New bill would give Texas parents more control over books in public school libraries
Parents would be able to challenge books in the school libraries under the legislation.
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Parents would be able to challenge books in the school libraries under the legislation.
In Washington, Congressional Republicans, including all from Texas, passed what President Trump has called the "big, beautiful bill." It makes permanent the tax cuts approved during the President's first term.
Elliston Berry, 16, and her mother Anna McAdams stood next to President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who led the bipartisan effort to pass the bill along with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota.
On May 23, the state Senate passed House Bill 2 unanimously, 31-0. The measure now heads to the Texas House where it's also expected to pass.
A North Texas teen and her mother, who pushed for a new law to crackdown on revenge porn and deepfake images, celebrated during a bill signing ceremony at the White House.
Congressional Republicans, including all from Texas, passed what President Trump has called the "big, beautiful bill."
The Texas Legislature is poised to pass a record spending increase for public schools and permanent pay raises for teachers.
The measure could be voted on in the House on Friday.
Mayor Parker discusses her concerns for Fort Worth ISD's performances and managing a growing city.
While these numbers at the border are sharply lower, the immigration courts are seeing historically high volumes of cases.
DART is funded with a one-cent share of sales tax revenue from member cities. But DART leaders are warning that those pennies have power.
The number of people entering the southern border illegally continues to show steep declines since last year. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol statistics show that during the first four months of 2025, there were more than 96,000 people apprehended at the southern border.
Tensions are growing between Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate after the results of a new voter survey for the race became public.
Reports show that Fort Worth has already surpassed Austin as the fourth-largest city in the state. When asked about balancing the quality of life with a surge in growth, Mayor Parker says understanding residents' current needs and experiences is important in preparing for the future.
A controversial bill is advancing through the Texas Capitol that if approved, will change how Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART, is funded.
The Lottery Commission is under a number of state investigations by the Texas Rangers, requested by Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.
The bill will allow cities to take back up to 25% of their sales tax money sent to DART to spend on their own road projects, sidewalks, and hiking and biking trails among other things.
Under the deal, the House will approve the Senate's bill that raises the homestead exemption on school property taxes from $100,000 to $140,000 this year. The homestead exemption for those over 65 and the disabled will increase by an additional $60,000 this year, up from $10,000.
The Texas Democratic Party chairman told CBS News Texas that Democrats are considering taking legal action against the state to keep the education savings account bill from taking effect.
Gov. Abbott is pushing another one of his "emergency items": a constitutional amendment on bail reform.
Those over 65 and the disabled would receive an additional $60,000 this year, up from $10,000.
Texas lawmakers passed the legislation on April 24 with a vote of 19-12.
Evans said voters like the direction of the city and pushed back against partisan politics being a part of the campaign.
Democrats and Republicans from North Texas tell CBS News Texas how they feel about President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
Democrats across North Texas protested President Trump's first 100 days in office during his second term. Demonstrations took place in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties.
Friday will be warm and windy with increasing humidity.
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
Viral videos, neighborhood complaints, and a recent software recall are prompting new scrutiny of autonomous vehicles operating across the city.
Union leaders say leaks, visible mold, and conflicting test results have left firefighters questioning workplace safety and the city's response.
Rodriguez-Alvarez was last accounted for in October 2022, but his family did not report him missing until March 2023.
Friday will be warm and windy with increasing humidity.
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
Viral videos, neighborhood complaints, and a recent software recall are prompting new scrutiny of autonomous vehicles operating across the city.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
The launch is being backed by the American Mexican Leadership Council, a new national organization also debuting Thursday to elevate Mexican American leadership and advance U.S.-Mexico collaboration.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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.
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.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Morton started Super Bowl V for the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XII for the Denver Broncos, losing both.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
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.
