
Eye On Politics: Sports betting in Texas, shift of power in U.S. House
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics, Jack Fink talks to former Gov. Rick Perry about his support for legalizing mobile sports betting.
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In this week's episode of Eye on Politics, Jack Fink talks to former Gov. Rick Perry about his support for legalizing mobile sports betting.
Sports teams and betting platforms are hoping a new push will increase their chances of legalizing mobile sports betting in Texas.
Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas deal from Ukraine soon after Perry proposed one of the men as an adviser.
President Donald Trump reportedly said it was Rick Perry who prompted the phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Perry, who served four terms at Texas Governor from 2000 to 2015, joined the Trump administration as Energy Secretary in 2017.
A congressman is calling for U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry's resignation after radioactive waste mislabeling and repeated disposal at a site near Las Vegas.
"Instead of punishing fuels that produce emissions through regulation, we're seeking to reduce those emissions by innovation," the former Texas Governor said.
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said he's staying in the Trump administration. Perry's comments come after a report last week by Bloomberg News that he is planning to leave his post.
Every year the administration appoints one member of the Cabinet to remain outside the House chamber during the State of the Union in case disaster strikes.
Poland's main gas company signed a signed the 24-year deal with the U.S. to receive deliveries of liquefied natural gas.
Energy Secretary Rick Perry said coal and nuclear plants "are retiring at an alarming rate that, if unchecked, will threaten our ability to recover from intentional attacks and natural disasters."
Jeff Miller is a well-connected GOP fundraiser who served in the past as an adviser to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and to Texas Gov. Rick Perry, also a close friend.
Perry is rejecting speculation that he would soon take over the position after the White House floated his name to replace embattled VA Secretary David Shulkin.
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry said Thursday that fossil fuels can help prevent sexual assault by keeping the lights on.
Despite some teasing from President Trump, Secretary of Energy Rick Perry says he will not seek to challenge Senator Ted Cruz in 2018.
Perry spoke to the pair about the Paris Climate Accord and the possibility of using pig manure as a power source in his 22-minute conversation with Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov.
The U.S. and Mexico are looking to boost energy ties as the two countries ready for a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Since becoming President Donald Trump's energy secretary, Rick Perry has kept a low profile and rarely has been seen publicly around Washington.
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been sworn in as President Donald Trump's energy secretary.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has approved former Texas Governor Rick Perry to serve as Energy Secretary in President Donald Trump's administration.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has postponed a meeting that had been scheduled for Tuesday to vote on the nominations of Ryan Zinke and Rick Perry to head the departments of Interior and Energy.
It was before Christmas last year when Donald Trump selected former Texas Go. Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy. Perry testified on Thursday during his confirmation hearing.
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry said that he has stepped down from the boards of two energy companies that are developing the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline project.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott had sharp criticism for Dallas city leaders who are trying to save the police and fire pension system which could go broke in the next ten years.
Former Gov. Rick Perry has close ties to the Texas oil industry. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Energy secretary also has roles in two companies pushing for the proposed 1,200-mile crude oil pipeline that has stoked mass protests in North Dakota.
Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final.
In a historic vote, the Republican-majority Texas House of Representatives impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Nearly 60 years ago, reporter Bill Mercer broke the news to Lee Harvey Oswald on camera that he had been charged with murdering President John F. Kennedy.
The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final.
In a historic vote, the Republican-majority Texas House of Representatives impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Nearly 60 years ago, reporter Bill Mercer broke the news to Lee Harvey Oswald on camera that he had been charged with murdering President John F. Kennedy.
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
When you dial 911, chances are you're not thinking about how much the ambulance ride will cost. When it comes to time pay, many insured Americans are blindsided with a surprise medical bill.
In a historic vote, the Republican-majority Texas House of Representatives impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The PAC has been gathering online contributions with the purpose of funneling it to the official campaign.
Paxton could be suspended from office over allegations of bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust.
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
The decline in the number of people smoking is countered by a rise in the use of vape products.
Exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of incidents, some resulting in injuries including a fractured wrist and cuts.
Perrigo wants to sell its Opill brand birth control pills in stores without a prescription.
The union and the airline have been negotiating on a new contract since 2019, and earlier this month the pilots announced they had voted to authorize a strike.
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
The vote isn't likely to lead to an immediate walkout, but airline unions believe strike votes increase their leverage at the bargaining table
Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates.
The CEO of Southwest Airlines is seeing his compensation nearly double after getting promoted to the top job, with the airline's directors looking past a meltdown over the Christmas holiday.
Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final.
Joe Pavelski scored on a power play at 3:18 of overtime and the Dallas Stars avoided a sweep in the Western Conference final with a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.
At 1:42 of the first period Tuesday night, Benn cross-checked Stone and earned himself a game misconduct for his cross-check shortly after.
The Dallas Stars could be without their captain in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final they have to win to extend their season.
Jonathan Marchessault and the Vegas Golden Knights are one more win from reaching another Stanley Cup Final.
Gene Jones, wife of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, says the construction of the stadium led her to a love affair with art that is changing lives.
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Disney's Galactic Starcruiser is about to take its final voyage.
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
Rainy days are expected in North Texas going into the new week.
North Texans shared their thoughts on the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
After the Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, state politicians have taken to social media in response.
Rain chances are expected in North Texas this Memorial Day.
The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
The care team on the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health hospitals dressed up these little snuggle bunnies to make the Easter holiday special.
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
The CMT Awards will be broadcasted live from the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 2, on CBS News Texas starting at 7 p.m. It will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount Plus.