Arlington Charities helps feed North Texans during the holidays: 11 Days of Giving
On day three of CBS Texas' 11 Days of Giving, Arlington Charities received a $1,000 check to help feed even more people.
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On day three of CBS Texas' 11 Days of Giving, Arlington Charities received a $1,000 check to help feed even more people.
As the holidays approach, many North Texas families are feeling the strain of a difficult year. The Storehouse in Plano is seeing that need firsthand.
For thousands of families, getting enough to eat isn't guaranteed. Sharing Life works to fill that gap.
On Day 1 of CBS Texas' 11 Days of Giving, meet Sharing Life, a food pantry in Mesquite.
The school teaches English as a second language to preschool-aged children, creating a strong foundation for their educational futures.
As the season of giving is underway, CBS News Texas has teamed up with Tom Thumb, Albertsons to highlight nonprofits making a difference in their communities year-round, while offering a $1,000 donation.
Every animal at Saving Hope has a story.
Founded in 2011, the nonprofit is run by highly trained volunteers passionate about aiding recovery efforts.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
It's often said that teaching is a labor of love, but it can also be expensive.
"I owe every positive thing in my life to taking those first steps into recovery."
The nonprofit has distributed 27,000 meals in just one year, an achievement that speaks to the immense need.
CBS News Texas is recognizing Nexus Recovery Center for the 11 Days of Giving. Nexus Recovery Center is a nonprofit that helps women who are facing addiction and substance abuse.
"One of the biggest things Hagar's Heart stands for is that we see you," said Jennifer Jones.
CBS News Texas is recognizing Cara Caters for the 11 Days of Giving. Cara Caters is a nonprofit that makes sure kids in Ellis County don't go hungry.
Waxahachie Care manages to feed nearly 400 families a month. Now, they are getting a little something back thanks to Albertson's and Tom Thumb.
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is dedicated to bettering the lives of others.
Our third organization in this series is the Cowtown Marathon's C.A.L.F Program, which teaches kids about fitness and outfits them with new running shoes.
CBS News Texas' Nicole Nielsen introduces you to the Street Dog Project, a North Texas nonprofit that helps those among us who can't help themselves.
The program started in 2009. This year, 102 schools across 14 different districts are participating.
Our second organization in this series is Hope Restored Missions, a nonprofit that serves people across the metroplex who are dealing with homelessness.
Our annual campaign celebrating local North Texas non-profits officially kicks off Sunday with My Possibilities.
The DAC's executive director, Heather Hughes, believes in hiring deaf and hard of hearing individuals. After all, she's deaf herself.
The DAC's executive director, Heather Hughes, believes in hiring deaf and hard of hearing individuals. After all, she's deaf herself.
A former event planner started the nonprofit to help children in transitional living facilities.
The Mexican government announced the auction of a plot of land within the country club where drug kingpin "El Mencho" died during a clash with the army in February.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Seven Laotian villagers entered a cave five days ago searching for gold and were trapped inside after heavy rain triggered flash flooding.
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
A 19-year-old Ellis County native who had just finished her first year at LSU died in a two-vehicle crash, officials said.
The shooting unfolded late Saturday night.
A Mansfield woman is dead and another has been charged with murder after police say a late-night fight Saturday escalated into a stabbing.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
By Monday afternoon, DFW will once again have a chance to see isolated showers and thunderstorms, though coverage is expected to be less than on Sunday.
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.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
Maureen Galindo is running against Johnny Garcia in next week's Democratic primary for Texas' 35th Congressional District, which covers parts of San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Republicans are angling to pick up the seat, which is currently held by a Democrat but was made much more favorable to the GOP in Texas' redistricting effort last summer.
This has been a contentious race with both Allred and Johnson criticizing each other's records on Capitol Hill.
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.
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.
Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Azzi Fudd added 17 of her season-high 24 in the third quarter to lift the Dallas Wings to a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty, spoiling the season-debut of Sabrina Ionescu.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
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.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
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.
