Eye on Politics: School safety discussions, push to lower Texas' sales tax
A proposal to lower the state sales tax, the results of a school safety audit and what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' visit to Texas says about his presidential ambitions.
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A proposal to lower the state sales tax, the results of a school safety audit and what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' visit to Texas says about his presidential ambitions.
Members of Congress from North Texas visited with Ukraine's president this week as Russia's war against the country turns one year old.
Gov. Greg Abbott laid out his legislative priorities in his State of the State address and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan tells political reporter Jack Fink that he doesn't believe taxpayers should have to foot the bill for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's whistleblower lawsuit settlement.
Sen. Ted Cruz is planning to run for re-election, but does he also have his eye on the Oval Office? That's harder to say.
Jack Fink sat down with Sen. Ted Cruz to discuss the recent spate of unidentified objects appearing in the skies above the U.S. and whether or not he has his eye on the Oval Office.
Could casino gambling and sports betting be legalized in Texas? Plus, members of Congress from North Texas sound off on President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address.
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics, CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink speaks with two members of Congress from North Texas about the debate over national police standards in the wake of the beating death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers.
For this week's episode of Eye on Politics, CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink also sits down with the mayors of Arlington and Fort Worth to discuss their bids for re-election.
This week's episode of Eye on Politics covers the proposed state budget and the efforts by some lawmakers to "rein in" district attorneys who don't enforce Texas law.
This week's episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: Dec. 12) is all about the start of the 88th Texas Legislature.
In this episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: Jan. 5), CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink covers the battle for U.S. House Speaker.
In the latest Eye on Politics: The end of a political era in Tarrant County and a State Senator from North Texas talks about his successful kidney transplant
The FBI in Dallas is warning universities about intellectual property theft. Rep. Tony Tinderholt about his bid for Texas House Speaker.
In this week's episode of eye on politics, CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink interviews Eric Johnson about why he wants another term as Mayor of Dallas.
A month out from the start of a new legislative session, Jack Fink is taking a look at Texas leaders' priorities.
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics, Jack Fink talks to former Gov. Rick Perry about his support for legalizing mobile sports betting.
Jack Fink speaks with a Dallas Congresswoman, who was honored this week, and breaks down former President Donald Trump's big announcement.
In our first Eye on Politics episode since the midterms (original air date: 11/10), political reporter Jack Fink breaks down what happened in the key races on election night.
Jack Fink breaks down the lagging early voting numbers in North Texas and talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about both this election and 2024
With early voting underway across Texas, the latest episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: Oct. 27) focuses on turnout so far and the candidates' last-minute pushes to get out the vote.
In this episode, Jack takes a look at the efforts by both gubernatorial candidates to focus on the Latino community.
In the latest episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: 10/13) we're taking a look at voter education outreach and the latest in the Texas Governor's race. Plus, political reporter Jack Fink sits down for one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Tarrant County District Attorney.
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics (original airdate: Oct. 6), we check in with how the candidates for Texas Governor are encouraging their supporters to vote.
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics (original airdate: Sep. 29), Jack Fink catches up with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on the campaign trail, previews the Texas gubernatorial debate and checks in on the battle over control of the U.S. Congress.
In this episode (original airdate: 9-22), Jack sits down with both candidates running for Dallas County District Attorney.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
Security was visibly increased at the park, with Dallas police officers, SWAT teams, private security and Jewish community-based security personnel stationed throughout the area.
Some pet owners will use the guise of surrender to avoid paying boarding or kennel costs, a shelter representative said.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
The U.S. government has expanded a sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include those filed by people from an additional 20 countries, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
Security was visibly increased at the park, with Dallas police officers, SWAT teams, private security and Jewish community-based security personnel stationed throughout the area.
Some pet owners will use the guise of surrender to avoid paying boarding or kennel costs, a shelter representative said.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
The U.S. government has expanded a sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include those filed by people from an additional 20 countries, a U.S. official told CBS News.
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.
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 U.S. government has expanded a sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include those filed by people from an additional 20 countries, a U.S. official told CBS News.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
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.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
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.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
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.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist each and Casey DeSmith tied a Dallas record with his 11th consecutive game earning points as the Stars rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Monday night.
Dak Prescott stared blankly for several seconds when the star quarterback was asked what the goal would be for the Dallas Cowboys over the final three games with their playoff hopes all but gone.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in their deaths.
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.
