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This weekend a man from Waxahachie sets out on a unique quest. Scott Schlee is a pancreatic cancer survivor who is coming up on the 5-year anniversary of his diagnosis. But he's decided to use the date as inspiration to give back.
"There is no medical evidence whatsoever that glyphosate causes cancer," said Monsanto Vice President Scott Partridge. "I regret that these plaintiff lawyers have pointed them in that direction."
According to the American Cancer Society, pancreatic cancer recently moved from the fourth to the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, and is anticipated to become the second leading cause around 2020.
The EPA approved a plan to remove sediments laced with highly toxic dioxin from a partially submerged Superfund site near Houston damaged during Hurricane Harvey.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Be sure to talk with your primary care doctor about steps that you can take for breast health and screenings.
Hockey broadcaster Dave Strader has died after battling bile duct cancer for more than a year. He was 62.
The breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen has named a longtime business executive as its president and CEO. The group on Wednesday named Paula Schneider to the post, effective November 6.
15-year-old Anna Day is doing everything she can help to her 5-year-old sister Isabella fight cancer.
The U.S. government received reports of three spills at one of Houston's dirtiest Superfund toxic waste sites in the days after the drenching rains from Hurricane Harvey finally stopped.
On Saturday, September 30, thousands across America will swim to raise money for the fight against cancer.
A former North Texas teacher's aide who faked having cancer and took a car and donations from staff and students has been indicted on a count of theft of property.
Country singer Jo Dee Messina announced Wednesday that she has cancer and will be postponing her 2017 show dates after October 7. A statement did not specify the kind of cancer that Messina is battling.
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
The FDA has approved the first treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells to seek and destroy childhood leukemia.
Experts say talc in the company's iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene.
A woman has been accused of pretending to be a doctor and falsely claiming her preschool-age son had terminal cancer so he could receive unnecessary hospital care and opioids.
A funeral will be held Wednesday in Houston for former Texas Gov. Mark White, who died over the weekend at age 77.
Hormel sees potential new customers for its shelf-stable foods: cancer patients. The company known for Spam and Dinty Moore stews is promoting microwavable meals it says cater to people going through chemotherapy.
The 80-year-old McCain had a visible scar above his left eye after doctors removed a blood clot earlier this month.
The expansion of medical marijuana in Texas was rejected by a State House Committee.
The FDA has approved a more convenient version of a blockbuster drug for treating three common blood cancers. The new drug is injected in about six minutes, shortening clinic visits.
If love could cure cancer, Ann Marie Herbst would never have gotten sick.
Immune therapy is the hottest trend in cancer care and this is its next frontier — creating "living drugs" that grow inside the body into an army that seeks and destroys tumors.
While most families will be heading to the lake or hanging out with friends this Memorial Day weekend, it is a tough one for the Pampel family in the Lakewood neighborhood of Dallas.
British actor Sir Roger Moore, best known for his portrayal as spy 'James Bond' has died at age 89, according to reports.
Croatian striker Petar Musa has more experience scoring goals in the Dallas area than even the biggest stars of this World Cup.
A Power 20s scratch‑off ticket costs $20, according to lottery officials.
One of the biggest questions surrounding Parker is whether he can handle the pressure of calling plays.
The 56-year-old woman claimed to be a Pasadena resident whose property was impacted by the Eaton Fire, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. They also said that she fraudulently received more than $50k in jobless benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family and friends say Brook's spirit lives on in the photos and memories he shared with those who loved him.
Croatian striker Petar Musa has more experience scoring goals in the Dallas area than even the biggest stars of this World Cup.
A Power 20s scratch‑off ticket costs $20, according to lottery officials.
One of the biggest questions surrounding Parker is whether he can handle the pressure of calling plays.
The 56-year-old woman claimed to be a Pasadena resident whose property was impacted by the Eaton Fire, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. They also said that she fraudulently received more than $50k in jobless benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family and friends say Brook's spirit lives on in the photos and memories he shared with those who loved him.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
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.
Retired staff sergeant Wilmer Trujillo, who served roughly 20 years in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard, is asking ICE to release his wife of six years.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened Trump administration academy process that has now been scrapped, according to an internal agency memo obtained by CBS News.
Gina Hinojosa was in North Texas launching Team Texas Public Schools. Hinojosa told our Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink about the effort to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election. She is facing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term in November.
Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
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.
Croatian striker Petar Musa has more experience scoring goals in the Dallas area than even the biggest stars of this World Cup.
Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2.
Sorsby plans to hold his pro day on July 10 at a Dallas-area high school, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo in their opening World Cup match.
England soccer fans were forced to leave a packed Dallas pub ahead of the team's World Cup opener against Croatia.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
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.
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.
