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"What is Texas?" asked Bart Hermer to a curly-headed smiling toddler, who turns around and looks up at him. "Home," she responds. It's the last video the North Texas dad says he took of his little girl, Alessia.
Plano veteran Larry Lorance always has a flag flying at his home. And he's fed up with having to replace it. Lorance's front door flag was destroyed for the third time early Friday morning.
Cell phone cameras are making it easier for peeping toms to victimize women -- in public places. This week, a Collin County grand jury indicted Hamid Shoreh for improper photography.
The McKinney ISD is proposing an increase that would take the district's tax rate up to the highest level allowed by state law. In a Tax Ratification Election the voters need to approve the increase the school board has already put into place.
One person was seriously injured after a wrong-way crash along U.S. Highway 75 in Collin County. The wrong-way driver's vehicle slammed into an 18-wheeler.
Plano police tell CBS 11 News that more victims have come forward with accusations against gymnastics coach Lyndsey Cox, who is charged with attempted online solicitation with the intent of having sex with a teenage boy.
Health officials in Collin County have confirmed a human case of West Nile Fever. The patient lives in Plano in the 75025 zip code.
The CDC says it has found evidence that many of those sickened in Texas ate at the same restaurant, but that it does not "show a connection" to salad mix produced at Mexican farm.
The Frisco ISD is bursting at the seams. It's growing so quickly, that for the first time, the school district closed off some elementary schools to new students -- weeks before classes even began.
Police say it appears a man cutting grass at a North Texas golf course drowned when his mower toppled into a pond and pinned him underwater.
Powerful winds ripped through northern Collin County Friday evening, collapsing a building and leaving one person dead.
School districts across North Texas will be welcoming students back to class next week. For many, Friday is the last opportunity to receive the required immunizations for students.
The Cowboys are moving to Frisco. The official announcement is set to come Tuesday, but details are already out about the NFL franchise's development plans in Collin County.
As the number of Texans sickened by the cyclospora infection continues to grow, tracking the source of the outbreak is moving painstakingly slow.
A Dallas man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for kidnapping a woman in an attempt to sexually assault her. Convicted kidnapper Dietrick Johnson, 48, and the victim had a previous relationship.
The number of people sickened by "cyclosporiasis" -- a nasty stomach bug -- grew dramatically on Thursday.
The number of North Texans sickened by "cyclosporiasis" -- a nasty stomach bug -- grew dramatically on Thursday.
A man in Plano was arrested Friday morning and charged with aggravated assault. But he could face more serious charges than expected, after his wife died Saturday at the hospital.
Another home in the Grayhawk subdivision of Frisco caught on fire this weekend. The home was fully furnished. It's the third home in the last two months to burn.
Beginning in July, seven emergency call centers – the Collin County Sheriff's Office, as well as McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Prosper, Murphy, and Sachse police departments – can now receive text messages from Verizon Wireless phones.
A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has led to the arrest of a North Texas youth gymnastics coach. Detectives began investigating Lyndsey Ryan "Wes" Cox last week.
Cyber criminals are crossing the line, impersonating government officials and even showing up at people's doors in efforts to gain personal information.
CBS-11 has learned the alleged ringleader of a multi-state prostitution ring based in North Texas faces additional charges.
As one of the many civic organizations in Collin County, the Frisco Women's League works throughout the year to benefit others in the community.
The growth in Collin County is mirrored by the air traffic at the airport. Collin County Regional Airport, located in McKinney, is a general aviation reliever airport that caters primarily to business and personal aviation transportation.
When Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas decided to run for U.S. Senate, it created an opening for the midterm election. Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, the popular senior pastor at Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas is competing with Barbara Mallory Caraway, a former Dallas City Council Member and State Representative. Rodney LaBruce is also running in the Democratic primary on March 3rd.
In a rare move, Governor Greg Abbott recently endorsed a challenger in a statewide race over the incumbent. He backed Nate Sheets in the Republican primary for Texas Agriculture Commissioner over Sid Miller, who was first elected to the position in 2014 and who is seeking his fourth term in office.
Governor Greg Abbott fired off a strongly worded letter to Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday, urging him to strip the organization CAIR of its nonprofit status and eliminate its ability to operate in Texas. The news release from Abbott's office stated that the Governor "demands the OAG use existing tools to eliminate CAIR's operations in Texas."
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority.
Authorities say the case expanded after a search uncovered several weapons and revealed the suspect was in the country illegally.
Democrats call the upset a warning sign for the GOP, saying Rehmet's victory shows voters are rejecting Republican policies even in longtime strongholds.
When Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas decided to run for U.S. Senate, it created an opening for the midterm election. Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, the popular senior pastor at Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas is competing with Barbara Mallory Caraway, a former Dallas City Council Member and State Representative. Rodney LaBruce is also running in the Democratic primary on March 3rd.
Authorities say the case expanded after a search uncovered several weapons and revealed the suspect was in the country illegally.
In a rare move, Governor Greg Abbott recently endorsed a challenger in a statewide race over the incumbent. He backed Nate Sheets in the Republican primary for Texas Agriculture Commissioner over Sid Miller, who was first elected to the position in 2014 and who is seeking his fourth term in office.
A spokesperson with the city of Weatherford said, just before 1 a.m., crews from both the city and Parker County ESD responded to the blaze.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
When Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas decided to run for U.S. Senate, it created an opening for the midterm election. Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, the popular senior pastor at Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas is competing with Barbara Mallory Caraway, a former Dallas City Council Member and State Representative. Rodney LaBruce is also running in the Democratic primary on March 3rd.
In a rare move, Governor Greg Abbott recently endorsed a challenger in a statewide race over the incumbent. He backed Nate Sheets in the Republican primary for Texas Agriculture Commissioner over Sid Miller, who was first elected to the position in 2014 and who is seeking his fourth term in office.
Governor Greg Abbott fired off a strongly worded letter to Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday, urging him to strip the organization CAIR of its nonprofit status and eliminate its ability to operate in Texas. The news release from Abbott's office stated that the Governor "demands the OAG use existing tools to eliminate CAIR's operations in Texas."
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
It was an emotional morning at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, Colorado, as the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers took the ice for the first game of a weekend tournament after a crash involving their van and a snowplow on Interstate 70.
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Despite Flagg's efforts, the Mavs lost to Charlotte 123-121.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
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.
