Investigative Reporter for CBS News Texas (KTVT) @CBSNewsTexas, Email tips to [email protected]
Dallas, TX
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25 years ago, @txrrc ordered dangerous Poly‑1 gas pipes removed.
In March, one of those pipes leaked — a woman was burned when her home exploded.
We’ve been asking the @txrrc for months how the agency verified its order was actually completed.
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Data centers use a ton of water.
Data centers barely use any water.
Depending on who you talk to, both claims can be true.
Confused? So was I.
That's why we dug into the numbers.
Here's a 2-minute excerpt from our latest explainer. Full version here: youtu.be/AWC0YxiqTVg?si=UQer…
Texas told TXU Gas to remove first-gen plastic gas pipes in 2000 after multiple deadly explosions.
When Atmos took over in 2004, it thought those pipes were gone.
Last month’s Lake Dallas home explosion raises questions on how much remains underground.
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A Texas medical supplier tied to a Russian citizen living in Austin is accused of billing tens of millions to Medicare for catheters patients never ordered or received.
Full CBS investigation: cbsnews.com/texas/news/russi…
3 in 10 Texans opt out of cellphone emergency alerts, a rate five times higher than other states. Texas also sends out more statewide Amber and Blue Alerts than any other state. This is why some Texas cities are sticking with outdoor sirens. @CBSNewsTexas projects.cbsnews.com/2025/tx…
Here’s our full investigation including a siren database of all 254 TX counties. projects.cbsnews.com/2025/tx…
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As reported by @cbsnewstexas: very few bills get unanimous support in both chambers but Senate Bill 3, did.
My bill, SB 3, is now law, to bring life-saving outdoor warning siren systems to Texas’ flash flood alley communities by getting them to higher ground immediately!
📺 Tune in tonight at 10 p.m. on CBS News Texas for the full story and investigation! #txlege
When flash floods hit Kerr County, TX, there were no sirens to warn people. Our review of all 254 Texas counties found broken, outdated, or missing sirens statewide. #PatchworkProtection @CBSNewsTexas
Full investigation + state database: projects.cbsnews.com/2025/tx…
When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr Co. did not. Records show cost was a major concern for county officials.
Lt. Gov @DanPatrick told @JasonAllenLive on Monday if the city can’t afford them, the state will foot the bill.
@CBSNewsTexas
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The Rise of Monster Trains in Texas (🧵1/5)
Freight trains are getting longer—some now stretch over 2 miles. They're more efficient and save railroads money, but when they stop, they can paralyze entire neighborhoods.
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#MonsterTrains @CBSNewsTexas
North Texas’ Worst Crossing (🧵4/5)
The Avondale-Haslet Rd crossing in NW Fort Worth is the most frequently reported blocked crossing in North Texas. Fire trucks in the area are dispatched from both directions—just in case.
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#MonsterTrains @CBSNewsTexas
Costly Solutions (🧵5/5)
FRA awarded Texas $80M in rail safety grants—that covers 6 projects. Texas allocated another $250M for rail safety projects. Statewide there are 9,000 crossings - not all need an overpass but many don't even have safety gates.
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The Pope said go play a sport. ✅
In an increasingly digital society, where technology brings distant people closer together, yet often creates distances between those who are physically close, sport proves a valuable and concrete means of bringing individuals together, providing a healthier sense of the body, of space, effort and real time. It helps to preserve a healthy contact with nature and with real life, where genuine love is experienced.
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NEWS: The Trump administration has directed ICE to halt arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels amid concerns that the president’s crackdown on illegal immigration is hurting key industries, two sources familiar with the abrupt policy change tell @CBSNews.
I’m not saying the NBA lottery is rigged but …
17%1.8% - it’s possible
83%Silver saves the Mavs
6 votes • Final results
A blind, disabled Texas Marine had his homecare hours cut from 168 to 16 per week.
VA says he should have never been getting 168 - blaming a "clerical error".
If you're a veteran affected by similar reductions, contact us at [email protected]
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Joining fellow former Lone Star HS (Frisco, TX) standouts, Nick Bolton, Marvin Mims, Trey Taylor, and Jaylon Ford, in the NFL.
@LSHSRangers @LSHS_FBRecruits
