Toyota Move Gives Perry Boost For 2016
With eight months left in office, Gov. Rick Perry is away from Texas almost as much as he's home -- hitting the road hard to tout his state as America's best place to do business.
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With eight months left in office, Gov. Rick Perry is away from Texas almost as much as he's home -- hitting the road hard to tout his state as America's best place to do business.
In her short life, two-year-old Grace Ford received the attention of state Child Protective Services (CPS) four times. By the fifth time, she was dead. Now, a new report says a CPS computer system failed.
The world's largest automaker is preparing to move its North American corporate headquarters to North Texas, and bring thousands of jobs with it.
Toyota announced on Monday afternoon that it is moving its U.S. headquarters to Plano. The automaker plans to construct a new campus, which breaks ground this fall.
Dallas-native and Kentucky forward Julius Randle will leave after one season to enter the NBA draft, where he is expected to be among the top five selections.
A national initiative aimed at saving lives allows residents to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs in a convenient and responsible way.
There were some scary moments in front of a Plano bar on Thursday. Police say a driver plowed into a group of people leaving The Hang Out Patio Bar, along northbound Central Expressway near Parker Road.
A major power outage affecting Plano City Hall and other municipal government offices is expected to continue well into this afternoon.
Officials suggest that pet owners always seek consultation from a veterinary professional with pet health concerns. DIY care can often be dangerous.
Collin County is one of the many North Texas counties under a freeze warning tonight – which is unusual since the last frost generally occurs in March. The cold front has lots of homeowners worried about the spring landscaping they've already planted.
Two more North Texas residents have been sentenced to federal prison -- one for 18 months and another for 27 months -- in a bank loan fraud scam that started in 2007.
Local Plano couple, Valentina Tran and Eric Vergati, are finalists in Brides Live Wedding and will compete to star in a celebrity-style million-dollar wedding.
CBS 11 traffic expert Whitney Drolen continues to visit DFW area first responders to thank them for their service. This week, she stopped by the Plano Fire Department.
A former Plano School District security manager, who was hired to keep kids safe, stole millions from the district.
Traditional mosquito treatments require traps, pesticides, and complex spraying vehicles. The City of Plano is employing a different tool to combat the insects -- fish.
A Frisco family needs help and the call for it is coming in the form of an online video. Randy Bean worked in the high-tech industry. Now, his coworkers in Plano are using their skills to help the father of three in a desperate race against time.
A Plano firefighter is being hailed a hero after he saved two twin babies from a burning home.
A man from Plano was sentenced Wednesday to spend more than two years in prison over the unauthorized sale of someone else's property twice within a week.
A severely malnourished boxer mix was rescued last October by Plano Animal Services. Now, a healthy 'Red' is ready for a second chance at life.
Abigail Chang became intrigued by photography as a boarding student in South Korea. Now, she is shooting for an international nonprofit. And she's still just a teenager.
North Texans who feel the need for speed could soon get a reprieve. The NCTCOG will take the first step Thursday in a plan to raise the speed limits on certain highways.
The FBI and Plano Police are seeking the public's help in identifying three men responsible for a bank robbery in Plano earlier this week.
Police are warning people who frequent Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in West Plano about a man who has been exposing himself there.
Original farm land is vanishing in the city of Plano, and one of the few remaining parcels has just been sold.
Police in Plano need help identifying a dead man's body that was found in a wooded area on Tuesday afternoon. The body was discovered in a creek located near a campsite.
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
During the remembrance ceremony, the mayor and city council members declared Dec. 26 as Rowlett Tornado Remembrance Day.
A 56-year-old man is dead after fleeing from a traffic stop where officers determined he had warrants for sex-related crimes.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
During the remembrance ceremony, the mayor and city council members declared Dec. 26 as Rowlett Tornado Remembrance Day.
A 56-year-old man is dead after fleeing from a traffic stop where officers determined he had warrants for sex-related crimes.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
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.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Joan Huffman, discusses her campaign and priorities. She tells Jack Fink her experience and qualifications include a long Senate career.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General Aaron Reitz discusses key points for his campaign and what his priorities are should he be elected for the position.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Mayes Middleton, discusses his campaign and priorities. He tells Jack Fink his success record and platform are in the best interest of Texas.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Chip Roy, discusses his campaign and priorities. He tells Jack Fink his track record and courtroom experience make him the best choice.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
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.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
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.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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.
