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.
A Fort Worth mural celebrating Hispanic athletes and the Northside community could soon be painted over.
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship.
Jurors watched surveillance video and heard emotional testimony as witnesses described Karmelo Anthony's actions after Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed at a Frisco track meet.
The inquiry centers on how the company presents its products and whether its labeling meets state safety standards.
For the first time, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he wants the city to move out of City Hall.
A Fort Worth mural celebrating Hispanic athletes and the Northside community could soon be painted over.
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship.
Follow our live blog for updates from the courtroom.
Jurors watched surveillance video and heard emotional testimony as witnesses described Karmelo Anthony's actions after Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed at a Frisco track meet.
The inquiry centers on how the company presents its products and whether its labeling meets state safety standards.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
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.
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
President Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to his political campaigns.
The Senate is holding a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
Senate Republicans moved forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
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.
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship.
Alec Burleson drove in three runs, Andre Pallante threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3.
"Guys, I don't know if you figured it out yet, but the knives are out for our city," said Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.
The Dallas Stars have taken a major step toward leaving Downtown Dallas.
From South Dallas to England: Lincoln High senior Joe Gonzalez is making Dallas ISD history.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
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.
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.
