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Texas lawmaker says it's time for the state to get involved in "phone free" schools

Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.

Family, friends, tears and tributes honor Fort Worth police sergeant killed in the line of duty

Sergeant Billy Randolph was honored as a hero cop by city leaders, his chief and fellow officers during a candlelight vigil.

Gena Rowlands, acting legend and star of "The Notebook," dies at 94

Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.

Vehicle sale argument at car wash leads to shooting in Duncanville

Police responded to reports of a shooting around 1 p.m. at 875 E Highway 67 Service Road.

Woman watches backyard disappear after city says erosion is her problem

Her neighborhood sits in the shadow of Arlington's stadiums, but one woman feels her backyard is no longer safe.

North Texas Bollywood singer accused in real estate fraud scheme

Sammy Mukherjee denied all the accusations, but declined to get into details about the investment deals.

Bills mounting for owners of illegal dump site in Fort Worth

Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.

Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings

After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.

Harris to release her first major economic plan as presidential candidate

Friday's speech will mark the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter seeks to finish mother's term

Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last month, announced she wants to fill the remainder of her mother's term.

Trump's live chat with Musk on X plagued by glitches

Donald Trump had a rambling conversation with uber-wealthy supporter Elon Musk in Trump's return to X, a chat was was plagued by glitches Musk claimed were from a cyberattack.

Trump falsely claims Harris campaign used AI to fake crowd in Detroit

Photos and videos show a large crowd attended a recent Kamala Harris campaign event​​ in Detroit. Donald Trump falsely claims it was AI-generated.

Harris backs ending taxes on tips, echoing Trump's position

Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new policy position, saying she'll fight to end taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds

Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.

FDA rejects MDMA for treating PTSD, calls for redo of study, drugmaker says

Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."

Rocket fuel chemical is widespread in food, Consumer Reports finds

Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.

Dallas woman dies after contracting West Nile Virus

Dallas County Health and Human Services said the woman was a resident of the 75230 ZIP code and had underlying health conditions.

Chevron moving its headquarters from California to Texas

Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.

Olympic Committee sues Logan Paul's energy drink brand over trademark

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.

Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas

Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

North Texas shoppers remain skeptical of Kroger-Albertsons merger as grocery giants make moves for federal approval

Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.

How the U.S. did in the Paris Olympics compared with previous Summer Games

The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count at the 2024 Paris Games, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.

U.S. women's basketball team beats France by 1 point to win gold medal

Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.

Team USA holds off France to win gold in Olympic men's basketball

Steph Curry made four 3-pointers in the final 2:43 to give Team USA its fifth straight Olympic gold medal Saturday.

Team USA wins Olympic gold in men's and women's 4x400 relay

Men hit an Olympic-record time in their gold medal race and women came in only .1 short of the world record to nab their gold medal.

Gena Rowlands, acting legend and star of "The Notebook," dies at 94

Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.

Post Malone on success, loneliness, and making his audience know they're loved

"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.

Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged terrorist plot

Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.

Snoop Dogg's best moments at the Olympics so far

Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Aerosmith announces retirement from touring due to Steven Tyler's vocal injury

Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.

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Extreme heat wave to hit North Texas, temperatures to reach dangerous levels

The weather forecast warns of dangerous heat in North Texas, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees and heat indices reaching up to 115 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect, and the threat of heat exhaustion and heatstroke is high.

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Texas lawmaker says it's time for the state to get involved in "phone free" schools

Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.

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Fallen Fort Worth police Sgt. Billy Randolph remembered on his birthday

Fort Worth police Sgt. Billy Randolph was honored by fellow officers, friends, and family at a candlelight vigil on what would have been his birthday. Randolph, who was tragically struck and killed while working an accident scene on I-35S, was remembered for his dedication and leadership.

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Candlelight vigil held for Sgt. Billy Randolph on what would have been his birthday

Tears and tributes Wednesday night​ outside the Fort Worth Police Department for an officer killed in the line of duty this week.

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Cowboys relying on "next man up" mentality as season approaches

The Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line is facing injury challenges, with key players Chuma Edoga and Earl Bostick sidelined. Despite this, cornerback Trevon Diggs made a strong return to full team scrimmage drills, and the team is adopting a “next man up” mentality.

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Fort Worth celebrates Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion

Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.

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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.

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North Texas Tornado Damage

Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.

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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.

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