Texas reaches deal with youth camps over fiber‑optic rule tied to safety law
The agreement pauses a lawsuit over a new state requirement as lawmakers acknowledge the rule has created costly hurdles for camps.
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The agreement pauses a lawsuit over a new state requirement as lawmakers acknowledge the rule has created costly hurdles for camps.
At a legislative hearing, a Texas lawmaker blasts operators of Camp Mystic, where 25 campers died in severe flooding on July 4: "Y'all are not ready to handle kids."
A temporary restraining order halts the state's new rules for at least two weeks, giving hemp retailers relief after pulling up to half their inventory and furloughing staff.
One head of school in North Texas said there are still too many questions about how the program will work.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released his own plan with the same goal but a different method of achieving it.
Months after a flash flood killed over two dozen campers and counselors, Camp Mystic is installing new high-tech river monitors and safety upgrades — as families push for accountability and lawsuits continue.
One state lawmaker claims the new rule will lower insurance costs, but businesses worry about the economic impact.
Texas moves closer to rolling out school choice.
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
The lawsuit claims the Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools violates religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet finished in first place, earning 47.6% of the vote. Republican Leigh Wambsganss, who received 36%, will face him in the runoff.
Supporters say the measure targets only the most serious offenses, while critics warn of unintended consequences.
The list of Democrats vying for the U.S. Senate seat includes Crockett, who is testing the waters, as well as Talarico and Allred, who announced endorsements.
With filing set to open soon, a federal court has yet to rule on Texas' new congressional maps, leaving candidates uncertain about which districts they'll run in.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
As early voting begins, North Texas homeowners say they will vote for the constitutional amendments aimed at lowering their property taxes.
Plaintiffs hope to block the newly drawn Congressional maps approved during last month's special session.
Federal judges will consider a lawsuit by a variety of plaintiffs against the State of Texas.
The board is considering a new K-5 curriculum called "Bluebonnet Reading," which includes some biblical text.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
"I'll say to the general public that we want to make sure we do everything we can to protect our kids," Gov. Abbott said
The Texas lieutenant governor has been one of the most vocal proponents of a ban on THC.
With the GOP field in flux and high-profile Democrats still weighing bids, the race is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent Texas political history.
One of the big issues during the second special session centered around the state's response to the deadly Central Texas flooding.
The bill banning THC will not make it out of this special session, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Wednesday.
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Detectives said they learned Derreck Dean, 36, had first responded to a call for service at the woman's home on April 11, but he allegedly returned to her home three separate times.
Make sure you have an indoor plan for Mother's Day celebrations on Sunday!
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
Her attorney believes the city should back off. The city says it has tried to gain compliance and help her.
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Detectives said they learned Derreck Dean, 36, had first responded to a call for service at the woman's home on April 11, but he allegedly returned to her home three separate times.
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Make sure you have an indoor plan for Mother's Day celebrations on Sunday!
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
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.
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.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
The State Department is initiating a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a U.S. official said, a move that could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some posts.
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.
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.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
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.
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.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
CBS News Texas spoke with UTD head basketball coach Matt Grahn, who said the London trip was two years in the making, with help from family and friends.
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
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."
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.
