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Texas lawmakers are considering regulations designed to prevent another deadly fertilizer plant explosion like the one two years ago in West. But it remains uncertain whether lawmakers will ultimately adopt them.
With seven weeks left, the real wrangling in Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's first session now begins.
Police in South Texas have arrested a 13-year-old boy accused of toting a shotgun, trying to rob a cabbie and then driving away in the taxi.
There's only one day left to file your income taxes so if you haven't done them you'd better hurry. And if you have done your taxes there's a possibility you'll run into a problem frustrating lots of North Texans – tax identity theft.
A police chase in California ends the arrest of a North Texas man suspected of providing drugs to a Dallas teen who died of an overdose. It was the first time the 19-year-old had apparently used heroin.
The presidential hopeful has acknowledged that the climate is changing, but has expressed skepticism that it is being caused solely by humans.
A floor technicality has temporarily derailed a bill seeking to overturn a highly-publicized local ban on hydraulic fracturing approved by a college town near Dallas while ensuring that other communities don't follow suit.
Democratic state lawmakers have used a technical objection to temporarily derail a high-profile push to overturn Texas' post-Civil War ban on the open carry of handguns.
An ex-chief financial officer for Dallas-based Service King Collision Repair Centers was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in embezzling nearly $2.5 million in funds from the business and company owner.
A woman from Balch Springs is behind bars, accused of causing the death of a 2-year-old boy, and then trying to raise the child from the dead in a religious ceremony.
About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the U.S. if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new study shows.
Almost five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Obama administration has proposed new regulations aimed at strengthening oversight of offshore oil drilling equipment and ensuring that out-of-control wells can be sealed in an emergency.
Percy Sledge, the famed R&B performer that sang the hit 'When a Man Loves A Woman' died this morning at age 73 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Plano department store operator JCPenney said Tuesday that it anticipates fiscal first-quarter sales at stores that have been open at least a year will top analyst expectations.
If you're ready to take your overall going green experience to the next level, check out some of these apps that can help you reduce your harmful impacts on earth.
Stephanie Bouillion-Mayer has achieved something no other woman in the state has accomplished.
Senator John Cornyn says he's pleased Mexico's President agreed to do more to help stem the flow of the highly dangerous fentanyl.
Nashville school shooting victims Hallie Scruggs, 9, and substitute teacher Cynthia Peak were remembered in Dallas.
Scientists around the world agreed on that in last week's U.N. report about climate change, which found it is "unavoidable for centuries to millennia due to continuing deep ocean warming and ice sheet melt, and sea levels will remain elevated for thousands of years."
Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown live from Austin, the CMT Music Awards 2023 honors the biggest stars in country music.
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.
