North Texas woman shares story of childhood kidnapping, rescue in new book
"It was actually Halloween weekend 1987," said Lauren Burns.
Watch CBS News
"It was actually Halloween weekend 1987," said Lauren Burns.
From the first day of school to March 31, 2026, the district reported an increase of more than 200,000 additional books checked out compared to the previous year.
Nearly two weeks before a fantasy book festival was scheduled to take place at the Gaylord Texan in March, the event was cancelled.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Debbie Gibson wrote about the highs-and-lows of her career in her new memoir, "Eternally Electric: The Message in My Music."
A library book that was checked out in July 1943 was finally returned to the San Antonio Public Library nearly 82 years late.
A nonprofit is working to transform the late writer's old bookstore into a museum honoring his legacy.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.
The book tells the story of a young female dragon rider who finds herself in the middle of a magical war.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
When we first met Nia-Tayler Clark earlier this year, she was excited to show us her Farmers Branch bookstore, BLACKLIT.
Allen is one of the few North Texas towns that only has one public library.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
CBS News Texas is teaming up with the nonprofit Book Drive for Kids and La-Z-Boy.
Pink will give away 2,000 banned books at her South Florida shows this week in partnership with the literary and free expression advocacy group PEN America.
Britney Spears' new memoir, "The Woman in Me," comes out Tuesday.
Scholastic said it created the category to protect school workers in states with laws that prohibit titles that deal with race and sexuality.
Exclusive excerpts from "The Woman in Me" will be available on "CBS Mornings" and People magazine's platforms this week, before Britney Spears' new memoir is released next Tuesday.
HB 900 goes into effect Friday, requiring school districts to remove sexually explicit books from libraries.
A McKinney ISD school board member is in hot water with some parents who say he maligned the district in front of state lawmakers who are considering a new law relating to the regulation of books sold to, or included, in public schools.
The Dallas ISD program provides students with 1,000 hours of hands-on training, real-world shop experience, and a path into the industry at a fraction of the cost of beauty school.
Arlington crews are clearing culverts while Dallas Fire-Rescue is preparing swiftwater teams, as several inches of rain could fall starting Wednesday.
"Dallas is becoming a true financial services hub for this country," Mayor Eric Johnson said.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore cost his team the victory.
Police say the weapon was never displayed, and the parent did not get beyond the school's secured entrance area.
The Dallas ISD program provides students with 1,000 hours of hands-on training, real-world shop experience, and a path into the industry at a fraction of the cost of beauty school.
Arlington crews are clearing culverts while Dallas Fire-Rescue is preparing swiftwater teams, as several inches of rain could fall starting Wednesday.
"Dallas is becoming a true financial services hub for this country," Mayor Eric Johnson said.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore cost his team the victory.
Police say the weapon was never displayed, and the parent did not get beyond the school's secured entrance area.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert sit down with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink to discuss changes in the city. Morgan Stanley announced a $1.2 billion hub in Dallas, bringing 3,800 jobs to the area. The two talk about the city budget and an update on the negotiations with the police and fire associations.
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Thursday's visit comes as North Texas is set to face significant rainfall.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
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.
This Saturday, the Walk to End Lupus will put a spotlight on the autoimmune disease and the North Texans living with it.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The investment bank is set to make the move after local and state officials extended tax incentives and a grant.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore cost his team the victory.
Police said Smith had an outstanding warrant out of Southlake, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 20 and four assists, and the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Dallas Wings by halftime.
For a moment, it looked as though it would be the Cowboys who would win the game in regulation.
The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on 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.
