SLK City Spotlight: Stars & Stripes 2026
Mayor Shawn McCaskill highlights Southlake's upcoming annual Stars & Stripes celebration on July 3. Source
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Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
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...
Cassidy accuses RFK Jr. of building public health "upon a foundation of lies"
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...
New Texas GOP Chair D'rinda Randall discusses her vision for unifying the party
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....
In tight Senate race, Republicans say Trump is welcomed in Texas
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...
Eye On Politics: A closer look at Texas GOP moves
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....
In tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump is welcomed
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...
New Texas GOP Chair D'rinda Randall discusses her vision for unifying the party in time for the midterm election in November
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...
King of Jordan stops in Arlington before World Cup match with Argentina
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 ...
Texas cancer survivor surprised with historic World Cup tickets to see DR Congo
A cancer survivor’s unforgettable World Cup surprise proves some of life’s biggest wins happen far beyond the scoreboard.
Former Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams discusses the tight race in Texas for 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."...
New GOP of Texas chair D'rinda Randall on uniting the Republican party before the November elections
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.
New world screwworm continues spreading as Texas ramps up inspections
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...
Political advertising floods Texas as 2026 contests ramp up
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 board mandates Bible passages in public schools
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 leaders to vote on controversial social studies, reading list changes
The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education is expected to cast final votes today on a major curriculum rewrite and a required reading list featuring Bible stories....
Texas school board to vote on proposal that requires Bible readings in public education
If approved by the Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by Republicans, the reading list would take effect in 2030.
Texas school board to vote on required Bible lessons in public education
The Texas education board will vote Friday on 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 proposal in Texas — which would mandate litera...
Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
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...
Trump push for election bill stalls amid House conservative blockade
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 keeps convention center design, declines raised structure
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...
Major bipartisan housing bill on hold as President ties signature to election bill
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...
Redesign proposal rejected, construction plans finalized for Kay Bailey Hutchison Center, Dallas City Council says
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...
Dallas City Council finalizes construction plans for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center
The Dallas City Council has finalized construction plans for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center and rejected a proposal to raise the building's height.
What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools
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...
Dallas City Council debates convention center redesign
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....
Dallas City Council approves lowering new convention center height, hindering Oak Cliff access to downtown
The Dallas City Council-approved height of a new convention center could cause traffic problems for Oak Cliff residents going to Downtown Dallas.
Dallas City Council approves $18 million incentive package for Morgan Stanley
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 Council weighs convention center changes
Dallas city leaders are at a crossroads over the redesign and current construction plans of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
JPMorgan Chase to close Plano call center and lay off 244 employees, company says
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...
Dallas City Council approves $18.5M in tax incentives in attempt to bring Morgan Stanley to Uptown area
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...
Dallas City Council to vote on new redesign for Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
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...
Trump cancels bipartisan housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act
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...
City council considers plan to reroute traffic downtown
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....
Fort Worth ISD approves teacher raises, settlement for former superintendent
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....
Dallas city council to discuss Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center
DeNeeka Hill shares what city council members will consider and how a redesign could impact traffic.
Meet your newest Dallas Mavericks: Morez Johnson, Jr. and Sergio De Larrea
The Dallas Mavericks reportedly have two new players to add to their busy week of offseason news, and they could add another tonight in round 2 of the NBA Draft. First was the 9th overall selection, Morez Johnson Jr., a forward/center who won a national championship with new M...
"Relationships really matter," says Plano's mayor after city attracts Dallas Stars, AT&T, Samsung headquarters
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 ...
"Relationships really matter," says Plano's mayor after city attracts multiple headquarters
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.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
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 ...
Call for Upcoming Boards and Commission Appointments – September
The Southlake City Council invites you to apply for a City board or commission. Source
Fort Worth City Council to consider approval for new downtown library
Residents will have opportunities to provide input on the new project as the voting process continues.
Dallas council to consider convention center plan, impact on thoroughfares
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert wants the City Council to settle the dispute over plans to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and the impact it would have on traffic between Downtown Dallas and Oak Cliff. The issues are money and time. The quicker, cheape...
FWISD board seeks more community input after first listening session."
Fort Worth ISD's newly appointed Board of Managers held its first community listening session Monday night, but turnout was lower than expected
Judge blocks Trump admin's overhauled database of Americans' personal information
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...
CBS News poll finds Americans want Iran war to end, see hope for lower gas prices
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 ...
Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
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....
Judge blocks Trump administration's overhauled database of Americans' personal information
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...
Alan Greenspan, economist, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.
City Playgrounds: The Work Behind the Play
Mayor Shawn McCaskill explores the work behind play and the people who help keep playgrounds safe. Source
Tarrant County commissioner, man's family call for investigation into jail deaths
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....
Jury selection scheduled to begin in Johnson County sheriff's criminal trial
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 ...
Texas representative says the Latino vote will play a “significant role” in the November midterm
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....
Texas state representative predicts strong year for Democrats driven by Latino midterm vote
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....
Laura Miller, Tom Leppert push for stronger mayor form of government amid Dallas City Hall debate
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...
Jury selection to begin in Johnson County sheriff's criminal trial
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....
Texas State Representative says Latino vote will have "big impact" in November midterm elections
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...
Former Dallas leaders push for stronger mayor form of government amid Dallas City Hall debate
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 ...
Eye on Politics: Former Dallas mayors discuss balance of power, latest on Texas GOP
Two former Dallas mayors discuss what they think needs to change with how city leadership is handled. Plus: the latest from the Texas GOP.