Dallas County judge files lawsuit, demands equal treatment under law
A Dallas County judge overseeing criminal cases has filed a legal claim against the county, alleging unequal treatment.
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A Dallas County judge overseeing criminal cases has filed a legal claim against the county, alleging unequal treatment.
Senator Don Huffines of Dallas won outright, defeating acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. Nate Sheets ousted three-term incumbent Sid Miller for Texas agriculture commissioner.
Neighbors say wrecks have plagued the Tyler Street roundabout for two years and question whether new barriers will be enough.
A Waymo robotaxi briefly blocked an ambulance during a deadly downtown shooting, raising new questions as federal investigators scrutinize the company's safety record.
Cosmetology students helped Transition Program teens prepare for a milestone night many families feared they'd never experience.
Several travelers say canceled flights and missile alerts left them fearing they wouldn't make it back from Dubai.
The district of nearly 36,000 students says students could face criminal charges in some cases.
Forecasters say the timing of the front may affect morning travel and outdoor plans.
The McSpedden Elementary teacher was placed on leave and barred from campus as police and Frisco ISD continue a joint investigation.
Investigators say a lantern from an unknown location became tangled in a tree, dropping burning fuel that ignited the blaze.
Malcolm Moore, the first DISD tennis player in more than 60 years to reach state, turned a childhood spark into a global exchange program and a college future.
Amber Givens is expected to become the county's first Black female district attorney. In an exclusive interview, she addresses past courtroom controversy and outlines her vision for the justice system.
There were no other details about the case immediately available.
Friday has the biggest expected chance of severe weather, with most of the region under a level two (slight) risk.
Kingdom Culture Dallas is facing back‑to‑back disasters, but the Cedar Hill church is moving forward with plans for a new sanctuary on the same property.
Relatives say the school ended McKinley's decades‑long tenure without warning, citing a 15–11 record despite his 1,043 career wins and historic impact on the program.
The Lady Tigers reach their first 6A championship game, inspired by assistant coach LaMesia McKinney's strength as she battles stage 4 breast cancer.
Organizers say the 40‑year Dallas tradition became too expensive to stage this year, but a street festival will continue as they work toward a 2027 return.
Latino community leaders in Texas are warning that growing frustration with enforcement-only approaches is pushing some voters away from the Republican Party.
Investigators say the round was fired in an upstairs room before striking the child below.
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primaries, choosing their parties' candidates for key races.
The vote, which took place after 1 a.m. on Thursday, followed hours of comment from citizens opposed to tearing down the 47-year-old building.
Heavy rain flooded a stretch of U.S. Highway 80 in Forney Wednesday morning, forcing road crews to wade through chest-deep water to clear a clogged drain.
Emotional testimony was interrupted by frustrations with the tight quarters of the courtroom.
The severe weather threat begins around 5 p.m. Wednesday and continues through midnight.
Investigators learned the deceased had an active protective order involving someone at the home.
Investigators say the overnight blaze caused significant damage to multiple units, forcing families from their homes as the American Red Cross stepped in to help.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he called President Trump and asked him to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation.
The adoption fee is less than $25 and includes free microchipping, vaccines, a bed, and a month of pet insurance.
A heat advisory is in effect for Saturday due to the conditions.
Investigators learned the deceased had an active protective order involving someone at the home.
Investigators say the overnight blaze caused significant damage to multiple units, forcing families from their homes as the American Red Cross stepped in to help.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he called President Trump and asked him to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation.
The adoption fee is less than $25 and includes free microchipping, vaccines, a bed, and a month of pet insurance.
A heat advisory is in effect for Saturday due to the conditions.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
The Republican National Committee spokesman, Zach Kraft, says the Party's special midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the largest since the Party's 2016 national convention. So, larger than the RNC's convention in Milwaukee in 2024.
Kardal Coleman, Chairman of the Dallas County Democratic Party, is talking about the September Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas and the Democratic Party's counter-activities. He also discusses the DNC meetings he's been attending in Austin.
Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon says he agrees with constituents and Gov. Greg Abbott's stance on data centers in Texas. Fallon speaks on why he agrees with the President Trump administration's border security initiatives underway at Big Bend National Park.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell of McCollough County discusses his thoughts on the controversial construction by the Trump administration in the Big Bend National Park.
Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin discusses her concerns about data centers in Texas. She tells Jack Fink her thoughts on the controversial construction in the Big Bend National Park and her other campaign priorities.
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Rod Baker says his son, SaRod Baker, is part of a football team and a brotherhood. However, he knows his high school senior has something special.
Paige Bueckers scored all 22 of her points in the second half, and the Dallas Wings beat Toronto 94-88, handing the expansion Tempo their 10th consecutive loss.
The broadcasts for the three tune-up games will cause regular CBS programming to move to KTXA 21.
CBS Sports says it has no timeline for a decision on Romo, who is on indefinite leave following his July arrest. Meanwhile, JJ Watt is stepping in.
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
