7.9 Million Texans To Travel Over Holidays
AAA Texas has predicted that 7.9 million people statewide will be traveling during the upcoming 12-day holiday period, starting Saturday and running through January 1.
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AAA Texas has predicted that 7.9 million people statewide will be traveling during the upcoming 12-day holiday period, starting Saturday and running through January 1.
Christmas lights of a different kind are brightening up Fair Park in Dallas. The traditional Chinese Lantern Festival exhibit has added some special displays for the holidays.
With the countdown to Christmas coming fast, 'desperation shopping' is the sport of the day.
The ornament features the Texas Star in the middle and was auctioned in celebration of what the State Perseveration Board says is 1 million sold since the first Capitol ornament in 1996.
Millions are expected to head to the post office today to mail out their Christmas gifts and cards, making this the busiest day of the year for the USPS.
Pentatonix -- the Arlington native a capella group -- is at it again, this time performing a Christmas classic 'Angels We Have Heard on High'. Watch it here!
Arlington's Interlochen neighborhood lit up it's annual light display for the first time Saturday night. More than 200 homes are participating in the over-the-top display of Christmas cheer.
Radio stations 98.7 KLUV and La Grande 107.5 fm raised $1,032,880.74 during their 'Christmas is for Children' Radiothon.
A third grader from Coppell exemplifies what the holiday spirit of putting others first is all about.
The Texas DPS said that additional DWI patrols began Friday and will run through January 2. The period includes both the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays.
At Nichols Elementary, cross guards wear festive hats and letters to Santa line the hallways.
With Christmas just a few weeks away, getting your home ready for the holidays can be daunting and... expensive.
Ever suddenly decide you want a live Christmas tree delivered to your front door? Smartphone technology is making it happen across North Texas -- but for one day only! Two companies are teaming up to deliver trees.
Have an empty bag of chips? You can use that! As the holiday season makes you crazy, here are 10 simple life hacks that can get you through Christmas.
North Texas is celebrating the sights and sounds of the holidays. There is no better way to ring in the season than with tea and colorful gardens at the Dallas Arboretum.
The price of lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing has spiked this holiday season, but other items mentioned in the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" still cost the same as they did last year.
From shipping your luggage to taking public transportation to the airport, we've assembled a few of our favorite tips for saving money on holiday travel. You don't have to waste your whole holiday budget on getting home this year!
Holiday time is upon us yet again, and before the stress weighs you down, it's a good idea to have a plan in place to help ensure that you'll make it through the season with a smile.
Alright, Singletons, it's time to stop moping around feeling sorry for yourself for being single during the holidays. We have five reasons to celebrate your solo status!
The triple-dog dare doesn't get old. The film "A Christmas Story" opened 30 years ago to mixed reviews but has shown its staying power as a holiday family favorite.
You've seen them online, in the movies and on TV. You may even have donned an ugly Christmas sweater or two in your lifetime as a gag or on purpose.
Grapevine has been named The Christmas Capital of Texas, and the city is celebrating that honor once again with a series of 1,400 holiday events over a span of 40 days.
"The Nutcracker" is opening in Fort Worth in just a few days, but CBS 11 News reporter Elizabeth Dinh got an early look at the holiday classic with the Texas Ballet Theater.
The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum has recreated the 2001 White House holiday displays in a new exhibit opening on Monday and running into January.
Former President George W. Bush has used his newly publicized love of painting to create a bird image for a 2013 commemorative Christmas ornament.
From her 2023 Cowboys halftime performance to ACM Awards appearances and annual Truck Yard celebrations, Parton built a special connection with the region.
For more than two decades, many HRT products came with the FDA's strongest warning, a black box warning.
The committee said the president will appear on both nights with a keynote address on the second night.
Jessie Gonzales was diagnosed at just 7 days old with a condition that once carried an 8% survival rate at 20 months.
Dallas sets a franchise record with its 23rd win as Jessica Shepard adds 21 points and Awak Kuier posts a double-double.
From her 2023 Cowboys halftime performance to ACM Awards appearances and annual Truck Yard celebrations, Parton built a special connection with the region.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
For more than two decades, many HRT products came with the FDA's strongest warning, a black box warning.
The committee said the president will appear on both nights with a keynote address on the second night.
Jessie Gonzales was diagnosed at just 7 days old with a condition that once carried an 8% survival rate at 20 months.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
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.
The committee said the president will appear on both nights with a keynote address on the second night.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
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.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
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.
