After scoring 96 points in his previous two games, Cooper Flagg had 25 points and nine rebounds in the loss against the Clippers last night. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/kawhi-leonards-34-point-night-lifts-clippers-over-mavs-after-a-blown-23-point-lead/ 

Religious leaders, teachers, parents and students spent hours before the state education board arguing about the reading list for the state's 5.4 million kindergartners to 12th-graders. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bible-stories-required-reading-texas-public-schools-controversial-proposal/ 

The 80s are back, but so are the chances for rain and storms across North Texas. Here's the latest timeline. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-tx-fort-worth-temperatures-weather-10-day-forecast/ 

A suspect was killed, and at least one deputy was injured after the suspect started shooting while deputies were responding to a reported structure fire in Johnson County, officials said. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/officer-involved-shooting-johnson-county-burleson-tx-county-road-605/ 

Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the U.S., study finds. See how your state compares. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/cost-to-raise-a-child-300000-us-state-by-state/

Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.

American journalist Shelly Kittleson is released after being kidnapped in Iraq https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/shelly-kittleson-journalist-released-kidnap-iraq-iran-war-khataib-hezbollah/ 

AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/artificial-intelligence-ai-jobs-boston-consulting-group/

Video shows fugitive linked to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's security in alleged assault

North Texas Iranian Americans react to war developments and communication blackout https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-iranian-americans-react-war-communication-blackout/ 

Arrest warrant details graphic child sexual assault case against ex-Johnson County youth baseball volunteer https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/johnson-county-child-sexual-assault-arrest-warrant-graphic-details/ 

North Texas Iranian Americans fear for families amid Trump's threats against Iran

After I-Team report uncovering pattern of complaints, Fort Worth City Council discusses first responders workers' comp issues

Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double over the outstretched glove of left fielder Randy Arozarena in the sixth inning, Jacob deGrom and five Texas relievers combined for a two-hitter and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night.

Prosecutors said Mickens carried out a long pattern of violence against women, culminating in the attack that killed Sheila Cuevas.

The Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario was fully engulfed in flames. Several Southern California agencies responded to provide assistance.

Ford is recalling nearly 423,000 vehicles because the windshield wipers might fail. The NHTSA said the failure could reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash. MORE: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/ford-recall-422k-vehicles-wiper-failure-f-series/ 

The stock market has gyrated for weeks amid uncertainty over the war in the Middle East, which has strangled the global flow of oil and liquified natural gas.

UPDATE: Dallas police have given the "all clear" after investigating a suspicious package Tuesday afternoon in Downtown Dallas. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/downtown-dallas-suspicious-package-traffic-delays-detours-april-7-2026/ 

President Trump said a "whole civilization will die tonight" unless a deal is reached with Iran by his Tuesday night deadline. MORE ONLINE: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/trump-iran-deal-whole-civilization-will-die/ 

BREAKING: Dallas police are investigating a suspicious package in downtown Tuesday, prompting road closures, heavy traffic delays and detours in the area. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/downtown-dallas-suspicious-package-traffic-delays-detours-april-7-2026/??new 

UPDATE: Detectives said a juvenile witness overheard the shooting while on a video call with a juvenile at the scene. Saryiah Sanford-Griffin, 18, is charged with capital murder. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/fatal-teen-shooting-dallas-tx-4-6-2026/?fd 

Texas is considering adding Biblical passages to required K-12 reading lists and revising social studies standards, sparking debate over religion and diversity.

A U.S. Army staff sergeant is trying to halt his wife's deportation after she was detained inside a Louisiana military base where the couple was planning to live together just days after their wedding. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/us-soldier-newlywed-wife-detained-louisiana-military-base/ 

THE LATEST: Tanner Horner pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand, abruptly shifting the case directly into the sentencing phase. MORE: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/tanner-horner-guilty-plea-athena-strand/ 

BREAKING: The FedEx driver accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand pleads guilty moments before his trial – watch live. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/the-man-accused-of-killing-7-year-old-athena-strand-on-trial-how-to-watch-live/ 

The Iranian regime called on young people to form human chains around the country's power plants, which Trump has threatened to destroy if no deal is reached. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/live-updates/iran-war-trump-deadline-power-plants-human-chains-israel-train-strikes/ 

Tanner Horner, who is accused of the 2022 death of 7-year-old Athena Strand, is set to stand trial today. Opening statements are expected at about 9 a.m. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/opening-statements-to-begin-in-trial-of-fedex-driver-accused-of-killing-7-year-old-athena-strand/ 

Throughout the day, don't expect much sunshine, as plenty of clouds stream into the region as a disturbance is out west 🌥️! https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-tx-weather-fort-worth-temperatures-clima-today-april-7/ 

A shootout with police outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul left one gunman dead and two others wounded on Tuesday, the region's governor said, adding that two officers were lightly wounded. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/istanbul-shooting-near-israeli-consulate/ 

Iran war will throttle oil flows even if Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, analysis predicts

Developing story: A representative said Offset "was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care. He is stable and being closely monitored." https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/offset-shot-in-south-florida-near-hard-rock-casino-atlanta-rapper-hospitalized-stable/

Dallas launches "Open Call for Concepts" for future of City Hall and surrounding sites

Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday. https://cbsloc.al/4ceRlE7 

While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.

Texas, Colorado defendants sentenced in $1.5 million USPS bribery scheme

Traditional Trump Easter message torpedoed by threats, expletives

Trump calls Artemis II astronauts "modern-day pioneers" in live conversation after circling the moon

This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.

Federal judge dismisses most claims in Millsap ISD abuse lawsuit; parents vow to keep fighting

Woman calls it a "Texas nightmare" after husband detained by ICE despite years of compliance

A federal judge has blocked President Trump's ballroom plan at the White House, citing a lack of authority. Watch the full story - https://cbsloc.al/4me3Fc7

ICE detains man after authorities uncover alleged North Texas cockfighting operation torturing hundreds of birds, report says

"Welcome to my old neighborhood." Artemis II astronauts got a special wake-up message from legendary astronaut Jim Lovell, the late commander for the Apollo 13 mission, which he recorded before he died at age 97 last year: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/jim-lovell-wakeup-message-artemis-ii/ 

The family's suit claims the city government "refused to take responsibility" for Botham Jean's death.

The North Texas mother charged with the 2022 murder of her 6-year-old son has been found incompetent to stand trial after an evaluation, according to court filings. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/everman-tx-noel-rodriguez-alvarez-murder-cindy-singh-trial-tarrant-county/ 

The Dallas Fed also reports that employment in Texas grew at an annualized 2.3% in January, while December job growth was 2.2%.

U.S. Department of Justice officials said Alan Hayward James, who was responsible for drafting IT contracts for U.S. Air Force installations across the Pacific, inflated the materials and labor costs in those contracts.

Angel Reese is going to Atlanta after a blockbuster trade Monday! The Dream acquired the two-time All-Star from the Chicago Sky in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/atlanta-dream-acquire-angel-reese-in-blockbuster-trade-with-chicago-sky/ 

Watch live: President Trump is holding a news conference after the successful rescue of a U.S. airman inside Iran over the weekend. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/trump-news-conference-iran/