"Humblest Christmas tree in the world" sells for thousands at auction
One of the earliest mass-produced artificial Christmas trees, originally purchased for pennies in 1920, sold for an astonishing £3,400, or $4296.13, at auction on Friday.
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One of the earliest mass-produced artificial Christmas trees, originally purchased for pennies in 1920, sold for an astonishing £3,400, or $4296.13, at auction on Friday.
It's a multi-day event where families can come in, and pick out toys, clothing, household items and even leave with a week's worth of groceries. And it's all free.
The program started in 2009. This year, 102 schools across 14 different districts are participating.
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
Some North Texas high school students teamed up with elementary school kids on Monday for a very special project: writing letters to Santa.
Sixty children and their parents enjoyed a hot meal, arts and crafts, and went home with new coats, shoes and plenty of toys.
As you're decorating your home for the holidays, have you ever thought about the difference a real Christmas tree and a fake Christmas tree have on the environment?
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Is a real Christmas tree or a fake tree better for the planet? An expert weighs in on your greenest option.
Police departments across North Texas warn residents of package thefts from so-called 'porch pirates' lurking to get a free gift.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, last holiday season, 14,800 people were treated in hospital emergency departments due to holiday decorating-related injuries.
Last year alone, the Texas Christmas tree industry had a direct economic impact of $397 million, employing 3,896 people with a payroll of more than $97 million.
The Fort Worth Stockyards kicked off the season on Friday with a variety of holiday festivities and a special tree-lighting ceremony.
The tower tree will grace the town's skyline until mid-January.
It is estimated that one in three Americans planning a holiday vacation.
If you're someone who looks forward to celebrating Christmas as soon as possible, then Grapevine is the place to be.
The entire show is choreographed to Post Malone's song, "Congratulations."
The official tree lighting will be on Black Friday, Nov. 24.
It's time!
With less than 65 days until Black Friday, and less than 100 days until Christmas, retailers are ramping up their search for holiday workers.
It might be September, but the United States Postal Service is gearing up for Christmas!
Keller firefighters blasted into action earlier this week after a three-year-old boy's toy rocket got stuck in a tree.
It's not only difficult to park or get into malls, but some stores are making it harder than ever to return items.
Experts said they expect Americans to return over $1 billion in merchandise this year.
North Texas travellers are disappointed, frustrated, and angry due to long lines, cancelled flights, and other disruptions caused by the winter storm.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
The early‑morning drop sent 15 riders to three Dallas hospitals, while six others declined treatment.
Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, the truck driver who failed to notice stalled traffic on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County last June, killing five people, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in court on Thursday.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
The Dallas Police Department said Erving Estrada, 17, and Latavien Clark, 18, were taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on June 24 for capital murder.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
The early‑morning drop sent 15 riders to three Dallas hospitals, while six others declined treatment.
Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, the truck driver who failed to notice stalled traffic on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County last June, killing five people, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in court on Thursday.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
The Dallas Police Department said Erving Estrada, 17, and Latavien Clark, 18, were taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on June 24 for capital murder.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
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.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Japan and Sweden will face off in the final match of the group stage on Thursday evening.
Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time.
At The PIT in Frisco, the supporter clubs for the Swedish team and FC Dallas are playing a friendly match, celebrating a shared love of soccer.
In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
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.
