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Is buying a real Christmas tree better for the environment than buying a fake tree?
As you're decorating your home for the holidays, have you ever thought about the difference a real Christmas tree and a fake Christmas tree have on the environment?
Family services needs help identifying child abandoned outside Baylor emergency room
Do you recognize Alejandra? She was dropped off at Baylor's ER on Monday, Dec. 4. Hospital workers said they think she's 6 years old.
Lewisville woman charged for murder of Red Oak man
The man was found in his front yard earlier this week with gunshot wounds.
See Peach Fuzz, Pantone's color of the year for 2024
Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2024. The color institute's experts decided on Peach Fuzz, a peach tone described as "velvety" and "gentle."
Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
Man dies after found laying in Plano street with gunshot wound
A 43-year-old man has died after police found him laying in the street with a gunshot wound to the head.
McDonald's is opening a new chain called CosMc's. Here's what to know.
CosMc's is "what would happen if a McDonald's character from the 1980s that was part alien, part surfer, part robot" opened a restaurant, its CEO said.
What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world
Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism's "festival of lights.".
Chilly start to a warm and breezy Thursday
A chilly start to your Thursday. Then, warm and breezy temperatures with highs near 70 degrees and a mix of clouds and sunshine.
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Everything you need to know before the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival
If you're participating, spectating or volunteering, here's everything you need to know about the event.
Here's what your Christmas tree selection means for the Texas economy
Last year alone, the Texas Christmas tree industry had a direct economic impact of $397 million, employing 3,896 people with a payroll of more than $97 million.
Meet Lonestar, our new puppy from Canine Companions
Lonestar, who is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever, just started his two-year journey of training to become a service dog with Canine Companions.
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Tell Me Why: Is a real Christmas tree more sustainable than a fake tree?
As you're decorating your home for the holidays, have you ever thought about the difference a real Christmas tree and a fake Christmas tree have on the environment?
Warm days start out the weekend
Brace yourself! Cold temps return Saturday.
Reliant hosts 10th annual gingerbread house contest
Reliant is back with its sweet way of giving back to local charities. It's 10th annual gingerbread house decorating contest will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Dallas Arboretum where teams of two will have a chance to win $10,000 for the charity of their choice.
Garland woman prepares to compete in 40th Dallas marathon
One woman from Garland is warming up to compete in her 40th Dallas marathon. 73-year-old Anell Kern has run over 80 marathons and has even taken part in some of the biggest races in the world.
Fort Worth residents kick off Christmas with tree lighting
Crowds in downtown Fort Worth attended the annual tree lighting ceremony. The event kicked off the holiday with a concert by Marie Osmond.
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Warm days start out the weekend
Brace yourself! Cold temps return Saturday.
Chilly start to a warm and breezy Thursday
A chilly start to your Thursday. Then, warm and breezy temperatures with highs near 70 degrees and a mix of clouds and sunshine.
Warm, breezy weather pushes in overnight
Warm, breezy weather pushes in for Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, highs will be near 70. South winds could gust to 35 mph at times. We'll see partly cloudy skies.
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Giving kids a fighting chance; Garland Police Boxing Gym home to Olympic hopeful
Life can deal you a series of bad blows, but the Garland police boxing gym is giving kids a fighting chance.
Grand Prairie ISD nurses say the district is asking them to go against the state
Some nurses are banding together in fear they will lose their licenses.
Football and bowling hybrid "fowling" comes to Plano in first Texas location
The idea originated in Indiana back in 2001, but has taken a few decades to make its way down south.
Denton County Transportation Authority sees highest ridership since 2019
This makes it one of the few transit agencies in the country that has fully recovered to pre-pandemic totals, according to DCTA.
Colleyville 5th graders combine allowances, donations to help classmate see in color
"I was just like, 'Is this what everyone else was seeing this whole time?' It just makes me feel thankful because I didn't know they would do this for me," Jaron Casillas said.
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Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks' 147-97 victory over Jazz
Doncic had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists playing only three periods after the first first-half triple-double of his career in the Mavericks' 147-97 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday night.
Coming soon, longtime Red River Rivalry extended to stay at the Cotton Bowl
The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have agreed to a contract extension to keep the historic Allstate Red River Rivalry football game at the Cotton Bowl through 2036.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy to get appendix removed
According to the team, McCarthy experienced abdominal pain Wednesday morning "that warranted further evaluation and resulted in a diagnosis of acute appendicitis."
Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland shrugs off blip in historic season as Eagles await
Dallas cornerback DaRon Bland has gone from pick-6s to getting picked apart in his breakthrough NFL season.
Vasilevskiy, Kucherov help Lightning end 4-game skid in 4-0 win over Stars
Vasilevskiy stopped 25 shots for his first shutout of the season, NHL points leader Kucherov had a goal and an assist, and the Lightning beat the Stars 4-0 to snap a four-game skid.
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Is buying a real Christmas tree better for the environment than buying a fake tree?
As you're decorating your home for the holidays, have you ever thought about the difference a real Christmas tree and a fake Christmas tree have on the environment?
Family services needs help identifying child abandoned outside Baylor emergency room
Do you recognize Alejandra? She was dropped off at Baylor's ER on Monday, Dec. 4. Hospital workers said they think she's 6 years old.
Lewisville woman charged for murder of Red Oak man
The man was found in his front yard earlier this week with gunshot wounds.
See Peach Fuzz, Pantone's color of the year for 2024
Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2024. The color institute's experts decided on Peach Fuzz, a peach tone described as "velvety" and "gentle."
Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
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Dallas man caught at the border allegedly trying to smuggle 187 guns into Mexico
Santiago Ramirez, 26, of Dallas faces up to 30 years in prison on multiple gun trafficking charges.
$100 cap on ambulance rides – new recommendation would end surprise billing
Every year, more than 3 million Americans are rushed to a hospital by an ambulance. For many, this unexpected ride can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, out of pocket.
North Texas sex trafficking case closed without arrest
Nearly 20 months has passed since a North Texas girl disappeared from a Mavericks game, only to be found days later with sex traffickers.
Local woman believes solar contractors exploited late stepmother
The popularity of solar panels is exploding. But with popularity comes the potential for abuse.
Unexpected property tax statements deliver anxiety to Tarrant County homeowners
When the statements arrived with a red-outlined "Pay This Amount" listed on a payment coupon, Tarrant County homeowners couldn't make sense of what appeared to be a bill.
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Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
Trump back in court today as New York fraud trial nears end
Former President Donald Trump has attended the trial eight times and testified on Nov. 6. He is also expected to be the final defense witness next week.
Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
State Rep pleads no contest to attempting to impersonate a public servant charges
State Representative Frederick Frazier of McKinney came to the Collin County Courthouse to plead no contest to two class "A" misdemeanor charges.
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Amazon facilities in North Texas prepped, ready for Cyber Monday orders
To prepare for Cyber Monday, the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Grapevine hired an additional 800 employees to handle the influx of packages coming in and out of the facility.
Are the days of the mad rush to stores for Black Friday discounts over?
The days of chaotic lines, doorbuster sales, and the mad rush for discounts inside stores seem to be fading as more people shop online.
Your favorite Thanksgiving side could be more expensive this year
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! If you're hosting dinner this year, get ready for a rise in prices.
Shopping on Amazon Prime Day? Here's what you need to know
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
Schumer asks FDA to investigate Logan Paul's energy drink
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
Millions of U.S. women face obstacles to getting maternity care
More than a third of counties in the U.S. don't have a hospital or birth center that offers obstetric care or any obstetric health care providers, one report says.
Most applesauce lead poisonings were in toddlers, FDA says
One family said their son had eaten the pouches up to six times a day.
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Are the days of the mad rush to stores for Black Friday discounts over?
The days of chaotic lines, doorbuster sales, and the mad rush for discounts inside stores seem to be fading as more people shop online.
Feds: Southwest's customer service failed during flight cancellations last winter
The federal government may be preparing to penalize Southwest Airlines for thousands of flight cancellations that affected more than 2 million travelers last December.
American Airlines posts $545 million loss on higher labor costs in a time of big profits for rivals
American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter due to higher labor costs.
Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally
Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries.
Wanna get away? Southwest adds 5 new enhancements to rewards program
The changes begin next month.
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Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks' 147-97 victory over Jazz
Doncic had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists playing only three periods after the first first-half triple-double of his career in the Mavericks' 147-97 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday night.
Coming soon, longtime Red River Rivalry extended to stay at the Cotton Bowl
The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have agreed to a contract extension to keep the historic Allstate Red River Rivalry football game at the Cotton Bowl through 2036.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy to get appendix removed
According to the team, McCarthy experienced abdominal pain Wednesday morning "that warranted further evaluation and resulted in a diagnosis of acute appendicitis."
Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland shrugs off blip in historic season as Eagles await
Dallas cornerback DaRon Bland has gone from pick-6s to getting picked apart in his breakthrough NFL season.
Vasilevskiy, Kucherov help Lightning end 4-game skid in 4-0 win over Stars
Vasilevskiy stopped 25 shots for his first shutout of the season, NHL points leader Kucherov had a goal and an assist, and the Lightning beat the Stars 4-0 to snap a four-game skid.
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Entertainment
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Sean "Diddy" Combs denies accusations after new gang rape lawsuit
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
Your Dollars & Sense: Is it time to cut the cord?
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops Billboard chart for first time
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
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Tell Me Why: Is a real Christmas tree more sustainable than a fake tree?
As you're decorating your home for the holidays, have you ever thought about the difference a real Christmas tree and a fake Christmas tree have on the environment?
Warm days start out the weekend
Brace yourself! Cold temps return Saturday.
Reliant hosts 10th annual gingerbread house contest
Reliant is back with its sweet way of giving back to local charities. It's 10th annual gingerbread house decorating contest will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Dallas Arboretum where teams of two will have a chance to win $10,000 for the charity of their choice.
Garland woman prepares to compete in 40th Dallas marathon
One woman from Garland is warming up to compete in her 40th Dallas marathon. 73-year-old Anell Kern has run over 80 marathons and has even taken part in some of the biggest races in the world.
Fort Worth residents kick off Christmas with tree lighting
Crowds in downtown Fort Worth attended the annual tree lighting ceremony. The event kicked off the holiday with a concert by Marie Osmond.
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Painting for peace: Texas artist joins Israel–Hamas war protests
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
Went And Took It: Texas Rangers 2023 World Series victory parade
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Sweeter than candy: NICU babies too cute to spook!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Fried food & Ferris wheels: Colorful sights from the State Fair of Texas
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
Life in plastic — it's fantastic! NICU babies living the Barbie life
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
