Texas Democrats pool resources, hold joint rallies in latest effort to win November midterms
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms are the best chance to win a statewide election for the first time in over 30 years.
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Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms are the best chance to win a statewide election for the first time in over 30 years.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms present their best chance to win a statewide election in years.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
The new rules also significantly raise annual licensing costs for hemp businesses, increasing manufacturer fees from just over $250 to $10,000.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he has reached out to Rep. Wesley Hunt and his supporters as he attempts to hold onto his seat against AG Ken Paxton in the upcoming GOP primary runoff on May 26.
Sen. John Cornyn says talks are progressing to end the DHS shutdown as TSA staffing shortages disrupt airports, while a new poll shows him trailing Ken Paxton.
North Texas representatives discuss their stances on the war against Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown, and SAVE America Act.
Yarbrough is now the party's nominee and will avoid a costly runoff for this new GOP majority seat.
A federal judge ordered Texas to extend the TEFA application deadline to March 31 after lawsuits challenged the exclusion of Islamic schools from the program.
On Friday, the shutdown of DHS is set to become the second-longest in U.S. history.
As the war against Iran has entered its third week, President Trump said Monday the U.S. has "literally obliterated" its regime.
Crockett's office confirmed the vendor used was approved and had worked with other local entities and law enforcement agencies, including the Capitol Police.
North Texas Republican Rep. Roger Williams sat down with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink.
Texas Democrats Sarah Eckhardt and Clayton Tucker won their party's nominations outright during the March 3 primary, Eckhardt for comptroller and Tucker for agriculture commissioner. They both spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink about what they want to accomplish if elected.
After waiting more than 4 hours to vote, a Dallas County woman says poll workers asked her to return her ballot.
Senator Don Huffines of Dallas won outright, defeating acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. Nate Sheets ousted three-term incumbent Sid Miller for Texas agriculture commissioner.
Democrats blame Dallas County Republicans for wanting to have separate primary elections, changing the way elections had been done in the county for the past eight years.
Latino community leaders in Texas are warning that growing frustration with enforcement-only approaches is pushing some voters away from the Republican Party.
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primaries, choosing their parties' candidates for key races.
Texas' newly redrawn 33rd Congressional District is centered in Dallas County and remains a heavily Democratic seat.
The Texas attorney general serves a four-year term and plays a central role in shaping the state's legal strategy
It's the day before the Texas primary, and the big prize on Tuesday night is for the Texas Senate seat race coming in November.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Cornyn, who wants a fifth term, is facing Attorney General Ken Paxton and Houston Congressman Wesley Hunt in the Republican primary. In the Democratic primary, Talarico and current Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett are vying for their party's nomination.
With a newly safe Republican seat, whoever emerges from the GOP primary is all but assured to win in November.
One of the greatest DFW football products will finally be playing in his hometown.
Flock cameras, the automated license plate readers, are used by law enforcement across the country.
Officials said no injuries have been reported, but the incident is ongoing.
Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
Grand Prairie Fire urged the public to wear life vests while on the water.
One of the greatest DFW football products will finally be playing in his hometown.
Flock cameras, the automated license plate readers, are used by law enforcement across the country.
Officials said no injuries have been reported, but the incident is ongoing.
Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
Grand Prairie Fire urged the public to wear life vests while on the water.
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.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
U.S. ICE officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Construction is underway in the Big Bend region of Texas amid public concern and after months of rumors.
A recent poll shows the majority of Texans support requiring large AI data centers to disclose water use and fund their own power grid upgrades.
The Republican National Committee spokesman, Zach Kraft, says the Party's special midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the largest since the Party's 2016 national convention. So, larger than the RNC's convention in Milwaukee in 2024.
Kardal Coleman, Chairman of the Dallas County Democratic Party, is talking about the September Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas and the Democratic Party's counter-activities. He also discusses the DNC meetings he's been attending in Austin.
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.
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.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
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.
One of the greatest DFW football products will finally be playing in his hometown.
Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
Trey Watts, who used to play for the Rams, shares what is motivating him to host the clinic.
Rod Baker says his son, SaRod Baker, is part of a football team and a brotherhood. However, he knows his high school senior has something special.
Paige Bueckers scored all 22 of her points in the second half, and the Dallas Wings beat Toronto 94-88, handing the expansion Tempo their 10th consecutive loss.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
