Childcare Facilities Making Changes to Stay Safe, Stay Open During Coronavirus Pandemic
As restrictions are eased and more businesses come back online, industry experts warn that childcare will be critical in order for workers to return.
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As restrictions are eased and more businesses come back online, industry experts warn that childcare will be critical in order for workers to return.
Parents here in North Texas and across the country know the struggle when trying to figure out how much to pay a babysitter. According to care.com there are a number of factors that should be considered when paying your child's caregiver.
Find local daycare's latest inspection results online.
Every day countless parents send their kids off to daycare. Many love it and couldn't live without it, but not all daycare centers are created equal. But there's a movement underway to raise the standards.
In a matter of a few hours, North Texas will be under a second Winter Storm Advisory this week. Now, some frazzled parents are left wondering what to do if school lets out for another day.
Say the words 'stay-at-home' Dad and no doubt a mental picture of Michael Keaton from the hilarious movie "Mr. Mom" will come to mind. But for more and more men the role is becoming less unusual and they say very enjoyable.
The price of taking a child to a doctor's office has become so expensive that some moms and dads are opting to take their kids to retail clinics for medical care.
Automatic cuts in federal spending of $1.2 trillion over a ten year period is the overall view of what sequestration looks like. But those possible cuts are tied to hundreds of programs, agencies and entities that provide a variety of services.
A Texas woman has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after being convicted of felony murder in the death of a child killed in a fire at her Houston home day care.
A woman has been found guilty of murder in the death of one of four children killed in a fire at her home day care in Houston.
Despite a poor economy, babysitters are in big demand, making childcare an area that seems to be recession proof.
A state agency is investigating a North Richland Hills daycare after a child wandered out of the playground and into the neighborhood.
Millions of parents are feeling the pinch from child care. A new study finds that in 36 states the average annual cost of child care was higher than a year's tuition at a four year public college.
A kindergartner's disappearance led to a frantic search that ended when the boy was found, but now his parents want to know how their son wound up at the wrong place to begin with.
Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth said that in just the last six months, more than 100 patients have visited its emergency department.
Despite catastrophic damage across Mineral Wells, officials say no one was killed – and neighbors are banding together with food, supplies, and support.
A $5,000 reward has not led to the capture of the 20-year-old.
Police say a 24‑year‑old man opened fire during a domestic dispute, sending one round into a neighboring home.
Authorities say a 1‑year‑old boy was fatally struck when a family member moved a vehicle during approaching storms in northeast Parker County.
Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth said that in just the last six months, more than 100 patients have visited its emergency department.
Despite catastrophic damage across Mineral Wells, officials say no one was killed – and neighbors are banding together with food, supplies, and support.
A $5,000 reward has not led to the capture of the 20-year-old.
Police say a 24‑year‑old man opened fire during a domestic dispute, sending one round into a neighboring home.
Authorities say a 1‑year‑old boy was fatally struck when a family member moved a vehicle during approaching storms in northeast Parker County.
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.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump
The Trump administration is subjecting broad categories of immigrants applying for green cards and citizenship to enhanced FBI checks, and is pausing some cases while those changes are implemented, according to documents obtained by CBS News.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 for a 3-2 lead in the first-round Western Conference series.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
Paige Bueckers is setting boundaries. The Dallas Wings star says her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd is private—and won't affect their mission to turn the franchise around on the court.
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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
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.
