Hate crimes on the rise in Texas, data shows
Newly released numbers from the Texas Department of Public Safety show there were 549 documented hate crimes in the state in 2022.
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Employee of Arlington hardware store believes he was subjected to racist symbol
An investigation is underway, according to the store's management. The employee tells CBS News Texas that he's now fearful of his workplace.
Friends, family members of man who was fatally shot want suspect charged with hate crime
The family of Aaron Martinez, who was shot and killed three days ago, say they want to see the man charged with his murder also charged with a hate crime.
2021 case against Colorado shooting suspect was dropped for lack of cooperation
He was arrested in June 2021 on allegations of making a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of about 10 homes. The case was later dropped.
Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people on the rise in North Texas
On the day dedicated to remembering trans- and nonbinary victims of violence, there are suddenly five more deaths to mourn in Colorado.
Anthony Torres charged with hate crimes for 2015 fatal shooting at Dallas tire shop
Anthony Paz Torres, 37, is accused of killing one and attempting to murder four others at Omar's Wheels and Tires on Christmas Eve.
City of Dallas names Oct. 3 'FBI Dallas Hate Crimes Awareness Day'
The Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis. Three shootings at Asian-run businesses. All in North Texas, all this year, all considered hate crimes.
Organizations speak up about hate crime after Plano woman arrested for yelling racial slurs
Organizations with ties to the local Indian community said what happened to the four women on Wednesday brings attention to a much bigger problem regarding hate.
Organizations speak up about hate crime after Plano woman arrested for yelling racial slurs
Organizations with ties to the local Indian community said what happened to the four women on Wednesday brings attention to a much bigger problem regarding hate.
Plano woman arrested after she's caught on video assaulting Indian women
Esmerelda Upton was charged with assault and terroristic threats and could face hate crime charges.
'Go back to India,' Plano woman arrested after racial slurs caught on-cam
Plano police detectives arrested Esmeralda Upton of Plano after video was shared showing her telling a group of women to "Go back to India. You curry people are ruining this country."
Dallas salon shooting suspect said to have fear of Asian Americans
The new charges are for the four other people who were inside Hair World Salon, in Dallas' Koreatown, but were not shot.
Revelations from girlfriend of Hair World shooting suspect
The girlfriend of Jeremy Smith, the man arrested for a shooting that wounded three women in a hair salon in Dallas’ Koreatown, told police that he has delusions that Asian Americans are trying to harm him.
Texan Pleads Guilty To Hate-Crime Attack On Asian Family
Jose Gomez III, 21, of Midland, Texas, pleaded guilty to three hate-crime counts from his attack on Bawi Cung and his son at a Midland Sam's Club, according to a Justice Department statement.
3 Men Convicted In Ahmaud Arbery Murder Trial Now Found Guilty Of Hate Crimes
Three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have been found guilty in a federal hate crimes trial.
Police Investigating Anti-Semitic Flyers Found In Colleyville And Garland
Police are investigating reports that fliers covered with anti-Semitic material were dropped on driveways in Colleyville and Garland this weekend.
Dallas Man Sentenced For Hate Crime After Using Dating App Grindr To Target Gay Men For Violent Crimes
Daniel Jenkins, 22, was sentenced Wednesday, Oct. 13, to more than 23 years in federal prison for committing violent crimes against gay users of the dating app Grindr.
On 2nd Anniversary, Garden Will Be Unveiled At Scene Of Deadly El Paso Walmart Shooting
Two years after a gunman from North Texas made his way to El Paso, targeted Latinos, and opened fire at a Walmart, officials in the border city will unveil a garden Tuesday that is meant to bring healing.
Texas Man Charged With Hate Crime Towards Asian Family In Florida, Authorities Say
A tourist from Texas was charged with a hate crime after he allegedly used racial slurs toward an Asian family at a park in Florida on Thursday, authorities said.
Dallas Man Pleads Guilty To Hate Crime After Using Dating App Grindr To Target Gay Men
Daniel Jenkins, 22, pleaded guilty to one hate crime count, one hate crime conspiracy count, kidnapping, carjacking, and one count of using a firearm during a crime of violence.
Texas Woman Indicted For Hate Crime In Attack On Korean Business Owner
Authorities allege Keaundra Young, 24, repeatedly punched Jung Kim while she shopped inside Kim's beauty supply store in Houston on March 17.
Texas Women Charged In Alleged Asian Attack At Beauty Supply Store
After an attack on a north Houston store owner was caught on camera, the Harris County District Attorney's Office is working to determine if it was racially motivated.
Trio From Texas Accused Of Murderous 2-State Rampage Could Face Terror, Hate-Crime Charges
They're accused of going on a crime spree across two states that included the murder of a man at a 7-Eleven just outside Las Vegas, now three East Texas residents could be facing terrorism and hate-crime charges.
North Texas Man Charged In Murder Of Neighbor, Victim's Family Calls It A Hate Crime
Heartbroken but not surprised. A North Texas family is calling a loved one's murder last month a hate crime.
Lawyers Say Texas Walmart Gunman Has Mental Disabilities And Was In Psychotic State After Shooting
Attorneys appear to be preparing an insanity plea for the Collin County man suspected of carrying out a mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart last year.
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Plano police arrest man accused of gunning down victim in street
The 43-year-old victim was shot late Wednesday night. Police on Thursday arrested a 21-year-old suspect.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Political fallout after Texas GOP Executive Committee votes against ban on association with Nazi sympathizers
At its meeting this weekend, the Texas GOP's Executive Committee passed two resolutions unanimously.
Veteran Mesquite firefighter Jody McPherson dies after contracting rare disease
Jody McPherson, 47, died following a brief battle with a very rare disease.
Is buying a real Christmas tree better for the environment than buying a fake tree?
As you're decorating your home for the holidays, have you ever thought about the difference a real Christmas tree and a fake Christmas tree have on the environment?
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Family of child abandoned outside Baylor ER found
The family of a little girl who was abandoned at a Dallas hospital emergency room was found.
Political fallout after Texas GOP Executive Committee votes against ban on association with Nazi sympathizers
At its meeting this weekend, the Texas GOP's Executive Committee passed two resolutions unanimously.
Veteran Mesquite firefighter Jody McPherson dies after contracting rare disease
Jody McPherson, 47, died following a brief battle with a very rare disease.
Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
Plano police arrest man accused of gunning down victim in street
The 43-year-old victim was shot late Wednesday night. Police on Thursday arrested a 21-year-old suspect.
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Dallas man caught at the border allegedly trying to smuggle 187 guns into Mexico
Santiago Ramirez, 26, of Dallas faces up to 30 years in prison on multiple gun trafficking charges.
$100 cap on ambulance rides – new recommendation would end surprise billing
Every year, more than 3 million Americans are rushed to a hospital by an ambulance. For many, this unexpected ride can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, out of pocket.
North Texas sex trafficking case closed without arrest
Nearly 20 months has passed since a North Texas girl disappeared from a Mavericks game, only to be found days later with sex traffickers.
Local woman believes solar contractors exploited late stepmother
The popularity of solar panels is exploding. But with popularity comes the potential for abuse.
Unexpected property tax statements deliver anxiety to Tarrant County homeowners
When the statements arrived with a red-outlined "Pay This Amount" listed on a payment coupon, Tarrant County homeowners couldn't make sense of what appeared to be a bill.
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Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
One-on-one with Texas Tribune reporter Robert Downen
Jack Fink chats one-on-one with Texas Tribune reporter Robert Downen about antisemitism and the Texas Republican Party.
Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
Trump returns to court as New York fraud trial nears end
Former President Donald Trump has attended the trial eight times and testified on Nov. 6. He is also expected to be the final defense witness next week.
Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
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Amazon facilities in North Texas prepped, ready for Cyber Monday orders
To prepare for Cyber Monday, the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Grapevine hired an additional 800 employees to handle the influx of packages coming in and out of the facility.
Are the days of the mad rush to stores for Black Friday discounts over?
The days of chaotic lines, doorbuster sales, and the mad rush for discounts inside stores seem to be fading as more people shop online.
Your favorite Thanksgiving side could be more expensive this year
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! If you're hosting dinner this year, get ready for a rise in prices.
Shopping on Amazon Prime Day? Here's what you need to know
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
Schumer asks FDA to investigate Logan Paul's energy drink
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
Millions of U.S. women face obstacles to getting maternity care
More than a third of counties in the U.S. don't have a hospital or birth center that offers obstetric care or any obstetric health care providers, one report says.
Most applesauce lead poisonings were in toddlers, FDA says
One family said their son had eaten the pouches up to six times a day.
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Are the days of the mad rush to stores for Black Friday discounts over?
The days of chaotic lines, doorbuster sales, and the mad rush for discounts inside stores seem to be fading as more people shop online.
Feds: Southwest's customer service failed during flight cancellations last winter
The federal government may be preparing to penalize Southwest Airlines for thousands of flight cancellations that affected more than 2 million travelers last December.
American Airlines posts $545 million loss on higher labor costs in a time of big profits for rivals
American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter due to higher labor costs.
Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally
Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries.
Wanna get away? Southwest adds 5 new enhancements to rewards program
The changes begin next month.
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Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks' 147-97 victory over Jazz
Doncic had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists playing only three periods after the first first-half triple-double of his career in the Mavericks' 147-97 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday night.
Coming soon, longtime Red River Rivalry extended to stay at the Cotton Bowl
The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have agreed to a contract extension to keep the historic Allstate Red River Rivalry football game at the Cotton Bowl through 2036.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy to get appendix removed
According to the team, McCarthy experienced abdominal pain Wednesday morning "that warranted further evaluation and resulted in a diagnosis of acute appendicitis."
Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland shrugs off blip in historic season as Eagles await
Dallas cornerback DaRon Bland has gone from pick-6s to getting picked apart in his breakthrough NFL season.
Vasilevskiy, Kucherov help Lightning end 4-game skid in 4-0 win over Stars
Vasilevskiy stopped 25 shots for his first shutout of the season, NHL points leader Kucherov had a goal and an assist, and the Lightning beat the Stars 4-0 to snap a four-game skid.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs denies accusations after new gang rape lawsuit
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
Your Dollars & Sense: Is it time to cut the cord?
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops Billboard chart for first time
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
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Political fallout after Texas GOP Executive Committee votes against ban on association with Nazi sym
At its meeting this weekend, the Texas GOP's Executive Committee passed two resolutions unanimously.
Family found of child abandoned outside Baylor emergency room
The child, known only as "Alejandra," remains in Child Protective Services.
Eye on Politics Brief: Running for office in Texas
Interested in running for Congress? Believe it or not, it's not a requirement for candidates to live in the congressional district they're running to represent.
On The Dot: Renewable energy
In a place as cold and remote as Svalbard, any disruption to the off-grid power supply could require a total evacuation of its 2,500 residents to mainland Norway, which is 600 miles away by boat or plane.
Neighbors defending DeSoto teacher accused of misconduct
Neighbors of a DeSoto teacher who was accused of misconduct with a student are coming to his defense.
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Painting for peace: Texas artist joins Israel–Hamas war protests
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
Went And Took It: Texas Rangers 2023 World Series victory parade
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Sweeter than candy: NICU babies too cute to spook!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Fried food & Ferris wheels: Colorful sights from the State Fair of Texas
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
Life in plastic — it's fantastic! NICU babies living the Barbie life
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
