Eye on Politics: Bipartisan border bill fails as standoff in Eagle Pass continues
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Hundreds of demonstrators from across the country gathered in Eagle Pass, Texas, to express their opposition to illegal immigration during a protest that featured a passionate call for tighter border security.
Biden is still urging Congress to pass immigration reform.
Shelby Park previously served as a processing center for the U.S Border Patrol, but since the seizure of the park by the Texas Military Department on order of Governor Abbott, the Border Patrol has been limited to only having boat ramp access at the park.
A two-day trip to the Texas southern border has two North Texas mayors calling for more local elected leaders to visit and amplify calls to better manage the number of migrants crossing into the state.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
The lawsuit claims the administration assisted and encouraged illegal border crossings by removing fencing.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas explained that he waived over two dozen federal laws to expedite the construction of border walls because the administration was bound by law to do so.
With the number of border crossings soaring, the administration seemed to reverse its stand on such construction and turned to a Trump-era funding technique.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 13,440 rounds of unreported ammunition on Aug. 23.
"Cockfighting is an inhumane, age-old practice that is primarily associated to other illegal activities such as gambling and trafficking."
A 54-year-old U.S. citizen was busted at the Texas-Mexico border trying to smuggle three children into America
"They threw tear gas at us," said one of the Venezuelans frustrated by a new U.S. government app meant to handle asylum applications.
New York Mayor Eric Adams says cities where immigrants are flowing to need help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Since the first length of fencing went up last week along the Mexican border near El Paso, the Texas National Guard has installed over two miles of the barricade and is expected to build more.
United States Border Patrol agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. was killed in an ATV crash while chasing a group of illegal immigrants crossing the border near Mission.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a man who was wanted for sexual assault in Dallas.
She's the highest ranking female agent in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry seized fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in the last week.
A man previously convicted of sexual assault in Dallas was one of two arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents after re-entering Texas illegally.
Former presidential adviser Steve Bannon was once a defendant in the case, but ex-President Donald Trump pardoned him as he left office.
Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
The men were among 31 soldiers killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 1945
Data from the 2023 Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report shows 79% of rental listings in Dallas are pet-friendly.
Captain Raven served the city of Fort Worth for 25 years.
Keep your umbrellas handy this weekend! We are tracking rain chances and Mother's Day is looking especially soggy.
Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Judge Alex Kim ordered two 14-year-old boys facing a felony charge of terroristic threat to be held in detention.
Captain Raven served the city of Fort Worth for 25 years.
A line of family, friends and loved ones filled a north Texas home to celebrate Viola Ford Fletcher's birthday.
Keep your umbrellas handy this weekend! We are tracking rain chances and Mother's Day is looking especially soggy.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A Garland woman was surprised when she received a $97,000 bill for solar panels she doesn't have.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
Political reporter Jack Fink meets with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to discuss city manager T.C. Broadnax's possible $400 million departure and closing a city-owned building for fire code violations.
Contender for the GOP Texas House District 97 primary runoff, @cherylbeantx, discusses her position on casinos and gambling in Texas.
In the GOP primary runoff for Texas House District 97, @JohnMcQueeneyTX discusses who he thinks should decide to bring casinos to Texas and the ideal situation for the state with Jack Fink.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Dallas-Fort Worth hockey fans are searching for anything and everything related to the Dallas Stars and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Dallas Trinity FC will play at the Cotton Bowl when the season begins in August.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Another professional women's sport is coming to town.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Traveonna Mays turned herself into the Denton jail Thursday on a charge of injury to a child.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Data from Zillow and BarkBox says 79% of rental listings in Dallas are pet-friendly, which is the biggest percentage of any town across the nation.
Keep your umbrellas handy this weekend! We are tracking rain chances and Mother's Day is looking especially soggy.
A severe solar storm triggered colorful auroras as far south as Alabama and some of us right here in North Texas were able to spot them, as well.
The Fort Worth community is honoring Fire Captain Thad Ravens, who spent 25 years working for the FWFD.
Political reporter Jack Fink meets with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to discuss city manager T.C. Broadnax's possible $400 million departure and closing a city-owned building for fire code violations.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!