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Legal experts see a dangerous precedent in crackdown on Charlie Kirk criticism
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
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.
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, named CEO of Turning Point USA
Erika Kirk will be the CEO and chair of the board of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit founded by her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
North Texas temperatures linger above average with rain chances into next week
The First Alert weather team is tracking a cold front currently in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.
Nvidia announces $5 billion investment in Intel along with collaboration
The two companies will team up to work on custom data centers as well as PC products.
Texas man accused of threatening Zohran Mamdani, Queens DA says
A Texas man is accused of making terroristic threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the Queens DA's office announced.
Dallas group summits Kilimanjaro to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
Ten men ages 23 to 27 formed a campaign called Miles to Miracles with the goal of raising $30,000 for a local nonprofit.
Spirit Airlines to cut capacity by 25% this fall, hints at layoffs
Capacity cuts "will inevitably affect the size of our teams," Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis said in a memo to employees.
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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
Lacey Beasley recently spoke with an educator and mom of a child with special needs to talk about how to apply for an IEP.
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Texas educators to be investigated over social media posts after Charlie Kirk murder
The TEA is reviewing whether educators' posts violated ethical standards after what Commissioner Mike Morath called a "heartbreaking" incident.
Dan Patrick slams Gov. Abbott's executive order regulating THC products
The Texas lieutenant governor has been one of the most vocal proponents of a ban on THC.
North Texas family of man briefly detained in Charlie Kirk assassination pleads for online calm
Zach Qureshi, 25, was released shortly after being taken into custody in Utah. His family says they've been doxed and want rumors to stop.
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Rain chances linger in North Texas as cold front approaches
First Alert meteorologist Brittany Rainey has the latest forecast.
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel after comments on Charlie Kirk drew scrutiny from FCC chair
Many celebrities and free speech advocates are coming to Kimmel's defense after ABC's announcement.
Low 90s, rain chances stick around North Texas until next week
First Alert meteorologist Brittany Rainey has the latest forecast.
What to do if your child has a fever - What's Going Around?
With the school year well underway and fall approaching, parents can expect their kids to get sick. Lacey Beasley spoke with Dr. Anna Suessman, the director of Medical City Children's Hospital's emergency room, about when to be concerned.
How donations on North Texas Giving Day help non-profits serve the community
Lauren Crawford spoke with the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity about why North Texer Giving Day is so important.
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Rain chances linger in North Texas as cold front approaches
First Alert meteorologist Brittany Rainey has the latest forecast.
North Texas temperatures linger above average with rain chances into next week
The First Alert weather team is tracking a cold front currently in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.
Low 90s, rain chances stick around North Texas until next week
First Alert meteorologist Brittany Rainey has the latest forecast.
North Texas faces above-normal temperatures, daily rain chances
Thursday night into Friday, we'll be eyeing a cold front that looks to move along the Red River, bringing a few shower chances during the overnight hours.
Hispanic Heritage Month
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 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.
North Texas non-profit aims to increase the number of Latinas in technology careers
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
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 children, 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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Astros sweep Rangers 5-2, take AL West lead
Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night.
Dallas Cowboys legend D.D. Lewis dies at 79
Lewis is famous for his quote that Texas Stadium had "a hole in the roof so God can watch His favorite team play."
Lawyer for Rashee Rice crash victim rips Travis Kelce for t-shirt
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Jerry Jones discusses decision to honor Charlie Kirk before Cowboys game
Before kickoff on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10.
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers named WNBA Rookie of the Year
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
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How your donations are helping Dallas families build homes: North Texas Giving Day
More than 3,500 organizations are counting on the region's generosity to fund housing, hunger relief, education, and more.
Legal experts see a dangerous precedent in crackdown on Charlie Kirk criticism
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
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.
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, named CEO of Turning Point USA
Erika Kirk will be the CEO and chair of the board of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit founded by her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
North Texas temperatures linger above average with rain chances into next week
The First Alert weather team is tracking a cold front currently in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.
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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.
Feds move to shut down trucking company involved in deadly crash
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
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Legal experts see a dangerous precedent in crackdown on Charlie Kirk criticism
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, named CEO of Turning Point USA
Erika Kirk will be the CEO and chair of the board of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit founded by her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
Texas man accused of threatening Zohran Mamdani, Queens DA says
A Texas man is accused of making terroristic threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the Queens DA's office announced.
Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization"
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Dallas County GOP plans to hand count ballots cast on election day for March 3 primary
Leaders of the Dallas County Republican Party voted this week to hand-count all ballots cast for the March 3 primary.
Hispanic Heritage Month
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.
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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 — 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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Astros sweep Rangers 5-2, take AL West lead
Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night.
Dallas Cowboys legend D.D. Lewis dies at 79
Lewis is famous for his quote that Texas Stadium had "a hole in the roof so God can watch His favorite team play."
Lawyer for Rashee Rice crash victim rips Travis Kelce for t-shirt
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Jerry Jones discusses decision to honor Charlie Kirk before Cowboys game
Before kickoff on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10.
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers named WNBA Rookie of the Year
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
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"The Chosen" is transforming faith and film in Texas and beyond
The series retells the life of Jesus — from his first days in ministry to his journey to the cross.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
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Cardi B on expecting baby with Stefon Diggs and falling in love again
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Lawyer for Rashee Rice crash victim rips Travis Kelce for t-shirt
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Remembering Robert Redford: Photos show Hollywood star in iconic films
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
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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.
