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A controversial border security plan in far West Texas is facing bipartisan opposition as construction pauses and a court hearing approaches. The proposal now includes patrol roads, vehicle barriers and detection technology across the Big Bend region.
Texas Monthly's taco editor is helping frame the conversation around fresh produce safety as federal officials investigate a new Cyclospora outbreak with no confirmed product source. Existing probes include iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico, and while most people recover, the parasite can cause prolonged gastrointestinal illness – heightening concern across Texas, especially in a taco culture that relies heavily on raw ingredients.
A large Hindu temple in northeastern Frisco has been part of the community for over a decade. However, there has recently been an increase in unwelcoming messages targeting the Indian community. Texas Monthly examines the issue.
A journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his first-person account of surviving last year’s devastating Central Texas floods is now reflecting on what came after. Aaron Parsley shared how the disaster reshaped his life during a segment on CBS News Texas.
Millions spent. Big expectations. But with questions about field conditions, tourism, and transportation, all eyes are on Dallas and Houston as the World Cup begins.
Texas Monthly highlights standout new taquerias as rising food and fuel costs pressure owners. Many adapt through creative menus – like ribeye tacos and Asian‑influenced dishes – while some quietly consider whether they can stay open.
Texas Monthly taco editor José Ralat shared some of the state’s best new and improved taquerias, including North Texas favorites serving ribeye tacos and unique Chinese-Mexican flavors ahead of next month’s Taco Fest in Grand Prairie.
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), a cooperative network of roughly 47,000 churches, holds an annual meeting where thousands of “messengers” gather to vote on resolutions, conduct denominational business, and reinforce shared theological commitments. These meetings — most recently held in Dallas — serve as a major forum for shaping the denomination’s stance on cultural and political issues.
Grammy‑winning country artist Kacey Musgraves is preparing to release her new album Middle of Nowhere, and Texas Monthly caught up with her in her hometown of Golden, about 85 miles from Dallas. Musgraves’ early career included childhood performances with local groups and even a residency at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth. The conversation highlights how her North Texas performances and upbringing helped shape the artist she is today.
Is it a secret society or just misunderstood? A closer look at a little-known Texas group with powerful names and surprising influence.
Texas Monthly’s Ben Rowen says political campaigns are increasingly using social media influencers to push their messages directly to targeted audiences. Republicans leaned on influencers effectively in 2020 and 2022, and Democrats have expanded similar efforts heading into 2024. The discussion highlights how influencers now play a significant role in shaping political messaging outside traditional media channels.
A twist in the Texas treasure hunt: the medallion has been found, but organizers say the winners won’t get the prize, and the hunt is starting over.
As the one‑year mark of the deadly Hill Country flooding approaches, CBS News Texas spoke with Texas Monthly reporter Peter Holley about deep divisions within the Camp Mystic community. Holley described how recent court hearings have drawn supporters and opponents of the camp, with each side signaling their stance through colors worn in the courtroom. The legal battles, financial strain, and emotional fallout from the tragedy have fractured relationships among former campers, families, and staff, creating what Holley calls a “shattered sisterhood” still struggling to heal.
South by Southwest opens this week in Austin, and while it’s still a major draw for music, film, and tech, Texas Monthly notes the festival’s true peak came between 2011 and 2019 — years when global stars and tech leaders packed the lineup, and SXSW dominated spring‑break culture. Since then, the event has faced shifts and challenges that have made it harder to recapture that momentum.
After the primaries, Texas Democrats and Republicans are ramping up strategies to win young voters in the fall elections.
John Walker Wingate’s barrier‑breaking role in Texas baseball — first detailed in Texas Monthly — was distilled again on Thursday during a CBS News Texas segment, which highlighted how he integrated the sport in 1951 with the Lamesa Lobos and how SABR researcher Jeff Miller pieced his forgotten career back together from scattered archival records.
Rising anti-Muslim rhetoric in Texas is drawing scrutiny as Gov. Abbott labels CAIR a “foreign terrorist organization,” sparking debate.
Rising anti-Muslim rhetoric in Texas is drawing scrutiny as Gov. Abbott labels CAIR a “foreign terrorist organization,” sparking debate.
Texas A&M cancels gender studies courses and implements new class policies, sparking debate on campus freedom.
A massive AI data center is rising in Abilene—bringing jobs, investment, and big questions about power, growth, and the future of a conservative Texas town.
From cult-favorite Texas burgers to a national expansion, Whataburger is leveling up with its app, merch, and high-tech kitchen design.
After devastating floods stripped thousands of trees along the Guadalupe River, a major replanting effort is taking root.
Prestonwood Baptist Church’s long-running annual show, The Gift of Christmas, features pyrotechnics, lasers, elves on trapezes, peacocks, and a flying Santa. Oh, and a nativity.
Lionfish, an invasive species in the Gulf of Mexico, are drawing concern in Texas for their destructive impact on marine ecosystems and the economy. Described as the “feral hogs of the sea,” lionfish consume massive amounts of native species, including commercial fish such as red snapper, tuna and shrimp. Scientists say reefs where lionfish thrive have seen up to an 85% reduction in biomass, underscoring the scale of the threat.
Gina Hinojosa announced her candidacy for governor from her hometown of Brownsville. Hinojosa is in her ninth year as a member of the Legislature, and is running on being a people-first alternative to longtime current Governor Greg Abbott.
The original house sustained severe damage, DFR said, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
The investigation into the fire is underway.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
The original house sustained severe damage, DFR said, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Some groups have filed lawsuits and emergency injunctions to keep the government from doing construction projects in the national nark.
The highly regarded Cook Political Report has moved the contest from Lean Republican to Toss-Up.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
Fairview police said several high-end personal items of Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb were missing from the home.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
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.
