"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.
Mayor Kirk Watson said no motive has been identified and the shootings appear to be random.
Officers were called to a home along Emhouse Street around 2:30 a.m.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
Researchers in Dublin discovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library.
While most of North Texas will remain dry for Sunday, expect things to change to start the work week.
While most of North Texas will remain dry for Sunday, expect things to change to start the work week.
Mayor Kirk Watson said no motive has been identified and the shootings appear to be random.
Officers were called to a home along Emhouse Street around 2:30 a.m.
A medical examiner used dental records to identify the remains found at an Everman home as those of the child, authorities said.
She appeared ready to talk inside the Tarrant County Jail, but a sudden demand for her attorney stopped the conversation.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
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.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The U.S. Supreme Court set aside a ruling that blocked women from being able to get the pills in the mail after having a telehealth visit.
It's a clash of some of the Texas GOP's biggest titans, and only one of them will move on to run against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in the general election in November.
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
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.
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.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
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.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
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.
