Texas natives and actors lobby Texas lawmakers for $500 million in film incentives
At the Texas Capitol, actor and Texas natives Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson made their pitch to state Senators of both parties.
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At the Texas Capitol, actor and Texas natives Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson made their pitch to state Senators of both parties.
Texas natives and Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson attended the meeting in support of the bill.
Fans of the movie Dazed and Confused can purchase a piece of the film for just under $1 million.
McConaughey said his job as a father is one of his "non-negotiables."
Matthew McConaughey is filling a plane with emergency supplies and sending it to Hawaii for wildfire victims and survivors
"We can't exhale once again, make excuses, and accept these tragic realities as the status quo," he said. "... This is an epidemic we can control."
In a Twitter video posted Sunday evening, actor Matthew McConaughey effectively ruled out a 2022 run for governor.
After actor Matthew McConaughey said his kids aren't vaccinated and that he's against mandating child COVID vaccinations, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy spoke up.
It seems Texas Longhorn alum Matthew McConaughey really is considering a run for political office in the state.
Three years after becoming Democrats' breakout star out of Texas, and a year removed from a short-lived presidential run, Beto O'Rourke is again weighing another campaign — this time for governor.
Actor Matthew McConaughey is hosting a virtual concert Sunday night to help raise money for victims of the devastating winter storms in Texas last month.
"I'm giving it consideration. I would be a fool not to. It's a very honorable thing to consider..." actor Matthew McConaughey told CBS This Morning about a possible run for Texas governor.
Actor and Texas native Matthew McConaughey says he's considering a run for governor of the Lone Star State.
Sitting in front of an American flag, actor Matthew McConaughey took to Twitter to announce a virtual benefit happening in the next two weeks to help Texans impacted by last week's catastrophic winter storm.
From the big screen, to the college campus, and now the Governor's Mansion? It could be a transition that Texas actor Matthew McConaughey is willing to make.
A North Texas mother is receiving national recognition for her efforts to help others.
Bring back the matching neon shirts and socks... Matthew McConaughey and the crew did a virtual table read of "Dazed and Confused" over the weekend.
Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho attended the private St. Mark's School Of Texas in Dallas, while actor Matthew McConaughey went to public school in Longview, but the two men came together in a safe place in Austin to have an 'uncomfortable' discussion about race and bias.
Matthew McConaughey and wife, Camila Alves, hit the road this week to help Texans in rural areas of the state.
Actor Matthew McConaughey played host for a virtual bingo game at an assisted-living facility just outside Austin.
Texan Matthew McConaughey is the narrator, co-writer and co-creator of a new public service announcement promoting isolation and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic..
The syllabus went live today and from Austin you could almost hear a collective student cry of -- all right, all right, all right.
Actor Matthew McConaughey has finally received his diploma from a Texas high school, more than 30 years after graduating.
Firefighters, police officers and 911 operators in Texas got a surprise lunch from a famous son as Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey showed up with roasted turkey to give thanks on National First Responders Day.
Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, Mahershala Ali and Keith Urban are among the stars joining the sixth Stand Up To Cancer telethon.
The 2-day workshop will outline what candidates are signing up for if they are selected to the board.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Despite the holes, the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The 2-day workshop will outline what candidates are signing up for if they are selected to the board.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Despite the holes, the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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.
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.
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships.
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.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
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.
