Eye on Politics: Former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings gets involved in third-party effort
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.
When the new legislative session at the Texas Capitol begins in January, there will be a new look in the Texas House. There could be as many as nine, possibly 10, new Republican lawmakers in North Texas alone. Jack spoke with two Republican House members from North Texas, Tony Tinderholt of Arlington and Brian Harrison of Ellis County, about the potential impacts the new Republicans will have at the Capitol.
We hear from conservative lawmakers, Tony Tinderholt and Brian Harrison about the potential impact of new Republican faces coming to the Texas House; State Rep. Julie Johnson talks about how she defeated nine other candidates; And former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings talks about his role with No Labels.
Mike Rawlings is now the National Convention Chair of No Labels, a centrist organization and movement that hopes to be on the ballot in Texas and 30 states in two months.
Jack goes one-on-one with Dr. Austin Dennard, a Dallas OBGYN who fled the state for an abortion after learning she was carrying a fetus with a fatal condition, Anencephaly. Plus key election results, a word with Senator Ted Cruz, and Rep. Mihaela Plesa on IVF advocacy.
Political reporter Jack Fink previews the next episode of Eye On Politics. Analysts say it will be an uphill climb for Allred to unseat Cruz in the biggest political contest in Texas this fall.
Dr. Austin Dennard was invited by North Texas Congressman Colin Allred, who's the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.
The ballot includes candidates for the U.S. Senate, the State Board of Education, the Railroad Commission, judicial seats, congressional and legislative offices, and, of course, the next president.
The impeachment of Ken Paxton and public money going into private schools are two big sticking points.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Texas Republican leaders are targeting members of their own party in this Tuesday's primary; President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump travel to Texas to discuss illegal immigration; And grassroots Democrats and Republicans speak with political reporter Jack Fink about how they think their preferred candidate for President can win this November.
It's not often a congressional seat opens up in North Texas, but this year is a rarity in politics: there are three open Congressional seats in our region.
In the heart of Dallas County, Johnson is facing a challenge from Neave Criado in the Democratic primary for the Senate District 16 seat.
It's not often a congressional seat opens up in North Texas, but this year is a rarity in politics: there are three open Congressional seats in our region.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Two Democrats duke it out for a Texas Senate seat in Dallas County; Gov. Abbott responds to talk among some Texas Republicans that he's a potential VP pick for former President Donald Trump; And we take a look at the races for the three open congressional seats in North Texas.
Texas voter turnout is rising as the population grows
State Sen. Nathan Johnson, who's held the seat since 2019, is facing a challenge from state Rep. Victoria Neave Criado who has served in the Texas House since 2017.
Abbott is backing most of the GOP incumbents in North Texas because they support school choice. Paxton though is pushing for their challengers because the Republican incumbents voted to impeach him last year.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks with Jack Fink during a campaign stop, council member Cara Mendelsohn tells us she believes her home was vandalized because she's Jewish and Sen. Ted Cruz talks about his reelection campaign.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Betsy Price, Florence Shapiro and Stacy Blakeley are looking forward to Haley holding a campaign rally in at Gilley's Dallas Thursday night.
Gov. Greg Abbott is getting involved in the race for this Texas House seat.
Gov. Greg Abbott is getting involved in the race for this Texas House seat.
Jack Fink profiles the two leading candidates hoping to face-off with Sen. Ted Cruz in November.
During public comment, parents said the lack of communication from the school district has only added to their frustration.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested and later bailed out of Collin County jail.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Cowboys of Color will ride without its founder Cleo Hearn, honoring the rodeo legend who spent more than 50 years spotlighting the diverse history of the American West.
During public comment, parents said the lack of communication from the school district has only added to their frustration.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested and later bailed out of Collin County jail.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Cowboys of Color will ride without its founder Cleo Hearn, honoring the rodeo legend who spent more than 50 years spotlighting the diverse history of the American West.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Trump on Thursday, a White House official said.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
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.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
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.
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.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks' oft-injured big man could be facing an extended absence.
Jason Witten is packing up and heading north after being hired by Oklahoma University as the Sooner's new tight ends coach.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938, and introduced the world to Superman.
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.
