Now Hiring: Kohl's Looking To Fill Positions For Holidays
The 2020 shopping season is in full swing despite the COVID-19 pandemic and company officials at Kohl's stores say they need to hire thousands of people across North Texas.
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Southlake Police Need Help Identifying 'Boot Scooting' Shoe Thief
Police in Southlake used a collage of a shoplifter, reminiscent of the 'I want to speak to the manager' meme, to issue their first BOLO (be on the lookout) of 2020.
Texas Police Trying To Get "Controlla" Of Drake Look-A-Like Shoe Thief
Police in Southlake might have been in their feelings as they began searching for a shoe thief who is being compared to Drizzy Drake.
Investors Caught Off Guard By Weak Holiday Sales At Department Stores
Unemployment is low, wages are rising, consumer confidence is high and gasoline is cheap, but that didn't result in more Americans loosening their purse strings this past holiday season.
Kohl's Is Already Hiring Seasonal Workers For The Holidays
Kohl's is getting a six-month head start on the holidays. The department store announced Wednesday that it is already accepting applications for seasonal positions.
Retailers Try To Step Up Their Game Heading Into The Holidays
From dangling more discounts to expanding business hours to sprucing up stores, retailers are pulling out all the stops for the critical holiday shopping season.
35-Second Returns? Walmart Speeds Up Online Returns
Walmart is making new moves to speed up the return process for online purchases.
Kohl's To Start Accepting Amazon Returns At Some Stores
Kohl's, which is opening some in-store Amazon shops, will start accepting returns for the online retailer at some of its stores in Los Angeles and Chicago starting next month.
Kohl's To Open In-Store Amazon Shops
Kohl's announced Wednesday that it will open Amazon shops in a handful of its department stores. The shops will sell Amazon Echos, Fire tablets and other gadgets. "It is a smart move for both companies," analysts said.
Kohl's To Hire Nearly 70,000 Seasonal Workers
Kohl's plans to hire more than 69,000 additional workers for the upcoming holiday season to meet demand at more than 1,100 stores nationwide.
Department Stores Look To Become Destinations
Department stores trying to recapture their appeal to consumers are making plans to provide more experiences like spas and restaurants, and offer exclusive selections to transforms the store into more of a destination.
Video: Thieves Break Into Weatherford Department Store
Video of another smash and grab jewelry theft at an area department store. This latest incident makes at least 9 cases.
$140K Worth Of Jewelry Stolen From Kohl's In Lewisville
Video: Thieves are in and out in less than six minutes.
Burglars Swipe $140k In Jewelry From Lewisville Department Store
Two thieves decided to play Grinch to a Lewisville department store early Saturday, and made off with a chair full of loot.
Everyone Loves Same-Day Delivery, Until They Have To Pay
Everyone likes the idea of same-day delivery. But who wants to pay for it? That's the problem merchants face as the busy holiday shopping season approaches.
Fort Worth Police Seek Credit Card Abusers
Authorities in Fort Worth are searching for two women suspected of credit card abuse. The suspects have used stolen credit cards at various stores across the Metroplex.
Suspect Drags Officer Through Parking Lot
Police have arrested a woman in Grand Prairie who, they said, stole something from a Kohl's department store and dragged an officer with her car while trying to flee.
Kohl's Holiday Hiring To Rise By A Third
Kohl's said Wednesday that it will hire more than 67,000 seasonal workers nationwide for the holiday shopping season, about a third more than last year's 50,000 workers.
Retailers Start Hiring Holiday Workers
The holidays are fast approaching and several retailers across the area are preparing for the busy shopping season by increasing their staff over the next few months.
Kohl's Hiring 50,000 Workers For Holidays
Holiday hiring is already starting at Kohl's Department Stores.
New Kohl's Operation Center To Bring 1,500 Jobs To Dallas
Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced on Friday that the state will invest $864,000 in Kohl's Department Stores to help open a customer service operations center in Dallas. The center is expected to create more than 1,500 jobs.
Lake Highlands Serial Rape Suspect Has Disturbing History
A man accused of sexually assaulting three women in Dallas may have preyed on women in department stores months earlier.
Keller Shoplifting Call Leads To Officer-Involved Shooting
A shoplifting call at a Kohl's department store in Keller ends with the shoplifter being airlifted to a Fort Worth hospital before dying on the operating table.
How To Get Winter Style Icon Elle Macpherson's Look In North Texas
Layering is a big trend this winter season, and Elle Macpherson is one celebrity who knows how to play the layering game. Her mixture of fur, leather and denim looks effortless and city-chic.
Kohl's Planning Online Distribution Center In DeSoto
Kohl's Department Stores has announced plans for a distribution center in the Dallas area to serve online customers.
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Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Dallas County Health Department to stage drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub
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Storms in Tolar leave behind extensive damage
Several calls to police have involved pulling large tree limbs out of roads and streets, including US Highway 377, which was shut down for some time.
Changes won't be made to Tarrant County juvenile system anytime soon, following release of audit
The Tarrant County Juvenile Board held off on making any immediate changes to the system Wednesday, following the release of an audit showing ongoing overcrowding issues at the juvenile detention center.
Texas executes man for slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Texas on Wednesday put to death a man who fatally stabbed a suburban Dallas real estate agent more than 16 years ago, the second execution this year in what has been the nation's busiest death penalty state.
Airbnb launches "anti-party technology" in U.S. and Canada
Parties at Airbnb listings became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic due to safety measures and restrictions at bars, restaurants and clubs.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Gardening 101: Shade trees
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Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Dallas County Health Department to stage drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub
Beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 18, the Dallas County Health Department will, for the first time, stage a drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub outside its office off I-35 E.
Storms in Tolar leave behind extensive damage
Several calls to police have involved pulling large tree limbs out of roads and streets, including US Highway 377, which was shut down for some time.
Changes won't be made to Tarrant County juvenile system anytime soon, following release of audit
The Tarrant County Juvenile Board held off on making any immediate changes to the system Wednesday, following the release of an audit showing ongoing overcrowding issues at the juvenile detention center.
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I-Team: Nearly 90% of elementary schools do not have an officer stationed at the school
According to data the I-Team collected, in North Texas, elementary schools appear to be far more vulnerable than middle or high schools.
Dallas college installs new security features following a 2017 shooting
North Lake College in Irving might be considered one of the most high-tech campuses in North Texas — partly because of what happened five years ago.
FBI: more young people are being targeted for sextortion scams
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
Black and Hispanic murders are less likely to be solved | The reasons why are complicated
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Churches cancel Christian day-camp as old allegations surface again
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
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Arlington voters to decide on increasing term lengths for mayor, city council
The measure comes just four years after residents overwhelmingly approved term limits for those positions.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Tips and tricks for saving on that grocery bill from the Culinary School of Fort Worth
CBS 11 News went to the Culinary School of Fort Worth for a few tips and tricks people can use to save money on their grocery bills.
Consumer advocate talks pros, cons of electric vehicles
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
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Dallas County Health Department to stage drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub
Beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 18, the Dallas County Health Department will, for the first time, stage a drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub outside its office off I-35 E.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins
Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Doctors urging parents to get kids vaccinated before heading back to school
Doctors are urging parents to get their kids the COVID-19 vaccine as they head back to school.
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American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
25th annual DFW Restaurant Week begins August 8
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Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is "woke"
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
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Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Dallas Mavericks release 2022-2023 schedule
The season kicks off on Oct. 19 with a Western Conference Semifinals rematch against the Phoenix Suns. The home opener for the season will be on Oct. 22, against the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Rangers win 3rd straight, top A's 2-1 after Woodward firing
Marcus Semien homered, rookie Bubba Thompson had a tiebreaking RBI single and the Texas Rangers won hours after manager Chris Woodward was fired, beating the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Monday night.
Texas Rangers fire manager Chris Woodward
The Texas Rangers have dismissed Chris Woodward as manager.
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Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
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Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
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Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," dies at 95
Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles, saying that she saw the character as an "ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars."
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North Texas finally gets much needed rain
More is in the forecast!
Dallas County Health Department to stage drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub
Beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 18, the Dallas County Health Department will, for the first time, stage a drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub outside its office off I-35 E.
Southlake Fire Department says there have been no previous incidents at chemical plant
The chemical plant caught on fire on Aug. 17.
9:25PM First Alert Weather Update
CBS 11 Chief Meteorologist gives an update on severe weather in North Texas Wednesday night.
9PM First Alert Weather Update
CBS 11 Chief Meteorologist Scott Padgett on the severe thunderstorm warnings in place for Dallas & Tarrant Counties.
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Victims of Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas
On May 24, 2022 nineteen children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, after a teenaged gunman barricaded himself in a 4th grade classroom and opened fire.
Uvalde School Shooting: The Aftermath of Tragedy
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
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.
