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Four knockout-round World Cup matches in Texas this week

We now know the 9 teams playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Texas this week, with two more games left in Dallas in July. Monday, the knockout rounds continue with Brazil vs. Japan at noon CST in Houston. Brazil, a 5-time tournament champion, kicks off its knockout...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 29, 2026

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After historic floods, Texas Hill Country Little League is back

There's nothing more quintessential to being a kid than playing Little League baseball, but on July Fourth, 2025, along with so much more, the Little League fields of Hill Country were destroyed, along with the innocence of thousands of kids who live here. With so much else to r...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 29, 2026

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North Texans rally to help Venezuela earthquake victims

Millions of Venezuelans have been affected by the earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week. The devastation is so extensive that Venezuelans in North Texas have stepped up to help.Baldemar Sandoval, the owner of Preciosa Bar and Grill, held a donation drive over the ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 29, 2026

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North Texans rally to help victims of Venezuela earthquake

Millions of Venezuelans have been affected by the earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week. The devastation is so extensive that Venezuelans in North Texas have stepped up to help....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 29, 2026

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Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo

Mabank Fire Chief and peace officer Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 28, 2026

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Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony

Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 28, 2026

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Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at rodeo, officials say

Authorities are investigating after the Mabank Fire Chief was struck and killed while directing traffic at a community rodeo Saturday night, officials said. According to the Texas Municipal Police Association, it happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas. The associat...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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North Texas is hot and getting hotter

The hot, humid, and windy weather will continue through the end of the month. A ridge will continue to bring the heat through next weekend. This will allow conditions to stay mostly dry and temperatures to climb above average....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Dallas community gathers donations for Venezuela

North Texans are working to provide any kind of help for those hurt and harmed by powerful and deadly earthquakes that have ravaged parts of Venezuela. Dozens of volunteers gathered at Salsa Roja to pack donation boxes, sending medical supplies, clothes, non-perishable food and ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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2 shot outside South Dallas gas station

The Dallas Police Department is investigating another deadly shooting along Linfield Road that unfolded half a day after another similar incident.

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Mabank Fire Chief struck and killed, officials say

Authorities are investigating after the Mabank Fire Chief was struck and killed while directing traffic at a community rodeo Saturday night, officials said....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Trump delays signing housing bill, but it could still become law

A major bipartisan housing affordability bill is headed toward becoming law — even without President Trump's signature. The legislation would boost homebuilding, limit some corporate home buying, expand affordable housing funding and strengthen renter protections....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Man killed by drunk driver watching World Cup match

Tony Vasquez was hit and killed by a drunk driver, who admitted to drinking between 4-6 beers while watching a World Cup Match. According to Irving Police, Noe Ibarra, hit Vasquez, who was on a scooter, on June 19. It happened at Cantrell St. and Cibola Dr in Irving. An arres...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 28, 2026

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Texas Rangers complete four-game sweep of Blue Jays

Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.Josh Jung hit a two-out double off Louis Varland (3-3) in the n...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Mabank mourns Fire Chief hit, killed while directing traffic near rodeo grounds

The Mabank community is mourning the loss of Fire Chief Charles Woodard, who was killed while directing traffic outside the Mabank Rodeo Grounds. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Woodard was directing traffic Friday night when he stepped into the westbound l...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 28, 2026

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3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 28, 2026

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One dead, one critically injured in afternoon Dallas shooting

Dallas police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a deadly shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured. Officers responded around 2 p.m. Saturday to the 3900 block of Linfield Road, where they found two men who had been shot multiple times. ...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 28, 2026

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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...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Hotter temps for Sunday as June's end approaches

Sunday will be hot, just like Saturday before it. Temperatures will be on the incline, reaching into the 90s by lunchtime and the upper 90s by the late afternoon. The heat index will be in the triple digits. Winds from the south will gust up to 35 mph at times....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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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....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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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...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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2 Republican lawmakers who endorsed Cornyn now back AG Paxton in Texas Senate race

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 Shahe...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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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....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Sunday remains hot for North Texas, temperatures increase more this week

Sunday will be hot, just like Saturday before it. Temperatures will be on the incline, reaching into the 90s by lunchtime and the upper 90s by the late afternoon. The heat index will be in the triple digits. Winds from the south will gust up to 35 mph at times. ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Lo Celso, Messi lead Argentina past Jordan to complete perfect group stage

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Giovani Lo Celso became the first Argentine player other than Lionel Messi to score in this World Cup as the defending champions completed a three‑game sweep of the group stage with a 3-1 win over Jordan on Saturday night.Lo Celso, making his first W...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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World Cup crowds pack watch spots across DFW

Across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, World Cup excitement is spilling far beyond the stadium. Klyde Warren Park and Sundance Square are both packed with fans, and Texas Live is buzzing with FIFA fever as crowds gather to cheer, celebrate, and soak in the match‑day atmosphere, inclu...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Fans without tickets still celebrate Messi as Argentina’s source of hope

Some Argentina supporters say they’re thrilled to witness the World Cup atmosphere, even though they hadn’t secured tickets. They describe Lionel Messi’s five‑goal start as the team’s lifeline, calling him the hope and heartbeat of Argentina....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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CBS News Texas’ Bo Evans takes on the high-pressure world of pro goalkeeping

CBS News Texas journalist Bo Evans takes on the challenge of stepping into the net at FC Dallas to learn firsthand what professional goalkeepers face. Evans experiences the pressure of standing in front of shots that can reach 80 mph — and even break 100 mph from elite strikers —...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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Bicyclist killed in Garland crash, police investigating

A bicyclist was killed Saturday in Garland when a vehicle on Broadway Boulevard struck him as he attempted to cross the street, police said.The crash happened just before 5 p.m., according to the Garland Police Department.The bicyclist died at the location, and the driver remaine...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

business

Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores

The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 28, 2026

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I‑30 backup near Green Oaks creates delays for Arlington World Cup traffic

Eastbound I‑30 is backed up after a multi‑vehicle crash near Green Oaks on Saturday, leaving only one lane open. Arlington police say crews are responding, and traffic is moving slowly through the area.Drivers headed to the Arlington entertainment district – including those...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 28, 2026

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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 ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 27, 2026

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Video shows Boeing 777 making very low pass over Texas airfield

A Boeing 777 plane was seen taking a very low pass over Central Texas as it approached the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center airport this week, video shows. Data from flight tracking service FlightRadar24 showed the plane was no more than 25 feet above the ground during the low pas...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 27, 2026

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North Texas heat peaks as weekend temperatures climb even higher

North Texas is entering the hottest stretch of the season, with humidity pushing the heat index into triple digits. Today surpassed yesterday as the hottest day so far, and temperatures are expected to rise again on Sunday. Mid‑90s readings, combined with intense humidity, are ma...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 27, 2026

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FAA probes low‑flying 777 maneuver at Texas resort runway: "Stupid pilot tricks"

A dramatic takeoff maneuver at a resort airfield near Austin is now under FAA investigation after a Boeing 777 cargo jet dipped one wing to within an estimated 25 feet of the ground during a test flight. Video shows spectators gathered as the jet banked sharply, prompting aviatio...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 27, 2026