favorite Jordan Spieth might have to keep waiting for his first. Bowditch shot a 4-under 65 on Saturday in the AT&T Byron Nelson to take a two-stroke lead and leave Spieth six shots back heading into the final round.
"Playing hooky" from school would no longer be a criminal offense under a new bill that cleared both chambers of the Texas Legislature Saturday. Instead, accumulating unexcused absences would mean only civil punishments. The measure now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott.
The body of a 8-year-old girl ejected from an SUV and into flood waters off U.S. 175 has been found. She was one of two children thrown from the vehicle after a roll-over crash Saturday. The other child, a 9-year-old, was taken to a hospital in Dallas.
A woman was found on IH 35 E. with multiple gunshot wounds.
Following a shooting at the Duncanville Fieldhouse on Monday, officials say the rapid response shows how prepared the staff was.
On the second day of the House Jan. 6 committee's public hearings, Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson said the committee would show that former President Donald Trump lost his reelection campaign, knew he lost and, as a result of his loss, "decided to wage an attack on our democracy, an attack on the American people," which culminated in the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The rest of North Texas is getting a small break from the triple digit heat.
This would free up time for high-priority calls, police say.
Senator Ted Cruz told CBS News Texas that he is hoping for free and fair elections in Venezuela. His comments came about two weeks after the U.S. military captured that country's president, Nicolas Maduro, in an overnight raid.
Early voting begins later this week in the runoff election for the open State Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County. It's a race that pits Republican Leigh Wambsganss against Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico told CBS News Texas that electability is the key issue in his race against Jasmine Crockett for their party's nomination.
Drivers faced long delays as a major stretch of I‑30 closed for construction, part of a multiyear, nearly $900 million rebuild that will continue causing weekend disruptions.
Detectives are working to determine why the man was outside with a gun as the investigation continues.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Early voting begins later this week in the runoff election for the open State Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County. It's a race that pits Republican Leigh Wambsganss against Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico told CBS News Texas that electability is the key issue in his race against Jasmine Crockett for their party's nomination.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look inside the new Buffalo Bills stadium to see what makes it unique.
The Mavs were without rookie Cooper Flagg, who was out with an ankle injury.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
