Special Needs Families Ask For Patience During The Holidays
A simple plea on behalf of those families who already have enough to deal with: try gifting them with some compassion, patience, and perhaps a sincere smile.
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A simple plea on behalf of those families who already have enough to deal with: try gifting them with some compassion, patience, and perhaps a sincere smile.
Tis the season for bright lights, holiday cheer and of course – Christmas trees.
There's a holiday crisis going on here in North Texas. You may have noticed there aren't as many bell ringers for the Salvation Army this year. Red kettles are empty and the organization says that's a big problem.
Get into the Christmas spirit! It's everywhere in North Texas! Check out what events are going on this weekend.
Attention parents: Seventeen Walmart stores are scheduled to receive new shipments Thursday of a hot holidays toys called Hatchimals.
A new boutique in Dallas is spending the day helping Santa with a little gift giving. Workers at the store are busy trying to make Christmas brighter for hundreds of North Texas kids.
Police are looking for the woman who stole the baby Jesus statue from a Nativity scene in Bethlehem.
Bah! Humbug! Hundreds of holiday wreaths have been stolen from a arm. The owner thinks the thieves came specifically to steal decorations because there were other, more expensive items nearby that weren't taken.
Sick children at four different hospitals across DFW got a special surprise on Monday, when the playoff-bound Cowboys played Santa Claus. Players and cheerleaders with the team brought goodies to give away to the kids.
North Texas is expecting rain and chilly temperatures through the weekend. If you are planning to attend one of the area's outdoor activities, you might want to check that event's website before you leave the house.
Christmas is fast approaching and J.D. Ryan visited the Galleria Dallas, where the world's only trick-skating Santa is sharpening his skates.
The nation's largest shopping mall is hosting its first-ever black Santa Claus. The Mall of America in Minnesota hired Larry Jefferson of Dallas to play Kris Kringle as part of its Santa Experience.
There are a lot of places to get photos with Santa Claus this time of year, but JD Ryan found a spot to get a photo with Santa Paws....Around Town!
President Obama on Thursday marked his final time lighting the National Christmas Tree with a wish that Americans will care for the sick, the hungry and the downtrodden this holiday season.
The cold and rainy weather expected this weekend has prompted the rare cancellation of one of the biggest holiday events in North Texas.
The slow recovery of the U.S. economy is continuing to keep the cost of Christmas -- or at least the gifts listed in the popular "The 12 Days of Christmas" song -- from spiraling out of control.
The holidays are in full swing across the DFW Metroplex. Check out the great list of things 'To Do' this weekend.
Sawyer has Medulloblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Recently, Sawyer's diagnosis took a turn for the worse and doctors told his family he may just have days to live.
Now that Thanksgiving is over the season for Christmas trees is in full swing and U.S. Christmas tree growers have started their first campaign to promote their product.
The sounds of Christmas will be ringing throughout Bass Hall tomorrow night with a very special concert. JD Ryan is Around Town.
Cyber Monday may be in danger of losing its online sales title.
Thanksgiving weekend shoppers picked up hot toys, TVs and new Apple products, buying both online and in stores, but spent less per person because of rampant discounting that they've come to demand.
The countdown to Christmas has started in Grapevine. The city promises to help you with the season, whether you're looking to finish your shopping list or find some holiday cheer.
If you're planning to travel for the holidays, your journey just got easier. The NTTA has a gift for drivers! You still have to pay for rides on area tollways, but the rides might be less of a headache.
Construction on the Dallas North Tollway has often tested even the most patient drivers.
Friday will mark the end of two weeks of testimony.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
North Texas Iranian Americans say they worry every minute about family members caught in the violence.
Lancaster STEM High School opened a coffee shop on Thursday, run by the students in the Special Education program to teach them skills to help them lead independent lives after high school.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
Friday will mark the end of two weeks of testimony.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
North Texas Iranian Americans say they worry every minute about family members caught in the violence.
Lancaster STEM High School opened a coffee shop on Thursday, run by the students in the Special Education program to teach them skills to help them lead independent lives after high school.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
President Trump is threatening to invoke a centuries-old law to deploy troops to Minnesota. Here's what to know.
Religious workers face a yearslong backlog to obtain legal permanent U.S. residency.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
