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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."
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $28.8 million salary for the 2026 season.
Patrick David Gillespie, John Sims, Monte "Doc" Mitchell and Kurt Schwab are running in the March 3 GOP primary for a district long rated solidly Democratic.
Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt will all join Mr. Trump on his visit.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The usually low-key race has taken on a bigger profile this year with a contested Republican primary.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $28.8 million salary for the 2026 season.
Patrick David Gillespie, John Sims, Monte "Doc" Mitchell and Kurt Schwab are running in the March 3 GOP primary for a district long rated solidly Democratic.
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.
Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt will all join Mr. Trump on his visit.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
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.
Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt will all join Mr. Trump on his visit.
The usually low-key race has taken on a bigger profile this year with a contested Republican primary.
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
Jack Fink asks James Talarico about where he stands in the race for a Texas Senate seat. Talarico says that he's still the underdog in this race.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson discusses the state of the Texas primaries days before the election takes place. He and Jack Fink discuss how the Democratic and Republican races for a Texas Senate seat are shaping up. They also discuss what early voting indicates so far.
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.
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.
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
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 wide receiver will be guaranteed a $28.8 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Wyatt Johnston scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
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.
