Texas lawmakers to vote on sweeping restrictions on hemp products
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the products are dangerous, especially to kids who get access to them.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the products are dangerous, especially to kids who get access to them.
Since 2019, Texas has allowed products with up to 0.3% THC to be sold legally as hemp.
For months, Allen police spent weeks making undercover purchases at smoke shops across the city, then sending the THC products for testing at a certified lab in North Texas.
Five people were arrested as police searched properties.
Among middle schoolers, increases were seen in the use of tobacco products.
Today on World Lung Cancer Day, medical professionals are reminding parents about the dangers of vaping.
Here's your Eye on Health for Aug. 1.
A Garland vape shop owner has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of importing counterfeit vaping projects, some of which may have caused injuries.
That's no surprise to Dr. Devika Rao, a pediatric pulmonologist at Children's Health and an assistant professor at UT Southwestern.
The Texas PTA hosted a vaping panel discussion in Austin and streamed it live to dozens of local PTA watch parties across the state.
Playing a sport, playing in the band, even a permit to park a car, will require middle and high school students in Decatur to agree to random drug testing.
"We're the first city and the ISD in the United States of America to do so, so we are setting the example tonight," said FWISD school board member Tobi Jackson.
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education and City Council will each consider resolutions at their meetings advocating for community dialogue on the health risks of vaping.
New numbers out this week show 236 lung injury cases in Texas. More than half of those, 127, are from North Texas.
On New Year's Eve the national outbreak of vaping-related illnesses touched North Texas when a teen died in Dallas, now another death is being reported farther south.
In an effort to keep teens and young adults from getting hurt, the FDA is banning flavored pods, but not the tobacco and menthol flavors or refillable e-liquids.
The patient was a teenager with a chronic underlying medical condition.
Fort Worth State Senator Beverly Powell said, right now not enough is being done when it comes to prevention education.
It all stems from a new case in Canada. Doctors say it shows vaping-related illnesses can take different forms.
Today is the Great American Smokeout when the American Cancer Society urges smokers and vapers to take advantage of resources to help them quit.
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration sidestepped questions Wednesday on the future of a 2-month-old proposal to ban most flavored electronic cigarettes.
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal 2,172 lung injury cases linked to e-cigarette or vape products.
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control show more than 2,000 people have been diagnosed with vaping illnesses.
In light of studies released this week relating to the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey and Monitoring the Future survey, JUUL Labs' CEO K.C. Crosthwaite announced that the company will immediately stop accepting orders for mint pods in the United States.
For the first time, the Drug Enforcement Administration will now accept vaping devices and cartridges at any drop off locations during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Homeowners near the Tyler Street traffic circle say years of collisions pushed the city to install a concrete barrier now under construction.
Isis Brantley, once arrested for braiding without a license, now teaches natural hair traditions nationwide and prepares for the 11th annual Braid Freedom Crown Fair Festival.
Sheriff Jim Skinner opens the door to a high‑security digital forensics lab, driving a multistate investigation into a gold‑bar scam that has drained seniors of their life savings.
Democratic officials say dozens of clerk and judge positions remain unfilled, raising the possibility of polling place closures on election day.
Take a look at some of the election maps provided to CBS Texas from AP News.
Homeowners near the Tyler Street traffic circle say years of collisions pushed the city to install a concrete barrier now under construction.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
Isis Brantley, once arrested for braiding without a license, now teaches natural hair traditions nationwide and prepares for the 11th annual Braid Freedom Crown Fair Festival.
Sheriff Jim Skinner opens the door to a high‑security digital forensics lab, driving a multistate investigation into a gold‑bar scam that has drained seniors of their life savings.
Democratic officials say dozens of clerk and judge positions remain unfilled, raising the possibility of polling place closures on election day.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt will all join Mr. Trump on his visit.
The usually low-key race has taken on a bigger profile this year with a contested Republican primary.
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $27.3 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Wyatt Johnston scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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.
