Springlike warmth starts 2026 in North Texas, mild days ahead
Dallas-Fort Worth saw highs in the low 70s on New Year's Day, about 15 degrees above normal, with warm, dry conditions expected to continue into next week.
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Dallas-Fort Worth saw highs in the low 70s on New Year's Day, about 15 degrees above normal, with warm, dry conditions expected to continue into next week.
A celebration at a Dallas club turned violent early New Year's Day when an altercation led to a shooting that injured four people, one of them critically, police said.
Four people were taken to the hospital, at least one in critical condition, after a shooting early New Year’s morning in the parking lot of an after-hours club in Dallas, police said.
As Dallas rang in the New Year, police responded to 759 calls about celebratory gunfire and 273 fireworks complaints, with Chief Daniel Comeaux praising officers for prioritizing life-threatening emergencies while working through the night.
Police have not said what caused the crash or if there are any injuries.
Crowds were filling Downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum as residents and visitors gather for festivals, fireworks, dining and celebrations to ring in the start of 2026.
Dallas police are warning residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks and celebratory gunfire ahead of New Year's Eve, citing hundreds of gunfire calls last year.
With New Year’s Eve drawing football fans, convention visitors and thousands of revelers, businesses across Dallas — from the AT&T Discovery District to Deep Ellum — are betting on dining, dancing and festival-style celebrations to close out the year strong.
As New Year’s Eve celebrations ramp up, the Dallas Police Department and Fort Worth Police Department are urging residents to avoid illegal fireworks and celebratory gunfire, citing hundreds of past gunfire calls and stepped-up patrols to keep the night safe.
A night headed to a Mavs game changed everything. Two Dallas brothers are now fighting to recover after a violent crash.
The shelter is hosting its second annual "Calming the Canines" event on New Year's Eve, inviting the public to spend quiet time with dogs and cats as fireworks light up the sky across the city.
Temperatures across the area dropped below freezing in the 30s and 20s, and winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph made it feel like the 20s and teens.
Tuesday morning will still be chilly, as winds remain out of the north and skies continue to clear.
The suspect died from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
The Dallas Police Department said officers responded to a shooting call at a 7-Eleven, located in the 1800 block of Sylvan Avenue.
A wind advisory is in place beginning at noon Sunday through Monday morning, as gusts up to 50 mph will be expected.
Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.
DFR told CBS News Texas that a passerby reported seeing a fire at the retail shopping center at 5405 W. Lovers Lane.
DART and its member cities have been meeting for months and are still trying to resolve differences, even after some cities set elections to withdraw from the agency.
It was another record warm day across DFW Saturday.
North Texas reached a record high of 86 degrees the day after Christmas.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
If you are wondering about New Year's Eve, it's not looking super cold, just very seasonal. It is also looking dry.
The weather may not have been perfect for everyone, but Mother Nature still knew how to put a bow on this Christmas Day.
A 19‑year‑old Tarrant County volunteer turned a routine delivery into a lifesaving rescue.
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
The 35-year-old woman was wanted in a fentanyl-related murder case and had been on the run after removing her court‑ordered ankle monitor.
"Schools must be allowed to apply, and their applications must be processed on the same terms as the other schools in accordance with the law," National Deputy Director of CAIR Edward Ahmed Mitchell said.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
A 19‑year‑old Tarrant County volunteer turned a routine delivery into a lifesaving rescue.
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
The 35-year-old woman was wanted in a fentanyl-related murder case and had been on the run after removing her court‑ordered ankle monitor.
Entries must be submitted up to 15 minutes before the full tournament tips off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.
"Schools must be allowed to apply, and their applications must be processed on the same terms as the other schools in accordance with the law," National Deputy Director of CAIR Edward Ahmed Mitchell said.
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.
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told senators that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded" by ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes.
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Olivia Miles makes the types of nifty passes that can leave fans gasping in astonishment.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Entries must be submitted up to 15 minutes before the full tournament tips off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.
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 Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
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.
