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Suspect sought, elderly North Texas woman's mysterious death under investigation Neighbors in the quiet community say they're on alert after learning the yet-to-be-identified suspect forced his way into the woman's home. 4H ago
Storms chances return Monday, increase Tuesday in North Texas Severe weather threat is currently looking low for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 8H ago
Wrong man arrested in 2023 death of Arlington officer, new suspect in custody Charges have been dropped against Joshua Watson and a warrant was issued for Ryan Luckett. 20H ago
60,000 people expected at the three-day Fan Expo Dallas Fans of comic books, movies, and TV competed in cosplay contests, attended meet and greets with their favorite stars, and took in iconic characters at exhibits. 8H ago
Do dogs talk? UTA researcher working to find out Kenny Zhu, a professor of computer science at the University of Texas at Arlington, is dedicated to decoding the mystified language of man's best friend. Jun 7
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Top 10 North Texas zip codes for mail fraud: "It's alarming." Growing concerns over mail theft in North Texas are raising concerns for the United States Postal Service, homeowners, and business owners. Jun 4
Escaping financial abuse: New program gives path to healing The program connects abuse survivors with free legal aid, aiming to utilize a 2019 Texas law championed by Texas Appleseed to erase coerced debt. May 31
Trafficked in Texas: I-Team goes behind the scenes with the Department of Homeland Security The Department of Homeland Security reported an alarming 36.2 million suspected cases of child exploitation last year, more than doubling the 16.9 million cases reported in 2019. May 24
Thousands of retired police guns are found at crime scenes every year Every year, thousands of guns once used by law enforcement officers are discovered at crime scenes, even as police work to keep firearms out of criminals' hands. May 18
Mesquite woman shares squatter eviction nightmare: "I'm trying to live the American dream" A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue. May 16
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Politics State House Democrats vow to block school choice legislation next year State House Members Rafael Anchia and John Bryant of Dallas discuss school vouchers, teacher raises and House Speaker Dade Phelan with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink. Jun 7 17:02
Hunter Biden's daughter, Naomi Biden, testifies at his gun trial Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand. 17H ago
Biden lauds vets 80 years after D-Day, warns of new threat to democracy In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny. Jun 7
Migrant advocates warn about "fewer options" after Biden border rule The move, which has drawn stark pushback from the left, allows authorities to more quickly reject and deport migrants who enter the country unlawfully by suspending the processing of asylum claims between official entry points along the southern border. Jun 5
Contraception bill falls short in the Senate amid Republican opposition Republicans largely opposed a vote to advance a bill to protect access to contraception Wednesday, as Democrats make a push to center reproductive rights in the run-up to the election. Jun 5
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Crews continue cleanup of debris left from storms in Richardson Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes. Jun 3
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15
What you need to know before investing in solar panels Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story. May 13
North Texas drivers express concerns over self-driving 18-wheelers Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe. Apr 5
New CosMc's location now open in Far North Dallas McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location. Mar 27
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FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older. Jun 7
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. Jun 7
Fort Worth officer saved by heroic coworkers after heart attack Terrence Parker never thought he'd be the one to have a heart attack. Jun 6
FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban. Jun 6
Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak that has spread to 25 states Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia. Jun 5
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New Texas-based stock exchange looks to take on Nasdaq, NYSE TXSE Group aims to launch by 2026. Jun 6
All five Dallas-area Alamo Drafthouse locations closing immediately The closures will impact hundreds of employees at locations in Dallas, Richardson, Las Colinas, Lake Highlands and Denton. Jun 6
What's open in Dallas, Fort Worth on Memorial Day 2024? If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat. May 25
Dallas employment attorney says the noncompete ban will make it through legal challenges Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle. Apr 24
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Dornoch wins 156th Belmont Stakes, run for first time at Saratoga Despite there not being a Triple Crown on the line, it marked a historic Belmont because the race was run at Saratoga for the first time in the venue's 161-year history. 9H ago
How cricket has exploded in popularity in the U.S. More than 400 cricket leagues have opened in America, with over 200,000 players and counting, according to USA Cricket. 10H ago
Caitlin Clark expected to be off star-studded Olympic team, reports say The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team. 17H ago
Mavs drop Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Celtics The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jun 6
Dallas Stars' Joe Pavelski hanging up the skates after 18 seasons Joe Pavelski says he's played his last game in the NHL after 1,533 games over 18 NHL seasons. Jun 4
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Pat Sajak takes a final spin on "Wheel of Fortune" Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest. Jun 7
Vanna White bids emotional goodbye to "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been one of television's most iconic duos since they started working on "Wheel of Fortune" together in 1982. Jun 7
Dolly Parton developing Broadway musical based on her life story Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score. Jun 6
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour to spend time with family Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February. May 31
Hamilton fans rejoice as national Broadway tour hits DFW The national Broadway tour of the show is running in Dallas at the Winspear Opera House and will head to Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall on June 11. May 29
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Latest Videos Hot, dry weather continues Sunday Sunday promises to be another pool day. It'll be hot and dry. 5H ago 03:26
Mavs, Celtics fans remain confident in Boston: NBA Finals CBS News Texas anchor Doug Dunbar explores Boston and asks fans of the Mavs and Celtics which team they think will win Game 2 in the NBA Finals. 5H ago 02:21
Rain chances return late Sunday in North Texas Hot, sunny weather will turn into storm chances Monday in North Texas. 9H ago 02:31
Search on for man wanted in connection with elderly Bedford woman's death Bedford police are looking for a man wanted in connection with the death of an elderly woman. 9H ago 02:08
Fans meet sci-fi, anime celebrities at Fan Expo in Dallas Dallas is once again hosting the largest gaming, sci-fi, horror and anime convention in Texas! The event is formerly known as Dallas Comic Con. 16H ago 12:06
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Spring storm damage across North Texas Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction. May 28 12 photos
North Texas Tornado Damage Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25. May 27 21 photos
Tornado destroys Texas home, storm chaser saves family of 4: PHOTOS A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it. May 3 8 photos
Painting for peace: Texas artist joins Israel–Hamas war protests Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin. Nov 14, 2023 8 photos
Went And Took It: Texas Rangers 2023 World Series victory parade On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win! Nov 4, 2023 45 photos
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