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Dallas police say overcrowded, aging facilities could jeopardize criminal cases. Voters will decide whether to fund a $443 million public safety overhaul as critics question the city's priorities.
A beautiful stretch of weather continues across North Texas as high pressure remains our dominant weather feature.
The political ground in Tarrant County is red hot, and the battle for Texas' U.S. Senate seat is turning up the heat.
Phillip Bates was arrested by Collin County authorities last Friday for possession of child pornography, sex abuse of a child and sexual performance of a child. Last Tuesday, Bates was initially arrested by McKinney police for similar charges. Melissa ISD confirms he no longer works for the district.
New video shows an odd encounter at a Watauga doorstep. It shows a person wearing a mask resembling former President Joe Biden, wearing a Charlie Kirk "Freedom" t-shirt, and eating a banana. This video was recorded Sunday night. Watauga police say while they can't comment on the potential political message, they can…
Dallas police say overcrowded, aging facilities could jeopardize criminal cases. Voters will decide whether to fund a $443 million public safety overhaul as critics question the city's priorities.
The political ground in Tarrant County is red hot, and the battle for Texas' U.S. Senate seat is turning up the heat.
A Texas couple is charged in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old student-athlete on a St. Louis highway. Surveillance footage helped investigators track them down in Illinois.
Willie Hernon, 42, is charged with murder and armed criminal action and is being held on a $1 million bond. His wife, Taiya Herndon, 45, is charged with hindering prosecution and has a $500,000 bond.
The recalled items include hot dogs, deli meats, cocktail franks, bacon, chicken sausage and more. They were sold nationwide to retailers and restaurants.
Fake voter registration links, phishing texts and AI-generated candidate calls are on the rise. How to spot election scams before they steal your money or personal information.
Two straight losses have Cowboys fans in need of therapy. We hit the streets to hear their frustrations after Dallas falls to 2-4.
In Austin, Hinojsa announced she's suing to get access to Abbott's communication with Elon Musk, saying Musk donated to Abbott's campaign, and he's getting tax breaks for his businesses in Texas. The Abbott campaign called it a stunt and said it is filing to have the case dismissed.
The governor is urging Texans to get out and vote.
The bruising political fight continues as the campaigns and outside committees spend mountains of cash on advertising.
An arrest warrant is shedding more light on what led to a murder charge against a security guard at a Fort Worth shopping center.
Early voting runs through next Friday, Oct. 30. Make sure to check your county to get the most accurate hours for voting.
President Donald Trump will make his fourth trip to Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, holding rallies in Lubbock and Waco on Oct. 27.
Your trash truck may be watching more than your curb. Dallas is using AI-powered cameras on bulk pickup trucks to scan neighborhoods for potential code violations.
Police say 31-year-old Tyron Henton shot a suspect who smashed a jewelry display case at La Gran Plaza last week and took a panel with gold necklaces before running away.
Early voting in Texas began this Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
White House spokeswoman Allison Schuster said the White House task force "will work to close critical research gaps and strengthen care for women across all stages of life, targeting some of the most widespread health conditions affecting them."
Working toward a world without Type 1 diabetes, Breakthrough T1D supports families and funds research for life-changing breakthroughs. Learn about upcoming North Texas benefit walks and a luncheon bringing the community together for the cause.
More than three decades after Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered, a new investigation raises questions about whether someone helped clean up the alleged crime scene.
Police say the 34-year-old driver, who has been released from police custody, was parked at a sports complex Saturday when she suddenly barreled onto one of the soccer fields.
Texas’ U.S. Senate race is drawing national attention as Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton compete in a high-stakes contest.
Elon Musk said in a social media post on Monday that he plans to give one of his SpaceX shares to each child in the U.S., writing that the gift "will be the first of many."
An OpenAI engineer arrested by the FBI earlier this month was in regular communication with a member of the Saudi royal family, according to a new federal court filing.
A gradual warming trend this week will take us into the mid and upper 80s later this week.
President Trump returns to the campaign trail Monday evening, visiting ruby red Kansas, a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932.
Officials in France are weighing whether to declare a state of emergency and implement local curfews after a weekend of riots and looting swept the nation.
Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs issued a statement saying that the service member, identified as Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a Tactical Air Control Party instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, was injured at the stadium and died at a local hospital.
A husband and wife from Arlington are charged in the shooting death of a teenager on a St. Louis highway.
The Fort Worth Police Department has launched an investigation after officers say an infant was found dead near a dumpster late Sunday night.
Early voting in Texas began this Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
Video from the 2800 block of NW 28th Street shows heavy smoke coming from the roof of a home and the remains of the frame of a house.
Video from the 2800 block of NW 28th Street shows heavy smoke coming from the roof of a home and the remains of the frame of a house.
CBS News Texas wants to hear from North Texas voters experiencing long lines, technical difficulties or other issues at polling locations during the midterms.
It will be a beautiful and mild start to the week. Expect high clouds to dissipate throughout Monday, mild winds from the southeast and temperatures to top out in the upper 70s by the afternoon.
Trevor Sochocki gets a closer look in Dallas as voters head out for early voting and shares the state of key races.
"Who the hell wouldn't have a women's health division?" President Trump said Monday.
Early voting in Texas runs Oct. 19-30 ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Here's what North Texas voters need to know about polling locations, hours and requirements.
Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias lived in Dallas for decades, his daughter said. He wanted to eventually return to Mexico and had been traveling back and forth to build a house there, she added.
According to Mesquite PD, the residents told police they woke up to loud banging sounds. One of the residents went to investigate and saw someone entering the home. They fired their weapon, striking the suspect.
An infant was found dead near a dumpster in Fort Worth late Sunday night. Police are investigating what happened.
Police say 49-year-old Richard Pastor Perez remains on the run in connection with his estranged wife’s disappearance after investigators traced his SUV from North Texas to a hotel in New Mexico.
Here's how Texas voters can view their sample ballot and see the key races in the 2026 midterm elections.
The SpaceX CEO wrote on social media on Monday that the gift "will be the first of many."
Grab the jacket heading out the door, but you won't need it by the afternoons this week. Most of North Texas will wake up to temperatures in the 40s and 50s, but by the afternoons, temperatures will climb into the 70s and 80s.
The driver, a 34-year-old woman, was taken into custody and had been cooperative with the investigation, Moses said. Two juveniles were also inside the vehicle at the time, Moses said. It's unclear if the incident was intentional.
Despite the increased number of visitors at this year’s state fair, it’s still lower than attendance from previous years, organizers say.
According to a Northwestern University health literacy study, 1 in 3 middle-aged adults struggle with basic health tasks.
A beautiful stretch of weather continues across North Texas.
President Trump is expected to make a campaign stop in Kansas following VP JD Vance’s town hall hosted by CBS News, in which he was pressed over Iran, immigration and corruption.
Early voting in Texas begins Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. And both Senate candidates, James Talarico and Ken Paxton, are campaigning across North Texas through the final stretch.
The Cowboys’ offensive struggles continue. After a 23-13 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field, Dak Prescott admits Dallas must find answers against the blitz, clean up mistakes and rediscover its identity.
Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass and also scored on a 1-yard keeper as the Green Bay Packers held Dallas' high-powered offense in check and beat the Cowboys 23-13 in a penalty-filled game.
Temperatures will dip into the 40s and 50s before sunshine brings warmer weather back to North Texas, with highs climbing into the 80s this week.
The mother of three has not been seen or heard from since going to visit her estranged husband Richard Pastor Perez back on Sept. 28.
Seventeen years after the Fort Hood shooting killed her brother, Layla Hunt Willingham of McKinney says she has found peace through forgiveness. With Nidal Hasan’s scheduled execution bringing painful memories back, she reflects on grief, faith and the long road to healing.
With early voting starting Monday-- candidates are making their final push to get voters to the polls.
Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
The researchers said what they had hoped was the plane was "likely a collection of large trees" that had washed away, leaving a "single Y-shaped segment."
Denton police say surveillance video shows the man abandoning a vehicle at an Albuquerque hotel.
Mesquite police were called to a shooting around 4:15 a.m. in the 2600 block of Brushwood Lane.
A high-pressure system is building this week, meaning temperatures will climb above average next week. By the end of the week, highs are expected to reach the upper 80s, and southeasterly winds will increase humidity.
It may be hard to believe, but Sunday is the last day of the State Fair of Texas. People are checking out the food, attractions, and rides it offers, along with some deals for closing day.
A member of the U.S. Air Force was injured and later died after he fell while rappelling from the ceiling of the Alamodome stadium in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, ahead of a University of Texas at San Antonio football game.
With just over two weeks until the midterms, key races are tightening, including a virtual tie in Texas’ senate contest. President Trump is campaigning to boost republicans as voters weigh the cost of living, immigration and the war with Iran, while the administration faces scrutiny over its Russia sanctions policy.
Candidates are planning to hit the campaign trail hard this week.
People are checking out the food, attractions, and rides it has to offer, along with some deals for closing day.
Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
A service member was injured and later died after falling while rappelling from the ceiling of the University of Texas at San Antonio football stadium on Saturday.
Sunday is teed up to be a beautiful end to the weekend for North Texas and a great final day for the State Fair of Texas. Expect high clouds to dissipate throughout the day, mild winds from the southeast, and temperatures to top out in the low 70s in the afternoon.
Dawn White shares how fairgoers have one more day to enjoy this year's festivities!
Expect high clouds to dissipate throughout the day, mild winds from the southeast, and temperatures to top out in the low 70s in the afternoon.
Few, if any, expected the Texas Governor's race to become as close as the polls now indicate. Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term, faces Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, who has gained momentum during the past month. Both candidates are going to be kicking it into high gear over the…
Tarrant County is a major political battleground. It's the largest Republican-controlled county in Texas and the United States. Republican Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare is facing Democratic County Commissioner Alisa Simmons in the November election. O'Hare has said for years that one of his top priorities is to keep…
On the eve of early voting in Texas, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico maintains a slim lead over Republican Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, in the race for U.S. Senate. The Real Clear Politics average of polls between September 24 and October 14 shows Talarico ahead by an average of 2.2 percentage points…
This week on Eye on Politics, the home stretch begins for the 2026 midterm elections as early voting opens up in Texas this week. Here's a look at where candidates stand now, from local elections to state and federal offices.
Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term, faces Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, who has gained momentum during the past month.
On the eve of early voting in Texas, James Talarico maintains a slim lead over Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate.
Republican County Judge Tim O'Hare and Democrat Alisa Simmons spoke with Jack Fink about property taxes and the closure of polling locations.
Six Flags Over Georgia reopened this weekend after a 42-year-old man was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster and fell to his death on Monday. The ride remains closed as the investigation continues.
A 6-year-old child and a 35-year-old man were killed when a truck drove onto a soccer field during a match in Wichita, Kansas, with 11 people taken to the hospital, including 10 with traumatic injuries.
The Texas Rangers are seeking cellphone data from seven members of the family that owned and operated Camp Mystic as part of a criminal investigation into last year's deadly Central Texas flooding.
Two people died after a house fire in Grand Prairie, where firefighters rescued a man through a window before he later died at a hospital and found a woman dead at the scene. A firefighter was hospitalized and later released.
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, with a record 19 million Texans registered to cast ballots in the midterm elections, according to the Texas Secretary of State.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Dallas, Arlington, Frisco, Plano, Denton, and Southlake on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration.
The suspect, a former student at the school, fired as many as 15 rounds during the shooting, police said, and another 44 rounds of ammunition were located at the scene.
Trysten Mullis was 13 when he found his mother Amy Mullis impaled with a corn rake at the family's Iowa farm. In an exclusive interview, the now 21-year-old is speaking out about what he says he witnessed, determined to overturn his father Todd's murder conviction.
The U.S. Senate candidates are launching statewide tours as they promote competing proposals on taxes, health care, and immigration.
North Texas experienced its chilliest morning in about six months Saturday, with temperatures dropping to 47 degrees at DFW Airport and into the 30s in some areas. Sunday will bring sunny skies and a high of 72 degrees before temperatures return to the 80s on Tuesday, with dry conditions expected through next Saturday.
Pope Leo is recovering at the Vatican after undergoing surgery to remove the lower section of his right lung following a cancer diagnosis.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Dallas, Denton, Plano, Southlake and Arlington to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's policies.
Republican Ken Paxton launched an 18-day statewide bus tour in Rockwall as he and Democrat James Talarico work to rally voters ahead of early voting Monday.
A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed during a soccer game at Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas, according to police.
Federal investigators said they are looking into suspicious letters containing unknown substances that were mailed to state election officials and congressional offices.
Pope Leo XIV was undergoing an examination for another reason when doctors discovered a tumor on his right lung, his doctor said.
A firefighter also faced minor injuries.