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In 1893 engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. created an attraction for the world's fair in Chicago: A giant, steam-powered wheel that gently lifted passengers 250 feet in the air for a spectacular view. Today, Ferris wheels (or observations wheels) continue to spin delight.
Here's what kind of weather to expect ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
An estimated 20,000 visitors went to Klyde Warren Park to celebrate Independence Day Saturday and come together with their community.
Homer Hogues was one of the last surviving Tuskeegee Airmen, who made history in World War II.
Nikki Hall is a Texas Tech graduate, who went back to school during the pandemic to become a nurse. Now, she and her husband are figuring out how to afford more than $500 dollars in student loan payments every month after the Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
The daily limit varies depending on whether you had a verified or unverified account.
A look at how we got to Friday's decision and how big the student debt issue is in the United States.
Grand Prairie first responders share tips on staying safe, as thousands of people are expected to celebrate the Fourth of July at Joe Pool Lake.
Kyrie Irving wants to run it back with Luka Doncic.
Before Karlton Dudley's wife Sarah was found dead at Lake Lewisville, he was awaiting a grand jury decision on whether to indict him for the aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
A man accused of killing five neighbors in Texas after some of them complained that gunfire was keeping a baby awake was indicted Friday on a capital murder charge that could carry the death penalty.
As the youth mental health crisis deepens, there's a critical shortage of school psychologists in Texas.
A Tarrant County judge has decided the civil court does not have jurisdiction to hear the claims of an Arlington nun who filed a lawsuit against a Fort Worth bishop.
Jack covers the start of a second special session, a dispute over where the impeached Attorney General should be getting paid and the SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action in this week's episode.
Expect mainly cloudy skies by Friday afternoon. Because of that increase in clouds, temperatures will be just a couple degrees lower than Thursday.
Witnesses said security officers escorted a man out of the bar and to a vehicle outside. Once he was at the vehicle, a second person in the vehicle got out a firearm.
The Cowboys take on the Super Bowl Champs, the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night.
A court hearing in the criminal case against Robert Morris, the founder of Southlake-based Gateway Church, one of the nation's largest congregations, was canceled before it began Thursday morning.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink breaks down what bills were – and weren't – signed into law.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
The dispute has renewed questions about how universities handle politically charged artwork and student access to it.
Investigators traced multiple contraband‑filled packages to a Wichita Falls office supply store.
The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.
Sumatran tiger Sukacita, also known as Suki, gave birth to twin cubs on Feb. 22, one boy and one girl.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
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 NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.
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.
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.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
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 NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0.
Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and hit six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including in overtime, to lead the Dallas Stars to the 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
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.
