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A woman whose pit bull allegedly attacked a 47-year-old woman at a Lake Worth dog park last week was arrested early Wednesday morning, according to police.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 1h

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.

Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins race for Texas governor

Hinojosa has been an advocate for increased education funding and a critic of taxpayer-funded savings accounts for children attending private school.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 2h

A woman whose pit bull allegedly attacked a 47-year-old woman at a Lake Worth dog park last week was arrested early this morning, according to police. Her boyfriend was also arrested.

Lake Worth police arrest pit bull owner and boyfriend in connection to dog park attack

Autumn Billings was arrested around 3 a.m. Wednesday in Lake Worth.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 3h

A Fort Worth firefighter who was severely burned battling a house fire has finally reunited with his newborn son after nearly four months apart. https://cbsloc.al/4nQ8MPM

cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 4h

Grand Prairie residents protest housing project they can't block
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/grand-prairie-residents-protest-housing-project-they-cant-block/

Grand Prairie residents protest housing project they can't block

A new Texas law lets developers bypass city approval for multifamily housing, leaving neighbors feeling powerless and frustrated.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 5h

Residents push for safety fix at crash-prone Dallas intersection

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-kessler-park-intersection-crashes-roundabout-proposal/

Residents push for safety fix at crash-prone Dallas intersection

Neighbors near the intersection say speeding and poor visibility have led to dozens of crashes — and they're voting on a redesign.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 6h

Multiple airports refuse to play DHS video blaming Democrats for government shutdown
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/airports-dhs-video-kristi-noem-democrats-government-shutdown/

Multiple airports refuse to play DHS video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

The partisan message in the video, featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, goes against policies and regulations, some airports say.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 7h

Trump administration revokes 6 visas over comments about Charlie Kirk

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/trump-administration-revokes-visas-charlie-kirk/

Trump administration revokes 6 visas over comments about Charlie Kirk

The State Department said Tuesday it has revoked six people's visas for making incendiary social media comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 9h

Some protein powders, shakes contain high levels of lead and other metals, Consumer Reports finds https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/protein-powders-shakes-lead-consumer-reports/

Some protein powders, shakes contain high levels of lead and other metals, Consumer Reports finds

Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation that analyzed 23 dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 10h

Keller detective left 55 cases unworked, including child sex assault, internal probe reveals

Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 10h

Former North Texas coach sentenced to 40 years for child exploitation involving over 100 minors, authorities say

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-coach-sentenced-child-exploitation-40-years/

Former North Texas coach sentenced to 40 years for child exploitation involving over 100 minors, authorities say

Authorities say the former coach used threats, encryption, and social media to coerce minors into producing explicit content.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 11h

Dallas police exceed hiring goals as city weighs crime response, helicopter purchase
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-police-hiring-crime-response-helicopter-purchase/

Dallas police exceed hiring goals as city weighs crime response, helicopter purchase

DPD reports drop in violent crime and improved response times; recruitment efforts praised during public safety meeting.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 12h

President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the government's highest civilian honor — to conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Tuesday, over a month after he was fatally shot on a Utah college campus. https://cbsloc.al/42EZmOL

cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 13h

Freedman's Cemetery vandalized in Dallas; city adds security, limits access hours

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/freedmans-cemetery-vandalism-dallas-security-access-hours/

Freedman's Cemetery vandalized in Dallas; city adds security, limits access hours

City officials confirm handcrafted plaques were stolen from Freedman's Memorial Cemetery, prompting overnight closures and new surveillance measures.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 13h

After rocky season, Mavericks double down on Jason Kidd with multi-year contract extension

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 14h

Collin County teacher charged with felony assault after alleged classroom incident with 5-year-old, report states

The teacher claims in an arrest report that she didn't cause the injuries that the school district and the child's parents reported to authorities.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 14h

Two men charged with capital murder after triple homicide in Dallas, police say

Two men found in Houston have been charged with murder after three people were found dead outside a home on Bernal Drive in Dallas earlier this month.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 16h

Lancaster High School assistant band director arrested on felony child sex charge, district says

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/lancaster-high-band-director-arrested-child-sex-charge/

Lancaster High School assistant band director arrested on felony child sex charge, district says

The educator was placed on leave after being charged with indecency with a child. The district says it is cooperating with police and offering support to families.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 18h

A Princeton man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of indecency with a child, according to Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.

Collin County man sentenced to life in prison for indecency with a child

David Sanchez, 66, was found guilty of two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 20h

R&B legend D'Angelo has died, his family confirmed to CBS News on Tuesday. The singer, whose real name was Michael D'Angelo Archer, was 51.

D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies of cancer at 51

D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 21h

"The families who lost their precious daughters deserve answers, as do all Texans, on exactly what happened on July 4th," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said.

Texas lawmakers appointed to investigate Hill Country floods that killed 130 people

The Texas Senate and House committees will examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the deadly flooding.

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cbstexas.bsky.social @cbstexas.bsky.social · 21h

The Supreme Court turned away an appeal by Alex Jones over a $1.4 billion defamation judgment for his false claims that a 2012 school shooting was a hoax.