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Essential hygiene kits and a $1,000 donation are helping students show up ready to learn.
Today, we're introduced to the Teen Writers Project, a nonprofit in Mesquite that helps unlock the passions of teen writers.
The Adapt-Able Foundation, based in Fort Worth, works with veterans, first responders and people living with cognitive challenges, chronic pain or physical injuries.
As the holiday season continues, at CBS News Texas, we are once again proud to honor those making a difference in our community.
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.
Fostering Dreams Foundation is a non-profit in Dallas that provides everyday childhood experiences for children in the foster care system.
The organization relies on a holistic, family-centered model designed to remove obstacles to care.
Care 365 helps provide emergency financial assistance to these grandparents for things like mortgage payments and utility bills.
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.
Brother Bill's is an 80-year-old nonprofit based in West Dallas, providing wraparound services to over 200 ZIP codes, focusing on essentials of life like education and finance.
We’re honored to donate $1,000 to Grace Bridge — helping provide more than 2,400 meals and Christmas support for North Texas families.
North Texas families face increased need this holiday season. To help, CBS’s 11 Days of Giving campaign with Tom Thumb and Albertsons is donating $1,000 daily to local food banks. Thursday’s donation went to Northside Inter-Community Agency (NICA) in Fort Worth, which has served the community for over 55 years.
When the school bell rings for holiday break, most kids count down to time off and fun. But for thousands in North Texas, that same break means something else: days without school meals.
The donation ensures the ministry can continue its mission of providing hope to North Texans.
Gift comes through 11 Days of Giving campaign, supporting food pantry and wraparound services.
Fresh food comes in daily, sometimes hourly, to keep shelves stocked at the Denton Freedom House food pantry.
Thanksgiving is just a week away, and many North Texas families are struggling as the holidays approach.
As the holidays approach, many North Texas families are feeling the strain of a difficult year. The Storehouse in Plano is seeing that need firsthand.
For thousands of families, getting enough to eat isn't guaranteed. Sharing Life works to fill that gap.
Carter Morris said the number of people his nonprofit serves has grown from fewer than 200 to nearly 10,000 in North Texas.
The school teaches English as a second language to preschool-aged children, creating a strong foundation for their educational futures.
Founded in 2011, the nonprofit is run by highly trained volunteers passionate about aiding recovery efforts.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
It's often said that teaching is a labor of love, but it can also be expensive.
"I owe every positive thing in my life to taking those first steps into recovery."
A driver is dead following an alleged hit-and-run crash and brief police pursuit late Monday afternoon in Fort Worth.
It's the day before the Texas primary, and the big prize on Tuesday night is for the Texas Senate seat race coming in November.
Cellphone video recorded by the drivers captures people fleeing the area.
The three other people in the car, including the driver, were taken to the hospital.
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
A driver is dead following an alleged hit-and-run crash and brief police pursuit late Monday afternoon in Fort Worth.
It's the day before the Texas primary, and the big prize on Tuesday night is for the Texas Senate seat race coming in November.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
Cellphone video recorded by the drivers captures people fleeing the area.
The three other people in the car, including the driver, were taken to the hospital.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Jack Fink had a short Q&A with Ken Paxton while he was campaigning in Fort Worth the weekend before Election Day. Paxton says he's "got a shot" at winning the Republican race for U.S. Senate outright. He also discussed his newest campaign ad, created by his daughter.
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
In Texas, your residence is located in a specific "precinct" within the county where you will vote. Here's a look at how to find that location.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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 Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The Frogs had never won a Big 12 title or been to the NCAA Sweet 16 until last year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, Chet Holmgren had 19 points and nine rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 100-87 on Sunday night.
The Dallas Mavericks have signed point guard Ryan Nembhard to a standard NBA contract after he thrived as an undrafted rookie free agent on a two-way deal.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $27.3 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
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.
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.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
