Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Katrina Pierson on running for higher office
Under the new maps, one of the remaining two Democratic seats is the 33rd Congressional District, now represented by Congressman Marc Veasey.
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Under the new maps, one of the remaining two Democratic seats is the 33rd Congressional District, now represented by Congressman Marc Veasey.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico told a crowd of more than 1,200 in Fort Worth that he's taking on both political parties and billionaire influence.
The contentious Republican primary received a political jolt after Congressman Wesley Hunt entered the race.
Two state lawmakers, both candidates running for Texas Attorney General next year, reacted to the news along party lines.
Democrat Andrew White, of Houston, is hoping like father, like son. White is running to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott, who's hoping to be reelected for a fourth term.
The legal fight over the state's new congressional maps could be decided in the next week or two.
Plaintiffs hope to block the newly drawn Congressional maps approved during last month's special session.
Federal judges will consider a lawsuit by a variety of plaintiffs against the State of Texas.
Funding expires at the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.
The TEA said it's reviewing more than 280 complaints filed against teachers after posting what people considered to be offensive remarks about Kirk's murder.
Labor law attorney Rogge Dunn of Dallas told CBS News Texas that when it comes to free speech rights, workers in the private sector have few protections.
Leaders of the Dallas County Republican Party voted this week to hand-count all ballots cast for the March 3 primary.
"I'll say to the general public that we want to make sure we do everything we can to protect our kids," Gov. Abbott said
Texas lawmakers react to Texas A&M's actions following the classroom incident.
Several North Texas lawmakers spoke to CBS News Texas following the shooting in Utah.
State Representative James Talarico entered the race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, joining former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred and retired NASA Astronaut Terry Virts in the Democratic primary.
Texas A&M University fires professor amid backlash, political pressure over use of gender identity in children's literature class.
North Texas political leaders react to conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. Bring up concerns for safety at public speaking events.
State Representative James Talarico entered the race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, joining former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred and retired NASA Astronaut Terry Virts in the Democratic primary
State Representative James Talarico entered the race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, joining former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred and retired NASA Astronaut Terry Virts in the Democratic primary. Texas A&M University fires professor amid backlash, political pressure over use of gender identity in children's literature class. North Texas political leaders react to conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Former LULAC National President Domingo Garcia told CBS News Texas he's considering a run for the newly drawn 33rd congressional seat in Dallas.
Two high-profile bills collapsed at the Texas Capitol after Republicans couldn't agree on legislation.
Texas House Democrats face more than $9,000 in fines for breaking quorum in August.
One of the big issues during the second special session centered around the state's response to the deadly Central Texas flooding.
The Texas House has approved House Bill 8 on Wednesday night, paving the way to eliminate the STAAR exam and replace it with three shorter assessments starting in the 2027-28 school year.
A new Airbnb calculator shows how much homeowners across the region could earn during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dallas enters the season with a rebuilt defense, a high‑impact draft class, and major questions surrounding its long‑term roster direction.
Edward Busby's execution would be the 600th carried out in Texas since the state resumed the death penalty in 1982.
City officials are reviewing hundreds of public submissions as they evaluate long‑term repair needs, redevelopment options and potential changes to the surrounding plaza.
Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the May 6 shooting in Red Oak as new details clarify the sequence of events.
Rodriguez-Alvarez was last accounted for in October 2022, but his family did not report him missing until March 2023.
A new Airbnb calculator shows how much homeowners across the region could earn during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dallas enters the season with a rebuilt defense, a high‑impact draft class, and major questions surrounding its long‑term roster direction.
Edward Busby's execution would be the 600th carried out in Texas since the state resumed the death penalty in 1982.
City officials are reviewing hundreds of public submissions as they evaluate long‑term repair needs, redevelopment options and potential changes to the surrounding plaza.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The launch is being backed by the American Mexican Leadership Council, a new national organization also debuting Thursday to elevate Mexican American leadership and advance U.S.-Mexico collaboration.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that ICE arrests at the FIFA World Cup are not off the table, but the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of immigration arrests.
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.
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.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Morton started Super Bowl V for the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XII for the Denver Broncos, losing both.
The most difficult things to do in sports just come naturally to him as he courts big-league attention.
America's Team will head to New Jersey to take on the New York Giants on Sunday night, Sept. 13.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
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.
