'Right In The Trash': Texas Ballot Rejections Soar, AP Finds
Texas threw out mail votes at an abnormally high rate during the nation's first primary of 2022, rejecting nearly 23,000 ballots outright under tougher voting rules.
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Texas threw out mail votes at an abnormally high rate during the nation's first primary of 2022, rejecting nearly 23,000 ballots outright under tougher voting rules.
Jasmine Crockett and Jane Hope Hamilton are making their case to voters as they compete in the May 24 Democratic primary runoff for the 30th Congressional District.
The mystery surrounding Brittney Griner's detainment in a country she's worked in for years has come to symbolize the growing tensions between the US and Russia during Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine.
In a March 11 hearing, a Texas judge issued an order temporarily barring the state from investigating gender-affirming care for transgender youth as child abuse.
The Texas Supreme Court on March 11 paved the way for the nation's toughest abortion law to remain in place in a ruling that again deflated clinics' hopes of stopping the restrictions.
The Texas primary, which ushered in the 2022 midterms, is emerging as an urgent warning for Democrats who are clinging to narrow majorities in Congress.
Lee Merritt endorsed the top vote-getter Rochelle Garza in the upcoming runoff between her and Joe Jaworski.
More than 27,000 mail ballots in Texas were flagged for rejection in the first test of new voting restrictions enacted across the U.S.
Under Dallas' new plan, firefighters can take up to 60 hours of paid leave for mental health, and other city employees can take up to 40 hours.
A Texas court tossed out the state's appeal of an order preventing child welfare officials from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender-confirming care.
After the court decision, Reffitt's son, Jackson Reffitt who testified against his dad, took to Twitter and shared his thoughts on his father's conviction.
Two Americans -- one a member of the so-called CITGO 6 -- have been released from prison in Venezuela. The move comes as the country seeks to improve relations with the Biden administration amid Russia's war with Ukraine.
A long awaited plan from the Dallas Police Department to address crime at apartment complexes fell short of council members' expectations.
At the Tarrant County Resource Connection, the president was joined by about 150 people, including local elected officials and community leaders, Republican Rep. Jake Ellzey and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred.
Last week Mr. Biden spoke about the need for better healthcare for veterans -- especially those exposed to burn pits.
It's a question, and a conversation, that can turn hotter than a Texas summer: whatever happened to good manners?
Just like a lot of things in life, making the perfect crepe isn't easy.
The team and the city asked for feedback from surrounding homeowners, so they will hopefully give the green light to the project.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
Plano police said they arrested 64-year-old Paul Campbell on Wednesday after a student reported inappropriate physical contact while at Brinker Elementary.
A judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following two days of deliberations.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo worked for 35 years to send all three of his American citizen sons to college, his son said. He was shot and killed by an ICE officer on Tuesday.
DPD said Jordan Hooker is the third suspect wanted for murder in the shooting and killing of Kayli Lopez.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
It's a question, and a conversation, that can turn hotter than a Texas summer: whatever happened to good manners?
Just like a lot of things in life, making the perfect crepe isn't easy.
The team and the city asked for feedback from surrounding homeowners, so they will hopefully give the green light to the project.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
Plano police said they arrested 64-year-old Paul Campbell on Wednesday after a student reported inappropriate physical contact while at Brinker Elementary.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Abbott has ordered an investigation into a Rio Grande Valley hospital over allegations it advertised "birth tourism" packages to foreign nationals.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
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.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The team and the city asked for feedback from surrounding homeowners, so they will hopefully give the green light to the project.
Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for her third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on Tuesday night.
Argentina erased a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes as Lionel Messi scored the equalizer and Enzo Fernández netted a stoppage-time winner to beat Egypt 3-2.
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
