Some DISD Members Against 'Bathroom Bill' In Special Session
As members of the Texas legislature return to Austin for a special session, some Dallas ISD leaders are pushing back.
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As members of the Texas legislature return to Austin for a special session, some Dallas ISD leaders are pushing back.
Patrick strategist Allen Blakemore said in the same statement that his formidable funds ensure Patrick's campaign "is prepared for any political challenge" and "can continue to lead the conservative charge in Texas."
Governor Greg Abbott has formally called state lawmakers into a special legislative session beginning next week.
Joe Straus, the Republican speaker of the Texas House, said that he did not want "the suicide of a single Texan on my hands" over a 'bathroom bill' targeting transgender people.
Gerrymandering, in which the party in power alters the electoral maps to favor itself, helps explain why the GOP continues to be so dominant in Texas despite the rapid growth of the state's Hispanic population, which tends to back Democrats.
One surprise was Abbott blocking a Republican-backed proposal that youngsters be instructed on how to avoid sexual abuse.
The fear of becoming a target is now very real for some lawmakers after Wednesday's attack in Virginia. The shooting has highlighted the vulnerability of many public figures across the country.
Personal security detail from DPS is made available to legislators if there are specific threats, or when traveling to certain areas in groups.
Emma Shaffer and her daughter, Tita were killed by a driver who was texting last year near Denton.
A local Texas State Representative has been charged with DWI following an overnight crash.
Governor Greg Abbott scolded Texas lawmakers Tuesday for having to call them back for a special session on July 18.
Texas will join at least 47 other states that have similar laws when the ban takes effect Sept. 1.
Some of the major players on both sides of the debate talked it over with CBS11 political reporter Jack Fink.
Gov. Greg Abbott won't rule out including a 'bathroom bill' targeting transgender people if he chooses to call lawmakers back to work for a special legislative session.
The bill would exempt restaurants selling food by the pound from having to certify their scales and keep those scales visible to customers.
Governor Abbott said his biggest disappointment was the fact that lawmakers didn't pass a sunset bill, that would allow the Texas Medical Board and four other state agencies to continue operating past September.
As Texas Governor Greg Abbott delays making a decision about whether to call state lawmakers back to work for a special legislative session, the heads of some of the largest tech business in the world sent a message to the state leader.
Governor Greg Abbott says he won't make a decision until later this week on whether to call state lawmakers back to work as their 140-day legislation session ends Monday.
House Speaker Joe Straus said Friday it was "absurd" how much time lawmakers have spent prioritizing efforts to pass a North Carolina-style law that would restrict bathroom rules for transgender people.
Texas children as young as 5 years old could soon be taught how to better ward off sex abuse.
Proponents say the legislation protects first responders arriving to potentially dangerous scenes, and lets them get there faster since they won't have to worry about stashing their guns beforehand.
A bill prohibiting colleges and universities from punishing students who are victims of, or who witness or report sexual assaults, has cleared the Texas Legislature — and now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott.
State lawmakers have given Texas Motor Speedway a big helping hand if the state's premier stock-car track wants to lobby for NASCAR's All-Star race and season-ending championship.
Governor Greg Abbott also discussed a wide range of issues impacting Texas this legislative session in a one-on-one interview.
The compromise announced Thursday by House and Senate budget leaders boosts funding for the state's troubled child welfare agency but includes no new money for public schools.
Despite catastrophic damage across Mineral Wells, officials say no one was killed – and neighbors are banding together with food, supplies, and support.
A $5,000 reward has not led to the capture of the 20-year-old.
Police say a 24‑year‑old man opened fire during a domestic dispute, sending one round into a neighboring home.
Authorities say a 1‑year‑old boy was fatally struck when a family member moved a vehicle during approaching storms in northeast Parker County.
Day 14 of the Tanner Horner trial featured experts and a jailhouse witness as jurors weigh death or life without parole.
Despite catastrophic damage across Mineral Wells, officials say no one was killed – and neighbors are banding together with food, supplies, and support.
A $5,000 reward has not led to the capture of the 20-year-old.
Police say a 24‑year‑old man opened fire during a domestic dispute, sending one round into a neighboring home.
Authorities say a 1‑year‑old boy was fatally struck when a family member moved a vehicle during approaching storms in northeast Parker County.
Day 14 of the Tanner Horner trial featured experts and a jailhouse witness as jurors weigh death or life without parole.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump
The Trump administration is subjecting broad categories of immigrants applying for green cards and citizenship to enhanced FBI checks, and is pausing some cases while those changes are implemented, according to documents obtained by CBS News.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
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.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
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.
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.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 for a 3-2 lead in the first-round Western Conference series.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
Paige Bueckers is setting boundaries. The Dallas Wings star says her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd is private—and won't affect their mission to turn the franchise around on the court.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
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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