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Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
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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.
Gov. Greg Abbott addresses the ongoing standoff at the southern border. Republican Jill Dutton wins the runoff in the special election for Texas House District 2 over Brent Money, but they're set to face-off again in next month's primary. And we speak to the Democratic candidates in the Dallas County Sheriff's race where the former sheriff wants her old job back.
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.
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.
Jack is joined by UT Arlington political science professor Rebecca Deen and SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson to discuss the Republican presidential primaries, the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, whether Texas' abortion ban will impact this year's elections, and how Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is impacting Texas House races.
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.
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.
The fourth special session ended with a variety of education bills left for dead. State Rep. Frederick Frazier pleaded no contest to misdemeanor criminal charges in connection to a previous primary campaign. And Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing back against Democrats and school districts who accuse the state of under-funding public education. Jack covers these stories and more in this week's edition of Eye on Politics (original air date: Dec. 7).
Jack sits down with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to discuss a range of topics, including school choice, casino gambling in Texas and House Speaker Dade Phelan.
This week on Eye on Politics: The Texas House rejects education savings accounts, sparking discussions on increased funding for public schools. Texas State University will host its inaugural presidential debate and Governor Abbott endorses Donald Trump for the White House, gaining support from multiple Republican lawmakers.
A third congressional district seat in North Texas will open up next year. We go one-on-one with Sen. John Cornyn about federal government funding, the Israel-Hamas war and border security. And the Texas House is set to decide whether to pass a school choice, or school voucher, bill -- but will rural Republicans change their minds and approve it this time? Jack covers these stories and more in this week's edition of Eye on Politics (original air date: Nov. 16).
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
In this week's Eye on Politics: Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 23, with property tax relief and billions of dollars in school bonds across North Texas on the ballot. Border security bills are making their way through the state legislature during this special session, but taxpayer subsidies for students to attend private school aren't moving yet in the House. Former President George W. Bush denounces Hamas and reaction to the Isreal war from students at one college.
North Texans united to support the Jewish community after the deadly Hamas attacks. Jack speaks one-on-one with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz about the war in Israel. Attorney General Ken Paxton endorsed candidates challenging Republicans who voted to impeach him. The animosity between Texas Republican legislative leaders intensifies after a report a conservative activist met with an avowed Nazi sympathizer and antisemite -- all this as the third special session gets underway at the Capitol. Read the story here
This week on Eye on Politics, the state lawmakers prepare to meet next week in their third special legislative session this year to tackle school choice and potentially teacher raises. CBS News Texas Reporter Ken Molestina discusses his trip to El Paso and the recent uptick in migrants crossing into Texas. Also, Republican Congressman Keith Self of McKinney and Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about the fall of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and what's next. Read the story here
In this episode of Eye on Politics, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is facing calls to resign after he announced he's becoming a Republican. Some of Attorney General Ken Paxton's former top deputies say they'll keep pursuing their whistleblower lawsuit against the state. And a judge has declared the state's new law limiting drag shows unconstitutional.
Davis rebounds from a tough night in Oklahoma City as Dallas pulls away in the third quarter.
Details remain limited as investigators work the scene.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Authorities said the victim was found near Macy's and Red Robin and taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw, which determined the matchups for the group stage.
Davis rebounds from a tough night in Oklahoma City as Dallas pulls away in the third quarter.
Details remain limited as investigators work the scene.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Authorities said the victim was found near Macy's and Red Robin and taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Republican consultant Vinny Minchillo tells Jack Fink the party wants Jasmine Crockett to run for U.S. Senate to run for the seat because they don't believe "that's going to work in general election." "I think she is too extreme and too far left for even Texas Democrats," said Minchillo. He also discusses the battle between Republican candidates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his campaign for a possible historic fourth term. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts on casino gambling and emphasizes his property tax plan.
Matt Angle, Director of the Lone Star Project, a Democratic PAC, discusses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's potential entry into the U.S. Senate race. He tells Jack Fink that Crockett's potential entry is a good and bad thing. "Three of our very best communicators are all in the same race," said Angle.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
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.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw, which determined the matchups for the group stage.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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.
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