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It may be August and 100 degrees outside, but at Mainstay Farm in Johnson County, they're already thinking about Christmas.
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It may be August and 100 degrees outside, but at Mainstay Farm in Johnson County, they're already thinking about Christmas.
A Plano family, along with their entire neighborhood, is celebrating. Unlike most North Texans, it's not just because of the Mavericks win – they're celebrating Christmas.
One week ago, the Stewart family admitted they were facing a tough Christmas.
It is often said no one should have to celebrate Christmas alone. On this cold Christmas day, hundreds of needy families from Dallas didn't have to do that. They were invited to lunch and went home with presents.
A 15-year-old East Texas girl has died after she was struck by a stray bullet during a shooting on Christmas Eve.
Yesterday's total rain by midnight at DFW: .99", making it the second wettest Christmas Eve day on record. The clouds just would not leave today; highs stayed in the 30's most of the day and didn't hit 41° until 3pm.
Julia DeRogatis slowly picks out some crayons out of a box. She's making sure all the colors her father loved are there. Julia, 9, is working on a memory book for her father this Christmas.
Sexy Santa?
Lots of military secrets are hidden behind the gleaming walls of NORAD'S headquarters building, including this one: Just how do they get Santa's flight path onto their computer screens every Christmas Eve?
It was a child's Christmas letter, but it wasn't for Santa. "Dear officer Craig Miller, the first thing I'd like to say is Merry Christmas."
A 60-year-old Fort Worth woman who is struggling to raise her two grandchildren prayed for a Christmas miracle Thursday, and one came in the form of a McKinney Woman.
The gift of much needed rain arrives late tonight and tomorrow. Its starts as light rain overnight but picks up in intensity as we get through the day tomorrow.
Not long ago, there were two ways to tell Santa Claus what you wanted for Christmas: sitting on his lap or writing a letter. Now, like with just about everything else, St. Nick is available by text or e-mail, Twitter or Facebook.
The Stewart family may be home for the holidays, but they could lose everything come January.
Donations at the Cowboy Santas nonprofit have fallen far short of demand this holiday season.
The Hayes family came home Monday morning from visiting a sick family member to find a nightmare. Thieves had burst into their Pleasant Grove home and stole the gifts from under the tree in broad daylight.
Seven-year-old Carolina Flores is trying to get on Santa's good side.
Miracles don't only happen on 34 Street: They also happen on Angelina Drive in West Dallas, where a community helped build a new home for paralyzed Pinkston High School football player Jared Williams.
For as long as Jack Vangordon can remember, he has loved to sing. And the young boy does so despite struggles with stuttering.
It seems as though Santa Claus has another workshop located right here in Dallas.
Seikeksha Hardgraves was pleased that she had finished all of her Christmas shopping. She has four girls and this had been a good year, after some challenging times in her life.
What would you do with $1,000 if you could help someone in the community?
12-year old Carter Haber of Aledo wanted to find a project to help the community. He heard about Fort Worth Samaritan House.
Two young brothers in Denton got an unexpected Christmas gift from their dad Thursday.
Hayden Goosen is your typical young boy, but for his 7th birthday Wednesday, the first grader is doing something that isn't at all typical of a child his age.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The pink Cafecito sign sits atop the vintage flower shop sign, and is now a beacon of unity and good, authentic Mexican food.
To Texans, it's a shameful crime: brisket is one of our most beloved staples to come out of the smoker.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Houses, vehicles and other structures can be seen near the fire from the CBS News Texas chopper.
The pink Cafecito sign sits atop the vintage flower shop sign, and is now a beacon of unity and good, authentic Mexican food.
To Texans, it's a shameful crime: brisket is one of our most beloved staples to come out of the smoker.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
The controversy is the latest in a long line of incendiary comments made by French that have been condemned by his fellow Republicans, many of whom have endorsed him.
The Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.
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.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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 Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
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.
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, and the Giants opened the season with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Corey Seager homered for the fourth time in seven games and the Rangers won their first road series in two months with a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fans are hoping for a better season after missing the playoffs last season.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
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.
