Cold Thursday ahead in North Texas with light breeze and drizzle
Hit-or-miss showers, along with drizzle at times, are in the forecast for North Texas on Thursday.
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FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, identified as Virginia man
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game for NFL Week 14
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
Arlington's Mission Joy Toy Drive fills empty shelves as community donates hundreds of gifts
It was anything but a quiet night in Arlington as crowds packed into the second annual Mission Joy Toy Drive, an event aimed at filling the Mission Arlington Christmas Store.
Reward increases in mysterious case of beheaded bison in North Texas
The investigation into who killed a bison on a private North Texas ranch and took off with its head. Why investigators say it may be tough to solve.
Puppy scam costs North Texas family hundreds; BBB issues holiday warning
"If it's on Google, you would think it would be legit because you have to pay, you pay money to be on Google."
Former Allen firefighters' union president sentenced for fraud, stealing union funds
Jeremy Painkin was the president of the Allen Professional Firefighters Association from 2017 until he resigned in October 2023 after an investigation into the union's finances.
Robertson scores, Oettinger shines as Stars shut out Devils 3-0
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
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Critics of Texas' Bluebonnet Learning program say it crosses a line, but supporters disagree
Critics say Bluebonnet Learning crosses a line by teaching the bible in public schools, but supporters disagree.
Fort Worth ISD parents establish group in effort to stop state takeover
A potential state takeover is looming for Fort Worth ISD and a group of parents are doing all they can to stop it.
Dallas ISD schools use technology to keep track of students without cellphones
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Here's how Texas parents can apply for an Education Savings Account
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North Texas college students' tuition doubles after reversal of Texas Dream Act
The reversal of the Texas Dream Act is leaving many undocumented university students in limbo at the beginning of this new semester.
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The Dallas Regional Medical Center confirmed the nurse was no longer employed on Tuesday night.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett took another step closer Tuesday to running for U.S. Senate in Texas.
14-year-old girl dies after being hit by pickup truck in Flower Mound
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Near-freezing on Friday, a slight warm up this weekend
North Texas will dip down close to the freezing mark on Friday morning, but a slightly warmer weekend is on the way. Chief Meteorologist McKenna King has your latest forecast.
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Shredded cheeses sold at Walmart, Target and H-E-B recalled
More than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers, including Walmart, Publix and Aldi, have been recalled because the products may contain metal fragments, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Van Zandt County commissioner accused of impersonating public servant
Mitchell Curtis, a Van Zandt County commissioner, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly impersonating a police officer.
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Temperatures in North Texas to warm up slightly for a nice weekend
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
Cold morning, cloudy afternoon in North Texas Friday before nice weekend weather
This weekend, expect warmer temperatures on Saturday with highs near 60 before a cold front moves through into Sunday.
Mainly cloudy and dry end to the week in North Texas
Looking ahead to Friday, North Texas will start to warm back up but still stay below average with temperatures in the 50s. The day will start off cloudy, but there should be some peaks of sunshine later in the afternoon.
Near-freezing temps Friday morning, temperatures warm up a little this weekend
Expect clouds to gradually break as we get through the day on Friday, with highs warming to the lower 50s in the metroplex by afternoon.
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11 Days of Giving: Mercy Clinic provides free care
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11 Days of Giving: Waxahachie Care
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11 Days of Giving: Good Local Markets connects the community with locally sourced food
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Potential pathway to stay for North Texas "dreamers" part of Biden's new immigration program
"It's just really special and I hope we can have these protections and a path to citizenship one day."
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Cowboys edge Chiefs 31-28 as Dak Prescott leads Dallas to third straight win
Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score and the Dallas Cowboys overcame two fourth down TD throws from Patrick Mahomes in a 31-28 Thanksgiving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Woman arrested for stabbing fire hose as Dallas firefighters battled blaze
Despite the holes, the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire.
Cold morning, cloudy afternoon in North Texas Friday before nice weekend weather
This weekend, expect warmer temperatures on Saturday with highs near 60 before a cold front moves through into Sunday.
Detroit Lions fight against Dallas Cowboys to win 44-30
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Barber's struggles highlight impact of Frisco's Main Street construction on small businesses
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
North Texas tap group turns 40 and keeps the beat alive
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
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School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
New messages show why Kerr County judge was absent in aftermath of deadly July 4th floods
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
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Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair discusses U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow newly drawn maps
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston discusses his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the 2025 map so that they can be used for the March primary and next year's midterm elections. He told Jack Fink, "it's beyond disappointing."
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses redistricting battle an hour before U.S. Supreme Court allows new maps
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the redistricting battle an hour before the U.S. Supreme Court announced that they would allow the newly drawn maps to be implemented.
Jasmine Crockett called Texas Senate race contenders as she weighs jumping into fray
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of new Texas redistricting maps, what's next?
The decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the new Texas redistricting maps is a big win for Republicans in the state. Texas Republicans stand to gain up to 5 seats with the implementation of these new maps for the March 3rd primary and 2026 midterm elections. Political reporter Jack Fink explains what's next.
Texas representatives react to U.S. Supreme court allowing use of new maps in redistricting battle
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
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 calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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North Texas tap group turns 40 and keeps the beat alive
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
Doctors warn of new severe flu strain that could start showing up in North Texas
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
Crowley police officer's search for living kidney donor while battling stage 5 renal failure
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
Non-profit, search and rescue experts write wandering toolkit for those with dementia
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Doctor who criticized vaccines named CDC principal deputy director
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
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Barber's struggles highlight impact of Frisco's Main Street construction on small businesses
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas launching new location in uptown
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
Google's $40 billion investment in Texas to boost AI, cloud, and energy infrastructure
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines announces layoffs at Texas headquarters
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
U.S. ranchers oppose Trump's Argentina beef imports, experts doubt it will lower prices
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
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Detroit Lions fight against Dallas Cowboys to win 44-30
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
CeeDee Lamb suffers concussion, exits Cowboys vs. Lions game
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game for NFL Week 14
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Robertson scores, Oettinger shines as Stars shut out Devils 3-0
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Cowboys, Lions clash in crucial NFC wild card and division race showdown
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships.
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Metallica's gift of giving
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Playwright and "Shakespeare in Love" screenwriter Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover reveals he had a stroke last year
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Man who rushed Ariana Grande at "Wicked: For Good" premiere deported
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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