Democratic states consider redistricting in response to Texas
The redistricting debate in Texas has started a domino effect in other states.
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The redistricting debate in Texas has started a domino effect in other states.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the civil arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a vote on a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan, escalating a standoff that has stalled the legislative session.
Several bills were passed this legislative session. Here's how they will impact the classroom.
Dozens of Texas lawmakers are in Chicago and New York in order to block the vote on redistricting.
The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs will meet on Monday to consider SB 7, mandating the bathrooms transgender people may use in government and school buildings.
This year, registrants will have access to 16,000+ jobs from 400+ participating businesses.
In Kerr County, officials question the response to deadly flooding. Feedback on redistricting across the state has been overwhelmingly against the proposal.
Hutchison discusses the deadly flooding in Central Texas and foreign policy issues, including Iran, Russia's war with Ukraine and tariffs.
If approved, the redrawn map would give the GOP a path to win up to 30 of the state's 38 congressional seats, which is five more than they currently hold.
The Texas Senate gave first approval to the second reading of the bill banning THC on Wednesday.
The redrawn map comes during a special legislative session as President Trump urges Texas Republicans to reshape districts in the party's favor.
North Texans turned out in large numbers to make their voices heard at a redistricting hearing at UT Arlington on Monday evening.
On Monday, Texas lawmakers are holding a public hearing at UT Arlington for the proposed redistricting lines.
The Texas Democratic Party Chair discusses Blue Texas, and the party's new attempt to make gains in Texas in 2026.
Lawmakers held hearings in Austin on some of the highest-profile items on the agenda, including flood response, redistricting and regulating THC.
Gov. Greg Abbott explicitly asked lawmakers to regulate, not ban, hemp products.
Texas lawmakers kicked off the first of several hearings on redistricting Thursday in Austin, with more scheduled for Houston and Arlington in the coming days.
The effort to redraw the congressional boundaries could have major consequences on local, state and national politics.
Top state officials are testifying that communication needs to improve between the state and local officials, between first responders, and with the large number of volunteers on the ground.
When the school year starts, in districts across the state, students won't be able to use cellphones or certain other electronics during the school day due to a new law that leaves a lot of the details up to individual schools and school districts.
The mayor of Keller said the intention to collaborate with ICE will send a strong message.
With an ambitious agenda before them, Texas lawmakers kicked off the first of what could be several special sessions.
The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, regulating THC and redistricting.
The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, regulating THC and redistricting.
The attorney general's race is a rare open seat in the state, as Ken Paxton was elected the 51st attorney general of Texas in 2014.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A business jet with six on board crashed on a Laredo, Texas, highway and caught fire, killing one person and causing chaos as passersby frantically tried to save those inside.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Over the years, many Croatians have visited, including the national team back in 2018.
The Dallas City Council could move a step closer to relocating City Hall on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A business jet with six on board crashed on a Laredo, Texas, highway and caught fire, killing one person and causing chaos as passersby frantically tried to save those inside.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Over the years, many Croatians have visited, including the national team back in 2018.
The Dallas City Council could move a step closer to relocating City Hall on Wednesday.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened Trump administration academy process that has now been scrapped, according to an internal agency memo obtained by CBS News.
Gina Hinojosa was in North Texas launching Team Texas Public Schools. Hinojosa told our Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink about the effort to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election. She is facing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term in November.
Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall.
Plano's population has reached 300,000, and the city has landed AT&T, Samsung, and now the Dallas Stars. Mayor John Muns tells Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink what he thinks sets Plano apart.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Trevor Larnach led off the game with a home run, Kody Clemens added a three-run shot and the Minnesota Twins clinched another series in Texas with an 12-2 victory over the Rangers.
"It's football first," said Pickens.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup excitement continues.
Right after checking out from jail, Rice ran past a CBS News Texas photojournalist climbed into the back seat of a waiting SUV.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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.
