Texas High School Students In KKK Costumes Attacked Black Teen With Stun Gun On Halloween, Attorney Says
"For you to dress up as a Klansman, you have a specific intent of terrorizing," attorney Matt Manning said. "That's not an accident.
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North Texas Nonprofit Shares Tips On Making Halloween Sweeter For Special Needs Children
From ghosts to goblins to gooey treats, it's no mystery why Halloween is such a popular holiday, but it can sometimes be a little tricky for children with special needs.
MedStar Escorts Local Trick-Or-Treaters With Medical Needs
MedStar takes nominations from the community to select the kids who get VIP treatment. This year, they had more submissions than ever.
North Texas Dad DIY's Wheelchair Costumes Each Halloween For Son With Special Needs
From an army tank, to a fire truck, his parents and two sisters create larger than life costumes that fit around his wheelchair.
Do You Buy Extra Candy For Halloween So You Can Eat More? Better Do The Math
How sneaky is your family and is there even a way to figure out how to buy the proper amount of candy for your Halloween activities?
Dallas Hospital Gets In the Halloween Spirit With Its Tiniest Patients - NICU Babies
A Dallas hospital helped its tiniest patients get in the Halloween spirit this week.
NICU Babies Dressed As First Responders For Halloween At First Methodist Dallas
The nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit at Methodist Dallas Medical Center deputized some tiny helpers by dressing our tiniest patients as frontline heroes.
North Texans Join In Nationwide 'Skeletons For St. Jude' Initiative
So far, more than 340 homes in 44 states are participating, and Texas is leading the pack.
Halloween Spending Reaches All-Time High, Local Costume Shop Reaping The Benefits
The national retail federation estimated that Halloween spending will reach an all-time high of more than $10 billion this year.
NICU Babies Dress Up For Halloween At Children's Health
Every year, Child Life Specialists at Children's Health make sure patients in the Level IV NICU get to celebrate their first Halloween in style by providing fun costumes to families. This year patients dressed up in festive onesies, pumpkin suits, llama outfits and more!
Cutting Edge Named Nation's 5th Scariest Haunted Attraction
America Haunts announced the nation's top five scariest haunted attractions and Fort Worth's Cutting Edge came in at number five.
Rowlett Family Creates Horror Characters From Scratch For 'Nightmare' Halloween Display
"I get mannequins, and we get the clothes for them," said Noel Gutierrez. "It takes a lot of thrift shopping, a lot of yard sales to get them all dressed up. I paint them, put the eyes in them."
Fright Fest Is Back & Scarier Than Ever At Six Flags Over Texas
After a year off Fright Fest at Six Flags over Texas in Arlington is back and scarier than ever.
MedStar Looking For Special Kids To Give Ambulance Escort For Trick Or Treat
There are little North Texans who will be too sick to go trick-or-treating door-to-door this year, but MedStar is looking to help a few.
The Most Perfect Dog Halloween Costumes
From Disney characters to wild animals, your pooch will look smart in these costumes from Amazon, Chewy, ShopDisney and more
Super Cute Disney Halloween Costumes For Kids
Pick up these ShopDisney costumes of Elsa, Spider-Man, Minnie Mouse and more characters in time for Halloween
The 25 Best Horror Movies, Ranked
A list of the most critically acclaimed scary films of all time -- and where to stream them right now.
Amazing Marvel Costumes For Kids
Whether they want to dress up as Captain Marvel or Spider-Man, ShopDisney has Halloween costume options
$25,000 Reward Being Offered For Finding Suspect In Murder Of SMU Student Jaden Urrea
A $25,000 reward is now being offered by Crime Stoppers as police continue to search for a suspect in the murder of SMU student Robert "Jaden" Urrea in Dallas on Halloween.
'You Have To Have Halloween': North Texas Family Creates Elaborate Display, Socially-Distant Candy Plan
"We kind of like just a fun theme, not a scary theme," said Marc Tolson, who lives in the North Richland Hills neighborhood Home Town.
VIDEO: Arlington Police Respond To Calls About 'Unknown Creature': 'I Did Not Mean To Cause A Disturbance'
The "five-legged creature" was walking in front of the Villas Apartments off Arkansas Lane.
Plano Neighborhood Used To Drawing Thousands Of Kids For Halloween, Cancels Trick-Or-Treating During Pandemic
The Canterbury Drive neighborhood, known for attracting a lot of attention and large crowds this time every year, has decided it's safer if people stay away.
Halloween Happenings In North Texas
Halloween is this weekend, and if you're still looking for something to do, we have you covered.
Don't Be Spooked: Full Moon And Blue Moon Arrive In North Texas Halloween Night!
A blue moon only happens about once every three years, but for it to happen on Halloween is really rare. The last blue moon to happen on Halloween was back in 2001.
Dallas County Reports 565 New Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 4 Deaths
"It's important that we find fun things to do this Halloween that don't include trick-or-treating or Halloween dances or parties," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
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Verlander shines to lead Astros to 2-1 win over Rangers
Justin Verlander had another splendid start to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.
Red Power Ranger charged with defrauding paycheck protection program
The actor who played the Red Power Ranger has been charged with wire fraud conspiracy related to the federal PPP program.
Pérez throws 1st shutout since 2014, Texas blanks Astros 3-0
Pérez pitched his first shutout since 2014, scattering seven singles as the Rangers beat Houston 3-0 Friday night.
Curry, Warriors rally past Mavs for 2-0 lead in West finals
The Warriors rallied past the Dallas Mavericks 126-117 on Friday for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of North Texas
Storms are developing along a cold front moving through North Texas. Quarter size hail and damaging winds to 60 mph are the main threats.
Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns
At least 14 people across 12 states have become sick, and two were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Slight chance of severe storms east of Fort Worth today
As a cold front sweeps through North Texas, our most eastern and southeastern counties could see strong to severe storms.
Woman sought in cyclist's killing
The shooting occurred on May 11.
North Texas high schoolers recognized for STEM advancements
From a very early age, Plano ISD junior Shriya Bhat and Frisco ISD senior Vivek Kogilathota had an interest in innovation.
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Verlander shines to lead Astros to 2-1 win over Rangers
Justin Verlander had another splendid start to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.
Red Power Ranger charged with defrauding paycheck protection program
The actor who played the Red Power Ranger has been charged with wire fraud conspiracy related to the federal PPP program.
Pérez throws 1st shutout since 2014, Texas blanks Astros 3-0
Pérez pitched his first shutout since 2014, scattering seven singles as the Rangers beat Houston 3-0 Friday night.
Curry, Warriors rally past Mavs for 2-0 lead in West finals
The Warriors rallied past the Dallas Mavericks 126-117 on Friday for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of North Texas
Storms are developing along a cold front moving through North Texas. Quarter size hail and damaging winds to 60 mph are the main threats.
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Gruesome new details emerge in Ira Tobolowsky murder case
Gruesome new details have emerged in the high-profile murder of Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
I-Team: Texas father and son accountants convicted in $6M Ponzi scheme
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
I-Team Exclusive: Dallas sons reveal what led to arrest in murder of their father
In the group setting, they all agree that no one had given up hope. And they all believe the man recently arrested is "100%" the killer.
North Texas business steps up to help desperate mothers
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
I-Team Update: Ira Tobolowsky's family reacts to murder arrest
Ira Tobolowsky's sons said investigating their father's murder over the past six years has been a full-time job.
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Democratic runoff for Texas AG: Garza, Jaworski discuss abortion, state lawsuits
Both Democratic candidates for Texas Attorney General Joe Jaworski and Rochelle Garza support abortion rights and Roe v. Wade.
Judge: COVID asylum restrictions must continue on southern U.S. border
A judge has ruled COVID-19 asylum restrictions must continue on the southern US border; effectively blocking the government's plan to end them.
Last day of early voting for primary runoff elections
Today is your last chance to cast a ballot early for the primary runoff elections.
Trevor Reed details surviving Russian psychiatric treatment
We're hearing for the first time from Trevor Reed, the former Marine and North Texas native, who was held in Russian prison for nearly 3 years.
Sen. Cornyn calls Texas AG Paxton's legal woes an 'embarrassment'
AG Ken Paxton has been under state felony indictment since 2015 on securities fraud charges and is separately being investigated by the FBI.
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North Texas homebuyers face high prices, low inventory
North Texas homes are expensive and in short supply. Local experts discuss how buyers can improve their chances.
Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Ford issues 3 recalls including one for engine fire risk
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
ERCOT reassuring Texans that power grid will not fail this summer
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
Baby formula maker Abbott reaches deal, will restart production
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
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Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns
At least 14 people across 12 states have become sick, and two were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID booster shots for kids 5 to 11
Tuesday's decision means anyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible for at least one COVID booster dose.
Can meditation and mindfulness exercises reduce stress?
Recent survey found more Americans are meditating - and that's a good thing, experts say.
Texas court allows some investigations into families of transgender youth to resume
Texas high court allows state to resume some abuse investigations into gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
TPC Craig Ranch designer Tom Weiskopf gets 'Major' support during cancer battle
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
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Non-profit DreamSpring backing small business owners
Many North Texas small businesses struggled to stay alive during the pandemic, others did not survive.
North Texas homebuyers face high prices, low inventory
North Texas homes are expensive and in short supply. Local experts discuss how buyers can improve their chances.
Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Ford issues 3 recalls including one for engine fire risk
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
ERCOT reassuring Texans that power grid will not fail this summer
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
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Students with disabilities show off football skills in 2022 Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High school students are once again teaming up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
BREAKING: Bowness stepping down as Stars Head Coach
Rick Bowness is stepping away as head coach of the Dallas Stars.
Dallas Mavericks fall to Golden State 112-87 in Game 1
Luka scored 20 points but shot just 6 for 18 and 3 of 10 from deep.
Series preview: Mavericks vs. Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks are one step away from the NBA Finals, but they have to get through the Golden State Warriors to get there.
US Soccer agrees to pay women's and men's teams equally
The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday.
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Red Power Ranger charged with defrauding paycheck protection program
The actor who played the Red Power Ranger has been charged with wire fraud conspiracy related to the federal PPP program.
Grapevine kicks off the 38th annual Main Street Fest
The city is hoping to get a major economic boost with more than 80 local shops, restaurants and boutiques open to visitors.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Kendrick Lamar's latest music video features iconic North Texas locations
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Top U.S. cowgirls ride into North Texas for Women's Rodeo World Championship
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
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Storms move off to the east, but cool air sticks around
The cold front might be moving to the East of North Texas, but the cool air is here to stay - for a little bit at least.
HP Buddy Bowl gives kids with special needs a chance to score
Each year, local high schoolers come together with special needs students for a fun day of football.
'Flood of trouble' after water pipe breaks in Dallas neighborhood
Residents of Elmwood in Dallas are out of their homes tonight after a water pipe ruptured, flooding several backyards.
Slight chance of severe storms east of Fort Worth today
As a cold front sweeps through North Texas, our most eastern and southeastern counties could see strong to severe storms.
Weekend weather forecast
Potential for severe thunderstorms tomorrow. Partly cloudy skies. Low 73F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
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CBS 11 Bike To Work Week!
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
Easter bunny hops into Cook Children's NICU
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
March 14 Fannin County Storm Damage Near Leonard, Texas
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
Community Watching After Wind Topples White Rock Lake Eagles' Nest
The wind robbed Nick and Nora, The White Rock Lake eagles, of their nest and at least one egg. Now, the neighborhood is watching; hoping for the best for the beautiful pair.
North Texans Share Pictures Of Wintry Weather
Send your photos our way using the hashtag #FirstAlertDFW on Twitter and Instagram to be featured on air and on our website!
