UPS drivers protest in McKinney for air conditioning
The protest comes days after a Texas UPS driver passed out behind the wheel of his truck in the extreme heat.
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The protest comes days after a Texas UPS driver passed out behind the wheel of his truck in the extreme heat.
The demand comes one day after the county's jail chief retired amid controversy. Three inmates have died while in custody at Tarrant County Jail since April.
"I think they're using my dead child to make a political statement," said Garrett Foster's mother. The Foster family is hanging on to hope that the decision could be overturned.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Some Jewish students at the University of Texas at Dallas said walking on campus is a stroll into antisemitic verbal attacks and even getting spit on. Disagreement, they said, doesn't have to compel this behavior.
Sunday, a rally called Stand with Palestine ended without incident. But that doesn't mean the atmosphere on campus is calm and peaceful.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A Collin County magistrate judge released all 21 people who were arrested on personal recognizance bonds.
President Joe Biden addressed the nationwide protests in unscheduled remarks from the White House.
The arrested are mostly students and some faculty members being held on misdemeanor charges.
Police ended pro-Palestinian protesters' occupation of a Columbia University building but violence erupted at UCLA and the University of Arizona as schools stepped up efforts to end demonstrations.
In Israel for his 7th visit during the war in Gaza, Antony Blinken conveys "cautious optimism" to hostage families that a deal could be reached.
Overnight, protests escalated at the UCLA campus between protestors and counter-protestors.
A large group of students and others gathered around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday on the Denton campus.
Protesters chanting, "Free Palestine" set up encampments on the South Lawn.
A walkout and protest is planned at the University of North Texas in Denton. Students plan to walkout at the campus' University Mall at 1:30 p.m.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Both Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas are running for U.S. Senate this fall, which is the marquee race in Texas.
Students said this was about showing solidarity and not wanting the university to be associated with Israel's fight.
"These protesters belong in jail. Antisemitism will not be tolerated in Texas. Period."
The Arlington resident describes the moment he was stabbed following a pro-Palestine rally at the capitol in Austin.
"My hope is that this war ends soon, that we can come to a peaceful resolution that is equitable for all, and that we all recognize each other's similarities so that we cannot just see the differences."
Critics of SB4 say it's a law that unfairly targets Latino and immigrant communities.
Gov. Abbott's message to boycotting artists? "Bye. Don't come back."
SB4 is set to take effect on Wednesday.
Right after checking out from jail, Rice ran past a CBS News Texas photojournalist climbed into the back seat of a waiting SUV.
By Wednesday, feels-like temperatures reach the lower 100s and then on Thursday it may feel as hot as 108.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Byron Buxton went deep for the 23rd time this season, leading off the sixth, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
When the Japan vs. Netherlands World Cup match ended, many headed for the exits, but Japanese fans reached for trash bags instead.
Right after checking out from jail, Rice ran past a CBS News Texas photojournalist climbed into the back seat of a waiting SUV.
By Wednesday, feels-like temperatures reach the lower 100s and then on Thursday it may feel as hot as 108.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Byron Buxton went deep for the 23rd time this season, leading off the sixth, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
When the Japan vs. Netherlands World Cup match ended, many headed for the exits, but Japanese fans reached for trash bags instead.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened Trump administration academy process that has now been scrapped, according to an internal agency memo obtained by CBS News.
Gina Hinojosa was in North Texas launching Team Texas Public Schools. Hinojosa told our Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink about the effort to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election. She is facing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term in November.
Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall.
Plano's population has reached 300,000, and the city has landed AT&T, Samsung, and now the Dallas Stars. Mayor John Muns tells Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink what he thinks sets Plano apart.
Plano's population has reached 300,000, the city landed AT&T, Samsung and now the Dallas Stars. The mayor tells Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink what he thinks Plano is doing right. Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall. And in the race for Texas governor, candidate Gina Hinojosa says she is making education the priority over culture wars and corporations.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Right after checking out from jail, Rice ran past a CBS News Texas photojournalist climbed into the back seat of a waiting SUV.
Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Byron Buxton went deep for the 23rd time this season, leading off the sixth, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
When the Japan vs. Netherlands World Cup match ended, many headed for the exits, but Japanese fans reached for trash bags instead.
In January, Sorsby signed with Texas Tech to play quarterback for his fifth and final season of college eligibility.
"We bought some nice tickets; we had good seats."
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
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.
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