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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."
Tammy Greenberg has taken the DART bus just about every day for 19 years, and she is relieved service will continue to University Park.
According to the city, a little after 1:20 p.m., the line was struck at the intersection of Hundley Drive and Lakeview Drive.
Richardson PD said officers located a person who matched the suspect's description walking east of the business and attempted to make contact.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Tammy Greenberg has taken the DART bus just about every day for 19 years, and she is relieved service will continue to University Park.
According to the city, a little after 1:20 p.m., the line was struck at the intersection of Hundley Drive and Lakeview Drive.
Richardson PD said officers located a person who matched the suspect's description walking east of the business and attempted to make contact.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Voters across North Texas weighed billions in bond proposals, transit participation and local leadership races in the May 2 municipal elections.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow."
Republican U.S. Representative Pat Fallon was one of the members of Congress who sat on a task force following the first two assassination attempts on President Trump in 2024.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
The Mavericks touted Ujiri's experience, saying he has a decade of experience leading NBA front offices.
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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.
