Trump Taps Patrick As Texas Chairman
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has been named Donald Trump's state chairman of Texas, the same position that he held for Sen. Ted Cruz before Cruz dropped out of the presidential race.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has been named Donald Trump's state chairman of Texas, the same position that he held for Sen. Ted Cruz before Cruz dropped out of the presidential race.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz strongly condemned North Korea's latest test of a nuclear warhead in a statement released Friday.
Sen. Ted Cruz won the Republican presidential primary in Texas. But most voters now do not think very highly of the U.S. lawmaker, according to the latest KTVT-CBS 11/Dixie Strategies Poll numbers.
Donald Trump's allies are pummeling Ted Cruz for refusing to endorse his former rival for the Republican presidential nomination.
Cruz supporters hurled a few "boos" and seemed to grumble a bit among themselves before seeing the humor in the situation.
Sen. Ted Cruz has not endorsed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump despite pleas for party unity. Nor is he expected to in his speech at the GOP convention on Wednesday night.
A war hero, a casino mogul and an openly gay high-tech investor are among the scheduled speakers at next week's Republican National Convention.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz issued a statement Sunday regarding the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando.
The Texas Republican Convention began under a "Unite to Win" banner, but ended with many delegates still standoffish toward Donald Trump and mourning Ted Cruz's exit from the presidential race.
Thousands of Texas Republicans sent a message to Senator Ted Cruz loud and clear. And he had a message for them as he addressed attendees at the state GOP convention, being held in Dallas.
Ted Cruz used his first speech since dropping out of the presidential race not to endorse Donald Trump or call for Republican unity behind him.
Sen. Ted Cruz's now-defunct presidential campaign is being sued over the background music it used in two videos. The lawsuit seeks hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
In finishing the Republican presidential race well ahead of Donald Trump's other rivals, Sen. Ted Cruz is likely to be a leading GOP voice for the foreseeable future. "There's no bigger draw," said political consultant Matt Mackowiak.
Billionaire businessman Donald Trump had vowed to unite the splintered Republican Party, even as he was bitingly dismissive of members who have been critical of his campaign.
An emotional group hug led Ted Cruz to inadvertently elbow his wife in the face moments after dropping out of the Republican presidential contest Tuesday night. The moment is being buzzed about on social media.
After losing six states in the past two weeks, the stakes have never been higher for the Texas Senator as he tries to stop Donald Trump from winning the 1,237 delegates required to clinch the GOP nomination.
Ted Cruz faces a high-stakes test for his slumping presidential campaign in Tuesday's Indiana primary, one of the last opportunities for the Texas senator to halt Donald Trump's stunning march toward the GOP nomination.
Back in the part of the country where he last lost to Ted Cruz, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is confidently pushing for a win Tuesday in Indiana that he argues ought to knock the Texas senator out of the race.
Former House Speaker John Boehner is unloading on Texas Senator Ted Cruz, calling him "Lucifer in the flesh."
It seems like a logical pairing: Republican donors who despise Donald Trump, and two GOP presidential hopefuls sticking it out to keep him from the nomination. Yet such a financial cavalry never arrived for Ted Cruz and John Kasich.
Republican presidential contender Ted Cruz has tapped former technology executive Carly Fiorina as his running mate in the race for the White House.
While in Indiana, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he will be making a "major announcement" this afternoon. That word comes amid speculation the Republican presidential candidate will name a running mate even though he trails front-runner Donald Trump.
Donald Trump has strengthened his grip on the Republican primary race and pushed tantalizingly close to a general election showdown with Hillary Clinton.
Donald Trump is aiming for a sweep of all five states holding primaries Tuesday, leaving his rivals pinning their hopes of stopping the Republican front-runner on a fragile coordination strategy in the next rounds of voting.
While the political world waits to see if the Ted Cruz and John Kasich alliance proves brilliant or desperate, some voters in the three states most affected applauded the move while others panned it.
An Afghan father who served with U.S. forces dies in ICE custody less than a day after being arrested in North Texas.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The strategic shipping lane carries a fifth of the world's oil. Analysts warn prolonged disruption could send fuel prices soaring and trigger a global economic slowdown.
An Afghan father who served with U.S. forces dies in ICE custody less than a day after being arrested in North Texas.
There are currently six watches, warnings, and advisories across North Texas.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Sources say the man, known publicly as Mike King, used aliases while running an off‑duty police job service and serving on the congresswoman's security team.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
A man accused of plotting to assassinate top U.S. political leaders on behalf of Iran's powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was found guilty in his federal trial last week.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
North Texas Republican Rep. Roger Williams sat down with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink.
For the first time, Democratic Congressman Marc Veasey of Fort Worth is opening up about his decision not to run for re-election in the 33rd Congressional District or any other elected office in this year's election cycle.
Sen. John Cornyn reversed his position on killing the filibuster amid pressure from President Trump, Ken Paxton.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Kyle Kirkwood keeps taking it to the streets in IndyCar.
The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.
Jason Robertson had two goals and two assists to tie a career high in points and Jamie Benn also scored twice as the surging Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
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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