"A Trumpapalooza:" RNC chairman says GOP in Dallas will highlight Trump's record, predicts Paxton win
The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
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The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Attorney General Ken Paxton's home turf. They both had butted heads with Paxton ever since they were among the 60 Texas House Republicans who voted to impeach him three years ago. Both Leach and Shaheen say the party now needs to unite behind Paxton.
Fresh off her recent election as Texas GOP Chair, D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November. "The party is fractured. I'm not going to say that it's not," Randall told Jack Fink. "The infighting has been pretty high. But with the race that I just won, all I ran on was 'I have a plan, and I have a plan for the Republican Party of Texas to succeed. I have a plan for the midterms.'" Randall said she wants to engage the young people who have gotten involved in politics.
New polls show the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains very tight with four months until the November midterm election. Looking at the four most recent independent polls between June 1 and 21st, they show Paxton ahead of Talarico by a hair-splitting 1.25 percentage points. Paxton has 45.75%, and Talarico has 44.5%. President Trump and other Republican leaders, including Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, have said they will campaign in Texas for Paxton. As previously reported, Paxton reportedly said during a recent tele-town hall that Republicans will hold a special midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. A source told CBS News Texas that the first two weeks of the facility have been reserved by the RNC, but it has not been officially booked yet.
Two Republican members of the Texas House who have butted heads with Ken Paxton and endorsed incumbent John Cornyn told CBS News Texas they are fully supporting the Attorney General in his race against Democratic State Representative James Talarico. Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
This week on Eye on Politics, we're hearing from key movers and shakers in the Texas Republican Party amid a season of gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections.
D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November.
"He needs to pitch a tent in Texas." In a tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump will be welcomed in the state.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Iran would allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, describing the first day of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland as "Very, very good."
Americans say they do want the Iran war to end — especially those hardest hit by gas prices — and many see hope for lower prices now. Jack Fink talks with CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys, Anthony Salvanto, about the new CBS News Poll on the U.S.-Iran Memo of Understanding to end the war.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term, and during his speech to attendees, he criticized the top three Democrats on the statewide ballot this fall.
State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez discussed her belief with CBS News Texas.
Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmers Branch, discusses her message to young people and predicts Latinos will have a big impact on the midterm elections and that it will be a good year for Democrats in Texas.
Former Mayors Tom Leppert and Laura Miller say the mayor needs to have more power and that the city manager form of government no longer works.
Texas Republican leaders repeated their urgent message at the state party's recent convention in Houston: unity drives victory. Even so, Republicans made a major change in party leadership, selecting Vice Chair D'rinda Randall as their new Chair of the Texas GOP over existing Chairman Abraham George. Paige the Elephant was also brought to the convention in a surprise appearance after Governor Greg Abbott's speech. As she was being escorted around the venue, she stopped to urinate on the floor. Abbott is seeking a fourth term, and during his speech to attendees, he criticized the top three Democrats on the statewide ballot this fall.
As many as 10,000 people attended the LULAC National Convention that just wrapped up in Fort Worth. Among the speakers to address attendees was State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmers Branch. In an interview with CBS News Texas, Hernandez said the Latino vote will have a sizable impact on the midterm elections in November.
Some former Dallas Mayors want a big change in how the city of Dallas works. It comes after controversy erupted over the future of City Hall - whether city leaders should spend at least half a billion dollars in repairs or move out of the nearly 50-year-old, I.M. Pei-designed building and sell the land for redevelopment.
After supporting President Trump's war against Iran, Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran. Cruz questioned some of the provisions of the deal in remarks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol late last week.
Two former Dallas mayors discuss what they think needs to change with how city leadership is handled. Plus: the latest from the Texas GOP.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
The council voted to "explore options for the disposition of city hall."
Gina Hinojosa was in North Texas launching Team Texas Public Schools. Hinojosa told our Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink about the effort to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election. She is facing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term in November.
Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall.
The referee gave the card, and with that came a one‑game suspension.
The Crutsingers knew it would be a long road to recovery. But they also knew they'd get there… one hug, one prayer at a time.
According to a criminal complaint, investigators said that in January, he sold, dispensed, gave away, or supplied Tirzepatide to three female co‑workers.
According to authorities, he has ties to Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
The referee gave the card, and with that came a one‑game suspension.
The Crutsingers knew it would be a long road to recovery. But they also knew they'd get there… one hug, one prayer at a time.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
According to a criminal complaint, investigators said that in January, he sold, dispensed, gave away, or supplied Tirzepatide to three female co‑workers.
According to authorities, he has ties to Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Kendall Scudder, discusses his re-election to a full, four-year term. He tells Jack Fink his thoughts on the Texas Senate race and the overall theme of their recent state party convention. "We've got to stop this limited thinking as Democrats," said Scudder. "We've got to get bigger. We've got to get bolder."
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Paige Bueckers is a starter for the second consecutive season, and Jessica Shepherd will appear for the first time.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
The Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
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.
