Pritzker, Newsom visit Texas, praise House Democrats who broke quorum to fight against...

CBS DFW Local News 11/15 11:00P Jack Fink

Two high-profile Democrats visited the Lone Star State recently and credited Democrats in the Texas House for igniting a nationwide redistricting battle . Illinois Governor JB Pritzker addressed 650 people at the Dallas County Democratic Party's...

Senator Cornyn endorsed by 30 current and past Republican elected leaders in DFW for his re-election...

CBS DFW Local News 11/12 10:01P Jack Fink

Thirty Republican elected officials from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, past and present, have endorsed Senator John Cornyn for re-election over his two GOP primary rivals, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Houston Congressman Wesley Hunt. The...

Garland residents urge city council to cut ties with City Manager Judson Rex

CBS DFW Local News 11/12 3:04A Erin Jones

Tuesday night, the Garland City Council met behind closed doors to talk about the city manager's future. Before the meeting started, dozens of residents gathered at City Hall, saying it's time for him to go. Outside City Hall, their calls were...

North Texas election results for Nov. 4, 2025

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/4 7:46P NBCDFW Staff

Election Day results Results for all races are listed below alphabetically by category and county. Where can I find results on the amendments to the state constitution? Click here . Where can I find...

Texas Democrats await court ruling on redistricting before filing for 2026 races

CBS DFW Local News 11/1 11:00P Jack Fink

With less than one week before candidates can begin filing their campaign paperwork, a panel of three federal judges in El Paso has yet to issue a ruling on whether to uphold the newly approved Texas congressional maps for the 2026 elections. The...

Foul smell leads to woman's body in North Texas home bought at auction, Addison police say

CBS DFW Local News 10/30 9:55A S.E. Jenkins

A woman was found dead inside an Addison home just purchased at auction, police say. On Wednesday, the new homeowner inadvertently made a grim discovery when he went to visit the home he had recently purchased. He told police as soon as he walked...

Freddie Freeman's walk-off homer gives Dodgers a 2-1 World Series lead after thrilling 18-inning...

CBS DFW Local News 10/28 12:42A Dean Fioresi

The Dodgers have jumped to a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series after a thrilling, back-and-forth, extra-inning contest in Game 3 ended in a 6-5 win for Los Angeles. The 18-inning game ended with yet...

DART rolls out Silver Line with free rides and rider praise

CBS DFW Local News 10/26 3:11A Briseida Holguin

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit system officially launched its long-awaited Silver Line this weekend, offering free rides and a new way to connect communities across North Texas. The 26-mile commuter rail stretches from Plano to DFW International...

Rowlett police investigating after 7-month-old died at a home daycare

CBS DFW Local News 10/17 8:20A Steven Rosenbaum

Authorities in Rowlett are investigating the death of a 7-month-old child at a home daycare. Police officers and paramedics responded to a home on Toscano Drive at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday following a 911 call about an unresponsive infant. The...

Here's where you can find a haunted house in Dallas-Fort Worth

CBS DFW Local News 10/15 7:38A CBS Texas Staff

It's October and Halloween events are in full force across North Texas. If you're looking for a family-friendly, spooky activity this month, here's where you can go. Haunted houses in Dallas County The Parker House 8550 W University Dr, Denton,...

Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins race for Texas governor

CBS DFW Local News 10/15 6:17A Julia Falcon

A new Democratic candidate has entered the race for Texas governor. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa announced early Wednesday morning that she is entering the race to unseat Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, joining Andrew White in the Democratic field....

Northbound I-35 closed in Dallas County after pedestrian struck and killed, officials say

CBS DFW Local News 10/13 6:21P S.E. Jenkins

A pedestrian was struck and killed Monday night on northbound I-35 near Continental Avenue, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. The incident prompted authorities to shut down the northbound lanes of I-35 and all traffic is currently...

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Katrina Pierson discuss potential of running for higher office

CBS DFW Local News 10/12 1:58A Jack Fink

A court hearing to determine whether new congressional maps in Texas will be allowed for the March 2026 primary came to a close Friday. It's now up to a three-judge panel to decide whether to accept the new maps or reject them and stay with the...

18-year-old faces felony charge after allegedly shooting his girlfriend multiple times in Downtown...

CBS DFW Local News 10/8 3:43A Julia Falcon

An 18-year-old is facing a felony charge after he allegedly shot his girlfriend multiple times this weekend. It happened on Oct. 5 around 1 p.m. at Black Tap Restaurant in Victory Park in Downtown Dallas. Dallas County Sheriff's deputies...

October is spooky season at Meow Wolf Grapevine

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/4 2:41A Kimberly Richard

Those who pledged to protect and serve say Dallas County has not fairly paid them to do so. Dallas County Sheriff’s Deputies filed a class action lawsuit in federal court, saying they’re owed years of overtime pay. It’s a problem that Dallas...