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.
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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.
Despite population boom, hazmat truck routes in DFW have not 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.
I-Team: The dangerous rise in overlapping extremism
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
I-Team: The dangerous rise in overlapping extremism
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
Expert: "Salad bar extremism" makes it difficult to understand one's motivation for violence
While the motive behind the Allen outlet mall shooting remains unclear, the gunman's online activity displayed an obsession for violence and an extremist ideology.
A deeper look at mass shooting numbers
So far this year, there have been 249 mass shootings in the United States.
Buyer beware: New state agency focused on credit card skimmers
Reports of skimming are once again on the rise in Texas, according to a new state agency.
Dallas ISD superintendent says state funding for school security is not enough
When a Dallas student was shot last month in the parking lot of Thomas Jefferson High School, Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde immediately began thinking about extra security.
School safety bill calls for more surprise intruder audits on schools
Thousands of Texas schools underwent a surprise intruder audit this year. These random checks are meant find security weak points on campuses.
Handcuffed in Hallways: Teaching alternatives to restraints in schools
The I-Team has learned that at least 83,416 students have been restrained at Texas schools in the last three years.
I-Team investigates teaching alternatives to restraints in schools
The I-Team has learned that at least 83,416 students have been restrained at Texas schools in the last three years.
I-Team: Here's how a private investigator finds missing teenagers
It's been a year since a North Texas teenager was lured from a Mavs game by sex traffickers. The girl's parents say when police would not help, they turned to a PI who found their daughter being sold in another state.
Teacher aide assaults 8-year-old student, Richardson ISD fails to report it to TEA for months
A Texas elementary teacher's aide was caught on a school camera physically assaulting an 8-year-old student, yet Richardson ISD did not report the incident to the TEA for nearly four months.
1 in 7 North Texas school intruder audits had a "finding" but most not for unlocked exterior doors
State inspectors have tried gaining access to hundreds of North Texas schools as a part of a surprise intruder audit program ordered by Governor Greg Abbott after the Uvalde school shooting.
Millions of sleep apnea machines recalled, leaving patients upset
A massive recall of millions of sleep apnea machines that has dragged on for nearly two years has left many patients waiting with seemingly no good options.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
A severe shortage in child psychiatrists in Texas has children not getting the help they need early before situations become a crisis. The CBS News Texas I-Team examined the problem and one North Texas school that's working to be part of the solution.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
Part of the solution: How an Oak Cliff school leads the way in use of research-based mental health tools for students.
I-Team: Handcuffed and restrained in hallways
According to a CBS Analysis, the I-Team has learned, in three school years (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21), school personnel, or police, restrained Texas children with disabilities at least 83,416 times.
Texas zoo inspections reveal incidents involving animal treatment, escapes, deaths
The I-Team requested inspections, citations, and complaints for five Texas zoos including Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.
Domestic violence survivors often left unprotected from forced debt racked up by abusers
Domestic violence is usually characterized by physical and emotional abuse but often there's another kind of abuse—financial abuse.
Homemade glock switches on the rise in North Texas
Undercover ATF agents purchased hundreds of glock switches in a sting operation.
I-Team: New data shows more young people are getting catfished
A new analysis of federal data shows more younger people are getting scammed these days.
I-Team: New data shows more young people are getting catfished
A new analysis of federal data shows more younger people are getting scammed these days.
Think before you tap: How social media is a gold mine for scammers
While you may be a pretty savvy shopper, scammers are getting more sophisticated as well, experts say.
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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.
Blue Bell introduces new, coffee infused ice cream flavor
Java Jolt combines Blue Bell's coffee flavored ice cream with dark chocolate chunks and a coffee fudge swirl.
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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.
Blue Bell introduces new, coffee infused ice cream flavor
Java Jolt combines Blue Bell's coffee flavored ice cream with dark chocolate chunks and a coffee fudge swirl.
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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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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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attends fundraising events in North Texas
DeSantis was in Fort Worth Thursday morning attending fundraising events.
Severe weather possible over the weekend
A weather alert has been issued for Saturday due to the threat of severe storms.
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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.
