4+ hour, 13+ min ago (415+ words) November 30, 2025 / 5:00 AM CST / CBS Texas The future of DART remains uncertain as a fifth city in North Texas, Addison, will consider withdrawing from the transit agency. On Tuesday, the town council will decide whether to give voters the final say during an election this spring." Plano, Farmers Branch, Highland Park and Irving have already placed the issue on the ballot in the spring. The cities have said they're not getting the amount of service from DART that they have paid through their penny sales taxes." In a statement, a DART spokesperson told CBS News Texas they are aware of the upcoming Addison Town Council vote. "DART remains committed to negotiating transparently and in good faith to ensure North Texans have access to transit solutions that work best for them." The city of Plano recently submitted a new proposal to DART…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (575+ words) November 9, 2025 / 7:59 PM CST / CBS Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday evening that he is running for a fourth term as governor of the Lone Star State. Earlier in the week, Abbott said he would make a special announcement from Houston on Sunday, outlining his vision for the future of the state. Abbott said it was in Houston that he rebuilt his life after the accident that left him paralyzed. "I learned that our lives don't have to be determined or defined by how we're challenged," Abbott said. "We get to define our lives by how we respond to those challenges. It is a trademark resilience that we Texans have." "As Texans, we will defend this state with every fiber of our being," Abbott continued. "We will protect what we built, we will finish what we started. We will…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) November 4, 2025 / 6:42 PM CST / AP American Airlines said Tuesday it will cut a "small" number of management and support roles, mostly at its Fort Worth headquarters, in an effort to recalibrate its workforce to match current needs. The company said in a statement that the layoffs "will help us optimize our performance and become even more efficient across the organization." It also said it plans on investing in other areas that support its "long-term business objectives." American did not disclose the number of jobs that will be affected by the cuts, and a company spokesperson declined to further comment. Airlines, including American, hired aggressively after the pandemic to meet a surge in travel demand as passengers returned to the skies. But that demand slowed earlier this year amid wider economic uncertainty, prompting major U.S. airlines to reduce their flight schedules and revise…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (423+ words) November 4, 2025 / 7:48 AM CST / CBS Texas Texas voters are deciding this Tuesday whether judges should have expanded authority to deny bail to defendants accused of violent or sexual felonies " part of a sweeping constitutional amendment known as Proposition 3. If approved, judges could deny bail when they find the accused is likely to skip court or poses a clear threat to public safety. The measure builds on earlier bail reforms by extending denial powers not just to repeat offenders, but also to first-time defendants charged with serious violent or sexual felonies. Supporters say Proposition 3 would improve public safety by keeping high-risk defendants in custody before trial, expand judicial discretion to assess flight risk or community danger, and advance broader bail reform goals. "We need to give judges the ability to hold the most violent offenders without bond awaiting trial, you know, after…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago (166+ words) October 26, 2025 / 8:22 PM CDT / CBS Texas A man was seriously injured in a shooting early Sunday outside a North Texas bowling alley and sports bar. Police found evidence of gunfire in the Bowlero parking lot - in the 1900 block of W. Airport Freeway in Euless - and learned the victim had been taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to the Euless Police Department. When officers got to the scene shortly before 1:45 a.m., the crowd had already cleared out." As they searched the Bowlero parking lot, they found signs that someone had been hurt. Not long after, police were informed that a man linked to the incident had arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound. Police have not released any information about possible suspects or a motive in the shooting." Investigators believe the incident was isolated and say it poses no threat to…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago (206+ words) October 26, 2025 / 8:41 AM CDT / CBS Texas A First Alert was issued until 10 a.m. Saturday morning, due to thick fog and significantly reduced visibility. Drive slowly and use low-beam headlights if you're planning on driving during that time. The fog will lift by Saturday afternoon with daytime heating. Temperatures are expected to be seasonal, reaching the mid-70s as the high. A few clouds will be in the sky, but only counties to the northeast of DFW have a 20% chance of rain." The low-pressure system that brought heavy rain to North Texas is shifting eastward, but another system is on the way. Monday, there will be a sizable cloud deck across the area in the morning, but clouds will decrease throughout the day. The morning low will be near 59 degrees, and the afternoon high will be in the upper 70s. Tuesday, a cold front will move…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (333+ words) Updated on: October 18, 2025 / 11:16 PM CDT / CBS Texas Despite a rainy afternoon, thousands of North Texans showed up for Saturday's "No Kings" protests, which have grown into a movement across the country. More than 2,000 rallies were held nationwide, including more than a dozen in North Texas. "Good spirits out here, good energy, and just people who care about what's going on," said Lakisha Bibins. "It tells you that this topic is important, you know, anti-immigration, divisiveness, human rights," said Maurico Cornejo. Protesters said the event was an opportunity to show solidarity among Americans critical of President Donald Trump and his administration. "I fought for democracy and sacrificed, and the things that are being done right now in this government are totally ridiculous. I don't know if there's a single plan or order that Trump has given, that I can agree with'none…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) Updated on: October 17, 2025 / 8:56 AM CDT / CBS Texas Friday will be breezy, warm and sunny in North Texas before a big change comes this weekend. A cold front arrives Saturday bringing scattered rain and storms to North Texas. Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of isolated strong to marginally severe storms. It is the last weekend of the State Fair of Texas as well as the Bluebonnet Battle between TCU and Baylor in Fort Worth, so lots of people have outdoor plans. Please remain weather aware on Saturday, as models are now showing scattered storms in the Metroplex around between 11 a.m." and 4 p.m. The Storm Prediction Center has shifted the severe threat further west to include the Metroplex. An isolated severe storm may produce quarter size hail and winds to 60 mph. The threat for severe weather is even…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (764+ words) October 8, 2025 / 11:14 PM CDT / CBS Texas In the small town of Gordon, Texas, about 70 miles west of Fort Worth, Pastor Albert Oliveira is preparing to leave the country and his congregation behind. Like many other foreign-born religious leaders across the United States, a visa backlog has forced him to make the difficult decision to self-deport. After two years of effort and legal fees, trying to figure out a way to stay in the country, Oliveira, his wife and young son have booked a November flight to Brazil. "I was in denial for a long time," Oliveira said. "Personally, we feel scammed." Not only is his upcoming departure a disruption to Oliveira's life, but it's also a blow to his congregation. "When you live in a very small community as this is, it's very difficult to get a pastor to come out…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (540+ words) Updated on: October 2, 2025 / 9:44 AM CDT / CBS Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday unveiled a new state initiative aimed at streamlining government and cutting unnecessary regulations, including the launch of an online portal where residents can submit feedback on potential overreach. Abbott announced the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) and the opening of a new Regulation Evaluation Portal. Abbott said the office, housed within the governor's office, will make Texas "more responsive and more efficient" by removing red tape and reducing regulatory burdens." "The State of Texas operates at the speed of business, and this new Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office will ensure we continue to foster economic opportunity and protect individual liberty," Abbott said. The TREO website, which will continue to expand, serves as a one-stop shop for updates on the office's work and offers Texans an…...