GOP candidates for Texas discuss why they're best for the job
Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick and former State Senator Don Huffines are running in the 2026 GOP primary in March.
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Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick and former State Senator Don Huffines are running in the 2026 GOP primary in March.
Multiple U.S. and international agencies say the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear weapons sites, on top of Israel's attacks, has caused severe damage to the terrorist nation's program.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick and former State Senator Don Huffines, R-Dallas, have their sights set on becoming Texas Comptroller. They're running in the 2026 GOP primary in March.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Gov. Abbott are split over a ban on THC products. Republicans hope to accomplish something on the issue that's dividing the party. With a new Republican heading the Texas Comptroller's Office this week, two other Republicans who want the job say why they would be the best pick for taxpayers. Democratic and Republican members of Congress from North Texas discuss whether Iran can be trusted not to rebuild its nuclear weapons sites after the U.S. attack.
The political dominoes are falling at the Texas Capitol months before the March 2026 primaries.
The plan to sue the state comes months before the state's March 2026 primary.
A Republican from Fort Worth said Iran needs to be prevented from obtaining a nuclear weapon. A Democrat from Austin agreed that Iran should not have a nuclear weapon, but said the U.S. does not need to go to war to accomplish it.
The Texas GOP says it intends to take the state to court to force it to close the Republican primaries. We ask the Republican Party chairman the impact it could have on the already contentious GOP primary battle between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Congressmen Craig Goldman, of Fort Worth, and Greg Casar, of Austin, discuss Israel's attempts to take out Iran's nuclear weapon capability.
Republican State Senator Kelly Hancock or North Richland Hills has a new high profile job. Outgoing Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar hired him to serve as the new chief clerk and swore him into office.
Texas congressmen discuss Israel's attempts to take out Iran's nuclear weapon capability. Will Gov. Greg Abbott veto a controversial THC ban Republicans approved? Also, his endorsement of a North Texas lawmaker to become the state's new comptroller, its chief financial officer. The Texas GOP says it intends to take the state to court to force it to close the Republican primaries.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4th. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
"This session, we accomplished a lot of really great things that I was proud to have a hand in, but that it was very important to the Speaker and to the House, and frankly, to the governor as well, that we cracked down on student discipline in our schools," said Leach.
Goodwin, who was first elected in 2018, will have to give up her legislative seat in southwest Austin to run for Lt. Governor.
The New York Times reported a plan to have Texas legislators redraw the state's Congressional districts to help Republicans gain more seats.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink breaks down this week's political news.
Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
Goodwin, who was first elected in 2018, will have to give up her legislative seat in southwest Austin to run for Lt. Governor.
The New York Times reported a plan to have Texas legislators redraw the state's Congressional districts to help Republicans gain more seats.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
The law will require county jails across Texas to check with ICE to see if inmates are in the U.S. illegally or not.
SBA administrator Kelly Loeffler visited DSG Technology in Arlington as part of the SBA's Made in America manufacturing initiative.
Small Business Administration administrator Kelly Loeffler visited North Texas as part of the SBA's Made in America manufacturing initiative, touring businesses across the country. Loeffler's North Texas stop was in Arlington.
The law would require jails to check the immigration status of all inmates, and those who are in the U.S. illegally will have a hold placed on them by federal officials.
The index is set to hit 100+ degrees.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
Former Mayors Tom Leppert and Laura Miller say the mayor needs to have more power and that the city manager form of government no longer works.
Abbott is seeking a fourth term, and during his speech to attendees, he criticized the top three Democrats on the statewide ballot this fall.
State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez discussed her belief with CBS News Texas.
The index is set to hit 100+ degrees.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
Former Mayors Tom Leppert and Laura Miller say the mayor needs to have more power and that the city manager form of government no longer works.
Abbott is seeking a fourth term, and during his speech to attendees, he criticized the top three Democrats on the statewide ballot this fall.
State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez discussed her belief with CBS News Texas.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
Former Mayors Tom Leppert and Laura Miller say the mayor needs to have more power and that the city manager form of government no longer works.
In Frisco, a new Mayor will take office for the first time in 9 years. Mark Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer in a divisive runoff election. He told Jack about his goals in this city of more than 245-thousand people and about his main campaign theme of uniting Frisco and the impact it had on his victory.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
Honduran national Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, is in federal custody after he was arrested on Sunday, June 14.
"Overall, we felt things went well," Arlington police said.
Kaitlyn Chen came off the bench to score 15 points against former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
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.
