CBS Texas - Breaking Local News, First Alert Weather & I-Team Investigations (2024)

Storms making their way through North Texas

The storms will be on and off throughout the day. Some storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds and large hail.

• updated 24M ago

Power company says its facilities ignited Texas' largest-ever wildfire

Xcel Energy said Thursday that "its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek Fire," the largest-ever wildfire in Texas that's burned nearly 1.1 million acres.

• updated 36M ago

Southlake soccer sensation turns pro

Days shy of her 17th birthday, Kennedy Fuller has signed a contract with Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League.

• 3H ago

Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson in July: "Time to put Iron Mike to sleep"

A short video trailer posted by Netflix shows Jake Paul getting off a helicopter on a rooftop and coming face to face with Mike Tyson.

• updated 26M ago

What time does Biden's State of the Union start and end tonight?

President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address on March 7, his last before the 2024 presidential election. Here is what time the speech starts.

• 2H ago

How will Tarrant County law enforcement leaders ensure election integrity?

"We want our voters to be secure in the fact that their elections are not tampered with, that there's no fraud occurring."

• Mar 4

I-Team: Thousands of Texas train crossings remain gateless despite collisions

A CBS News Texas I-Team investigation found that these safety gates are missing from more than 3,000 train crossings across the state.

• Mar 1

Resolute family seeks justice after 84-year-old murder suspect deemed unfit for trial

An 84-year-old murder suspect who police said confessed to shooting his 78-year-old former girlfriend, is not expected to answer to the charge in a courtroom now after an expert determined he is not competent to stand trial.

• Feb 27

Fort Worth councilman calls on city to be more transparent with police chase policy

"I understand the police chief and why he does not want to release some of the policy. At the same time, I believe it's important that we be transparent in everything we do," Councilmember Chris Nettles explained.

• Feb 21

The fight against fentanyl: One mother's warning

As investigators race to take dealers off the streets, there is another fight taking place, but this one is much more personal.

• Feb 15

Primary involving House Speaker Dade Phelan called "Battle for the Soul of Texas"

The third most powerful Republican leader in the Texas Capitol is in a fight to save his political career.

• 17H ago

What happens to a candidate's delegates when they drop out of the primaries?

Nikki Haley was the last candidate challenging Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination. Here's what happens to the delegates she's won.

• 22H ago

House passes funding package in first step toward averting shutdown

Lawmakers voted 339 to 85 to approve the package of spending bills that extends funding for some federal agencies through September.

• 20H ago

Here's the Republican delegate count for the 2024 primaries

The latest count of Republican delegates after the 2024 Super Tuesday elections shows Trump with a commanding lead, as Haley ends her White House bid.

• 20H ago

Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales

Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.

• Mar 5

Texas solar company accused of preying on elderly signs deal with federal government

Families across Texas are sharing similar stories of their experience with the solar company Sunnova.

• Feb 8

Solar panel company signed dying man to 25-year loan, leaving family to settle debt

A North Texas family is stuck dealing with debt they say their father was tricked into taking on.

• Feb 7

IIHS releases new booster seat ratings

If you're shopping for a child booster seat to put in your vehicle, there's good news.

• Jan 24

Oak Cliff community saves Trompo taco shop from shutting its doors for good

Owner Luis Olvera closed his shop​ last week because he was behind on rent, but is now able to re-open after receiving help from the Dallas community.

• Jan 19

FDA says to throw away these 6 cinnamon products that contain lead

After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items.

• 3H ago

First over-the-counter birth control pill coming to U.S. stores

OTC daily birth control pills will be available online and on pharmacy and store shelves nationwide later this month.

• Mar 4

What we know about the uptick in measles cases in the U.S.

Michigan is the latest state to see a case of measles, according to the CDC's tally.

• Mar 1

CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks, testing

The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.

• Mar 4

Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales

Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.

• Mar 5

Southwest Airlines is offering a birds-eye view of the total solar eclipse

There are two flights available on April 8 that fly predicted to be in the direct path of the eclipse.

• Feb 26

Forney Mayor Jason Roberson on what the opening of H-E-B means for the city

The popular Texas grocer announced on Feb. 23 its plans to expand to Forney, about 20 miles east of Dallas.

• Feb 26

Got wings? Buffalo Wild Wings is giving them away for free on Feb. 26

Buffalo Wild Wings placed a bet on the big game – and lost – but wing lovers won.

• Feb 19

Trump hawks $399 sneakers a day after a $355 million ruling against him

As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.

• Feb 17

Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson in July: "Time to put Iron Mike to sleep"

A short video trailer posted by Netflix shows Jake Paul getting off a helicopter on a rooftop and coming face to face with Mike Tyson.

• updated 26M ago

Southlake soccer sensation turns pro

Days shy of her 17th birthday, Kennedy Fuller has signed a contract with Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League.

• 3H ago

Chris Mortensen, NFL reporter for ESPN, dies at age 72

Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning, ESPN confirmed.

• Mar 3

Mavs fall to Sixers 116-120

Dallas was outscored 25-13 in points off turnovers and lost for the fourth time in five games.

• Mar 3

Caitlin Clark becomes all-time NCAA Division I scoring leader

Pete Maravich registered 3,667 points with the Tigers from 1967-1970 while averaging an astounding 44.2 points per game.

• Mar 3

Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson in July: "Time to put Iron Mike to sleep"

A short video trailer posted by Netflix shows Jake Paul getting off a helicopter on a rooftop and coming face to face with Mike Tyson.

• updated 26M ago

"Hotel California" lyrics trial abruptly ends when prosecutors drop charges

New York prosecutors abruptly dropped their criminal case midtrial against three men who had been accused of conspiring to possess a cache of hand-drafted lyrics​ to "Hotel California" and other Eagles hits.

• Mar 6

Upscale farm-to-table restaurant draws diners to small town Texas

While small-town life in Hico may seem slow, the couple's restaurant sure isn't.

• Mar 4

For Kevin James, all roads lead back to stand-up

He starred in the sitcom "The King of Queens," and topped box office charts with "Paul Blart: Mall Cop." But the comedian, a son of Long Island, reserves his greatest affection for stand-up, as seen in his new Amazon Prime special, "Kevin James: Irregardless."

• Mar 3

Iris Apfel, fashion icon known for her eye-catching style, dies at 102

Iris Apfel, a textile expert, interior designer and fashion celebrity known for her eccentric style, has died.

• Mar 1

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Storms making their way across DFW, North Texas

First Alert meteorologist Dominic Brown is tracking the storm systems as they move through the region.

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Power company acknowledges its facilities may have sparked the Smokehouse Creek fire

Xcel Energy, a Minnesota-based utility company, said in a statement Thursday that "its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek fire." Xcel is disputing claims that it "acted negligently."

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Rain, storms moving across North Texas Thursday morning

First Alert meteorologist Dominic Brown is tracking the radar.

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New Mars mission exhibit opening at the Perot Museum

Just in time for Spring Break, the Perot Museum in Dallas is debuting a new exhibit about the Mars rover Perseverance. Sarah Marcotte, the Mars Public Engagement Specialist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, spoke with CBS News Texas This Morning about what you can expect.

• 3H ago
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Bidens to host guests from Texas for tonight's State of the Union address

Kate Cox, a North Texas woman who had to leave the state to get an abortion, will be in first lady Jill Biden's box at the U.S. Capitol tonight.

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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
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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
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Sweeter than candy: NICU babies too cute to spook!

Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.

• Oct 31, 2023
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Fried food & Ferris wheels: Colorful sights from the State Fair of Texas

Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!

• Oct 6, 2023
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Life in plastic — it's fantastic! NICU babies living the Barbie life

No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!

• Aug 3, 2023
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