Prosecutors Imply DeLay PAC Had Funding Problems
Prosecutors in Tom DeLay's money laundering trial implied to jurors on Thursday that the former House majority leader's political action committee became desperate for donations.
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Prosecutors in Tom DeLay's money laundering trial implied to jurors on Thursday that the former House majority leader's political action committee became desperate for donations.
There is speculation that Texas Governor Rick Perry will run for President of the United States in 2012.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is preparing to sift through a flood of applications to sell alcohol after Proposition 1 passed in Dallas Tuesday night. The proposition eliminates the city's dry zones, most of which are currently in the southern sector, and allows any business to apply to sell alcohol.
Elba Garcia defeated longtime Dallas County Commissioner Ken Mayfield in Tuesday's election. Mayfield's seat was pivotal to establish Republican control over the Commissioner's Court. But with the additions of Democrats Garcia and Clay Jenkins, the politics of the court may change.
Texas Democrats have lost their state House leader and several longtime incumbents.
Two Texas Democrats were ousted from Congress by Republican newcomers who capitalized on a wave of voter frustration.
In his new memoir, former president George W. Bush says that he considered running for re-election without Dick Cheney.
Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins outlasted Republican challenger Danny Clancy in an extremely tight race that lasted into the early hours Wednesday.
He's been a musician, a writer, a businessman and famously ran for governor in 2006 with the campaign slogan "Why the Hell Not?" Politician Kinky Friedman spent his 2010 election night 2010 at the CBS11/TXA21 studios.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Attorney General Greg Abbott each won third terms in a GOP sweep of statewide offices.
In the midst of many Republican gains, the Associated Press announced that Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson had defeated her challenger for District 30 U.S. Representative despite a nationally publicized scholarship scandal.
Texas Democrats were bracing for a bloodbath in the Texas House, where Republicans could pick up 20 or more seats.
Republican Gov. Rick Perry has defeated Democrat Bill White to win a third four-year term as Texas governor.
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway is making his way around Southern Dallas Tuesday, campaigning against Proposition One on Dallas County ballots, which would allow alcohol to be sold throughout the entire city.
The 30th Congressional District race between Democrat incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson and Republican challenger Stephen Broden has faced political theatrics that caught national attention.
Submissions will be included in City Manager Kimberly Tolbert's May report to the City Council.
A year after video footage of alleged abuse inside a special education classroom went viral, a federal judge dismissed most of the civil lawsuit against Millsap ISD and its leaders.
A high-profile and emotional capital murder trial is set to begin in a Tarrant County courtroom this week as Tanner Horner faces a jury. Horner is accused in the 2022 death of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Here's how you can watch the trial live.
She calls it a "Texas nightmare." Weeks after moving, her husband was detained by ICE — despite years of compliance.
A man has been arrested with an ICE hold after authorities uncovered a massive cockfighting operation at his Parker County property.
Artemis II astronauts got a special wake-up message from legendary astronaut Jim Lovell, the late commander for the Apollo 13 mission, which he recorded before he died at age 97 last year.
Nearly eight years after his killing, Botham Jean's family is asking a court to compel Dallas to pay a nearly $100 million civil judgment tied to ex-officer Amber Guyger.
A psych evaluation was ordered for Cindy Rodriguez Singh on March 26, court records show.
Angel Reese is coming to Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream made a major move ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, acquiring the two-time All-Star from the Chicago Sky in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, the team announced Monday.
Submissions will be included in City Manager Kimberly Tolbert's May report to the City Council.
A year after video footage of alleged abuse inside a special education classroom went viral, a federal judge dismissed most of the civil lawsuit against Millsap ISD and its leaders.
A high-profile and emotional capital murder trial is set to begin in a Tarrant County courtroom this week as Tanner Horner faces a jury. Horner is accused in the 2022 death of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Here's how you can watch the trial live.
She calls it a "Texas nightmare." Weeks after moving, her husband was detained by ICE — despite years of compliance.
A man has been arrested with an ICE hold after authorities uncovered a massive cockfighting operation at his Parker County property.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
The Supreme Court issued an order that paves the way for Steve Bannon to have his contempt of Congress conviction dismissed.
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans for a massive ballroom at the White House. In the ruling, the judge said, "No statute comes close to giving the president the authority he claims to have... the ballroom construction project must stop until Congress authorizes its completion."
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
Cooper Flagg scored 45 points and the Dallas Mavericks ended their longest home losing streak in 32 years at 14 games with a 134-128 victory over the depleted Los Angeles Lakers.
The Rangers have lost four consecutive games.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
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.
