Texas Political Party Chairs weigh in on state's biggest issues
Jack Fink speaks with both the Texas Republican and Texas Democratic Party chairs about what they're focused on this legislative session.
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Jack Fink speaks with both the Texas Republican and Texas Democratic Party chairs about what they're focused on this legislative session.
There are two competing visions to provide property owners tax relief that are advancing in the Texas House and Senate. The debate over school choice is heating up in Austin. And with two shootings at high school parking lots in North Texas, CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink speaks with the authors of key school safety bills in the House.
Political reporter Jack Fink dives into a civil lawsuit in Texas that has brought the issue of abortion back into the spotlight and breaks down a bill that would expand Medicaid for mothers after giving birth.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink breaks down a lawsuit over the state's near-total abortion ban and explains some key school safety legislation being considered in the legislature.
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.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
First responders arrived to find the rider pinned under a vehicle following the morning collision.
A man from Chicago's north suburbs has been charged with threatening federal judges in Texas and Florida.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
First responders arrived to find the rider pinned under a vehicle following the morning collision.
A man from Chicago's north suburbs has been charged with threatening federal judges in Texas and Florida.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
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.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
A person with knowledge of Baltimore's decision told The Associated Press that Crosby failed his physical.
After a season of jarring change and inconsistent play, the Atlanta Hawks appear to be coming together at just the right time.
Jamie Benn's power-play goal lifts the Stars past Vegas 2-1 as Dallas extends its points streak to 13 games.
The former fifth‑round pick made his NFL debut against Dallas and has logged 37 career games across three seasons.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
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.
