Gov. Abbott offers Trump state resources to secure the border
The governor met with the president in the Oval Office Wednesday afternoon and called this a "very productive day."
Watch CBS News
The governor met with the president in the Oval Office Wednesday afternoon and called this a "very productive day."
A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott explained why he agreed when the Trump administration asked Texas to join their new plan.
The organizers said the rally is just the beginning of their efforts.
More than 400 additional Texas National Guard troops arrived at the Texas-Mexico border Monday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting federal authorities.
Hundreds gathered in Dallas and Fort Worth to protest President Donald Trump's new immigration policies on Sunday.
Fort Worth ISD said the district is actively investigating the post and is committed to the safety of its students.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The Republican governor wants Congress to reimburse Texas for more than $11 billion spent on border security.
CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking.
Sylvia DeLeon and Gissel Lorenzo work at the same Bishop Arts taco place. They are also friends whose parents worry about deportation.
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft, the White House said.
"The federal government has been derelict in its duty because immigration people say it's a federal issue."
In the first few days following federal immigration orders, teachers in Dallas' Bishop Arts area say classroom numbers have dropped.
More than a third of children in Texas are immigrants or children of immigrants, according to Children at Risk.
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.
The Biden administration's program will benefit unauthorized immigrants with American citizen spouses, if they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years.
"It's just really special and I hope we can have these protections and a path to citizenship one day."
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
Governor Abbott said he believes SB4 mirrors federal policy and Texas would just enforce what is already on the books.
Gov. Abbott told CBS News Texas that the Supreme Court's ruling on SB4 is "consequential," and acknowledged the ruling isn't conclusive.
Governors from Montana to New Hampshire joined Abbott, saying the issue was not just a Texas problem.
Biden is still urging Congress to pass immigration reform.
Duncanville Police said about 8:45 p.m., officers were called to the crash at the intersection of W. Wheatland Road and S. Cedar Ridge Drive.
While most states have a distinction between first-degree murder and second-degree murder, the state of Texas does not.
Tyson McGriff was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Friday, June 5.
The two crew members were rescued by a sea drone in the first such operation ever carried out by the U.S. military, officials told CBS News.
Drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the A/C.
Follow our live blog for updates from the courtroom.
Duncanville Police said about 8:45 p.m., officers were called to the crash at the intersection of W. Wheatland Road and S. Cedar Ridge Drive.
While most states have a distinction between first-degree murder and second-degree murder, the state of Texas does not.
Tyson McGriff was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Friday, June 5.
The two crew members were rescued by a sea drone in the first such operation ever carried out by the U.S. military, officials told CBS News.
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.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert rejected the idea of fixing City Hall. "It's almost a crime to the taxpayers of this city to put that much money into a building." He agreed with the current Mayor, Eric Johnson, who spoke with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink last week, that it would be much cheaper for taxpayers to relocate to another downtown building.
Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller said the city should fix City Hall. "We have an I.M. Pei building. It is significant. It is unique," said Miller. She also questioned the rush in making a decision. "There's no plan for the building. There are no cost estimates and we're just going to cost to demolish it."
An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
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.
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.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 on Monday night.
It is a big vote — but not the final buzzer.
A dozen patients from Cook Children's will be part of the opening ceremony at the first FIFA World Cup match at Dallas Stadium on Sunday between Japan and the Netherlands.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Transit trains from both Dallas and Fort Worth will merge at a central location and move what could be the largest collection of sports fans in Texas history for FIFA World Cup matches.
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.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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.
