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Trey Ganem personalizes caskets at a cost of about $3,500. He wants to provide a custom-made one to each family free of charge.
The Texas Board of Education for the second year has rejected a Mexican-American studies textbook, with members arguing this time the book wasn't expansive enough.
Country music star Keith Urban is set to debut a new song that was inspired by the allegations of sexual assault and harassment hurled against Harvey Weinstein.
AT&T now says that it is "uncertain" about when its $85 billion Time Warner purchase will close. The company had previously stated that the deal would be done by the end of the year.
Former President Barack Obama, free of a job that forced him to move for eight years, showed up to a Chicago courthouse for jury duty on Wednesday morning.
Authorities have released the names of the victims in the worst shooting in Texas history.
For nearly 100 years, the Thanksgiving Day parade has been as much of an American tradition as turkey on the table. Those who cannot attend in person often watch them on television.
Dallas police are asking for the public's help after a man was found murdered in his apartment on Tuesday.
A lawsuit brought over hacked jailhouse phone calls of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez has been dismissed by a judge.
Commuters of the future could get relief from congested roads if Uber's plan for a flying taxi service works out. The company unveiled a rendering of the machine that it hopes to start using in 2020.
The Trump administration is imposing travel and commerce restrictions on Cuba that will make it harder for Americans to visit the island nation.
A job fair for veterans is being held at nearly 30 locations around the state Thursday, including several in North Texas. Thousands of jobs are available for those who previously served in the military and their spouses.
There's an event Wednesday night, and we kid you not, called "Scream Helplessly at the Sky on the Anniversary of the Election."
The voters have spoken and the troubled agency responsible for getting tens of thousands of students to and from school in Dallas County will be abolished.
Today: Cloudy, breezy and chilly. 100% chance of rain. 0.50" (half inch on average.) will fall. High: Steady in the mid-40s. Wind: North 8-12 mph.
7-year-old Aspen Brown found a 3 Carat brown diamond at Crater of Diamond State Park in Arkansas. Aspen was celebrating her birthday at the park, which is well known for being a place where visitors can find diamonds. Most don't find one, but Aspen happened to spot a pea-sized brown diamond near the fence line. If you're looking to find a diamond in the rough, the state park is a four hour drive from DFW.
A new Portillo's is opening in Allen. You can find it just to the south of the Allen Premium Outlets. The company is also expected to launch chains in Denton, Arlington and Fort Worth. There's already a location in The Colony.
On the International Day of Clean Air, the United Nations General Assembly highlights the importance of breathing air and the urgent need for overcoming air pollution. CBS News Texas' Nick Starling reports on the steps you can take in your own home to breathe healthy air.
A late summer heat wave is bringing scorching temperatures to much of the United States. Heat alerts spread throughout the east and the south and it comes as United Nations says the earth experienced its hottest summer on record.
An excessive heat warning is in effect for much of North Texas, including the Metroplex, until 9:00 p.m. Thursday night with feels-like temperatures as high as 111 degrees. And a heat advisory is in effect for the eastern parts of North Texas until 9:00 p.m. Thursday night with feels-like temperatures as high as 109 degrees.
President Trump said Sunday that he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
The Sangdong mine contains millions of tons of tungsten, known as a war metal that can withstand extraordinary temperatures, something the U.S. desperately needs for defense.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, at about 1:50 a.m., crews were called to The Garrison apartments located in the 9900 block of Whitehurst Drive.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
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.
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.
President Trump said Sunday that he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Seven candidates are running for the seat, including four Republicans: Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz and Chip Roy.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Joan Huffman, discusses her campaign and priorities. She tells Jack Fink her experience and qualifications include a long Senate career.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General Aaron Reitz discusses key points for his campaign and what his priorities are should he be elected for the position.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Caleb Hawkins ran for two touchdowns and caught a scoring pass, Ashton Gray added a pair of rushing touchdowns and Cameron Dormer had two scoring catches as No. 23 North Texas beat San Diego State 49-47 in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday night.
Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and moved past Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA's career assists list while leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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.
