Firefighters and their families celebrate Christmas together at Fort Worth fire station
While many families get to be at home on Christmas Day, many first responders must work during the holiday.
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4 found dead in Terrell on Christmas Eve, police investigating
Authorities have not released the victims' identities while they work to confirm identifications and notify next of kin.
Christmas Day hits 80° in North Texas, tying 2nd warmest on record
If you are wondering about New Year's Eve, it's not looking super cold, just very seasonal. It is also looking dry.
Second-warmest Christmas on record attracts big crowds to Klyde Warren Park in Dallas
The weather may not have been perfect for everyone, but Mother Nature still knew how to put a bow on this Christmas Day.
Cowboys fans turn Christmas Day into new game day tradition
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards as Cowboys hold off Commanders 30-23
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Substitute teacher, boyfriend charged in Midlothian child sexual assault investigation, police say
Midlothian police have arrested two people in connection with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a child.
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Arlington ISD says cellphone ban has been successful so far this school year
Superintendent Matt Smith said their district has been pleasantly surprised by the success so far this school year.
Grand Prairie ISD reveals optimization plan to consolidate, close schools
At Thursday night's meeting of the board of trustees, the superintendent identified three campuses that would close.
TEA announces state take over of Lake Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency sent a letter to Lake Worth ISD on Thursday, announcing that the state would step in and take over the district.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD votes to close, consolidate 2 elementary schools
The vote passed just before midnight to close Bransford and Dove Elementary schools.
Fort Worth ISD votes to close another campus
Western Hills Primary will close and consolidate with Western Hills Elementary in the 2026-2027 school year.
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Missing person found dead in shallow grave days before Christmas in North Texas, police say
A person reported missing in early December has been found in a shallow grave in Denton County, police said Wednesday.
Video shows suspects use stolen SUV to rip out ATM, destroying Texas store
Police said that as the suspects tried to flee the scene by dragging the ATM, it dislodged from the metal cable and was found abandoned.
$100,000 reward offered in Dallas North Tollway hit-and-run that killed Plano father
Investigators say 47-year-old Juan Quiroz was driving northbound on the tollway near Spring Creek Parkway just before 6 a.m. when an 18-wheeler made an unsafe lane change, struck his vehicle and caused it to roll over.
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The heat continues in North Texas before the weekend cold front
If you like 80-degree weather in December, it continues for a couple more days. More records could be reached Friday and Saturday.
Fort Worth firefighters and their families celebrate Christmas together at station 14
While many families get to be at home on Christmas Day, many first responders must work during the holiday. For them, Christmas Day looks a little different.
Trump authorizes strike against ISIS militants in Nigeria
The U.S. launched strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria on Thursday, President Trump said.
4 found dead in Terrell on Christmas Eve, police investigating
Authorities have not released the victims' identities while they work to confirm identifications and notify next of kin.
Cowboys rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku on his roots and embracing Dallas
From Philly roots to a Cowboys household, rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku reflects on family, faith and his first NFL Christmas game.
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The heat continues in North Texas before the weekend cold front
If you like 80-degree weather in December, it continues for a couple more days. More records could be reached Friday and Saturday.
Christmas Day hits 80° in North Texas, tying 2nd warmest on record
If you are wondering about New Year's Eve, it's not looking super cold, just very seasonal. It is also looking dry.
Texas Christmas heat wave: near-record 80s before cold front arrives
It feels more like spring than Christmas in Texas. Enjoy it while it lasts — a cold, windy shift with rain and storms moves in by Sunday, and winter-like 40s return next week.
Sharp cooldown in store for North Texas after record-setting warm Christmas Day
Christmas Day could hit the low 80s, tying a heat record and capping the warmest Christmas week on record — before a cold front brings rain, wind, and winter chill.
11 Days of Giving
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Dallas nonprofit delivers hygiene kits to help students succeed | 11 Days of Giving
Essential hygiene kits and a $1,000 donation are helping students show up ready to learn.
DFW nonprofit helps those with special needs scuba dive
The Adapt-Able Foundation, based in Fort Worth, works with veterans, first responders and people living with cognitive challenges, chronic pain or physical injuries.
North Texas nonprofit 4-Legged Helpers helps keep pets fed and safe
As the holiday season continues, at CBS News Texas, we are once again proud to honor those making a difference in our community.
Mesquite high school teacher keeps art of writing alive with students: 11 Days of Giving
Today, we're introduced to the Teen Writers Project, a nonprofit in Mesquite that helps unlock the passions of teen writers.
Southlake nonprofit helps seniors stay independent: 11 Days of Giving
For many people, driving is something they don't think twice about. But one of the toughest parts of aging can be hearing it's time to hand over the keys.
Dallas nonprofit gives back to children in the foster care system: 11 Days of Giving
Fostering Dreams Foundation is a non-profit in Dallas that provides everyday childhood experiences for children in the foster care system.
Dallas organization helps North Texas teens make a '180': 11 Days of Giving
The organization relies on a holistic, family-centered model designed to remove obstacles to care.
North Texas nonprofit helps grandparents who step up as parents
Care 365 helps provide emergency financial assistance to these grandparents for things like mortgage payments and utility bills.
11 Days of Giving: Richardson group helps moms during hustle and bustle of the holiday season
The group also provides full Christmas gifts to families in need. That's why they've been selected to receive a $1,000 donation as a part of CBS News Texas' 11 Days of Giving with our partners at Tom Thumb Albertsons.
Beyond the Border
Trump's support among Latinos slips, Pew report shows
A new Pew survey shows Trump's support among Latinos slipping as many say his immigration and economic policies have worsened their situation.
Amid visa backlog, foreign-born North Texas pastor self-deports
Pastor Albert Oliveira is one of many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States forced to make the difficult decision to self-deport.
North Texas pastor among foreign-born religious workers forced to self-deport
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
U.S. immigrant population sees decline after record high, report finds
For decades, the nation's overall immigrant population has been climbing. But shifting policies are reversing that trend.
Future uncertain for programs supporting migrant children facing immigration court
For migrant children, who range in age from 3 to 17 years old and arrive in the U.S. without a guardian, applying for asylum can be a confusing obstacle.
Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
SB 36 will create a division of Homeland Security within Texas's Department of Public Safety.
As news of immigration court arrests spread, some migrants weigh self-deporting
Two weeks ago, the Trump administration began carrying out its latest tactic aimed at fast-tracking deportations.
ICE arrests immigrants at Dallas courthouse amid new deportation tactic
The detentions come on the heels of similar arrests earlier this week in immigration courts across the country.
ICE agents arrest immigrants at federal courthouse in Dallas, across country
Multiple sources have confirmed that at least a handful of people were arrested on the spot after their cases were dismissed in Dallas.
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Cowboys fans turn Christmas Day into new game day tradition
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards as Cowboys hold off Commanders 30-23
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
How to watch the Dallas Cowboys game on Christmas Day
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Flagg scores 33 points as Mavericks beat Nuggets 131-130
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Detroit Red Wings beat Dallas Stars 4-3
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
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Firefighters and their families celebrate Christmas together at Fort Worth fire station
While many families get to be at home on Christmas Day, many first responders must work during the holiday.
4 found dead in Terrell on Christmas Eve, police investigating
Authorities have not released the victims' identities while they work to confirm identifications and notify next of kin.
Christmas Day hits 80° in North Texas, tying 2nd warmest on record
If you are wondering about New Year's Eve, it's not looking super cold, just very seasonal. It is also looking dry.
Second-warmest Christmas on record attracts big crowds to Klyde Warren Park in Dallas
The weather may not have been perfect for everyone, but Mother Nature still knew how to put a bow on this Christmas Day.
Cowboys fans turn Christmas Day into new game day tradition
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
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VA home care changes in Texas: fewer hours for some vets, rural caregiver pay to drop in January
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
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U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Poll: Spending time with family is what Americans like most about the holidays
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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North Texas hospital gives newborn with rare heart defect a Christmas miracle
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
Protecting your family against respiratory viruses ahead of holiday gatherings
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
North Texas dad survives sudden heart attack, urges others to listen to warning signs during holidays
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory brings thousands of jobs to North Texas
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Barber's struggles highlight impact of Frisco's Main Street construction on small businesses
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas launching new location in uptown
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
Google's $40 billion investment in Texas to boost AI, cloud, and energy infrastructure
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines announces layoffs at Texas headquarters
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
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Cowboys fans turn Christmas Day into new game day tradition
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards as Cowboys hold off Commanders 30-23
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
How to watch the Dallas Cowboys game on Christmas Day
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Flagg scores 33 points as Mavericks beat Nuggets 131-130
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Detroit Red Wings beat Dallas Stars 4-3
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
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Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
