Dallas' first Black woman lawyer and trailblazing judge: Joan Tarpley
Now 83, trailblazing Black attorney in Dallas, Joan Tarpley says she never intended to make history, but she did.
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Now 83, trailblazing Black attorney in Dallas, Joan Tarpley says she never intended to make history, but she did.
Michelle Rigsby used puzzle time to reconnect with her busy family. In the process, she gave birth to a puzzle business.
Housed at Baylor University, the Black Gospel Archive is dedicated to collecting, preserving and making thousands of Black gospel recordings available.
The Tenth Street Historic District is one of the only remaining intact Freedmen's Towns in the country.
Dallas native Demarcus McGaughey's pride is paraded with the display of the images of Dallas' Black history through the prism of his own family.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre performed a dance to be featured in its upcoming celebration of Black History Month this weekend at The Wiley Theatre. A special choreographed performance to "Lift Every Voice." Enjoy this special performance.
Photojournalist Bill Ellis introduces us to Ira Molayo, a PGA of America golf professional who's giving back to the Oak Cliff neighborhood he calls home.
It is a room of reverence, a bibliography in black, culled and collected by Nia-Taylor Clark, a former school teacher and now bookstore owner.
Her journey began at the age of 8 when she emigrated from Ghana to North Texas.
CBS News Texas celebrated Black History Month with a special performance by the cast of "The Movement" from the Jubilee Theater. The show highlights the Children's Movement of 1963 and features music from that era. The cast performed "What Is the Way," a song about finding one's path and standing tall.
The popular Texas grocer announced on Feb. 23 its plans to expand to Forney, about 20 miles east of Dallas.
He's prepping his next group of corporate contestants at his Plano-based Tre Wilcox Cooking Concepts.
Experts say Black newborns are more than twice as likely to die in their first year compared to white newborns.
It's been years since the chapel has held a church service, held up by opposition from city leaders and its neighbors.
The 97-year-old Nobel Peace Prize nominee is currently leading the charge for a National Juneteenth Museum.
The Bill Pickett Rodeo is celebrating its' 40th anniversary this year.
There are history books. Then, there are books about untold history. “I said, 'we really gotta capture these stories of African Americans in the West because there are no stories out there.'”
The Medical Staff President at Parkland was born in the hospital's racially segregated maternity ward designated for Black mothers only.
Civil rights icon Juanita Craft was the first black woman to vote in a public election in Dallas County and later served two terms on the Dallas City Council.
On Thursday, dozens gathered at Duncanville's D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center to meet and hear from the 97-year-old local legend.
Two North Texas sports teams are hosting events to celebrate Black History Month.
The American Stroke Association shows strokes are more common in Black Americans than any other racial group in the U.S.
The 173-year-old cemetery sits on three acres developers have coveted for over a half-century.
Tucked away on Grapevine's historic Main Street is Giddens Gallery.
Here are some signs the American Stroke Association says to be aware of.
Rising gas prices—now nearing $4 a gallon—are squeezing North Texans, forcing drivers to rethink commutes, budgets, and daily routines.
Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
Rashaun Agee had 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 10 seed Texas A&M beat seventh-seeded Saint Mary's 63-50 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.
Crews responded to reports of a loud explosion and flames on Moseley Street as investigators work to determine whether natural gas played a role.
Rising gas prices—now nearing $4 a gallon—are squeezing North Texans, forcing drivers to rethink commutes, budgets, and daily routines.
Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
Rashaun Agee had 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 10 seed Texas A&M beat seventh-seeded Saint Mary's 63-50 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.
Crews responded to reports of a loud explosion and flames on Moseley Street as investigators work to determine whether natural gas played a role.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
The family of an Afghan immigrant who died one day after being taken into custody by ICE in Texas says it has received no answers as to what caused the man's death.
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
Rashaun Agee had 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 10 seed Texas A&M beat seventh-seeded Saint Mary's 63-50 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is out for the entire 2026 season and will lose his $15 million salary after his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.
Cunningham got hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with what the team called back spasms.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
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.
