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Texas weathered the 2008 recession better than most states, but the state's median income remains below 2000 levels, and the poverty and uninsured rates remain high, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday.
An ex-executive with a Dallas media group has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after embezzling nearly $800,000 and using some funds to upgrade her home.
It's a North Texas venture built on celebrating freedom. Now, members of one family are trying to protect their business from a city that wants them to destroy it.
Hundreds of American Airlines and US Airways employees rallied outside of Capitol Hill on Wednesday to build support for the airlines' proposed $14 billion merger.
Starbucks says guns are no longer welcome in its cafes, though it is stopping short of an outright ban on firearms.
The union representing American Eagle flight attendants says members are worried about their fate if the merger of American Airlines and US Airways goes through.
Gas prices are hitting a dubious mark. According to AAA, Tuesday will be the 1,000th day that the national average price for gasoline is at or above $3.00 per gallon.
Forbes has again released their most envied list of the "Richest 400 Americans" and to no surprise it again includes two of North Texas' best knows sports moguls; Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Mavs owner Mark Cuban.
Steven Roth, the chairman and CEO of Vornado Realty Trust, has resigned from J.C. Penney's board, days after the real estate company told investors it planned to sell all of its stake in the struggling department store chain.
Passengers who fail to cancel bookings on Southwest now face loss of the ticket's value if they don't show up.
More than a hundred pink Cadillacs took over the streets for a rally and caravan in the Arts District.
Twitter finally has decided to go public, but it's taking a route that will keep most of the details about its business private for a while longer.
A new firearm that piqued interest online is made in Texas but it may face an uphill challenge for acceptance.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is planning a trip to Maryland to tout his state for having lower taxes.
Round Rock PC maker Dell will end its quarter-century history as a publicly traded company and try to engineer a turnaround away from the prying eyes of Wall Street.
DFR said there have been fatalities, but the fire department said it cannot confirm the number of victims at this time.
A Fort Worth firefighter battling stage 4 cancer is taking on another fight: The mission to get his wife a lifesaving organ transplant.
FIFA has announced a three-concert lineup, including Major Lazer, Turnpike Troubadours, and the Latin Legacy Tour, for the 2026 World Cup fan festival at Fair Park in Dallas.
Jayden Garcia was taken into custody on Tuesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on two charges: murder and aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.
On Monday, June 1, the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony begins in Collin County. Here is a look at the timeline of the case.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink discusses the fight against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate in November with Democratic nominee James Talarico. Talarico says Paxton is bringing up old statements to distract from his career of corruption.
The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.
Former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
The three-member Railroad Commission regulates the oil and natural gas industry in Texas. Despite its name, it no longer oversees the railroad industry.
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.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
University president Lawrence Schovanec wrote in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school would appeal the ruling.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Wyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler after starting the day tied with the top-ranked hometown favorite.
Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2 on second baseman Justin Foscue's ninth-inning throwing error for their first series sweep this season.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
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.
