Strong storms expected during Thursday's First Alert Weather Day
Storms are expected to cover the Metroplex by mid-morning. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats.
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First Alert Weather Day as North Texas faces severe weather threat
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day with scattered storms bringing heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of tornadoes to North Texas.
Pedestrian and his dog killed in Denton multi-vehicle collision
The accident occurred at about 7 p.m. at University Boulevard and Ruddell Street.
8-year-old Oklahoma girl still missing, father dead after SUV swept away in floodwaters
The tragic incident on Tuesday when her family's SUV left the roadway, got caught in a drainage ditch near U.S. 75 and Taylor Street, and was carried away by strong currents.
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American Airlines delays, cancellations cause headaches for travelers at DFW Airport
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Dramatic changes could soon arrive at Dallas Love Field
Airport planners at the city-owned airport are looking at four main proposals and may select a combination of ideas from each of them.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
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Grace Bridge receives $1,000 boost from 11 Days of Giving
Carter Morris said the number of people his nonprofit serves has grown from fewer than 200 to nearly 10,000 in North Texas.
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Texas school districts asked to return $16 million in federal funding
The state has six weeks to decide how they want to pay back the $16 million, according to the federal agency.
28-year-old Ellis Co. detention officer dies after being attacked by inmate
Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, died Monday while carrying out his duties, Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman said.
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Strong fog and storms threaten North Texas
Severe weather, including storms, hail and a slight tornado risk, are headed to North Texas on Thursday.
Pedestrian and his dog killed in Denton multi-vehicle collision
A pedestrian and his dog died Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle involved in another collision, according to the Denton Police Department.
Palmer police investigate murder-suicide
Palmer police are investigating a murder-suicide on Poinsettia Drive. Authorities have confirmed there is no threat to the public.
Severe thunderstorms possible in North Texas on Thursday's First Alert Weather Day
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day with the potential for severe thunderstorms in North Texas, though it won't be as rainy as Tuesday. Temperatures will be warmer, but the main concern is the risk of severe weather, especially in areas south of the Metroplex.
Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver holiday cheer to Dallas seniors on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, nearly a thousand Meals on Wheels volunteers in Dallas delivered warm dinners to homebound seniors, making sure they felt remembered and cared for during the holiday.
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First Alert Weather Day as North Texas faces severe weather threat
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day with scattered storms bringing heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of tornadoes to North Texas.
Strong fog and storms threaten North Texas
Severe weather, including storms, hail and a slight tornado risk, are headed to North Texas on Thursday.
Pleasant Christmas weather for North Texas before storms return
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day due to another round of rain and storms with the potential for severe storms.
Nice Christmas weather for North Texas before another round of storms
First Alert meteorologist Jeff Ray has the latest forecast.
11 Days of Giving
Grace Bridge receives $1,000 boost from 11 Days of Giving
Carter Morris said the number of people his nonprofit serves has grown from fewer than 200 to nearly 10,000 in North Texas.
Mi Escuelita Preschool receives $1,000 donation as part of 11 Days of Giving
The school teaches English as a second language to preschool-aged children, creating a strong foundation for their educational futures.
Minuteman Disaster Response receives $1,000 donation as part of 11 Days of Giving
Founded in 2011, the nonprofit is run by highly trained volunteers passionate about aiding recovery efforts.
The Taste Project receives $1,000 donation as part of CBS News Texas 11 Days of Giving
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
NEF Resource Center receives $1,000 donation as part of CBS News Texas 11 Days of Giving
It's often said that teaching is a labor of love, but it can also be expensive.
Nexus Family Recovery Center receives $1,000 donation as part of CBS News Texas 11 Days of Giving
"I owe every positive thing in my life to taking those first steps into recovery."
Cara Caters receives donation as part of CBS News Texas 11 Days of Giving
The nonprofit has distributed 27,000 meals in just one year, an achievement that speaks to the immense need.
Hagar's Heart receives $1,000 donation as part of CBS News Texas 11 Days of Giving
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11 Days of Giving: Mercy Clinic provides free care
Mercy Clinic in Fort Worth provides medical and dental care entirely for free, specifically to people living in zip codes on the south side of Fort Worth.
Beyond the Border
Venezuelan immigrant living in DFW worries about deportations with Trump reelection
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What impact do immigrants have on the Dallas economy?
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Fort Worth man says 'game changing' executive immigration action will impact his life
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Potential pathway to stay for North Texas "dreamers" part of Biden's new immigration program
"It's just really special and I hope we can have these protections and a path to citizenship one day."
Latin American baseball league gives migrants in North Texas sense of community
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What will the effect be of the Biden administration's new asylum regulation?
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Who can seek asylum in the United States?
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Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It's a big step.
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Strong storms expected during Thursday's First Alert Weather Day
Storms are expected to cover the Metroplex by mid-morning. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats.
First Alert Weather Day as North Texas faces severe weather threat
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day with scattered storms bringing heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of tornadoes to North Texas.
Pedestrian and his dog killed in Denton multi-vehicle collision
The accident occurred at about 7 p.m. at University Boulevard and Ruddell Street.
8-year-old Oklahoma girl still missing, father dead after SUV swept away in floodwaters
The tragic incident on Tuesday when her family's SUV left the roadway, got caught in a drainage ditch near U.S. 75 and Taylor Street, and was carried away by strong currents.
Mavs brace for another Luka Doncic absence
Mavs will have to wait to see how long they'll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury.
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Former Cedar Hill officer responds to solicitation allegations: "Wrong field to play."
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Four decades later, a toddler's disappearance still haunts a Texas family
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Gift card scam linked to fentanyl and human trafficking, DHS says
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
Texas wedding photographer admits stealing thousands from brides
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
Many recycled Starbucks cups in Texas end up in landfills, an I-Team investigation found
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
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Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve
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Meet the 3 semifinalists for the Dallas city manager position
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Biden commutes sentences of 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
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Gaetz ethics report says his drug use, sex with a minor violated state laws
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Mariachi music fills the stands at North Side High School's homecoming game
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
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North Texas non-profit aims to increase the number of Latinas in technology careers
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Texas families take on Houston-based solar company in arbitration case
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He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
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Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart
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The Taste Project receives $1,000 donation as part of CBS News Texas 11 Days of Giving
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Bell's new manufacturing facility to bring jobs, education opportunities
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Dallas to serve as international media hub for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Texas wedding photographer admits stealing thousands from brides
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
Texas workers owed over $11 million in back wages, Department of Labor says
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Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old
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Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It's a big step.
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Cowboys make Jerry Jones proud despite being eliminated from the playoffs
With all the lingering questions about the future of coach Mike McCarthy, they won for the fourth time in their last five games.
Rickey Henderson, MLB Hall of Famer, dies at 65
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Dallas Cowboys docuseries coming to Netflix in 2025
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Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It's a big step.
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Blake Lively accuses "It Ends with Us" co-star of sexual harassment
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Jamie Foxx hit by thrown glass in birthday dinner altercation at Beverly Hills restaurant, rep says
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in NYC jail after withdrawing bail appeal
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
The Trains at NorthPark use tech to make exhibit more inclusive
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
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Photos: Chief Eddie Garcia's impact on Dallas
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Fort Worth celebrates Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion
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