North Texas cities split over bill that will change how DART transit agency is funded

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 5/11 12:00A Jack Fink

A controversial bill is advancing through the Texas Capitol that, if approved, will change how Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART, is funded. The legislation, known as HB 3187, passed the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday and heads to the...

McKinney's First Presbyterian Church to end 150 years of service in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 5/2 2:09A Marvin Hurst

Sept. 17 would have been 151 years of existence for the First Presbyterian Church of McKinney. But the church won't survive that long it's being dissolved and will cease to exist after Sunday, May 4. "We hate the fact that our mission will be...

Las Vegas Sands, Irving chamber accused of ‘conspiring’ in sale of former Texas Stadium site

Dallas Business Journal 4/25 6:27A Bill Hethcock

A legal filing has raised allegations of behind-the-scenes dealings over a prime piece of real estate in Irving, but the parties involved are pushing back against the allegations. The filing claims Irving's chamber and Las Vegas Sands secretly...

Irving woman wants court-ordered power to question city about proposed casino dealings, old Texas...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 4/24 6:29A Marvin Hurst

Ada Pimentel did not file a public records request to learn more about a proposed destination casino resort in Irving. However, when a law firm drafted two letters of exception to send to Attorney General Ken Paxton, she could get copies. The...

"Pissed" city leaders urge lawmakers to close loophole costing millions in tax revenue

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 4/20 11:27A Andrea Lucia

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross is furious. "Are they gonna bleep me?" he asked at the end of his interview. He sat down recently with the CBS News Texas I-Team to talk about the real estate deal that's cost his city and local government entities more...

Reporter notebook: Bond hearing held for teen accused in track meet stabbing

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 4/17 9:50A Maria Guerrero

Following a bond hearing Monday, the Frisco teenager accused of fatally stabbing another teenager at a track meet earlier this month is free after his $1 million bond was lowered. NBC 5 s Maria...

State senator defends campaign donations amid push to legalize gambling in Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 4/11 1:27A Marvin Hurst

A state senator is defending campaign donations he's received, saying it isn't connected to his push to legalize gambling in Texas. State Sen. Nathan Johnson clarified that the two campaign donations he received from a Political Action Committee...

"Landman" Season 2 is filming in Fort Worth this week. Here's where roads will be closed.

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 4/8 9:27A Julia Falcon

It will be a little harder to get around a portion of Downtown Fort Worth this week as some roads will be closed or partially closed due to filming for the new season of Paramount's hit show " Landman...

Owner of North Texas car dealerships prepares plan amid President Trump's auto tariffs

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 4/6 2:47A Jack Fink

Don Herring tried to think positively Wednesday afternoon, minutes before President Trump announced a variety of levels of tariffs, including those on foreign-made cars and trucks. "I was hoping he'd announce we made a deal the 25% (tariff)...

McKesson completes $850M majority stake purchase in eye care company

Dallas Business Journal 4/2 5:59A Plamedie Ifasso

The Irving-based health care company purchased about 80% of an eye services organization, adding another large deal to the health care giant's portfolio.

Toyota Music Factory adds lounge channeling flavors, energy of Asia

Dallas Business Journal 3/27 8:39A Alexa Reed

The lounge blends Indian cuisine and Chinese flavors with a splash of live music to "add something truly unique to the area," said its CEO. Read on to read more about the new spot, and how it fits into a $30 million overhaul of Toyota Music Factory.

Dallas nonprofit pushes for bills supporting youth in crisis as legislative deadline nears

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 3/25 3:44A Alanna Quillen

With just over two months left in the Texas legislative session, lawmakers are considering several bills aimed at improving mental health and substance use treatment for youth. The urgency comes as Dallas County sees a staggering 343% increase in...

Former AT&T dorms could be redeveloped

Dallas Business Journal 3/24 9:55A Plamedie Ifasso

Former AT&T corporate dormitories in Irving could be demolished and the site turned into a high-end multifamily residential complex. Learn more in this story about the deal and the possible future for this slice of the suburbs.

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis upgraded to questionable against Nets after 6-week injury...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 3/24 8:20A CBS Texas

Anthony Davis appears on the verge of returning to the Dallas Mavericks after a six-week injury absence, with the star forward upgraded to questionable against the Brooklyn Nets to start a four-game road trip Monday night. Davis hasn't played and...

Mavs' Anthony Davis is upgraded to questionable against Nets after 6-week injury absence

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 3/24 8:03A The Associated Press

Anthony Davis appears on the verge of returning to the Dallas Mavericks after a six-week injury absence, with the star forward upgraded to questionable against the Brooklyn Nets to start a four-game road trip Monday night. Davis hasn t played —...