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North Texas is bracing for rare early-season heat with record highs and increased fire danger expected through the weekend, followed by only a brief cooldown.
Rising gas prices—now nearing $4 a gallon—are squeezing North Texans, forcing drivers to rethink commutes, budgets, and daily routines.
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 FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
A Denton County man was arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse after investigators say he removed human remains from a local cemetery.
Only a month after losing their daughter, the Blackwells are turning their grief into action.
Deputies say the victim had been helping a stranded driver on the shoulder when the SUV veered off the roadway.
City leaders and community groups are distancing themselves from Chávez as allegations reshape how his legacy is recognized.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
In her first public interview since the investigation, Dolores Huerta said that at the time of the incidents, she felt alone and trapped.
Police say the overnight crash underscores the risks first responders face while managing traffic at major scenes.
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
David Punch's pregame confidence proved prophetic as his late assist to Xavier Edmonds lifted No. 9 seed TCU past Ohio State, 66–64, after the Buckeyes mounted a furious second‑half rally.
Hurst Police Chief Billy Keadle said the department stands behind the officer's actions.
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.
A representative from a North Texas service‑dog training facility joined the studio to explain the science behind the human–canine bond and demonstrate how highly trained dogs support people with disabilities. The segment highlighted research showing the unique emotional connection between humans and dogs, and how service animals take that bond further by performing tasks that help their partners live more independent lives.
Less than an hour before a planned prime‑time address, the president claimed Iran has asked for a cease-fire — a statement Iran’s state media called false. In a social media post, the president said a cease-fire would be considered only when the Strait of Hormuz is “open, free and clear,” adding that U.S. forces are continuing strikes. CBS News reports he is also expected to criticize NATO allies for not contributing more to securing the critical waterway as missile attacks continue across the Middle East.
The mother of a Dallas police officer killed in an ambush while sitting in his patrol car in Oak Cliff in 2024 has filed a lawsuit accusing the alleged gunman’s parents of negligence. The suit claims they knew their son was stockpiling weapons at their shared home as his behavior became increasingly erratic. A pawn shop that allegedly sold firearms used in the attack is also named in the filing.
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from Florida on Wednesday evening, sending a four‑person crew on the first U.S. journey toward the moon in more than 50 years. The massive rocket roared off the launch pad after engineers resolved a pair of late‑day issues, drawing cheers from crowds gathered across the country — including a packed watch party at UT Arlington’s planetarium.
With U.S. gas prices topping $4 a gallon and Texas averages jumping 10 cents overnight, some Fort Worth drivers got an unexpected break Wednesday. The Fort Worth Police Department teamed up with Fort Worth Metro to hand out free fuel — an “April Fuels Day” surprise that left many motorists skeptical at first but relieved to learn it wasn’t a prank. Officers pumped $25 worth of gas for drivers as prices continue to rise nationwide.
Martin Nečas broke a third‑period tie and Nathan MacKinnon added an empty‑netter as Colorado moved eight points ahead of Dallas in the division race, with Scott Wedgewood earning his third shutout.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms are the best chance to win a statewide election for the first time in over 30 years.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
A 12‑foot Ranger statue removed from Dallas in 2020 now stands inside the ballpark, drawing criticism from civil rights leaders and renewed questions about its origins.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
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 crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
Junior Ezeonu is the Democratic State Representative-Elect for the 101st District after defeating veteran Texas House member Chris Turner by a 53% to 47% margin in the Democratic primary on March 3. He tells Jack Fink what the key was to earning more votes than Turner.
Democratic Texas Rep. John Bryant discusses the statistics of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program applications. The state's taxpayer funded program would allow students to go to private school beginning Fall 2026.
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.
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he learned of the Luka Doncic trade at the "11th hour" while responding to Mark Cuban's criticism of the deal and team sale.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
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.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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.
