Nathalie Palacios

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Nathalie Palacios

A large gas leak in Lewisville has forced several businesses to close Tuesday afternoon, Lewisville police said. The Lewisville Police and Fire Departments arrived at the Lakepointe Crossing near 2428 South I-35 east Northbound Frontage Road. Lewisville police confirm that the area has been evacuated and is secure. There is no immediate danger to the public, police said. First responders and utility workers are working to repair the leak in the strip center.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Nathalie Palacios |Jack Fink

While dozens of Texas Republican lawmakers and those in the school choice movement will attend the historic ceremony, Democrats are considering their next move to attempt to block the bill. Texas Democratic Party chairman Kendall Scudder told me Democrats are considering taking legal action against the state to keep the education savings account bill from taking effect.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nathalie Palacios |Jack Fink

Under the SB2, students will receive $10,000 each year if they attend a private school. Disabled students would receive up to $30,000 a year and home-schooled students would get $2,000. The vote marks the first time since 1957 that the Texas House has approved legislation making state money available for families to use on their children's private schooling, according to the Texas Tribune.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nathalie Palacios |Jack Fink

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Senator Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, who is Chairman of the Senate's K-16 Public Education Committee, said they will recommend that Senators approve changes made by the House to the bill that will use public tax dollars to send students to private school. It's a significant development because it will speed up the process to get it to the Governor's desk.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Nathalie Palacios

Eagle Pass' Shelby Park reopens for public access after Texas military withdrawal The city park in Eagle Pass that became the center of the illegal immigration debate and was taken over by Texas authorities more than a year ago has re-opened to the public. CBS News Texas was granted access to Shelby Park in January of 2024, when the Texas Military Department took over and limited access to federal border authorities.