How To Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of family, fun and friends, but distractions and an abundance of holiday decorations, toys and alcohol can result in potentially hazardous situations.
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The holiday season is a time of family, fun and friends, but distractions and an abundance of holiday decorations, toys and alcohol can result in potentially hazardous situations.
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.
The state House committee is meeting concurrently with the Senate General Investigating Committee to hear invited testimony.
28-year-old Xavier Jones is accused of killing 32-year-old Karri Kartik Viswanath in a shooting that followed an apparent fight.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Tuesday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for strong to severe storms areawide.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Authorities in Wise and Parker counties confirmed two storm‑related deaths Saturday as rescue crews responded to major damage.
The state House committee is meeting concurrently with the Senate General Investigating Committee to hear invited testimony.
28-year-old Xavier Jones is accused of killing 32-year-old Karri Kartik Viswanath in a shooting that followed an apparent fight.
Runaway Bay is in recovery mode after a deadly tornado hit the edges of its southwestern, western, and northern corners, Mayor Herman White said.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
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.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Starting Monday, the Trump administration began processing an estimated $166 to $175 billion in tariff refunds for American businesses. But the rollout is already running into problems.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
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.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
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.
