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This weekend will be an emotional homecoming not only for Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and other leaders here, but for all members of Congregation Beth Israel.
A hostage is safe and the Texas Rangers are continuing to investigate a shooting involving a Denton police officer that took place on the morning of Saturday, January 29.
CBS 11's Doug Dunbar speaks one-on-one with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, who was one of hostages held in a Colleyville synagogue standoff.
Ten days after the hostage situation and standoff at a Colleyville synagogue, two more people in England have been arrested.
The synagogue is still considered a crime scene and is off-limits to the public, but the ongoing investigation didn't stop the congregation from continuing their services Saturday at Colleyville Town Hall.
FBI Director Christopher Wray pledged to thoroughly, aggressively and vigorously investigate the attack on Saturday, Jan. 15.
Two men have been arrested in the UK cities of Birmingham and Manchester as part of the investigation into the North Texas synagogue hostage standoff.
The staff at the Islamic Center of Irving said they had an uncomfortable encounter with Malik Faisal Akram just a few days before the synagogue attack.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning faith-based communities they need to remain alert and could be targeted for violence.
A homeless shelter where synagogue hostage-taker Malik Faisal Akram stayed the night prior to taking four people hostage at Congregation Beth Israel on Jan. 15 released a new photo of him.
An armed British national who took four people hostage during a 10-hour standoff at a North Texas synagogue had spent time in area homeless shelters in the two weeks leading up to the attack.
Colleyville Mayor Richard Newton called a meeting of the Colleyville Ministerial Alliance for later this week after a hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel.
More than 48 hours after four people were taken hostage at a North Texas Synagogue, there is more information coming out about the British national gunman killed and the teens in England possibly involved.
Jewish communities across the United States once again find themselves on edge in the wake of another attack on worshippers at a synagogue, this time at Congregation Beth Israel in North Texas.
Local police, federal officials, and authorities in Great Britain are continuing their investigation Monday into the weekend standoff at a North Texas synagogue.
Members of Congregation Beth Israel are reacting to the hostage situation that took place on Saturday.
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement on Sunday, January 16 that two teenagers had been arrested in relation to the hostage situation that took place at a Colleyville synagogue Saturday, January 15.
A rabbi who was among four people held hostage at a Texas synagogue says their captor became "increasingly belligerent and threatening" toward the end of the 10-hour standoff.
A hostage situation at a synagogue in Colleyville on Saturday, January 15 ended after nearly 11 hours when law enforcement safely rescued all four hostages.
Two people are dead after an hours-long hostage standoff at a Texas doctor's office.
Three small children are safe and uninjured after an early morning standoff with Dallas police.
SWAT found Alexica Stevenson-Gates, 35, and her 9-year-old daughter dead in a closet after an hours long standoff.
A day after a mother killed her 8-year-old daughter, then turned the gun on herself, the Dallas Police Department is reporting a spike in domestic violence amid the coronavirus shutdown.
What began as a shots fired investigation lead to a deadly SWAT situation in a Dallas residential area.
Celina's police chief is urging attorneys in civil suits over the Caleb Elliott sexual abuse case to share any evidence or witnesses with law enforcement.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Celina's police chief is urging attorneys in civil suits over the Caleb Elliott sexual abuse case to share any evidence or witnesses with law enforcement.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
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.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston discusses his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the 2025 map so that they can be used for the March primary and next year's midterm elections. He told Jack Fink, "it's beyond disappointing."
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the redistricting battle an hour before the U.S. Supreme Court announced that they would allow the newly drawn maps to be implemented.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
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.
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.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
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.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
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.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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.
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.
