Flooding risk, heavy rain and disruptive storms in North Texas this weekend
Saturday will be a great day to get cozy on the couch and root on your favorite teams, since heavy rain will be anticipated throughout the morning into the afternoon.
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Palestinian president's visa to the U.S. revoked ahead of key U.N. meetings
The move is the latest in a series of steps the Trump administration has taken to target Palestinians with visa restrictions.
U.S. cruiser seen crossing Panama Canal as warships sent to Venezuela
The U.S. has said the deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean, near Venezuela's territorial waters, was an anti-drug trafficking operation.
Short-handed Dallas Wings fall to Atlanta Dream 100-78. "We ran out of gas a little bit"
Dallas signed Christyn Williams and extended another seven-day contract to Amy Okonkwo to give the Wings the league minimum eight players available for the game.
Social media post of Tarrant County students sitting on school bus floor raises questions
District says seats were available. A parent says a puddle made the seat unusable.
Westbound SH 114 closed after fatal two-vehicle crash in Irving, police say
Police say westbound SH 114 will remain closed for hours as investigators work to determine what caused the deadly crash.
Judge blocks Trump admin. from expanding fast-track deportations nationwide
A federal judge dealt a major blow to the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts late Friday, blocking it from expanding a process called expedited removal nationwide.
Police search for suspect in possible North Texas road rage shooting
Victim hospitalized after gunfire on I-20 service road. Suspect fled in black SUV.
A 9-year-old boy set up a stand that offers free compliments. It became a hit.
Nine-year-old Ethan Wargo of Sycamore, Illinois, opened a "compliment stand" this summer. It's like a refreshment stand — just for your self-esteem.
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TEA visits Fort Worth ISD as possible state takeover looms
The TEA made its long-awaited visit to FWISD on Thursday as the school district faces a potential state takeover.
The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.
The House greenlit plans to scrap the state exam, advancing HB 8. The state Senate is set to discuss its version of the bill, SB 9.
Texas Legislature moves forward with plans to scrap the STAAR test
Proposed changes would have students take shorter assessments three times during the school year.
Are incentives to retain Texas teachers working? Job turnover remains high
New laws that were passed during the regular legislative session increased teacher pay.
Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD see increase in state's accountability rating
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Johnson County sheriff charged with abuse of office, sexual harassment
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Longtime North Texas dry cleaners detained after dropping daughter off at college, facing possible deportation
A trip to drop off their daughter at Texas Tech University has resulted in an unhappy ending for a North Texas couple.
Texas redistricting maps are racially biased, civil rights advocates claim in lawsuit
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SMU prepares for “pony gate” to kick off 2025 football season
SMU Football kicks off its season against Texas A&M Commerce on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Heavy rain, isolated flooding possible across North Texas Labor Day weekend
Labor Day is the official start to meteorological fall. It may be too soon to break out the sweater, but below-average temperatures will start the season.
Journalist recalls pausing coverage to help evacuate residents during Hurricane Katrina
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Rain, cooler temps expected across North Texas during Labor Day weekend
As North Texas heads into Labor Day weekend, CBS News Texas meteorologists have issued First Alert Weather Days for Saturday and Sunday due to expected rounds of heavy rain. While severe storms aren’t anticipated, saturated soil from earlier showers could lead to localized flooding.
Frisco Lone Star tops Argyle in High School Game of the Week
Week 1 of the Texas high school football season delivered marquee matchups and standout performances across the region. In CBS Sports Texas' High School Game of the Week, Frisco Lone Star opened its season with a commanding win over Argyle.
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Heavy rain, isolated flooding possible across North Texas Labor Day weekend
Labor Day is the official start to meteorological fall. It may be too soon to break out the sweater, but below-average temperatures will start the season.
Rain returns to DFW in time for Labor Day weekend
The clouds will stick around through most of Friday with some sunshine in the afternoon.
Flooding risk, heavy rain and disruptive storms in North Texas this weekend
Saturday will be a great day to get cozy on the couch and root on your favorite teams, since heavy rain will be anticipated throughout the morning into the afternoon.
Labor Day weekend in North Texas will be cloudy, cool
Rain chances persist over Labor Day weekend.
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
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Some local, state law enforcement to be deputized as immigration agents
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Short-handed Dallas Wings fall to Atlanta Dream 100-78. "We ran out of gas a little bit"
Dallas signed Christyn Williams and extended another seven-day contract to Amy Okonkwo to give the Wings the league minimum eight players available for the game.
A timeline of Micah Parsons' trade from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers
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Micah Parsons' trade gets stormy reception from fans
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Dallas Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers
Parsons said in a statement that it is a sad day and that he never wanted this chapter of his life to end; however,"not everything was under my control."
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Flooding risk, heavy rain and disruptive storms in North Texas this weekend
Saturday will be a great day to get cozy on the couch and root on your favorite teams, since heavy rain will be anticipated throughout the morning into the afternoon.
Palestinian president's visa to the U.S. revoked ahead of key U.N. meetings
The move is the latest in a series of steps the Trump administration has taken to target Palestinians with visa restrictions.
U.S. cruiser seen crossing Panama Canal as warships sent to Venezuela
The U.S. has said the deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean, near Venezuela's territorial waters, was an anti-drug trafficking operation.
Short-handed Dallas Wings fall to Atlanta Dream 100-78. "We ran out of gas a little bit"
Dallas signed Christyn Williams and extended another seven-day contract to Amy Okonkwo to give the Wings the league minimum eight players available for the game.
Social media post of Tarrant County students sitting on school bus floor raises questions
District says seats were available. A parent says a puddle made the seat unusable.
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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.
Troubled trucking companies keep hauling U.S. mail
The company that employed the driver in a crash that killed five people in Terrell has a history of violations.
Northeast Texas ranchers fight reservoir plan that could drown their land
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
North Texas military veterans face sharp cuts to VA-funded in-home care
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
Fort Worth group credited with curbing violence at risk amid funding cuts
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
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Judge blocks Trump admin. from expanding fast-track deportations nationwide
A federal judge dealt a major blow to the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts late Friday, blocking it from expanding a process called expedited removal nationwide.
Congressman Marc Veasey discusses cuts to public health, newly drawn Texas Congressional maps
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth discusses the newly drawn Texas Congressional maps. He believes there is a good chance that the legal fight over the new maps will delay the primary in Texas, originally set for March 3, 2026. He tells Jack Fink that he wants the courts to act before he announces where he will run.
Dallas County Health and Human Services Director says funding losses have impacted the county
Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Philip Huang says funding cuts by the Trump Administration have impacted immunization programs in the county. Dr. Huang says the $4 million cuts in COVID funds were used beyond COVID, and now they're having to make significant layoffs and cuts.
Senator John Cornyn is running for a fifth term and is "confident of the outcome"
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Appeals court rules many of Trump's tariffs are illegal, but doesn't halt them
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
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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
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A taste of Cuban coffee with Ken Molestina
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Golf professional Pablo Del Olmo works to grow the game among Hispanic communities
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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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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Why is Instagram's new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it?
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New medical facility brings critical services to "health care desert" in North Texas
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
CU Buffs Coach Prime gets emotional while revealing bladder cancer diagnosis
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Pepsi to introduce prebiotic cola this fall after buying Poppi
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COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
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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.
North Texas Kroger customers question pricing differences; Kroger responds
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Company demos drone school shooting response at Regis Jesuit High School
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Ingram family works to clean 30-year-old shop damaged in Central Texas floods
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
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Short-handed Dallas Wings fall to Atlanta Dream 100-78. "We ran out of gas a little bit"
Dallas signed Christyn Williams and extended another seven-day contract to Amy Okonkwo to give the Wings the league minimum eight players available for the game.
A timeline of Micah Parsons' trade from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers
It's official: the Dallas Cowboys traded star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.
Micah Parsons' trade gets stormy reception from fans
Fans at The Star in Frisco watched as storm clouds moved into the Dallas Cowboys-themed area on Thursday.
Rangers Corey Seager undergoes appendectomy, expected to miss time on injured list
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager had an appendectomy after experiencing abdominal pain during a game the previous night.
Dallas Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers
Parsons said in a statement that it is a sad day and that he never wanted this chapter of his life to end; however,"not everything was under my control."
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged, sharing photos
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Netflix House to open in Dallas this winter
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Jerry Adler, "Sopranos" and "The Good Wife" actor, dies at 96
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Serena Williams reveals she's using weight loss drugs and addresses stigma
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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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
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Your North Texas snow day photos
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
