AAA Says 8.1M Texans Likely To Travel For Holidays
More Texans are expected to hit the road during the end-of-the-year holidays as gasoline prices remain lower than a year ago.
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More Texans are expected to hit the road during the end-of-the-year holidays as gasoline prices remain lower than a year ago.
Amazon is courting last-minute holiday shoppers by extending its free shipping deadline by one day to December 19. Orders over $35 are eligible for free shipping.
The U.S. Postal Service said that Monday will mark its busiest mailing day of the year, with more than 640 million cards, letters and packages expected to be processed.
It's not the North Pole, but Santa has a special hideout in Farmers Branch where he gets ready for his early visits.
Paula Jackson has dedicated more than a decade to making sure that children across North Texas have toys on Christmas morning.
The "Starlight Symphony" is an amazing light and music display on West 7th Street in Fort Worth. Imagine how much cooler it will be when you see it from a free horse-drawn carriage ride!
Whether you procrastinated or have simply exhausted your list of ideas, here are some of the best subscription-based services to give to friends, family members and loved ones.
Protesters upset by the arrest and termination of a community police officer in Deep Ellum converged at city hall Wednesday.
Having a date for holiday festivities can be wonderful or terrible. Fortunately, the secret to making your relationship successful during the holidays is all in your approach.
Two men in North Texas have been seriously burned while hanging Christmas lights at a Christian school.
Carlo DeVito, author of "Inventing Scrooge" from sister company Simon & Schuster, shares five little known facts about Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol."
There is a magical train ride that leaves the Cotton Belt Depot in Grapevine every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 23rd.
Police officers in one North Texas town are waiving minor traffic citations in the hope that drivers will donate to charity this season.
Almost every artist of every style has tried his hand at Christmas music. One man combines 20 notable styles to create a very diverse and interesting Christmas medley.
A trip to a winter wonderland can make this Christmas one you'll never forget.
Looking for an ugly Christmas sweater for your holiday party? A Dallas retail shop might just have that tacky look you are searching for.
Need some last minute wrapping paper? How about some fancy Christmas decorations? 16 life hacks are put to the test to make your holiday season easier.
Make your holiday party memorable by adding a competitive element to your gathering. A gingerbread house contest is a festive way for everyone to participate no matter their age.
Some North Texas homeowners decided to play it safe and hire Christmas home decorators.
With Thanksgiving firming behind us, in more ways than one, time to turn our attention to decorating for Christmas.
Here's a look at five of the best international destinations for the holidays.
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family this weekend? Kick off the holiday season by checking out these exciting activities happening all across the Metroplex.
A Grinch stole a Saginaw family's Christmas decorations, but a Secret Santa gives them new ones.
With Christmas just a month away, and it's not yet Thanksgiving, many retailers are getting a jump on Black Friday by offering Thanksgiving Day specials. And some people are camping out to get them.
CBS' holiday programming promises to supply all the fun and entertainment you're looking for this season and then some.
Updated appraisal data shows property values fell sharply, leaving city officials to confront a wider‑than‑expected shortfall ahead of August budget talks.
A teen remains in critical condition as residents say years of pleas for safety improvements have gone unanswered.
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Fort Worth ISD's convocation officially kicked off the 2026-27 school year.
Updated appraisal data shows property values fell sharply, leaving city officials to confront a wider‑than‑expected shortfall ahead of August budget talks.
A teen remains in critical condition as residents say years of pleas for safety improvements have gone unanswered.
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Fort Worth ISD's convocation officially kicked off the 2026-27 school year.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing North Texas Republican who became the first woman to serve as Fort Worth's mayor, has died, officials said Sunday night.
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.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
