Passengers on flights during total solar eclipse share rare experiences
Only a select few got the chance to witness the celestial moment while flying high above.
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Only a select few got the chance to witness the celestial moment while flying high above.
"Over 20,000 people checked into our welcome center. All our public parks were full," says Ashley Colunga with the City of Ennis.
For one Fort Worth family, Monday's excitement was eclipsed by an even bigger event: the birth of their baby.
North Texas doctors say to have your eclipse glasses handy and know when you should wear them.
There could be hundreds of thousands of visitors in Dallas for the total solar eclipse. City leaders ask residents to be prepared and be patient.
The city of Hillsboro sits in the center of the path of totality for the upcoming eclipse, making it a hot spot for visitors from around the world.
Jason Kurth was one of the people who didn't want to take any chances with their viewing spot for the total solar eclipse.
Watching an eclipse doesn't get old for Laverne Biser, who's just a couple of months shy of his 106th birthday.
"Best day ever!" yelled one student at Alice Carson Learning Center.
CBS News Texas had crews across the state to capture the total eclipse from border to border.
Ennis has been celebrating the coming eclipse all weekend long.
Mostly cloudy skies for the eclipse Monday with some breaks in the cloud cover possible during the event.
Many Texas cities are expecting tens of thousands of visitors.
The city is also holding five solar eclipse watch parties leading up to the much-anticipated celestial event on Monday.
Friends have been planning a get-together for 18 months. Now, they just need a little help from Mother Nature.
Some districts will close for the day expecting traffic jams and busy city services. Others will stay open for parents who can't find child care.
While many of us are getting ready and preparing for the event, have you thought about how animals might react to the sudden darkness?
As millions prepare for the upcoming totality, some North Texas leaders worry that many may not be prepared.
As we head into the weekend, we'll have to watch for some storms late Saturday/overnight into early Sunday morning.
CBS News Meteorologist Jeff Ray breaks down the possibilities ahead of the celestial event.
Museum officials say they want to use the natural phenomenon as a way to inspire children to fall in love with science.
They were selected to be part of a nationwide research project with the Southwest Research Institute. They'll capture images of the solar eclipse using telescopes as it crosses the United States.
Laverne Biser has been chasing eclipses and taking photos of them since 1963.
"This is huge, HUGE! If we don't plan appropriately, A, we won't have workers. Or B, we'll have so many people on the streets that nobody can get to the events."
Rebecca Gentry returns each year to honor the eight victims killed at the Allen Premium Outlets, saying the trauma of what she witnessed still shapes her life.
Joseph Gray, 26, was shot while breaking up a fight at a Deep Ellum restaurant and club. His family says he picked up the shift to save money for his baby on the way.
Legal experts say the death penalty appeals process could take years, prolonging the trauma for the family of 7‑year‑old Athena Strand even after Tanner Horner's conviction and sentence.
Texas governor says "Muslim only" advertising violated civil‑rights laws; city halts June 1 celebration at Epic Waters.
Fire crews responded to South Main Street on Wednesday night after a man was stranded high above the ground.
Rebecca Gentry returns each year to honor the eight victims killed at the Allen Premium Outlets, saying the trauma of what she witnessed still shapes her life.
Joseph Gray, 26, was shot while breaking up a fight at a Deep Ellum restaurant and club. His family says he picked up the shift to save money for his baby on the way.
Legal experts say the death penalty appeals process could take years, prolonging the trauma for the family of 7‑year‑old Athena Strand even after Tanner Horner's conviction and sentence.
Texas governor says "Muslim only" advertising violated civil‑rights laws; city halts June 1 celebration at Epic Waters.
Fire crews responded to South Main Street on Wednesday night after a man was stranded high above the ground.
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.
The Justice Department charged a Texas man who allegedly fired his gun toward a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander on the National Mall.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The Pentagon says the war in Iran has already cost roughly $25 billion — and counting. Lawmakers are raising concerns over strategy, rising costs and strained weapons stockpiles as tensions escalate.
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
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.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
The Mavericks touted Ujiri's experience, saying he has a decade of experience leading NBA front offices.
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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.
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