Winning $7.5M lotto ticket sold at One World Grocery
You may want to check your lottery ticket if you bought one at One World Grocery for the May 17 drawing.
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In dramatic vote, Texas House approves online sports betting measure
In dramatic fashion, the Texas House on Thursday gave final approval to legislation that would let voters decide whether to legalize online sports betting across the state.
New legislation seeks to change Texas Constitution, legalize casino gambling, sports betting
Texas could ultimately be home to seven casino destination resorts, including two in the Dallas-Fort Worth area under new legislation filed by State Representative Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth.
New poll shows Texans are supportive of gambling in the state
Lawmakers are pushing to legalize gambling in Texas.
Jets WRs coach Miles Austin suspended by NFL for gambling
New York Jets wide receivers coach Miles Austin has been suspended by the NFL for a minimum of one year for violating the league's gambling policy.
Drawing delayed for world record $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot
Lottery officials said one state was still processing its sales data. The jackpot is the largest for any lottery, anywhere, ever.
Powerball jackpot grows to $1.9 billion after no winning ticket sold
The jackpot has eluded players since Aug. 3, the last time anyone matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball.
Powerball jackpot hits staggering $1.5 billion, just short of world record
No one won Wednesday night's top prize of $1.2 billion, so the jackpot for Saturday night's drawing will be very close to the $1.586 billion world record for lotteries.
If Astros win World Series, gambler will earn record payout
Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale of Houston has wagered a total of $10 million with numerous sportsbooks on an Astros victory.
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Woman arrested, accused of fatally shooting man found on kitchen floor
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested Kiali Herrington, 39, on a charge of manslaughter.
5 people injured after elevated walkway collapses in Surfside Beach
At least five people were hospitalized after part of an elevated walkway collapsed Thursday in Surfside Beach.
Daunting test schedule threatens 2025 Artemis moon landing
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
Looking to buy a ghost town? There's one for sale in West Texas
Lobo, Texas is marketed as a ghost town located 130 miles southeast of El Paso and 15 miles east of the Rio Grande.
GameStop slumps after firing former Amazon executive
Shares of GameStop are plunging before the opening bell after the company fired CEO Matthew Furlong.
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Woman arrested, accused of fatally shooting man found on kitchen floor
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested Kiali Herrington, 39, on a charge of manslaughter.
5 people injured after elevated walkway collapses in Surfside Beach
At least five people were hospitalized after part of an elevated walkway collapsed Thursday in Surfside Beach.
Daunting test schedule threatens 2025 Artemis moon landing
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
Looking to buy a ghost town? There's one for sale in West Texas
Lobo, Texas is marketed as a ghost town located 130 miles southeast of El Paso and 15 miles east of the Rio Grande.
GameStop slumps after firing former Amazon executive
Shares of GameStop are plunging before the opening bell after the company fired CEO Matthew Furlong.
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I-Team discovers encouraging news after report on abandoned babies in Texas
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services says there is a better way for a mother to legally give up her child—one that is safe, legal and anonymous.
Texas fails to pass bill improving financial protections for domestic violence survivors
Even after leaving an abusive relationship, many domestic violence survivors are strapped with debt caused by their abuser.
Are Texas schools safer a year after the Uvalde shooting?
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
Sex trafficking in Texas: "I foolishly thought if I did everything right, he wouldn't beat me again"
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
Hazmat truck routes in DFW haven't been updated in nearly 40 years
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
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Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
Attorneys representing Ken Paxton blast impeachment, call accusations 'worthless' & 'weak'
Lawyers for impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is innocent and that they don't believe he will be convicted in a trial that will soon be held in the Texas Senate.
Pence formally tosses hat into 2024 GOP presidential ring
Former Vice President Mike Pence is taking on former President Trump.
Gov Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick clash in showdown over property tax relief
It's unusual for there to be much separation in policy between the two, but a split has occurred over what to do about property taxes.
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Dream swimming pools turn into nightmares for dozens of North Texans
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Tesla recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
CPSC considering gas stove ban due to 'hidden hazards'
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
Plumbers in high demand across North Texas as travelers return to broken pipes
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
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This poisonous plant could be in your yard without you knowing it
If ingested, poison hemlock can kill humans or animals through respiratory paralysis within 2-3 hours. However, inhaling its fumes or merely touching it can also cause poisoning.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Some doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of
Last winter as COVID-19 was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms was making picking up steam.
Drugs — from cancer meds to children's Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
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Former Southwest Airlines customer-service agent is charged with fraud in voucher-selling scheme
A former Southwest Airlines customer-service agent is being charged with fraud.
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 'Vision Pro' goggles. Can they save VR?
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
When does student loan pause end? Here's how to prepare for when payments restart
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
American Airlines, pilots union reach agreement in principle on new contract
The union and the airline have been negotiating on a new contract since 2019, and earlier this month the pilots announced they had voted to authorize a strike.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
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Texas homecoming for Griner in WNBA star's 1st game there since Russian release
Brittney Griner had a Texas homecoming in her first game in her home state since being released from a Russian prison.
Semien runs hitting streak to 25 games with go-ahead double, Rangers beat Cardinals 6-4
Texas second baseman Marcus Semien had a go-ahead double that extended his majors-best hitting streak to 25 games as the AL West-leading Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4.
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom to have season-ending Tommy John surgery
Texas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending Tommy John surgery.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
TCU advances to 8th super reginal in program history
Austin Davis had four RBIs, Cole Fontenelle and Tre Richardson added three apiece and TCU beat Arkansas 12-4 to clinch the Fayetteville Regional.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Actors guild authorizes strike with contract set to expire
The vote does not mean the actors are on strike, but it empowers the union's board to call a strike if a deal can't be reached.
'Cheers' bar sells for $675,000 at Dallas auction of items from classic TV shows
Heritage Auctions said that the items sold during its three-day event that wrapped up Sunday in Dallas brought in over $5 million.
The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
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Senior singalong still going strong after 26 years
Each week for the past 26 years Regina Dickinson has played piano for any senior citizens that want to come and sing.
Republican Presidential primary expanding, heating up
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are in North Texas and other parts of the state doing fundraisers.
Carmelite nun shares public message from inside Arlington monastery
“We, too, offer our prayers and sufferings for those who are bringing these difficulties upon us. It is a mystery."
Triple digit temperatures ahead next week
Triple digit temperatures are expected in North Texas next week.
Hot, cloudy day across North Texas
There's a 30% chance for storms Thursday afternoon.
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Hail comes down across North Texas
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
2023 Highland Park Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
Some-bunny to love: NICU babies have 'egg-stra special' photo shoot
The care team on the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health hospitals dressed up these little snuggle bunnies to make the Easter holiday special.
Hail and heavy rain batter parts of North Texas
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
CMT Awards: Country music's biggest night
The CMT Awards will be broadcasted live from the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 2, on CBS News Texas starting at 7 p.m. It will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount Plus.
