11 Days of Giving: Carter's House helps get those in need back on their feet
"Bad times happen to everybody, and we're here to get you through that bad time," said Shawana Carter, the founder.
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"Bad times happen to everybody, and we're here to get you through that bad time," said Shawana Carter, the founder.
Inside the Park South YMCA in Dallas, past the gym and down the stairs, you'll find Carter's House. "Bad times happen to everybody, and we're here to get you through that bad time," said Shawana Carter, the founder. She started the nonprofit to provide school uniforms, clothing and shoes for struggling families after experiencing hard times herself. "I remember what that felt like, being a parent and not being able to clothe your kids."
Stringing together the efforts of many as we approach Christmas, Ability Connection gives back to North Texans with disabilities year-round.
Over 150,000 spectators cheered on the runners as they passed around White Rock Lake before finishing at Dallas City Hall.
This tournament gives participants from across the world with amputations or who have conditions that affect the use of their limbs a chance to play tennis.
A crisis in the Dallas Animal Shelter has led to an in unprecedented offer to encourage help from the public.
Police are working hard to ensure everyone stays safe.
The Dallas Black Dance Academy will be performing their Espresso Nutcracker this weekend, a twist on the traditional holiday performance.
According to a recent report from the city, there are over 2,600 STR properties in Dallas.
The man accused of shooting and killing two nurses at Methodist Dallas in October has now been indicted for their murders.
According to the SPCA of Texas, almost 20% of Fort Worth families may have a hard time getting food for themselves, let alone their pets.
Bob 'Bobalu' Kaiser makes the miles seem like a stroll in the park – even running a marathon on the morning of his wedding, 37 years ago today.
Tonight's low is 65. 40% chance of rain. Some might wake up to foggy skies.
If you use DART or other forms of public transit in Dallas, your normal routes could be impacted.
The fog is gradually lifting across the Metroplex, but some places could see rain today.
The Dallas Police Department announced on social media that Curtis Dewayne Taylor, 18, was found safe.
A local nonprofit that advocates for safe nightlife says businesses have been reaching out about LGBTQ inclusivity and safety.
A local nonprofit that advocates for safe nightlife says businesses have been reaching out about LGBTQ inclusivity and safety.
New numbers show that COVID infections are making a holiday return, the case count in Dallas county nearly doubling in just a couple of weeks.
It will still be a little cloudy, but rain chances and temperatures drop into the 60s again.
COVID is making a "holiday comeback," and experts recommend getting vaccinated.
Temperatures will stay on the warmer side of normal as we move into race weekend.
A 12-year-old boy has been charged with murder in connection with a hit-and-run that left an 82-year-old woman dead in Dallas last month.
A stalled front has brought clouds and showers to North Texas, and it won't be going away for a few days.
An infant reportedly died of the flu in Dallas this week, the first of this season and the first child in over three years. Experts explain what parents can do to protect themselves and their kids.
As North Texans prepare for the winter weather, concerns are growing about possible power outages.
Opponents of the nation's crackdown on illegal immigration are facing criticism for what's being called the "ICE List."
Shoppers are picking up essentials early, aiming to avoid last-minute trips if roads become unsafe.
At 4 p.m. on Friday, it will open as the city's inclement weather shelter.
The chatter on the move has a lot of people talking.
As North Texans prepare for the winter weather, concerns are growing about possible power outages.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the entire region.
Abbott signed a disaster declaration for 134 counties on Thursday morning.
Opponents of the nation's crackdown on illegal immigration are facing criticism for what's being called the "ICE List."
Shoppers are picking up essentials early, aiming to avoid last-minute trips if roads become unsafe.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Crockett's campaign says she is best candidate to bring Democrats to the polls in the general election.
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.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
Parker was previously the secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
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.
