Cecile Richards: Supreme Court’s Inaction On Texas Abortion Law Could Mean End Of Roe

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - In this week's episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: Feb. 2), CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink speaks with two members of Congress from North Texas about federal spending, the debt ceiling and the debate over national police standards in the wake of the beating death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers. We also hear from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar about the $33 billion state surplus.Every week, CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond. Watch the latest episode of Eye...

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill Saturday that bans hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery for transgender youth, making Utah the first state in 2023 to ban such care.Senate Bill 16 provides new restrictions on trans youth seeking medical care in Utah, specifically banning "hormonal transgender treatment to new patients who were not diagnosed with gender dysphoria" before the bill went into effect, and "sex characteristic surgical procedures on a minor for the purpose of effectuating a sex change."SB16 also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct "a systematic review of the medical evidence regarding hormonal transgender...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Thousands of frustrated Texans shivered in their homes Thursday after more than a day without power, including many in the state capital, as an icy winter storm that has been blamed for at least 10 traffic deaths lingered across much of the southern U.S.A warming trend was expected to bring some relief later Thursday — just in time for an Arctic front to drop from Canada and threaten northern states, and in particular those in New England, with the coldest weather in decades. Wind chills could dive lower than minus 50 (minus 45 Celsius).Across Texas, 430,000 customers lacked...

The Defense Department is "confident" a balloon spotted over Montana is a surveillance balloon from China, a senior defense official said Thursday. A senior defense official said the U.S. has engaged with Chinese officials "urgently," and President Biden has been briefed on the situation. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley and vice chair Joint Chief Gen. Christopher Grady recommended against taking "kinetic action" because of danger from debris, the defense official said. The U.S. government has also determined the balloon does not pose a threat, the defense official said. Pentagon spokesman Brigadier Gen. Patrick Ryder said that the balloon...

Former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail on Saturday for the first time since announcing his 2024 presidential bid, saying he is "more angry" and "more committed" to winning the presidency as his former political allies weigh bids to potentially challenge him for the GOP nomination."The 2024 election is our one shot to save our country, and we need a leader who is ready to do that on day one," Trump said to his supporters at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, before suggesting that he was the GOP candidate best suited to win in 2024. Trump delivered similar...

SILSBEE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A Texas AMBER Alert that was issued on Feb. 1 for a 4-month-old baby and 1-year-old toddler has been canceled. The children, Aiden and Aaliyah Langford, were abducted in Silsbee, according to the alert. The alert said the suspects are Tiffany Weaver, 31, and Aaron Langford, 29. There is no word where the children were found or what their conditions were. Silsebee is four hours south of Dallas near the Louisiana border. 

DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - After driving through Texas on the slick highways for hours, Kathleen Turner and Kim Lopez were happy to just take a break.They're driving from Florida to Oklahoma, and it's an adventure they didn't anticipate.  Turner said, "It was a quick lesson in driving on ice. I've never driven on it before."Lopez said, "It was baptism by fire pretty much. It was awful, and I've lived in Oklahoma and driven in the mountains in the snow in North Carolina, this is an ice skating rink out there."This is one road trip these sisters say they'll never forget.They're...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - If you were able to stay inside safe and warm during the most recent winter storm, here's one more reason why that was the right call: More than 1,000 crashes have been reported since Monday night across North Texas and that's likely not the full tally. Even little 'fender benders' will still likely come with a very big bill."10 years ago, a bumper was a piece of steel that you bolted on the back of the car. Now it's got three or four sensors, it might have a camera," says Richard Johnson with the Insurance Council of...

WHEATON, Ill. — Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer. Now, investigators are turning once again to DNA evidence to try to identify the person or people who did it, report CBS Chicago's Dave Savini, Samah Assad and Rebecca McCann.Laura Morgan was only 3 years old in 1982 when her mother, Linda Morgan, bought a bottle of Tylenol from her local grocery store to ease the pain of an aching leg.Like several others, Linda didn't know the bottle she purchased contained...

Many Texans could see freezing temperatures and ice this week. The National Weather Service has forecast freezing rain, sleet or ice on roads in much of Central, North and West Texas from Monday through Wednesday morning. Other parts of the state, including the Panhandle and Coastal Plains, are expected to see freezing or below-freezing temperatures. El Paso may also see a winter storm beginning Wednesday, according to forecasts. Each severe weather crisis might bring panic of losing power, recalling the February 2021 grid failure that killed hundreds and left millions without electricity and water for days. So far, the state's...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — North Texas has endured nearly 48 hours of ice and bitterly cold temperatures. Warming shelters in and around the metroplex have been opened for those in need to stay out of the weather. In alphabetical order:BonhamCalvary Baptist Church913 S. 5th St.DallasAustin Street Shelter2929 Hickory St.Oak Lawn Methodist Church3014 Oak Lawn Ave.Warren UMC3028 S Malcolm X BoulevardSalvation Army - Carr P. Collins Social Service Center5302 Harry Hines Blvd.DentonSalvation Army Denton1508 East McKinney St.Our Daily Bread909 N Loop 288GarlandGLOWS (Garland Overnight Warming Shelter) SA Garland Boys & Girls Club435 South 5th St.McKinneySalvation Army/McKinney Emergency Overnight Warming Station (MEOWS)600 Wilson Creek Pkwy.ParisCity Square2515 BonhamPlanoPlano Salvation Army3528 E 14th StInteractive map:

If you're running low on household goods or need to grab something to eat, some North Texas businesses will still be open for at least part of Wednesday.GROCERY STORESBerkley's Market in Dallas is open until 5 p.m. today.Kroger is open for regular business hours but deliveries will be limited according to their site.  North Texas HEB stores will open their doors at 8 a.m. according to their website.Market Street will close at 8 p.m. this evening and reopen tomorrow at 7 a.m. Target is open until 10 p.m. today.Tom Thumb stores will open at 9 a.m., according to a post on their Instagram.Roy Pope...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – School districts across North Texas have cancelled classes Tuesday because of the winter storm warnings. On Monday, dozens of school districts in the region stayed closed while dozens of others decided to close early. Among the districts to end midday was Mansfield ISD.Because of the freezing rain, the parking lot at Mansfield Timberview High School may have been busier than normal as parents and other caregivers had to pick up their students hours early.Dez Howard said she wasn't pleased. "It inconvenienced me tremendously because I work from the home office. So I'm thankful for that but they could...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — An Ice Storm Warning and Winter Storm Warning remain in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday.Precipitation will continue to transition over to a cold rain from southeast to northwest as temperatures climb above freezing.More scattered rain showers are possible late this afternoon and evening.We all want to know when are the roads going to improve.In the DFW Metroplex, it's going to be this afternoon when widespread impacts will be less likely. Side roads, neighborhoods, parking lots and bridges will still have slick spots. Even though conditions will improve, you still need to use caution and take it slow.If you...

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The winter storm is melting away and that means a lot of North Texans will be heading back to work and school in the morning. But state transportation officials warn not to get overconfident just because you don't see ice on the roads. Thursday we got above freezing and road crews were able to clear most major thoroughfares and traffic is moving well in Dallas. But Thursday night, we dip below freezing and with a lot more traffic even a little sliding could lead to a big pileup. Eddie Bush is filling up so he can head back to work tomorrow. The...

The ice on elevated surfaces, including power lines and trees, will melt Friday when the sun returns. Until then, many North Texans, including CBS 11 journalists are snapping pics! The ice on elevated surfaces, including power lines and trees, will melt Friday when the sun returns. Until then, many North Texans, including CBS 11 journalists are snapping pics! The ice on elevated surfaces, including power lines and trees, will melt Friday when the sun returns.  The ice on elevated surfaces, including power lines and trees, will melt Friday when the sun...

**Programming note: CBS 11 will be in wall-to-wall coverage until 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.**NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Another First Alert Weather Day has been issued for North Texas Thursday as icy conditions will continue to be a big concern.A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for North Texas until 6 a.m. Thursday.For today, stay off the roads if you can. Waves of freezing rain, sleet and rain will continue to impact most of North Texas through the morning and the afternoon and evening. With temperatures staying below freezing, anything that falls to the ground will likely freeze. Bridges and overpasses will freeze first....

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - ERCOT says it's ready for this winter weather system, with enough supply to meet forecasted demand. However, you may be seeing some localized power outages. Oncor is reporting almost 19,000 customers are affected right now. The majority of these occurring in east Texas. For the last 24 hours, Andrew Ventura's truck has served as a second home. A place to keep warm and power up his phone. "The power outages have been pretty bad around here," Venutra said. "It started last night around 6 p.m., 7 p.m... and then it lasted throughout the night until about 4 or 5 a.m....

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — First Alert Weather Days have been called Monday through Wednesday due to the threat of freezing rain and sleet.Temperatures hovering right around freezing throughout Monday will create a mix of freezing rain and sleet, with precipitation increasing for the evening commute.Another wave of freezing rain and sleet will develop early Tuesday morning, impacting the morning commute and continuing into the evening hours.We encourage those who can stay off the roads Tuesday to do so.Another wave of freezing rain/sleet is expected for Wednesday. Models differ on whether we warm into the upper 30s Wednesday or hover around the freezing mark.If we warm up, we will see a change over to rain which will help mitigate the icing effects, otherwise we continue to see freezing rain and sleet.Conditions improve Thursday as temperatures warm up.This is a tricky forecast, and it's very dependent on where the freezing line is. As south of the freezing line is just rain, north is a mix of freezing rain and sleet.Stay weather aware this week on CBS 11 or on CBS News Dallas-Fort Worth.  

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — Happy Sunday! Grab the heavy winter coat as you head out the door today.We had our high temperatures early this morning and thanks to a strong cold front moving through the area right now, temperatures will fall through the day.By this afternoon we are in the 30s, but breezy northerly winds will make it feel like the 20s.An occasional rain shower is also possible today.Overnight temperatures fall just below freezing, so some areas will wake up to a light freezing drizzle. This could create patches of black ice on bridges and overpasses. Use caution on...