Democrats invest $5 million in effort to defeat Republican Ted Cruz
The comes as Democrats face a challenging set of races nationwide to maintain control of Congress' upper chamber.
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The comes as Democrats face a challenging set of races nationwide to maintain control of Congress' upper chamber.
Abbott had 54.6% of the vote, while Democratic opponent Beto O'Rourke had 44.2% of the vote.
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sought a record-tying third term Tuesday while Democrat Beto O'Rourke reached for an upset in America's biggest red state.
With early voting in full swing, Republican Governor Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Beto O'Rourke are urging their supporters to get to the polls.
Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke hit the campaign trails on the first day of early voting in Texas.
Texas Republicans are taking the lead in a new UT Austin-Texas Politics Project poll.
As Republican Governor Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O'Rourke campaign across Texas, they have focused a lot of effort on the Latino community.
Elections are less than a month away.
At Manda Machine in West Dallas, Governor Greg Abbott called small businesses like this third-generation, family-owned machining firm, economic engines for Texas.
With five weeks until Election Day and three weeks until early voting begins in Texas, both Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke credited their campaigns' door-knocking operations.
After months of campaigning against each other, Governor Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Beto O'Rourke appeared on the same stage Friday night.
After months of campaigning against each other, Governor Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Beto O'Rourke appeared on the same stage Friday night.
At UT Arlington Wednesday, Beto O'Rourke praised students for registering to vote and urged them to make their voices heard at the ballot box in November.
At UT Arlington Wednesday, Beto O'Rourke praised students for registering to vote and urged them to make their voices heard at the ballot box in November.
After the Fort Worth and Austin Police Associations endorsed Gov. Greg Abbott for a third term, Abbott accused his Democratic opponent Beto O'Rourke of supporting efforts to defund the police.
In this episode (original airdate: 9-22), Jack sits down with both candidates running for Dallas County District Attorney.
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics, Jack Fink talks to the candidates in the race for Tarrant County Judge and talks to the organizations behind two new polls ahead of the November elections.
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics political reporter Jack Fink explores recent poll numbers in the November elections and an eyebrow raising endorsement in the Texas Lt. Governor's race.
Democratic candidate for Governor Beto O'Rourke campaigned in Denton on Wednesday before hundreds of supporters.
Beto O'Rourke held a rally in Denton today, a week after Governor Greg Abbott stopped in the area to campaign himself.
This week's episode of Eye on Politics includes an update from the Texas campaign trail and a conversation about the state of the midterm elections with CBS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
During a campaign stop in North Texas, Governor Greg Abbott said recent calls for the State of Texas to raise the minimum age to 21 to buy an AR style rifle will be unsuccessful.
O'Rourke, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, did not indicate when he would be back on the trail.
Democratic candidate for Governor Beto O'Rourke slammed the state's new law that bans most abortions with no exceptions for rape and incest.
This week's episode of Eye on Politics covers the Inflation Reduction Act, the role abortion could play in the November election and a review of CPAC in Dallas.
The spectacle came after SpaceX's Starship rocket suffered a failure during ascent, sending fragments into the atmosphere.
On Wednesday, Forest Hill Police Chief David Hernandez referred to the two suspects as "cowards."
Birth rates, housing prices and increased education options have impacted the number of children in public schools.
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
An "erratic" driver jumped into Lake Ray Hubbard and and the responding Rowlett officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver, police said.
On Wednesday, Forest Hill Police Chief David Hernandez referred to the two suspects as "cowards."
The spectacle came after SpaceX's Starship rocket suffered a failure during ascent, sending fragments into the atmosphere.
Birth rates, housing prices and increased education options have impacted the number of children in public schools.
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
An "erratic" driver jumped into Lake Ray Hubbard and and the responding Rowlett officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver, police said.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
Three staff members spoke on the condition of anonymity to share messages and pictures that were exchanged after a report of raw chicken.
The reunion has been nearly three years in the making.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Houston died early Wednesday morning.
"Here, the executive put itself above Congress," a federal judge wrote, issuing a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from freezing federal assistance.
GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse, who introduced the resolution, said the moment "is truly a wakeup call for this chamber."
Completely eliminating the Education Department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
U.S. Capitol Police said a driver backed into a parked vehicle near the Capitol around 11:40 p.m. and was taken into custody.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Overall effectiveness against flu hospitalization was still high, the CDC said.
The cancelation upends the usual process to start manufacturing next winter's flu shots.
Another retailer is relocating its headquarters to Plano.
The family that owns a parcel of land the historic building stands on agreed to donate it to the city.
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.
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Kidd took issue with media speculation that Irving's heavy workload over the last month led to his season-ending knee injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points to bring his career total over 20,000.
Dallas also hosted the IBC during the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
Thomas Harley scored from near the blue line with 4.8 seconds remaining.
Fans could hardly contain themselves when rock icon Kid Rock took the stage in Fort Worth Wednesday morning.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
