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A statewide AMBER Alert was issued for Ashlynn Wells, 10, and Desmond Wells, 11, out of West Rusk County, Texas at 5:55 a.m. on August 31.
Managers at hundreds of post offices around the country have illegally underpaid hourly workers for years, arbitrators and federal investigators have found.
A spokesperson for the district says masks are requested for students and staff, but not required due to legal reasons.
Two cancelled wedding dates in 2020 because of COVID-19 had Mindy McRae and Alex Broadbent convinced the third time would be the charm in New Orleans this past weekend.
Authorities on Monday identified the Lyft driver and the shooter, who was later shot and killed by Plano Police at police headquarters.
Crews from several North Texas nonprofits and local businesses are heading east to help Louisianans after Hurricane Ida.
Hundreds of new laws take effect in the Lone Star State this week.
The files were believed to have been deleted during a data migration process in the spring.
"As this is an ongoing personnel matter, we will not comment further," the school district said Monday.
As Hurricane Ida hurled toward the Gulf Coast, many residents evacuated to North Texas, but say their hearts are still at home as their wait to find out if they still have one.
"No words from me could possibly capture the full measure of sacrifices and accomplishments of those who served," he says
The hurricane is expected to inflict a less severe financial impact than Hurricane Katrina did 16 years ago, thanks in part to a lower storm surge and New Orleans' improved levee system.
In the second major security breach at LAX this summer, airport police say at approximately 4:45 a.m. Sunday morning, a homeless man was able to pry his way underneath the airport perimeter fence, walk across the tarmac and board a plane.
Officer Boleman spent a total of 31 years in law enforcement. He also served in the U.S. Army.
The Texas law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in May, would ban abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks of pregnancy.
In the world of performances, it’s oftentimes said rehearsing gets you a little closer to perfection. For the cast of "Tina’s Journey," perfection these days is making sure everyone who comes to see this play realizes it’s an example of life imitating art.
Mothers of Murdered Angels, founded in 2020, supports families affected by gun violence with various assistance services. Its founder started the organization after losing her daughter and grandson to shootings.
A new text notification system implemented by the Fort Worth Police Department called "Power Engage" is designed to provide citizens with quicker responses to various crime calls. However, the system has left one local restaurant confused, and still waiting, following a recent vandalism incident.
Mary Kay celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by inviting students to create their own beauty products. Thirty young chemistry students from Lewisville High School participated in a hands-on experience, making lip gloss in one of Mary Kay's labs.
Valentine’s Day is always about the flowers. One Dallas high school class is learning lessons about the floral industry by preparing arrangements for the holiday. Photojournalist Mike Kinney takes inside one of the busiest classes in North Texas.
The officers were executing a warrant on Shaw Street when they encountered a suspect with a gun, DPD said
The new map was designed for the GOP to pick up five Democratic-held House seats.
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.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Temperatures on Sunday morning will be close to freezing.
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.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
The new map was designed for the GOP to pick up five Democratic-held House seats.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
Abigail Shry was due to begin serving a 27-month federal prison sentence this week for threatening a federal judge, but she failed to appear.
President Trump made the announcement during the first meeting of his Board of Peace, although the funding source is unclear.
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.
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.
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Star figure skater Ilia Malinin stressed he was focused on moving forward and continuing to push the boundaries of the sport.
The Kansas CIty Chiefs wide receiver's ex-girlfriend alleges repeated physical violence and other abusive behaviors.
Despite making steady progress in rehab, Irving said it was tough to come to the decision, but it was the "right one" not to return this season.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
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 Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
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.
