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The Hill Country is one of the biggest locations people are gravitating towards.
There's a new bracket challenge featuring Texas celebrities.
1988, July 4. San Angelo, Texas. Sixteen-year-old Shane Stewart and 18-year-old Sally McNelly went out for the evening. They drove out to the lake, stopped for burgers, and watched the fireworks. They were never seen alive again.
Mimi Swartz, a longtime executive editor at Texas Monthly, explores the ever-increasing popularity of western wear.
There were two overarching themes of this election. The first was Gov. Abbott trying to get school vouchers passed and the second was Ken Paxton engaging in a revenge tour against the members of the Texas House who voted to impeach him.
Democrats say previous legislation failed after former President Donald Trump told lawmakers not to pass the bill. Republicans have said President Biden is to blame for the crisis.
Texas Monthly photographer, Richard Sharum, captures a year inside the City of Dallas' Homicide Unit.
We've heard about powerhouse names like Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott, but have you heard the name Tim Dunn?
The Border Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety once cooperated really well. Now, the state and federal governments are clashing over conflicting immigration policies.
Texas Monthly: Colin Allred might not be campaigning much in Texas. It isn't hurting him. A look into the Democratic campaigns for U.S. Senate.
A juror who would help send a man to jail for a crime he didn't commit decides, years later, to take a stand and correct the conviction that she was a part of.
Texas Monthly compares information released in the DOJ report today to the findings released by the state house committee back in 2022.
The story of the Von Erich family is steeped in Texas-sized tragedy.
Texas Monthly's Taco editor José R. Ralat joins us to tell us all about his favorite tacos and Tex-Mex dishes of 2023.
One of the best parts of the holidays is the food. Leftover Christmas brisket can be transformed into other meals.
How has Texas changed in recent years in regards to volunteering? Texas has unfortunately changed for the worse in the last three years, but this is reflective of national trends.
Families that had owned land close to Bryan and College Station have lost it acre by acre, mostly as a result of the actions of two men who used mysterious documents to purchase plots that may have been worth millions of dollars.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick tops Texas Monthly's annual list.
The holiday travel season is upon us and the spotlight is on Southwest. Are they ready to tackle the influx of crowds or will they leave passengers stuck once again?
Texas Monthly has picked out the top 25 Texas gifts for the certified Texan in your life.
Our friends at Texas Monthly talk shop about electric hot rods, how cool!
Texas Country Reporter's storytelling from all around the state will be continued by new host J.B. Sauceda.
For a few months this summer, autonomous vehicles roamed the streets of Austin. Self-driving trucks shuttle freight across the state. The autonomous future is here—but its arrival is fraught. a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/tag/cbs-news-texas/"Read more here./a
Indie Bookstore Week is Texas Monthly’s salute to the bookshops that have shaped the lives of our readers and writers. The book news out of Texas isn’t just bans, lawsuits, and school board battles. a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/tag/cbs-news-texas/"Read more here./a
A Wise County man says a split‑second choice to shelter with neighbors saved him from a deadly tornado that killed two people and left widespread destruction across North Texas.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night.
City officials say the drainage system in the busy entertainment district is decades outdated, with major fixes still years away despite repeated flooding.
Federal and local agencies are coordinating a three‑month crime‑reduction push as DFW prepares to host nine international soccer matches, including a semifinal.
A Wise County man says a split‑second choice to shelter with neighbors saved him from a deadly tornado that killed two people and left widespread destruction across North Texas.
She took a major role in raising Horner due to his mother serving time in jail and drug use.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night.
City officials say the drainage system in the busy entertainment district is decades outdated, with major fixes still years away despite repeated flooding.
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.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
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.
Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night.
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.
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."
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.
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.
