Texas lawmakers react after Venezuela's President Maduro captured
Texas has the second-largest population of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S., behind Florida, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey.
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Texas has the second-largest population of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S., behind Florida, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
Texas Republicans and Democrats in Congress continue blaming each other for the federal government shutdown and there is no indication yet when they will strike a deal to reopen it.
On Sunday, Cruz shared on his social media pages, including X, how he was painting over graffiti that read "F*** Charlie Kirk" on 59 Freeway.
Texas leaders are reacting to the fatal shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon.
He will seek the Democratic nomination in a field that includes former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who is running again after unsuccessfully challenging Republican Sen. Ted Cruz last year.
According to a poll released by the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin last month, 17 percent of Texans said political corruption is the biggest problem facing the state.
Amid criticism of budget cuts at NWS, Sen. Ted Cruz defended the agency, saying meteorologists did their job and were not short-staffed during the early morning hours of July Fourth.
"The agony that Texas is feeling right now…there aren't words to describe," Cruz told CBS News Texas on Monday.
At least 89 people died across Texas, including 75 in Kerr County, following extreme flash flooding on July 4.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick and former State Senator Don Huffines are running in the 2026 GOP primary in March.
Robert Davis Forney, 25, was arraigned in Atlanta on two federal counts of communicating threats in interstate commerce, according to court records.
Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with media personality Tucker Carlson, highlighting a rift among President Trump's allies over whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4th. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
The New York Times reported a plan to have Texas legislators redraw the state's Congressional districts to help Republicans gain more seats.
Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
Elliston Berry, 16, and her mother Anna McAdams stood next to President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who led the bipartisan effort to pass the bill along with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota.
When it comes to controversial tariffs, Sen. Cruz said President Trump could go down two very different paths.
Jack Fink spoke with Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for "Eye On Politics."
The Texas Democratic Party elected its new Chairman: Kendall Scudder of Dallas. He details his plans to rebuild ahead of the 2026 elections.
With the potential for Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging him in the Republican primary, his campaign video emphasized his support for President Trump.
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on Sunday.
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on products imported from Mexico and Canada early Tuesday morning.
Gov. Abbott returned to Washington for the second week in a row to urge Congress to reimburse Texas billions of dollars.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, at about 2:55 a.m., firefighters responded to the reported blaze at a home in the 1100 block of E. 10th Street.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Crews worked around the clock to meet a critical deadline in the massive $900 million I-30 Canyon Project through downtown Dallas.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Temperatures will rise into the lower 50s, with feels-like highs staying in the 40s. Winds may gust up to 30 mph at times.
Crews worked around the clock to meet a critical deadline in the massive $900 million I-30 Canyon Project through downtown Dallas.
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters will kick off MLK Day with its 43rd annual Black Music and Civil Rights Movement Concert.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, at about 2:55 a.m., firefighters responded to the reported blaze at a home in the 1100 block of E. 10th Street.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
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.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
Brandon Hagel's tiebreaking goal midway through the second period proved to be the winner, and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 19 saves on 20 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 4-1.
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look inside the new Buffalo Bills stadium to see what makes it unique.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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.
