Searching for Answers - A CBS News Texas special
CBS News Texas journalists spent weeks investigating solutions to mass shootings. Survivors, teachers, law enforcement, scientists and politicians have ideas, some you've never heard of.
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CBS News Texas journalists spent weeks investigating solutions to mass shootings. Survivors, teachers, law enforcement, scientists and politicians have ideas, some you've never heard of.
Governor Greg Abbott told CBS 11 that laws passed after the deadly Santa Fe High School shooting in 2018 didn't go far enough in making sure school districts follow state safety and security standards.
Hundreds, including families of Uvalde and Santa Fe victims, turned out for the March For Our Lives rally at the Texas Capitol to demand Governor Abbott take action on guns.
Hundreds, including families of Uvalde and Santa Fe victims, turned out for the March For Our Lives rally at the Texas Capitol to demand Governor Abbott take action on guns.
They say the "Texas miracle died in Uvalde," referring to the school massacre there. It wasn't clear who posted them or why.
Pete Arredondo was fired during a Uvalde CISD Board meeting on Aug. 24, three months after the shooting at Robb Elementary school.
An attorney representing some families impacted by the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School has filed a $27 billion claim against Uvalde CISD, the city of Uvalde, and Uvalde County.
The district is considering whether or not to fire the chief who has been blamed for the department's response to the Robb Elementary Shooting.
The Senator spoke to CBS 11's Jack Fink at CPAC in Dallas today.
The Hondo City Council voted 4-1 to rescind the rental agreement for the Friends of the NRA to hold its fundraiser there.
The new leader of the school district talked about how she intends to protect students.
Principal Mandy Gutierrez was placed on administrative leave with pay this week.
The report from Texas state lawmakers was sharply critical of law enforcement at all levels. Parents didn't hold back in addressing board members.
Texas lawmakers released a report that found "systematic failures and egregious poor decision making" contributed to the failures in the Uvalde shooting response.
The House committee report details the colossal law enforcement and school district breakdowns, and victims' families want accountability.
Eva Mireles contacted her husband Ruben Ruiz as she lay dying inside one of the classrooms with the gunman.
Ken Molestina speaks with State Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio), represents Uvalde in Austin
"It started with Sandy Hook. We are going to fight tooth and nail for change."
State and local officials agreed to release some surveillance footage from inside the hallway of Robb Elementary School during the May 24 massacre, which killed 19 fourth graders and two teachers.
Arredondo, the police chief for the Uvalde school district, will resign from his position on the city council.
Arredondo, the police chief for the Uvalde school district, will resign from his position on the city council.
Uziyah Garcia's funeral was held Saturday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in San Angelo, where he lived before moving last year to Uvalde, Texas.
Two Texas House committees are holding a joint hearing on the Uvalde school shooting, with 20 panels of witnesses
The talks come a day before the one month anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting where 19 children and two teachers were murdered.
Delays in the law enforcement response have been the focus of federal, state and local investigations of the mass shooting.
The 19‑year department veteran was terminated after an internal investigation found he used unjustified force in the 2024 confrontation.
Both campaigns rolled out new digital ads as each candidate works to define the other ahead of November.
Political experts said a key voting group to watch closely heading into November is Latino voters, and in North Texas, they make up a major share of the electorate.
A North Texas graduate turned months of applications and academic focus into full‑ride offers from colleges across the country.
The new installation outside the Granville Arts Center preserves the legacy of Garland's first African American community.
The 19‑year department veteran was terminated after an internal investigation found he used unjustified force in the 2024 confrontation.
Both campaigns rolled out new digital ads as each candidate works to define the other ahead of November.
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primary runoff, choosing their parties' candidates for key federal, statewide and legislative races.
Political experts said a key voting group to watch closely heading into November is Latino voters, and in North Texas, they make up a major share of the electorate.
A North Texas graduate turned months of applications and academic focus into full‑ride offers from colleges across the country.
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.
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.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink discusses the fight against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate in November with Democratic nominee James Talarico. Talarico says Paxton is bringing up old statements to distract from his career of corruption.
Former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
The three-member Railroad Commission regulates the oil and natural gas industry in Texas. Despite its name, it no longer oversees the railroad industry.
Hispanic voters are heading into the midterms feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country — but Democrats are not necessarily running away with their support, a new poll by UnidosUS finds.
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 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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
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.
University president Lawrence Schovanec wrote in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school would appeal the ruling.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Wyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler after starting the day tied with the top-ranked hometown favorite.
Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2 on second baseman Justin Foscue's ninth-inning throwing error for their first series sweep this season.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
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.
