Eye on Politics: Texas GOP leaders target own members in primary battles
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jack profiles the two leading candidates hoping to face-off with Sen. Ted Cruz in November.
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.
Political reporter Jack Fink previews two hotly contested Texas primaries.
Political reporter Jack Fink interviews Dallas County Sherriff Marian Brown and former Sheriff Lupe Valdez ahead of the democratic primary.
Incumbent Marian Brown is facing four challengers, including the woman who endorsed her for the job: former Sheriff Lupe Valdez.
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.
Daniel Olalde Moreno's family was heartbroken about his death in connection to a prom afterparty in Fort Worth. Meantime, police are trying to find his killer.
Civil rights icon Opal Lee will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University.
"My hope is that this war ends soon, that we can come to a peaceful resolution that is equitable for all, and that we all recognize each other's similarities so that we cannot just see the differences."
One person is seriously hurt after crashing into a DART train Monday night near the MLK Station.
"If we were to lose control of the Corporation and its assets it would allow the Defendants to remove us from our home, as they have already threatened to do," the Rev. Mother wrote. "I pray they be stopped."
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Civil rights icon Opal Lee will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University.
"If we were to lose control of the Corporation and its assets it would allow the Defendants to remove us from our home, as they have already threatened to do," the Rev. Mother wrote. "I pray they be stopped."
Daniel Olalde Moreno's family was heartbroken about his death in connection to a prom afterparty in Fort Worth. Meantime, police are trying to find his killer.
"My hope is that this war ends soon, that we can come to a peaceful resolution that is equitable for all, and that we all recognize each other's similarities so that we cannot just see the differences."
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
It's a complicated process that not everyone qualifies for.
Starting in September of 2024, the year-long residency will allow new teachers to work with veteran teachers before taking on their own classroom.
A bill that could ultimately ban TikTok in the U.S. will soon head for a vote in the Senate. Here's what experts say to expect next.
The bond includes upgrades to city streets, parks and public safety facilities. The largest single ticket item in this year's bond includes $50 million for the newly proposed Dallas Police Department's new training facility.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
"This is huge, HUGE! If we don't plan appropriately, A, we won't have workers. Or B, we'll have so many people on the streets that nobody can get to the events."
"This is going to be an event all the way through the weekend, even starting as early as Friday."
Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu.
The teams were meeting in the playoffs for the third time in five years, with the Clippers having won both previous series.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent running back Royce Freeman.
An attorney for the accuser says they plan to refile the lawsuit in Collin County.
Michael Lorenzen pitched five spotless innings in his Texas debut and three relievers completed a five-hit shutout as the Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 1-0.
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
More heavy spring rain is in the forecast after the record rain at DFW and Love Field on Saturday (2.34" and 4.22"). It looks to arrive sometime between Friday and Saturday.
Civil rights icon Opal Lee will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University, the university announced.
In November 2023, Paxton opened an investigation into Seattle Children's Hospital. The Attorney General says the hospital did not comply with requests for documents and the institution sued Texas.
Authorities say a second person has died after a man plowed a stolen 18-wheeler into a driver's license office nearly two weeks ago in Brenham. The Washington County District Attorney's office and the Department of Public Safety confirmed a 63-year-old woman died from injuries stemming from the crash. Authorities say the driver, Clenard Parker, intentionally rammed the truck into the DPS office. They say Parker was upset about not getting his CDL renewed the day prior.
Anthony Johnson's family wants to know why the media knew more about his death than they did.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!