ERCOT grid weathers winter storm, energy expert praises federal prep order
On Monday, ERCOT told CBS News Texas that it's not anticipating any reliability issues on its statewide grid.
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On Monday, ERCOT told CBS News Texas that it's not anticipating any reliability issues on its statewide grid.
Texans are urged to use state and local emergency resources, including roadside assistance, warming centers and 211 services, to stay safe during the storm.
Abbott said the state is better prepared than ever for an approaching winter storm, announcing a disaster declaration for 134 counties.
Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.
Rainbow and Black Lives Matter crosswalks in Dallas are at risk after TXDOT denies city exemption.
Gov. Abbott is blaming the City of Dallas for AT&T's decision to leave downtown, saying the state will investigate whether the city is violating Texas law.
Texas eyes child care fraud amid Minnesota scandal — are taxpayer dollars at risk?
A symbol of pride in the heart of Oak Lawn will remain in place after a lengthy decision at Dallas City Hall.
This is the second time Andrew White has campaigned for the state's highest office in eight years.
Texas has the second-largest population of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S., behind Florida, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey.
It's a topic getting a lot of attention on social media. On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a statewide push to expand Turning Point USA chapters in Texas high schools.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released his own plan with the same goal but a different method of achieving it.
Patrick wants to raise the homestead exemption again, from $140,000, which will go into effect this year, to $180,000.
The high school program for Turning Point is called "Club America." It's a student-led, conservative-promoting group.
In addition, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promised $1 million in campaign funds to help expand the program in the Lone Star State.
Under previous legislation that failed, Texas would have allowed a limited number of resorts to be built that featured casino gambling.
Abbott told CBS News Texas the state can cover the costs right now.
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.
Japan and Sweden will face off in the final match of the group stage on Thursday evening.
Helicopters are searching for Gracie; a few sightings have trickled in, and a $5,000 reward is on the table.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Deputies said Pablo Berrios was found outside the home with blood on his hands and clothes.
By Thursday afternoon, temperatures will reach the mid-90s and feel like they are triple digits. This trend continues into the weekend.
Japan and Sweden will face off in the final match of the group stage on Thursday evening.
Helicopters are searching for Gracie; a few sightings have trickled in, and a $5,000 reward is on the table.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Deputies said Pablo Berrios was found outside the home with blood on his hands and clothes.
By Thursday afternoon, temperatures will reach the mid-90s and feel like they are triple digits. This trend continues into the weekend.
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.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
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.
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."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
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 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.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Japan and Sweden will face off in the final match of the group stage on Thursday evening.
Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time.
At The PIT in Frisco, the supporter clubs for the Swedish team and FC Dallas are playing a friendly match, celebrating a shared love of soccer.
In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft.
The fact that Nico Harrison no longer works for the Mavericks makes some believe the idea is plausible.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
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.
