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For children facing life-threatening illnesses this Halloween, reality faded away. Cook Children's Medical Center was filled with joy and magic to celebrate the spooky holiday.
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson says, "Big surprise. I didn't expect it. I was surprised when I heard it because he's an energetic battler in Congress."
There's a different kind of parent involvement happening inside Julius Dorsey Elementary School in southeast Dallas. The moms and dads are the students in one classroom.
The letter requesting the resignation comes as early voting has started on a ballot measure to shut down the agency. DCS has faced mounting criticism for safety violations, and budget shortfalls.
Dallas rescue group Paws in the City is now working with Barney's Ranch to find Milo and Molly a new home. "These two are just looking to give a lot of love to some household out there. We'd love to help out," said Mark Verma.
Officers were attempting to serve a warrant.
On the night before All Hallows' Eve the Collin County Sheriff's Office set out to verify the location of dozens of sex offenders.
A man, now in custody, drove onto a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center memorial and struck several people around 3:05 ET Tuesday, then emerged from the vehicle screaming "Allah Akbar" according to witnesses, CBS News confirms.
The "Hot Bench" judges discuss how the show has changed their lives and why this season will be the best one yet.
The child's body was discovered on Sunday, October 22 in a drain pipe less than a mile from the family's home.
Babies can strangle on the side rope crossbars on the baby gyms.
Rep. Jeb Hensarling told fellow Republicans in an email Tuesday that as his term is coming to an end. It is the right time to leave Congress, he said, to spend more time with his kids.
Exxon Mobil is settling air pollution cases with the Trump administration by promising to spend about $300 million on pollution-control technology at several plants along the Gulf Coast.
Streaming entertainment mogul Netflix says it's suspending production on the popular drama 'House of Cards' following harassment allegations against star Kevin Spacey.
Experts earlier this year confirmed zebra mussels at Lake Austin and at Lake Travis, making about a dozen Texas lakes infested.
A man who served about a decade in prison for murdering an 8-year-old girl is now facing more murder charges. Raul Meza Jr.’s attorneys have asked for a plea deal in the two most recent cases.
We've got highs expected near 80° Friday with sunshine and southerly winds.
Duncanville (20-2-3) plays Katy Seven Lakes (23-1-2) in the Class 6A state semifinals at 5 p.m. on Friday.
The shift in strategy between incumbent Senator Ted Cruz and Dallas Congressman Colin Allred. We're diving into this topic with our media partners at Texas Monthly.
A deportation officer is under arrest after investigators looked into an alleged side hustle. Prosecutors say the officer believed he was moving drug money and getting paid for the job. Court documents say some of that money moved through Dallas last year. This week a federal grand jury indicted 48-year-old Christopher Toral, of Spring, TX, of money laundering. In total, investigators say Toral allegedly moved $700,000 last year. Prosecutors say it happened on three occasions and they say Toral believed the money came directly from drug transactions. In one case, Toral is accused of moving $200,000 from Dallas to Houston over several weeks in Feb. of last year. If convicted he faces up to 20 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $1 million.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
Record-challenging temperatures are also in the cards next week.
Even though the state legislature is not in session, lawmakers held a hearing last week on the controversial facilities at the Capitol, where Texans expressed their concerns.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Some groups have filed lawsuits and emergency injunctions to keep the government from doing construction projects in the national nark.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Some groups have filed lawsuits and emergency injunctions to keep the government from doing construction projects in the national nark.
The highly regarded Cook Political Report has moved the contest from Lean Republican to Toss-Up.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asked about data centers in Texas and the likelihood of a special session to discuss the topic. He also talked about the construction at Big Bend and his reaction.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
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.
