Constitutional amendment seeks to keep Texas judges from releasing violent offenders on low bail
Gov. Abbott is pushing another one of his "emergency items": a constitutional amendment on bail reform.
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Gov. Abbott is pushing another one of his "emergency items": a constitutional amendment on bail reform.
Democrats and Republicans from North Texas tell CBS News Texas how they feel about President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
Jack Fink spoke with Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for "Eye On Politics."
Democrats in the House are now looking to the next election, where they hope Republicans will pay a political price.
CBS News Texas followed various lawmakers throughout the day of the vote for SB2, including nearly 11 hours of debate over the bill.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Jasmine Crockett weigh in on the state of President Trump's tariffs.
The Texas Democratic Party elected its new Chairman: Kendall Scudder of Dallas. He details his plans to rebuild ahead of the 2026 elections.
Don Herring owns the Don Herring Mitsubishi dealerships in Plano and Irving and serves as Chairman of the North Texas Automobile Dealers Association.
At the Texas Capitol, actor and Texas natives Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson made their pitch to state Senators of both parties.
A planned nationwide protest named "Tesla Takedown" was set for Saturday.
With the potential for Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging him in the Republican primary, his campaign video emphasized his support for President Trump.
Texas Congressman Randy Weber filed the censure resolution after her remarks were captured on video.
A Texas congressman filed impeachment articles against Judge James Boasberg following an order that temporarily blocked the president's mass deportations.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers have filed legislation in the Texas Senate and House to clarify medical exemptions to the state's near abortion ban.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she doesn't believe the president when he said programs will be shifted to other federal agencies and education funding will be sent to the states.
Education advocates argue that Texas schools need even more funding to keep up with inflation and rising costs.
The Texas House proposed a competing resolution to the Texas Senate, which has proposed renaming the "New York Strip" as the "Texas Strip" and proclaiming that cut of meat as the official steak of Texas.
It all started with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick recently asking on the platform "X" why the New York Strip isn't called the "Texas Strip."
Democrats at the state Capitol and other school choice opponents are raising concerns about the potential long-term cost of the program.
Time For A Change? New bills filed at the Texas Legislature would end the practice of changing your clocks.
Jack Fink spoke with a Senior Vice President of the National Chicken Council, which has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to change a rule that requires companies that raise chickens for meat to throw away hundreds of millions of eggs every year.
Gov. Abbott returned to Washington for the second week in a row to urge Congress to reimburse Texas billions of dollars.
Gov. Greg Abbott and President Trump are increasing efforts to boost border security. The Governor traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the President in the Oval Office to discuss new ways they can jointly prevent illegal immigration.
On Wednesday, the Senate is widely expected to pass its version of a school choice bill.
"Taxes like this occurred during the first Trump administration," said Abbott. "And we got through it. Texas remained a very robust economy at that time. Same thing is going to happen this time. Everyone knows Trump uses tariffs as a tactic to achieve another goal. Everyone also knows that the number one priority for both Trump as well as the people of the United States of America is to have secure borders, to stop fentanyl and crime pouring across the border into our state."
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
The department said at about 7:20 p.m., officers were called to the lake in response to a reported drowning.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Expect partly cloudy skies on Friday with highs in the lower 90s and feels-like temperatures close to the triple digits.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
The department said at about 7:20 p.m., officers were called to the lake in response to a reported drowning.
Deadly flooding is surging through Central and South Texas, and officials are urging residents to move to higher ground.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell tells Jack Fink about the flood conditions while outside the emergency operations center in Kerrville. As the Guadalupe River overflows behind him, he discusses how last year's flooding affected the area during the current floods. He also said the legislature will need to allocate more money for flooding sirens, and that the $50 million doesn't go far enough because one county alone will need $40 million.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
