North Texas communications outage disrupts flights last week: could it happen again?
Flight operations across North Texas are back on track after a chaotic weekend of delays, but travelers are still asking one big question: could it happen again?
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Investigation underway into cause of Grand Prairie house explosion that injured 3
Terry Hutson says he was in his kitchen when he heard a loud boom, then saw debris flying.
Water rescue leads to driver's arrest in North Texas, officials say
A water rescue ended in an arrest for a man in Ponder on Monday afternoon, according to the Ponder Fire Department.
Trump executive order labels antifa a "domestic terrorist organization"
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
North Texas man sentenced to death in murder of 26-year-old mother of two
The mother's body was found in the crawl space under Valerian "Will" O'Steen's pier-and-beam rental home in Fort Worth.
White House slashes medical research on monkeys, sparking fierce debate
Research on monkeys comes under attack as patients wait for cures.
Arlington woman targeted and fatally stabbed in her backyard, police say
Arlington police do not believe this was a random attack and that the woman likely knew her killer. No arrests have been made at this time.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Shrimp sold in 31 states recalled due to possible radioactive contamination
AquaStar (USA) Corp is recalling more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to insanitary conditions where the products may have been contaminated with cesium-137, a radioactive element.
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Fort Worth ISD parents establish group in effort to stop state takeover
A potential state takeover is looming for Fort Worth ISD and a group of parents are doing all they can to stop it.
Dallas ISD schools use technology to keep track of students without cellphones
Some Dallas ISD schools issue virtual hall passes to keep track of students.
Here's how Texas parents can apply for an Education Savings Account
This time next year, private schools will have new students attending courtesy of the new Education Savings Account program.
North Texas college students' tuition doubles after reversal of Texas Dream Act
The reversal of the Texas Dream Act is leaving many undocumented university students in limbo at the beginning of this new semester.
For Texas students who are struggling in the classroom, here's how to apply for help
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Texas lawmakers react to teachers investigated for comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination
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Shelley Duvall's sprawling Texas estate is up for sale
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11-year-old Texas girl captures 300-pound alligator
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North Texas school districts named in lawsuit to stop public schools displaying Ten Commandments
A group of Texas families is suing to stop public school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, claiming it violates religious freedom and the separation of church and state. Multiple North Texas school districts were named as defendants in the lawsuit, including Fort Worth ISD, Arlington ISD, Frisco ISD, McKinney ISD, and Mansfield ISD.
North Texas communications outage disrupts flights last week: What caused it and could it happen again?
Flight operations across North Texas are nearly back to normal after days of disruptions—but passengers are wondering if long delays are becoming the new normal.
Investigation underway into cause of Grand Prairie house explosion
Terry Hutson says around 11:30 Saturday morning, he was in his kitchen on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when he heard a loud boom, then saw debris flying.
Dallas Cowboys struggle in 31-14 loss to Bears | Armchair Quarterback
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Healthy tips for the State Fair of Texas: enjoying fair foods responsibly
Dr. Chibuike Okoro, a hospital medicine physician with Baylor Scott & White, shares tips on options and enjoying foods that are often the centerpiece of the fair.
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Cooler weather in store for North Texas with chance of severe storms
The severe weather threat returns Tuesday night with most of North Texas under a level 1, marginal risk of storms. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out for counties to the northeast, where there is a level 2, slight risk of severe storms.
Humidity cranks up "feels-like" temperatures in North Texas
Today marks the first day of astronomical fall but it won't feel like it – highs will climb into the mid-90s and "feels-like" temperatures reach into the triple digits.
Heavy rain could impact the Monday morning commute in North Texas
Due to the isolated and disruptive rain and lightning, a First Alert Weather Day has been issued through the morning hours.
First Alert Weather days issued for Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of potential severe storms
Monday started off stormy in North Texas, specifically in Denton and Collin counties.
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Pioneering tejano legend Little Joe: the heart and soul of Texas music history
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in North Texas
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New Fort Worth city manager sworn in
Tuesday morning, Jesus 'Jay' Chapa was sworn in as Fort Worth's city manager. He is the city's first Hispanic city manager.
Celebrating Hispanic heritage through charrería and tradition in Fort Worth
"The beautiful dresses, the beautiful culture, the beautiful smells, the color."
Mariachi music fills the stands at North Side High School's homecoming game
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
Success at the State Fair is both savory and sweet for Tony's Taco Shop
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
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U.S. immigrant population sees decline after record high, report finds
For decades, the nation's overall immigrant population has been climbing. But shifting policies are reversing that trend.
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Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
SB 36 will create a division of Homeland Security within Texas's Department of Public Safety.
As news of immigration court arrests spread, some migrants weigh self-deporting
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ICE arrests immigrants at Dallas courthouse amid new deportation tactic
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ICE agents arrest immigrants at federal courthouse in Dallas, across country
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Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
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Some local, state law enforcement to be deputized as immigration agents
With the expansion of the 287(g) program, local and state officers will be able to enforce some immigration duties.
Are local sheriff's offices playing a role in deportation operations?
While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
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CeeDee Lamb's high ankle sprain could sideline Cowboys receiver for multiple games
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Miami Marlins beat Texas Rangers 6-4 for fourth straight win
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North Texas communications outage disrupts flights last week: could it happen again?
Flight operations across North Texas are back on track after a chaotic weekend of delays, but travelers are still asking one big question: could it happen again?
Investigation underway into cause of Grand Prairie house explosion that injured 3
Terry Hutson says he was in his kitchen when he heard a loud boom, then saw debris flying.
Water rescue leads to driver's arrest in North Texas, officials say
A water rescue ended in an arrest for a man in Ponder on Monday afternoon, according to the Ponder Fire Department.
Trump executive order labels antifa a "domestic terrorist organization"
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
North Texas man sentenced to death in murder of 26-year-old mother of two
The mother's body was found in the crawl space under Valerian "Will" O'Steen's pier-and-beam rental home in Fort Worth.
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North Texas veterans speak out as VA reduces their in-home care hours
The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
Some North Texas school districts adopt controversial Bluebonnet Learning curriculum
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
Man accused of killing Dallas motel manager had criminal history across 3 states
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
North Texas firefighters battle rise in lithium-ion battery fires
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
More babies are dying. Texas is offering families a small comfort.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
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Trump executive order labels antifa a "domestic terrorist organization"
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
Dallas GOP Chair explains the plan to hand count ballots cast on Election Day for March 3rd primary
Dallas County GOP Chair Allen West discusses his party's plan to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day during the upcoming March 3rd primary. "If we have the opportunity to do something differently...then let's do something about it."
As Trump makes autism announcement, Tylenol maker and medical experts push back
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
Taliban rejects Trump's bid to take over Afghan air base once controlled by U.S.
President Trump is renewing his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying "we're talking now to Afghanistan" about the matter.
Former Trump economic official Gary Cohn says "we've seen the job market degrade"
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chair and director of the National Economic Council in the first Trump term, said for companies in a "very difficult environment," cutting down on the cost of labor is "the one lever they can pull."
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Pioneering tejano legend Little Joe: the heart and soul of Texas music history
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
Latino-owned businesses see rapid growth in Dallas: "an untapped community"
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Celebrating "Diez y Seis," Mexico's Day of Independence, with food
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in North Texas
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
First female, Hispanic chair takes the reins at the Dallas Arboretum
"To be the first woman and to be the first Latina is so, so special," Regina Montoya said.
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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 calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Women who experienced stalking have higher heart disease risk, study finds
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Former CDC physicians speak out against new vaccine policies
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Nonprofit brings retreat supporting mothers of children with disabilities to North Texas
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
Health officials warn Texans to not use 7-OH, a chemical found in kratom
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Why is Instagram's new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it?
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
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Neiman Marcus to close location at The Shops at Willow Bend
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
Latino-owned businesses see rapid growth in Dallas: "an untapped community"
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
North Texas vape shops face losses, uncertainty after ban on THC-infused vapes
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO will step down in February, COO will take his place
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Oak Cliff pet business left picking up the pieces after drunk driver crashes into storefront
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
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CeeDee Lamb's high ankle sprain could sideline Cowboys receiver for multiple games
The Dallas Cowboys say CeeDee Lamb sustained a high ankle sprain in a 31-14 loss to Chicago.
Bears, Johnson gets 1st win of season after beating Cowboys 31-14
The Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as an NFL head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday.
Marlins win 6th in a row with a 4-2 victory over Rangers
Otto Lopez got three hits, drove in a run and scored another as the Miami Marlins won their sixth game in a row.
Miami Marlins beat Texas Rangers 6-4 for fourth straight win
Texas lost its fifth game in a row and is five games behind Houston for the American League's final wild card with eight games left.
Russian athletes allowed at 2026 Winter Games under neutral flag, IOC says
The decision by the International Olympic Committee maintains the same sanctions it imposed for the Paris Summer Games last year.
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"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Free speech rally held in Times Square over Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
Shelley Duvall's sprawling Texas estate is up for sale
Duvall, who starred in "The Shining" and worked consistently with director Robert Altman, died at 75 years old on July 11.
Sonny Curtis, who wrote "Mary Tyler Moore Show" theme, dies at 88
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.
Singer Morrissey cancels concerts in U.S. after death threat, venue says
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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