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Wednesday morning starts cool, cloudy, followed by partly sunny skies
The clouds should break up some into this afternoon, leading to partly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 50s.
Early Mickey Mouse to star in at least 2 horror flicks
Disney's copyright on the earliest incarnations of the famous character just ended and other filmmakers aren't wasting any time trying to take advantage.
Guhle, Harris lead the way as Canadiens cool off Stars 4-3
Kaiden Guhle and Jordan Harris added to Montreal's NHL-leading 30 goals from defensemen and Sam Montembeault stopped 30 shots as the Canadiens held off the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night.
U.S. reopening 4 entry points at southern border after migrant crossings drop
All 4 were closed recently due to record levels of migrant crossings but those levels have dropped dramatically in recent days.
Biden to speak at Valley Forge to mark 3 years since Jan. 6 Capitol riot
George Washington staged American troops at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War.
White House wants Texas border agents to be allowed to remove razor wire
The Biden administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to step in and allow Border Patrol agents to remove razor wire the along a 29-mile stretch of the Rio Grande River.
More sunshine on the way after a foggy morning Wednesday
With more sunshine on the way, our temperatures will warm into the lower 50s compared to our 49° high Tuesday.
Federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law
The appeal was rejected in Tuesday's ruling by a unanimous three-judge panel.
1-year-old and father recovering after New Year's Eve drive-by in Mesquite
A North Texas family wants answers after their New Year's Eve celebrations were cut short when a bullet tore through their Mesquite home.
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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson's successor on the late congresswoman's legacy
When former State Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson retired early last year after 30 years in Congress, she handpicked her successor in then State Representative Jasmine Crockett.
30 years after split with Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson enters Cowboys' ring of honor
Johnson joins Tom Landry as the only coaches alongside the 19 players and two executives in the exclusive group.
Your Dollars & Sense: Key changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA form
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles Federal Student Aid in this weekly segment.
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More Americans canceling streaming services
About 25% of subscribers have canceled at least three or more of the popular streaming services over the past two years. That figure stood at just 15% two years ago.
Social Security increases start this month
The Social Security Administration announced that recipients will receive an annual cost of living adjustment of about 3.2% beginning January 2024, which is about $50 a month.
Prosper High School basketball team doing an "orange out" for student battling leukemia
Prosper high school's basketball team is doing an "orange out" to honor Jackson Little, who was diagnosed with leukemia a few weeks ago. His family said his team's orange out event has helped him feel supported.
Court rules Texas can ban emergency abortions despite federal guidance
In a unanimous panel, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the U.S. government cannot enforce federal guidance on Texas requiring emergency doctors to perform abortions to stabilize patients.
New Jersey twin boys born in different years
Twin boys were born in New Jersey in two different years. One twin, Ezra, was born on December 31, 2023 Ezequiel was born 40 minutes later on January 1, 2024.
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Wednesday morning starts cool, cloudy, followed by partly sunny skies
The clouds should break up some into this afternoon, leading to partly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 50s.
Cool and cloudy Wednesday with some patchy fog and drizzle
Wednesday will be cool and cloudy with some patchy fog and drizzle. It'll be a partly sunny afternoon with highs in the low/mid 50s.
More sunshine on the way after a foggy morning Wednesday
With more sunshine on the way, our temperatures will warm into the lower 50s compared to our 49° high Tuesday.
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Walmart expands drone delivery operations to Lewisville
In partnership with Wing, customer can get essentials from the Walmart Supercenter located at 801 W Main St in Lewisville delivered to their homes in 30 minutes or less.
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.
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Guhle, Harris lead the way as Canadiens cool off Stars 4-3
Kaiden Guhle and Jordan Harris added to Montreal's NHL-leading 30 goals from defensemen and Sam Montembeault stopped 30 shots as the Canadiens held off the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game
Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, earning the beleaguered Pac-12 one more game this season.
Doncic scores 39 points to lead the Mavericks against the Warriors 132-122
Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 39 points in the second half in his return to the lineup.
Frisco police report details former Cowboys player's arrest
Since the arrest, Alan Rashaan Evans has been released from the Dallas Cowboys.
NBA approves sale of a controlling stake of the Dallas Mavericks
The deal was approved just shy of a month since the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont announced their intention to buy the club
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Wednesday morning starts cool, cloudy, followed by partly sunny skies
The clouds should break up some into this afternoon, leading to partly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 50s.
Early Mickey Mouse to star in at least 2 horror flicks
Disney's copyright on the earliest incarnations of the famous character just ended and other filmmakers aren't wasting any time trying to take advantage.
Guhle, Harris lead the way as Canadiens cool off Stars 4-3
Kaiden Guhle and Jordan Harris added to Montreal's NHL-leading 30 goals from defensemen and Sam Montembeault stopped 30 shots as the Canadiens held off the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night.
U.S. reopening 4 entry points at southern border after migrant crossings drop
All 4 were closed recently due to record levels of migrant crossings but those levels have dropped dramatically in recent days.
Biden to speak at Valley Forge to mark 3 years since Jan. 6 Capitol riot
George Washington staged American troops at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War.
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Players beware: Tech research firm warns of Roblox scams
There are two main scams, according to researchers at Cisco Systems.
Family shares 5 photos showing how daughter escaped sex trafficking
The Morris family and their then 15-year-old went to a Mavericks game in April 2022. After leaving her seat, she disappeared. Now they are speaking out about how she escaped sex trafficking.
Lawmakers may have cost local governments billions, expanding a tax break to private developers
It allows for a 100% exemption from paying any property taxes or sales taxes for up to 99 years.
Hundreds of guns used in crimes in Canada smuggled from Texas
Mexican drug cartels are not the only ones who look to Texas to smuggle guns.
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.
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U.S. reopening 4 entry points at southern border after migrant crossings drop
All 4 were closed recently due to record levels of migrant crossings but those levels have dropped dramatically in recent days.
Biden to speak at Valley Forge to mark 3 years since Jan. 6 Capitol riot
George Washington staged American troops at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War.
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson's successor on the late congresswoman's legacy
When former State Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson retired early last year after 30 years in Congress, she handpicked her successor in then State Representative Jasmine Crockett.
Only 1% of newly arrived migrants in Chicago have received work permits so far, city data show
Meanwhile, the influx of migrants into the city continues, with 350 arriving over the weekend after Texas sent a private plane to Rockford before they boarded buses for Chicago.
Chicago mayor says Texas governor causing "chaos" with migrant transport
Two Democratic mayors said there's been a lack of coordination from the governor of Texas.
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Dallas prepares for the biggest New Year's Eve yet
Reunion Tower, DART, and Deep Ellum businesses are all gearing up to ring in the new year with Dallas residents.
Players beware: Tech research firm warns of Roblox scams
There are two main scams, according to researchers at Cisco Systems.
SmileDirectClub ceases operations immediately — here's what it means for their customers
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
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.
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Flu and COVID-19 cases up across North Texas
The holiday season may be coming to an end, but there are plenty of illnesses still lingering.
Sober curious, gray-area drinkers and more terms to know this Dry January
Many people gear up to quit alcohol for a month as part of the "Dry January" challenge. Here's what to know about health benefits as well as terms and tips.
Good news you may have missed in 2023
From technology and medicine to the environment, David Progue brings us some of the headlines that remind us 2023 was in many ways a pretty good year!
Magnetic balls sold by Walmart recalled due to choking, injury risk
Walmart sold magnetic ball sets online until from February 2022 through April 2023, notice by federal safety regulator says.
5 million blenders sold at Costco, Target and Walmart recalled
BlendJet has received dozens of reports of injuries from portable blenders sold between October 2020 and November 2023.
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Florida woman suing Hershey for $5 million over looks of Reese's holiday candy
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is facing a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages over the wrappers on Reese's peanut butter candies.
NBA approves sale of a controlling stake of the Dallas Mavericks
The deal was approved just shy of a month since the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont announced their intention to buy the club
Will your shipped gifts make it in time? Delivery speeds from retailers are improving
Some of America's biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to please shoppers expecting faster and faster deliveries.
Nearly a year after 2 tornadoes ripped through Grapevine, Sam's Club announces reopening date
The company said the club will be "revitalized" and undergo "extensive renovations" before reopening in late 2024.
SmileDirectClub ceases operations immediately — here's what it means for their customers
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
Sports News
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Guhle, Harris lead the way as Canadiens cool off Stars 4-3
Kaiden Guhle and Jordan Harris added to Montreal's NHL-leading 30 goals from defensemen and Sam Montembeault stopped 30 shots as the Canadiens held off the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game
Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, earning the beleaguered Pac-12 one more game this season.
Doncic scores 39 points to lead the Mavericks against the Warriors 132-122
Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 39 points in the second half in his return to the lineup.
Frisco police report details former Cowboys player's arrest
Since the arrest, Alan Rashaan Evans has been released from the Dallas Cowboys.
NBA approves sale of a controlling stake of the Dallas Mavericks
The deal was approved just shy of a month since the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont announced their intention to buy the club
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Early Mickey Mouse to star in at least 2 horror flicks
Disney's copyright on the earliest incarnations of the famous character just ended and other filmmakers aren't wasting any time trying to take advantage.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2024
Thousands of materials lost copyright protection in the New Year. These are some of the most noteworthy.
The year in review: 2023's most popular movies, music, books and Google searches
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the tops in pop culture from the past year.
Paula Abdul accuses former "American Idol" EP Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault
Paula Abdul has accused former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault and harassment while she worked as a judge on the program in a new lawsuit filed Friday.
Tom Wilkinson, "The Full Monty" actor, dies at 75
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in "The Full Monty" died suddenly on Saturday, his family said.
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More Americans canceling streaming services
About 25% of subscribers have canceled at least three or more of the popular streaming services over the past two years. That figure stood at just 15% two years ago.
Social Security increases start this month
The Social Security Administration announced that recipients will receive an annual cost of living adjustment of about 3.2% beginning January 2024, which is about $50 a month.
Prosper High School basketball team doing an "orange out" for student battling leukemia
Prosper high school's basketball team is doing an "orange out" to honor Jackson Little, who was diagnosed with leukemia a few weeks ago. His family said his team's orange out event has helped him feel supported.
Court rules Texas can ban emergency abortions despite federal guidance
In a unanimous panel, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the U.S. government cannot enforce federal guidance on Texas requiring emergency doctors to perform abortions to stabilize patients.
New Jersey twin boys born in different years
Twin boys were born in New Jersey in two different years. One twin, Ezra, was born on December 31, 2023 Ezequiel was born 40 minutes later on January 1, 2024.
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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!
