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With reports the government could soon be sending checks or direct deposits to help us, the Federal Trade Commission is trying to get ahead of scammers.
Local governments now have the ability to postpone their May 2, 2020 elections until November 3, 2020.
Dallas County health officials announced 11 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday morning, which include more evidence of community spread.
Bars and restaurants in one Texas city remain open despite COVID-19 fears and a St. Patrick's Day celebration at one bar turned deadly.
Collin County has confirmed its ninth positive case of coronavirus Wednesday morning -- a 32-year-old Plano woman.
Gov. Abbott was joined by Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and state health officials.
Oilfield service company Halliburton has announced it will institute a mandatory furlough for some 3,500 employees in Texas.
The Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico.
Here's an update from Visit Fort Worth bout local restaurants that are still serving customers during the COVD-19 pandemic.
Tarrant County confirmed the first coronavirus-related death in North Texas on Tuesday.
Airlines have requested $50 billion in assistance from the federal government during the coronavirus pandemic.
Multiple North Texas school districts say they will pay employees while schools are closed indefinitely due to coronavirus.
Texas is largely leaving it up local governments to decide how to proceed regarding businesses during the coronavirus outbreak.
The City of Fort Worth is the latest major Texas city to impose tighter restrictions on public spaces and buildings in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
The student attends J.L. Long Middle School and is said to be doing well at home.
Despite all the changes COVID-19 brings to daily life, one aspect will not change: paying bills.
State agency personnel with proper identification, elected officials and their staff will still have access to the building though.
McKinney voted to limit dine-in at restaurants and will ban it for three days starting Friday. Denton County issued recommendations to limit public gatherings to under 50 people.
Tarrant County's sixth confirmed case of COVID-19 is a health care worker, who was working with sick patients, according to the county public health director.
The Byron Nelson had previously announced that this would be the final year that the tournament would be played at Trinity Forest.
Dallas Mayor Johnson announced that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all city playgrounds, golf courses and tennis centers will close tonight.
The Stones 15-date summer tour was due to begin in San Diego on May 8 and arrive in Dallas on May 29.
There is an influx of dogs and the shelter is trying to avoid having to put many of them down.
While the world has been constantly reminded to wash their hands, the CDC is also advising cleaning "high-touch" surfaces everyday.
Denton County has joined the other three major counties in North Texas in issuing a disaster declaration to combat the outbreak of coronavirus.
Flamengo players have criticized the condition of the playing surface in Rio de Janeiro, but NFL officials and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones say they expect the field to be ready Sunday.
Court documents show that Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding last year.
State audits of power and water use could shape new rules lawmakers consider next year.
Experts warn that higher transportation costs could push up the price of food and other everyday goods.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
Flamengo players have criticized the condition of the playing surface in Rio de Janeiro, but NFL officials and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones say they expect the field to be ready Sunday.
Court documents show that Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding last year.
State audits of power and water use could shape new rules lawmakers consider next year.
Experts warn that higher transportation costs could push up the price of food and other everyday goods.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
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.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
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.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
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.
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.
Phoenix forced a difficult shot at the buzzer as Paige Bueckers' 3-point attempt did not hit the rim.
Dak Prescott has broken Tony Romo's franchise record for touchdown passes with four in the Dallas Cowboys' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders.
The Cowboys are hoping for a comeback win for their home opener Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
Toronto leadoff hitter Brett Bateman reached base and scored three times as the Blue Jays beat AL West-leading Texas 7-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season in the Minnesota Lynx's game against the Connecticut Sun.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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.
