Warmer-than-average temperatures continue in North Texas
It has been an abnormally warm and dry first week of October.
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Fort Worth Zoo names baby elephant after Texas flower: Meet Lady Bird
The female Asian elephant calf was named Lady Bird after the zoo opened up voting to the public.
Leon Bridges to be honored in Fort Worth with sign toppers in the Near Southside neighborhood
The Grammy-winning artist will be honored on Tuesday with sign-toppers in the neighborhood where his debut album was recorded.
Israelis mourn 2 years after Hamas attack as the Gaza war grinds on
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Fort Worth vows safety push after first West 7th entertainment district murder since 2023
City leaders say the killing of Patrique Allen outside Social LIV is a setback to years of crime-reduction efforts in the popular nightlife district.
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Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970
Unlawful crossings on the southern border have hit a 55-year low, according to figures obtained by CBS News โ as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration.
Fort Worth police chief calls deadly weekend "isolated," vows to tighten safety plans
Four killed in separate incidents across the city; Chief Eddie Garcia says violence is not reflective of Fort Worth's overall crime trends.
Fort Worth firefighter returns home after near-fatal collapse: "I love my job"
Caleb Halvorson was trapped under a burning garage roof for nearly two minutes. Now, after 34 days in the hospital, he's reunited with his family โ and ready to return to the job he loves.
Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt calls for "new leadership" in GOP Senate bid
The Houston congressman vows to rise in the polls as he joins a heated Republican primary.
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Texas organization helps schools get Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
One organization, Texas Values, is leading the rollout. It's one of the groups that helped pass Senate Bill 10.
Critics of Texas' Bluebonnet Learning program say it crosses a line, but supporters disagree
Critics say Bluebonnet Learning crosses a line by teaching the bible in public schools, but supporters disagree.
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 schoolsโ will have new students attending courtesy of the new Education Savings Account program.
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Pastor Tony Evans restored to ministry more than a year after stepping away "due to sin"
Evans received a standing ovation during "Restoration Sunday" nearly a year after stepping down over a moral failure.
Texas mom faces murder charges after shooting her 4 children, killing 2, authorities say
Authorities say a Texas mother shot her four children, killing two of them, and is now facing murder charges.
1 dead, 5 injured after shooting at Fort Worth nightclub, police say
Officers responded to a shooting call at Social Liv, which is in the 3000 block of Bledsoe Street.
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Warm, dry pattern continues in North Texas
Temperatures will reach the average high at lunchtime, which is 82 degrees, and increase to 90 degrees by the late afternoon.
Oct. 7 marks two years since the Israel-Hamas war began
Israelis gathered to remember those whose lives were lost on October 7, 2023.
Dallas-area pastor Tony Evans restored to ministry after disclosing moral failure
Tony Evans, the founding pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, has been restored to ministry over a year after confessing to an undisclosed moral failure.
Government shutdown enters 7th day, impacting air travel
Some airports are seeing impacts due to the government shutdown. In North Texas, there are no significant delays or cancellations.
Coppell ISD delays school closure vote
Coppell ISD delayed the vote to close Town Center Elementary School. The school district will next reevaluate the plans.
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Warm, dry pattern continues in North Texas
Temperatures will reach the average high at lunchtime, which is 82 degrees, and increase to 90 degrees by the late afternoon.
Warmer-than-average temperatures continue in North Texas
It has been an abnormally warm and dry first week of October.
Temperatures in North Texas to reach the 90s on Tuesday
It will feel like summer just a little bit longer in North Texas.
A cold front early in the week brings low rain chances to North Texas
A cold front brings low rain chances Tuesday and Wednesday, only dropping temperatures a couple of degrees.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Cars and Culture Show brings hundreds to experience lowriders and more
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
Ballet Folklorico connects dancers to familial ancestors
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
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 Hernandezโbetter 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.
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 charrerรญa and tradition in Fort Worth
"The beautiful dresses, the beautiful culture, the beautiful smells, the color."
Beyond the Border
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.
Future uncertain for programs supporting migrant children facing immigration court
For migrant childrenโ, who range in age from 3 to 17 years old and arrive in the U.S. without a guardian, applying for asylum can be a confusing obstacle.
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
Two weeks ago, the Trump administration began carrying out its latest tactic aimed at fast-tracking deportations.
ICE arrests immigrants at Dallas courthouse amid new deportation tactic
The detentions come on the heels of similar arrests earlier this week in immigration courts across the country.
ICE agents arrest immigrants at federal courthouse in Dallas, across country
Multiple sources have confirmed that at least a handful of people were arrested on the spot after their cases were dismissed in Dallas.
Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
While illegal migrant crossings have dropped, immigration courts now have a historically high volume of cases
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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Dak Prescott, banged-up Cowboys have little trouble with winless Jets
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there's work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league.
Bowling Green's unlikely new football mascot is attracting a legion of fans
Bowling Green's new mascot is a 3-year-old Persian cat owned by George Carlson, who also happens to be the football team's long snapper.
Jerry Jones promises "elaborate seat" for Taylor Swift when Cowboys host Chiefs
Jones also said no one is a bigger fan of Swift's than he is, and he appreciates the kind of interest she has brought to the NFL.
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Warmer-than-average temperatures continue in North Texas
It has been an abnormally warm and dry first week of October.
Fort Worth Zoo names baby elephant after Texas flower: Meet Lady Bird
The female Asian elephant calf was named Lady Bird after the zoo opened up voting to the public.
Leon Bridges to be honored in Fort Worth with sign toppers in the Near Southside neighborhood
The Grammy-winning artist will be honored on Tuesday with sign-toppers in the neighborhood where his debut album was recorded.
Israelis mourn 2 years after Hamas attack as the Gaza war grinds on
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Fort Worth vows safety push after first West 7th entertainment district murder since 2023
City leaders say the killing of Patrique Allen outside Social LIV is a setback to years of crime-reduction efforts in the popular nightlife district.
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Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration
ICEBlock, a crowdsourced app with 1.4 million users, was removed from the App Store following pressure from federal officials and criticism after a shooting at an ICE facility.
Fired? Not so fast: Inside the world of police discipline
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system โ and many do.
ICE tracking apps face scrutiny after Dallas shooting
Federal officials say the apps pose a threat to law enforcement.
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.
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Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970
Unlawful crossings on the southern border have hit a 55-year low, according to figures obtained by CBS News โ as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration.
Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
Rep. Wesley Hunt launches bid for U.S. Senate in Texas
The Houston-area congressman is taking on incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary.
Trump urges Gaza peace deal negotiators to "move fast" ahead of Cairo talks
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
Johnson, Schumer accuse each other of not being serious in shutdown negotiations
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Cars and Culture Show brings hundreds to experience lowriders and more
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
Ballet Folklorico connects dancers to familial ancestors
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
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 Hernandezโbetter 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.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
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 โ 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 decisionโ 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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Dallas County reports first West Nile virus death of 2025
A 70-year-old Dallas County man has died from the West Nile virus, DCHHS said Monday, marking the first reported West Nile death in the county this season.
FDA head says TrumpRx is a "major step" toward making medications affordable
Pfizer is the first of many drug makers President Trump claimed has agreed to offer steep drug discounts to all Americans through TrumpRx, in line with the lowest prices paid by Europeans.
Dallas family pushes for a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
Dr. Oz says "of course" pregnant women should take Tylenol if a doctor says so
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
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.
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North Texas content creators: from side hustles to successful influencer careers
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
SEC approves Texas Stock Exchange, first new U.S. exchange in decades
The SEC approved TXSE โas a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades โ and the only one based in Texas.
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.
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Dak Prescott, banged-up Cowboys have little trouble with winless Jets
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there's work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league.
Bowling Green's unlikely new football mascot is attracting a legion of fans
Bowling Green's new mascot is a 3-year-old Persian cat owned by George Carlson, who also happens to be the football team's long snapper.
Jerry Jones promises "elaborate seat" for Taylor Swift when Cowboys host Chiefs
Jones also said no one is a bigger fan of Swift's than he is, and he appreciates the kind of interest she has brought to the NFL.
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Leon Bridges to be honored in Fort Worth with sign toppers in the Near Southside neighborhood
The Grammy-winning artist will be honored on Tuesday with sign-toppers in the neighborhood where his debut album was recorded.
North Texas content creators: from side hustles to successful influencer careers
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
With new album, Swift again turns her lyrical skills into a business strategy
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Jerry Jones promises "elaborate seat" for Taylor Swift when Cowboys host Chiefs
Jones also said no one is a bigger fan of Swift's than he is, and he appreciates the kind of interest she has brought to the NFL.
Taylor Swift releases "The Life of a Showgirl" to much fanfare
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl,"โ was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
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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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
