North Texas hosts Crimes Against Children Conference as digital threats rise
"I would tell you the greatest danger that our children are facing is technology, the advancement of technology."
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"I would tell you the greatest danger that our children are facing is technology, the advancement of technology."
As the final countdown to the start of the school year begins, in districts throughout North Texas, there's an unspoken reality: there are thousands of kids and their families who don't have legal status.
It's that time of year again... back-to-school shopping. But this year, North Texas families say they're feeling the pinch more than ever.
The Storm Prediction Center has just issued a marginal risk, level 1 out of 5, for the threat of isolated severe thunderstorms.
The longtime friends were headed to the Central Texas community of Kingsland to celebrate a 23rd birthday when tragedy struck.
Saturday at DFW, the forecast high is 91 degrees with a chance of an isolated storm.
DFR said just after 6 a.m., crews were called to a building fire at the intersection of N. Marsalis Avenue and Comal Street.
For the last 29 years, the Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair has been a staple in the community ahead of the school year.
The magical world of Harry Potter is coming to Dallas.
The annual Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair kicks off on Aug. 1 for North Texas families to grab supplies and get ready for the upcoming school year.
The email, sent by the school's director of athletics, cited "ongoing budget constraints and a lack of on-campus facilities."
After Wednesday's train fire, some DART rail lines are operating with a modified schedule. Six passengers were sent to the hospital as a result.
DFW officially hit 100 degrees for the first time in 2025 yesterday and more triple-digit temperatures are on the way Wednesday.
DART rail service was suspended in Downtown Dallas on Wednesday after a train caught fire near the Pearl/Arts District Station.
Wylie PD said an investigation was launched after officers were called to The Cross Church when staff noticed that the mailbox in the parking lot had been pried open.
A simple walk home from a concert in Dallas took a shattering turn for one family. Now they want the suspect in the deadly hit-and-run to take responsibility for what they did.
The autonomous vehicle company, owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet, is currently operating in several other major U.S. cities.
Another hot and sunny day is ahead with highs near 100 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth this afternoon.
Casson will report to CEO Rick Welts, effective Aug. 11, while Welts focuses on the development of the new arena.
Guyton suffered a knee injury during practice on Monday in Oxnard.
A heat advisory will go into effect starting at 12 p.m. Monday and will continue through 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The incident happened at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning at Escapade, a nightclub located in the 10700 block of Finnell Street.
Expect partly cloudy skies with the high temperature reaching the mid-90s and winds from the south gusting up to 20 mph.
The Dallas Police Department said the incident happened at about 3:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of Woodwick Drive.
Jackie Young scored 24 points, Jewell Loyd had a strong game off the bench and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings, who rested rookie star Paige Bueckers, 106-80.
The sheriff's office there said the pair was cliff jumping on Lake Whitney when they were injured and became stuck on a rock ledge.
Officials said the investigation is ongoing.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
The sheriff's office there said the pair was cliff jumping on Lake Whitney when they were injured and became stuck on a rock ledge.
Officials said the investigation is ongoing.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
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In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
FBI and IRS agents are forming a new initiative to investigate nonprofit organizations over suspected possible links to domestic terrorism, sources briefed on the matter told CBS News.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
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.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
Rashaun Agee had 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 10 seed Texas A&M beat seventh-seeded Saint Mary's 63-50 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is out for the entire 2026 season and will lose his $15 million salary after his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.
Cunningham got hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with what the team called back spasms.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
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.
