Democrat Chris Bell is running for Texas governor again, 20 years after his first race
He became the Democratic nominee nearly 20 years ago when he challenged incumbent Rick Perry in 2006.
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He became the Democratic nominee nearly 20 years ago when he challenged incumbent Rick Perry in 2006.
Texas moves closer to rolling out school choice.
The Supreme Court will review the lower court's decision on the new districting maps drawn by Republicans.
The civil rights organization says Abbott's designation is unconstitutional and discriminatory, while the governor defends it as protecting state law.
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
CAIR, which was founded in 1994, is the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the country.
Gov. Greg Abbott formally launched his campaign last week to be elected to a record fourth term.
A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, city officials said.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday evening that he is running for a fourth term as governor of the Lone Star State.
For the second day in a row, Jacksonville ISD canceled classes due to an abundance of caution.
Rep. Hinojosa told CBS News Texas about her plan to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.
Protests have also been planned in the DFW area this weekend.
Hinojosa has been an advocate for increased education funding and a critic of taxpayer-funded savings accounts for children attending private school.
Hinojosa announced her run early Wednesday morning. She joins Andrew White in the race against Gov. Greg Abbott.
Every year after this year, Free College Application Week will be during the second full week of October.
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.
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
State and federal transportation officials are enforcing guidelines against art in crosswalks.
Members of the Texas National Guard will be assigned to the protection of federal facilities and federal law enforcement personnel in the Chicago area.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said on Sunday evening that President Trump has ordered National Guard members from Texas to be deployed to Illinois.
Gov. Greg Abbott launched a new office and online portal aimed at cutting red tape and gather public feedback on state regulations.
Plaintiffs hope to block the newly drawn Congressional maps approved during last month's special session.
"This is an assault on the federal government simply trying to enforce the law," Gov. Abbott told CBS News Texas in an interview.
"It's the holidays. You're really going to ruin someone's day?"
"Let us lead and let us make Dallas County a model for justice once again," said Givens. "Dallas County, let's restore justice together."
A divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Clearwater's buffer zone outside an abortion clinic violates the First Amendment.
The child is also accused of trying to grab a school resource officer's gun.
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
"It's the holidays. You're really going to ruin someone's day?"
"Let us lead and let us make Dallas County a model for justice once again," said Givens. "Dallas County, let's restore justice together."
A divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Clearwater's buffer zone outside an abortion clinic violates the First Amendment.
The child is also accused of trying to grab a school resource officer's gun.
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
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 average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
The decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the new Texas redistricting maps is a big win for Republicans in the state. Texas Republicans stand to gain up to 5 seats with the implementation of these new maps for the March 3rd primary and 2026 midterm elections. Political reporter Jack Fink explains what's next.
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
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 called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
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.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships.
An average of 57.23 million people watched the Cowboys outlast the Chiefs at AT&T Stadium on CBS.
Coach Glen Gulutzan said Tuesday that Seguin would be out several months after the 33-year-old was injured Monday night at the New York Rangers.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
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.
