Texas Dems, GOP await court ruling on redistricting before filing for 2026 races
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.
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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.
Tarrant County commissioners approved the redistricting proposal in early June.
As the government shutdown halts federal food assistance, North Texas families are turning to food pantries, where demand is surging amid fears of going hungry.
Several North Texas school districts are holding voter-approved tax rate elections to offset inflation, expired federal aid, and state funding gaps.
If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27, funding for SNAP food assistance will run out in Texas, potentially leaving 3.5 million residents without benefits.
As early voting begins, North Texas homeowners say they will vote for the constitutional amendments aimed at lowering their property taxes.
Now that all 20 living Israeli hostages have been reunited with their families after being held by Hamas for two years, North Texas lawmakers share how there can be a lasting peace in the Middle East.
Rep. Hinojosa told CBS News Texas about her plan to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20.
Hinojosa has been an advocate for increased education funding and a critic of taxpayer-funded savings accounts for children attending private school.
Under the new maps, one of the remaining two Democratic seats is the 33rd Congressional District, now represented by Congressman Marc Veasey.
The Texas Senate and House committees will examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the deadly flooding.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico told a crowd of more than 1,200 in Fort Worth that he's taking on both political parties and billionaire influence.
The contentious Republican primary received a political jolt after Congressman Wesley Hunt entered the race.
Two state lawmakers, both candidates running for Texas Attorney General next year, reacted to the news along party lines.
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.
Funding expires at the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.
The TEA said it's reviewing more than 280 complaints filed against teachers after posting what people considered to be offensive remarks about Kirk's murder.
Labor law attorney Rogge Dunn of Dallas told CBS News Texas that when it comes to free speech rights, workers in the private sector have few protections.
Leaders of the Dallas County Republican Party voted this week to hand-count all ballots cast for the March 3 primary.
"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.
Texas lawmakers react to Texas A&M's actions following the classroom incident.
Several North Texas lawmakers spoke to CBS News Texas following the shooting in Utah.
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.
