Dallas' first Black woman lawyer and trailblazing judge: Joan Tarpley
Now 83, trailblazing Black attorney in Dallas, Joan Tarpley says she never intended to make history, but she did.
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Now 83, trailblazing Black attorney in Dallas, Joan Tarpley says she never intended to make history, but she did.
Michelle Rigsby used puzzle time to reconnect with her busy family. In the process, she gave birth to a puzzle business.
Housed at Baylor University, the Black Gospel Archive is dedicated to collecting, preserving and making thousands of Black gospel recordings available.
Take a look behind-the-scenes at the Black Gospel Archive, located at Baylor University in Waco.
One of Philadelphia's eldest citizens joined the centenarian club. Inez Turner reflects on the highs and lows of her 100 years of life.
The Tenth Street Historic District is one of the only remaining intact Freedmen's Towns in the country.
Dallas native Demarcus McGaughey's pride is paraded with the display of the images of Dallas' Black history through the prism of his own family.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre performed a dance to be featured in its upcoming celebration of Black History Month this weekend at The Wiley Theatre. A special choreographed performance to "Lift Every Voice." Enjoy this special performance.
Museum officials hope to have the grand opening in 2026, when Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, turns 100 years old.
Photojournalist Bill Ellis introduces us to Ira Molayo, a PGA of America golf professional who's giving back to the Oak Cliff neighborhood he calls home.
It is a room of reverence, a bibliography in black, culled and collected by Nia-Taylor Clark, a former school teacher and now bookstore owner.
Her journey began at the age of 8 when she emigrated from Ghana to North Texas.
CBS News Texas celebrated Black History Month with a special performance by the cast of "The Movement" from the Jubilee Theater. The show highlights the Children's Movement of 1963 and features music from that era. The cast performed "What Is the Way," a song about finding one's path and standing tall.
Black History Month is marked in February, and the history of the observance dates back almost a century.
It may sound like you're on a Caribbean Island, but the musicians are Poteet High School students like Lane Henexson.
He's prepping his next group of corporate contestants at his Plano-based Tre Wilcox Cooking Concepts.
Experts say Black newborns are more than twice as likely to die in their first year compared to white newborns.
It's been years since the chapel has held a church service, held up by opposition from city leaders and its neighbors.
The 97-year-old Nobel Peace Prize nominee is currently leading the charge for a National Juneteenth Museum.
The Bill Pickett Rodeo is celebrating its' 40th anniversary this year.
The Medical Staff President at Parkland was born in the hospital's racially segregated maternity ward designated for Black mothers only.
Civil rights icon Juanita Craft was the first black woman to vote in a public election in Dallas County and later served two terms on the Dallas City Council.
On Thursday, dozens gathered at Duncanville's D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center to meet and hear from the 97-year-old local legend.
Two North Texas sports teams are hosting events to celebrate Black History Month.
The American Stroke Association shows strokes are more common in Black Americans than any other racial group in the U.S.
The winds, combined with warmer-than-average temperatures and low relative humidity levels along and to the west of I-35, will lead to high fire danger.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
North Texas Republican Rep. Roger Williams sat down with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink.
For the first time, Democratic Congressman Marc Veasey of Fort Worth is opening up about his decision not to run for re-election in the 33rd Congressional District or any other elected office in this year's election cycle.
The winds, combined with warmer-than-average temperatures and low relative humidity levels along and to the west of I-35, will lead to high fire danger.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
North Texas Republican Rep. Roger Williams sat down with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink.
Sources say the man, known publicly as Mike King, used aliases while running an off‑duty police job service and serving on the congresswoman's security team.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
North Texas Republican Rep. Roger Williams sat down with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink.
For the first time, Democratic Congressman Marc Veasey of Fort Worth is opening up about his decision not to run for re-election in the 33rd Congressional District or any other elected office in this year's election cycle.
Sen. John Cornyn reversed his position on killing the filibuster amid pressure from President Trump, Ken Paxton.
Texas Democrats Sarah Eckhardt and Clayton Tucker won their party's nominations outright during the March 3 primary, Eckhardt for comptroller and Tucker for agriculture commissioner. They both spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink about what they want to accomplish if elected.
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.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Jason Robertson had two goals and two assists to tie a career high in points and Jamie Benn also scored twice as the surging Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2.
Khris Middleton scored 22 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, Daniel Gafford added a season-high 22 points as the Dallas Mavericks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 120-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
A person with knowledge of Baltimore's decision told The Associated Press that Crosby failed his physical.
After a season of jarring change and inconsistent play, the Atlanta Hawks appear to be coming together at just the right time.
Jamie Benn's power-play goal lifts the Stars past Vegas 2-1 as Dallas extends its points streak to 13 games.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
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.
