Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Attorney General Ken Paxton's home turf. They both had butted heads with Paxton ever since they were among the 60 Texas House Republicans who voted to impeach him three years ago. Both Leach a...
Congregation members of a North Texas church have voted against reinstating their former senior pastor, months after he stepped down for secretly employing his son, a lifetime registered sex offender, on the church and school campus....
Mayor Shawn McCaskill highlights Southlake's upcoming annual Stars & Stripes celebration on July 3. Source
The Southlake City Council invites you to apply for a City board or commission. Source
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to Mississippi law's for late-arriving ballots.In the closely watched election dispute known as Watson v. Republican N...
Washington — Sen. Bill Cassidy strongly criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine skepticism and handling of the nation's public health, despite having delivered the key vote to advance Kennedy's nomination last year. Cassidy, a m...
Mayor Shawn McCaskill explores the work behind play and the people who help keep playgrounds safe.
The Texas education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms. The Texas State Board of Education, which is controll...
A landmark housing bill designed to make it easier to buy a home is on hold. This week, lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at increasing the nation’s housing supply and making it easier to build new homes. Hour...
Texas would make Bible stories required reading for more than 5 million public school students under a proposal that has reignited debate over widening efforts in the U.S. to put more religion in classrooms. A final vote by the Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Educat...
New polls show the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains very tight with four months until the November midterm election. Looking at the four most recent independent polls between June 1 and 21st, they show Paxton ahead of Talaric...
This week on Eye on Politics, we're hearing from key movers and shakers in the Texas Republican Party amid a season of gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections....
Fresh off her recent election as Texas GOP Chair, D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November. "The party is fractured. I'm not going to say that it's not," Randall told Jack Fink. "The infighting has been pretty high....
New polls show the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains very tight with four months until the November midterm election. Looking at the four most recent independent polls between June 1 and 21st, they show Paxton ahead of Talarico by...
Fresh off her recent election as Texas GOP Chair, D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November. "The party is fractured. I'm not going to say that it's not," Randall told Jack Fink. "The infighting has been pretty high. But...
Arlington received a distinguished visitor Saturday as the King of Jordan stopped by during the city's World Cup festivities. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross His Majesty King Abdullah II was on hand ahead of Jordan's match against ...
Dallas city leaders officially approved a major tax incentive in a bid to bring investment bank Morgan Stanley's next major operations hub to the Uptown area.On Wednesday, Dallas City Council members voted unanimously to approve the $18.5 million tax incentive offering. In a stat...
New GOP of Texas chair D'rinda Randall discusses how she intends to unite a fractured party and help get Ken Paxton elected to the U.S. Senate.
Former Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams (R) discusses the state of the U.S. Senate race in Texas. He told Jack Fink the race for Texas Senate "has implications across the country."...
A cancer survivor’s unforgettable World Cup surprise proves some of life’s biggest wins happen far beyond the scoreboard.
The new world screwworm outbreak is expanding across Texas, with additional cases confirmed among livestock in central and southern parts of the state. In response, the Texas Animal Health Commission is establishing inspection points around affected areas to slow the parasite’s s...
Texas is seeing a major spike in political advertising as the 2026 election cycle intensifies. Spending has grown far beyond early expectations, driven largely by the high‑stakes U.S. Senate race. Voters have been inundated with TV and online ads since last year, and the pace is ...
Texas education leaders voted today to mandate Bible stories and verses as required reading for more than 5.5 million public school students. The Republican‑led State Board of Education approved new curriculum standards that include adapted versions of the David and Goliath story...
Texas public schools will require students to read Bible stories under a reading list approved by the state's education board Friday, widening conservative efforts to bring more Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms.The Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by Re...
If approved by the Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by Republicans, the reading list would take effect in 2030.
The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education voted in favor of a major curriculum rewrite and a required reading list featuring Bible stories.
President Trump’s effort to advance a bill that would add new election regulations is at a standstill. The push comes after lawmakers passed a bipartisan affordable‑housing bill earlier this week, which the President has not yet signed. Natalie Brand reports on new reactions from...
Dallas City Council voted to lower the proposed height of the city's new convention center, which could cause traffic headaches for Oak Cliff residents. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more....
The Dallas City Council-approved height of a new convention center could cause traffic problems for Oak Cliff residents going to Downtown Dallas.
The state-appointed Fort Worth ISD board of managers approved the district’s budget for the upcoming school year during its Tuesday night meeting, including a 5% pay increase for classroom teachers and initiatives aimed at improving recruitment and retention at high-need schools....
The Dallas Mavericks have four new players to add to their busy week of offseason news. Round 1 First was the 9th overall selection, Morez Johnson Jr., a forward/center who won a national championship with new Mavs head coach Dusty May just a few months ago. Johnson Jr. ...
The Dallas City Council rejected a proposal to raise the height of the proposed Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to accommodate the Jefferson Street viaduct and Houston Street bridge. Assistant city manager Robin Bentley told council members before the vote, whatever dec...
The Dallas City Council has finalized plans for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and rejected a proposal to raise the building’s height. The council directed city staff to advance the project on its current design without delay, meaning the building won’t be elevated to...
Dallas city leaders were at a crossroads over the redesign and current construction plans of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. However, late Wednesday night, council members finalized plans, rejecting a proposal that would've raised the building's height and delayed the...
The Dallas City Council has finalized construction plans for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center and rejected a proposal to raise the building's height.
Washington — President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a landmark housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins, saying he will not sign the legislation into law until lawmakers pass an elections bill known as the SAVE...
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved more than $18 million in tax incentives to attract Morgan Stanley to build a new U.S. operations hub in Dallas, likely on McKinney Avenue, just north of downtown. Mayor Eric Johnson said the project could bring up to 4,800 jobs and wel...
Dallas city leaders are at a crossroads over the redesign and current construction plans of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
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Wednesday morning, Dallas City Council members will vote on a plan to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, but it comes at a cost of traffic. Here's what we know....
JPMorgan Chase is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 employees, according to a notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.The layoffs were announced Tuesday and affected employees will receive formal 60-day notices as required under the federal Wor...
The price tag to rebuild the voter‑approved new convention center is more than $3 billion, but Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert told council members that a redesign is now on the table. The change would cost taxpayers an additional $597 million and push the project's expected...
DeNeeka Hill shares what city council members will consider and how a redesign could impact traffic.
Washington — The Senate on Tuesday approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers and signifying a rare rebuke of the president's handling of the conflict.In a 50 to 48 ...
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns told CBS News Texas that the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service. "We want our companies to know that if they choose us to build a new office here in Plano, it's going to get done expeditiously, and we're ...
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used....
Residents will have opportunities to provide input on the new project as the voting process continues.
Fort Worth ISD's newly appointed Board of Managers held its first community listening session Monday night, but turnout was lower than expected
Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.
Commissioner Alisa Simmons held a press conference on the Tarrant County in-custody jail deaths that took place this week. Two 40-year-old men died this week after suffering apparent medical emergencies while being held at the Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant Coun...
Washington — A federal judge on Monday ruled the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it created a centralized database that contains Americans' private information, which she said has since been used by some states to incorrectly remove U.S. citizens from their voter...
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using a revamped citizenship data program to purge people from voter rolls. The judge says the administration violated three different laws with its revamped system that draws from records held by the Social Security Administr...
Americans say they do want the Iran war to end — especially those hardest hit by gas prices — and many see hope for lower prices now. Jack Fink talks with CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys, Anthony Salvanto, about the new CBS News Poll on the U.S.-Iran Memo of ...
Family members of a man who died at the Tarrant County Jail last week are calling for an investigation into his death, as is a county commissioner. DeNeeka Hill takes a closer look....
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has proven to be a favorite around the WNBA yet again, trailing only four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson in votes after the first fan returns for the 2026 All-Star game. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick and WNBA rookie of the year is averaging 19 point...
Jury selection is set to begin on Monday in the criminal trial for Johnson County Sheriff Adam King.King is accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a human resources complaint against him for sexual harassment. Johnson County ...
Dallas officials say a dispute over plans to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has delayed its opening until 2030, forcing the city to relocate events expected at the facility. The $3.8 billion project has now been delayed twice, and some City Council member...
As many as 10,000 people attended the LULAC National Convention that just wrapped up in Fort Worth. Among the speakers to address attendees was State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmers Branch. In an interview with CBS News Texas, Hernandez said the Latino vote w...
Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmers Branch, discusses her message to young people and predicts Latinos will have a big impact on the midterm elections and that it will be a good year for Democrats in Texas....
As many as 10,000 people attended the LULAC National Convention that just wrapped up in Fort Worth. Among the speakers to address attendees was State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmers Branch. In an interview with CBS News Texas, Hernandez said the Latino vo...
Dallas City Council will vote next week on the future of two busy traffic patterns that run near the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center, and residents are pushing for the city to keep the viaducts the way they are. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more....
Some former Dallas Mayors want a big change in how the city of Dallas works. It comes after controversy erupted over the future of City Hall - whether city leaders should spend at least half a billion dollars in repairs or move out of the nearly 50-year-old, I.M. Pei-designed ...
The Dallas City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to raise the new convention center back to its original height to keep the Jefferson and Houston viaducts connected to downtown....
Two former Dallas mayors discuss what they think needs to change with how city leadership is handled. Plus: the latest from the Texas GOP.
Some former Dallas Mayors want a big change in how the city of Dallas works. It comes after controversy erupted over the future of City Hall - whether city leaders should spend at least half a billion dollars in repairs or move out of the nearly 50-year-old, I.M. Pei-designed b...
Johnson County Sheriff Adam King is accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a complaint against him for sexual harassment. He is still in office....
To redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center or not?That's the decision Dallas City Council members will face this week. The redesign is under consideration because the current plans would cut off access to the Jefferson Viaduct, affecting drivers coming from Oak Cliff....
Dallas leaders will vote Wednesday on whether to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center after discovering the current plan would block access to the Jefferson Viaduct....
Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmers Branch, discusses her message to young people and predicts Latinos will have a big impact on the midterm elections and that it will be a good year for Democrats in Texas....
Mayor Shawn McCaskill visits with Band Director Jay Bach to explore the Southlake Community Band's history, its connection to Southlake's 70th anniversary, and preparations for this year's Stars & Stripes celebration. Source...
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The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo have died after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said on Sunday. Trejo, who plays for Club Sport Maritimo La Guaira, a second-division team in Venezuela, had searched for his wife Yanina and children Aaron and Ai...
The United States says delegates will be in Qatar Tuesday to discuss terms of the tentative deal to end the war. But as soon as the announcement was made on Monday, Iran's foreign ministry denied that its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials.
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed.
Dallas Stadium will host a knockout match between the Ivory Coast and Norway on Tuesday.
The Real County sheriff confirmed Gracie was loaded onto a trailer and is now back at her home at Cedar Hollow Ranch. The missing giraffe was found about 4 miles from the ranch on Friday. It then took crews a few days to reach her.
A trip that was supposed to be filled with happiness and celebration quickly took a turn for one Dallas family after they were arrested by immigration authorities.At their home in Southeast Dallas, the walls showcase some of the proudest moments for the Granados Rojas family."My parents raised us...
A neighbor shot and killed a man who was dragging a woman while armed with a machete, the Fort Worth Police Department said. According to FWPD, at about 10:20 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a call concerning a person with a weapon in the 2900 block of Ross Avenue. When officers arrived, they ...
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.That's not to say he isn't ready for the jump from college to the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks after leading Michigan to its first national championship in 37 years this past spring.From high schoo...
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five ...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments.
Over the weekend, the town of Mabank lost a pillar of the community. Fire Chief Charlie Woodard was struck and killed while directing traffic outside a community rodeo on Saturday night. City of Mabank The Texas Department of Public Safety s...
An arrest has been made in the crash that killed two cyclists in December in Pilot Point after a grand jury indictment.Scott Mages and Andre Kocher were on a group ride around 8:15 a.m. in Pilot Point when they were hit by a truck and killed on Dec. 20, 2025. Police said the driver of the v...
Two Republican members of the Texas House who have butted heads with Ken Paxton and endorsed incumbent John Cornyn told CBS News Texas they are fully supporting the Attorney General in his race against Democratic State Representative James Talarico. Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jef...
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Attorney General Ken Paxton's home turf. They both had butted heads with Paxton ever since they were among the 60 Texas House Republicans who voted to impeach him three years ago. Both Leach and Shaheen say th...
Pilot Point police announce an arrest in the crash that killed two bicyclists in December 2025. Scott Mages and Andre Kocher, two members of the Frisco Triathlon Club, were killed in the crash while training for an Ironman competition.
Two Texas law enforcement officers were killed while directing traffic in a 24-hour span. In Mabank, Fire Chief and police officer Charlie Woodard, and in Houston, 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff Deputy Erika Serrato. Serrato was directing traffic on I-45 in Houston when a heavy-duty commer...
Police say Chief Charlie Woodard was directing traffic when a truck struck him Saturday night after the event. Woodard served many roles; he was a former police officer, a baseball coach to some and a role model to many. The Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.
A Fort Worth ring camera captured the moments before a man wielding a machete was shot and killed by a resident. Police did not arrest the resident for the shooting.
Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions.
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Heading to Addison's Kaboom Town this week? About 500,000 people are expected for one of the nation's top fireworks shows.
As the men's FIFA World Cup continues to capture headlines, at the same time the U.S. Supreme Court has been weighing important decisions on immigration policies that could impact thousands. One of the biggest decisions involves birthright citizenship, which is expected to come down on Tuesday.I...
While the diabetes and weight-loss drugs don't directly cause dehydration, side effects like diarrhea and nausea cause the body to lose water and by not eating and drinking as much.
A plume of Saharan Dust has arrived in North Texas, which will make for some lightly hazy skies and a colorful sunset.
The City of Southlake has received notice from Tarrant County Public Health that one mosquito trap in Southlake has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Source
High heat, strong winds and low humidity are fueling deadly wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border
Search crews and residents are combing through what's left of buildings leveled by powerful back-to-back earthquakes five days ago.
Immigration attorneys say the rapid changes are creating uncertainty for families and legal advocates alike.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a series of major rulings, delivering both wins and losses for President Trump. Justices limited his ability to immediately remove a Federal Reserve governor, allowed firings at some independent agencies, let states count certain mail ballots, and declined to he...
A chase through several Texas counties Monday ended with an officer-involved shooting.
"Today is much more than a sign unveiling," said Eddie Garcia, Fort Worth Police Chief. "It's about ensuring that the name of a fallen Fort Worth police officer, who dedicated his life to serving others, will continue to be seen, remembered, and respected for generations to come."
The Ivory Coast team is getting attention for their custom travel suits. Look at these tie-die orange jackets with an elephant sequined on the back. The elephant is the national animal of the Ivory Coast and symbolizes the strength, power, and resilience of the nation.
May says he has already spoken to the entire team, and with guys like Cooper Flagg and Morez Johnson, he says this team can contend sooner rather than later.
DONATE HERE.CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to launch an emergency relief campaign for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The initiative, called Hope 4 Venezuela, is collecting both monetary donations and essentia...
As temperatures and heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging state park visitors to protect themselves and their pets with these essential heat safety tips.
Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup.
A hot and a bit hazy afternoon is in store on Monday with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s, but a gusty southerly wind will help bring down our heat index values to just about 100°F for the majority of North Texas.A plume of Saharan Dust has arrived in North Texas, bringing some l...
Klyde Warren Park, a top attraction in Dallas for more than a decade, is growing. Park and city leaders revealed details about the project on Monday morning, which will expand the park to 7.1 acres.The park, which opened in 2012, connects Uptown Dallas with the Arts District over a recessed porti...
Dallas city leaders announced a $200 million, 1.7-acre expansion of Klyde Warren Park over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, featuring a new event pavilion, ice skating rink, and lawns to further connect Uptown and Downtown.
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