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"The whole city is a heat island."
Police are investigating after an officer returned fire after a man shot at him at the Red Crown Inn in Southeast Dallas.
Both the Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair and Tarrant County's Back to School Roundup are preparing low-income students for the school year.
The Mayor's Back to School Fair runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Centennial Building in Fair Park (3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX).
The district says heading into the new school year, they've received 8,000 applications—a record for them.
"If you live, work or play in this community, you have to do more," Bruce Carter said. "If you can invest in a kid's life, it matters. It takes them to the next level."
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
Mesquite and Dallas ISD will require all students to carry clear backpacks this school year.
DART spokesman Gordon Shattles said that with temperatures this high, the catenary can expand and sag.
Video from Chopper 11 showed numerous police officers, some talking to people, others looking into or at cars within the area taped off.
Dallas has 40 vacancies and Fort Worth has 50 vacancies for their respective 911 call centers.
Riders say the upgrades come none too soon, and believe they're already making a difference.
High school football practices are underway, but, to many players, the toughest opponent is the heat.
The kits are available July 31 and Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
During the summer water use across the Metroplex doubles.
This Texas heat refuses to let up this week as triple-digit temperatures continue to sizzle.
"He had no regard for human life. He tried to kill one of my officers," Dallas police Chief Eddie García said during a Friday news conference. "We are fortunate we didn't lose an officer that day."
Detectives became suspicious of Lopez when they discovered he was having an affair with Jamie Faith's wife.
The combat boots and dog tags Alan Alda wore while playing the wisecracking surgeon Hawkeye on the beloved television series "M-A-S-H" have sold at auction for $125,000.
The trial of Lopez continues in Dallas Friday for the 2020 murder of Jamie Faith. Prosecutors say it was part of a love triangle murder-for-hire plot.
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A representative for Cinemark says given the immense demand, they've opened overnight showtimes.
Just before noon July 27, police were sent to do a welfare check in the 6500 block of University Hills Boulevard.
Southwest Airlines is reporting a $683 million profit for the second quarter, and revenue is a quarterly record as planes are packed during the peak summer travel season.
Blanton Elementary has seen enrollment drop by nearly 300 students since 2016.
Adrian Gonzales did not take the stand in his own defense before both sides rested their case Tuesday.
Every day for weeks, a group of parents, teachers and city leaders organize a route to knock on every door in their district.
After Wednesday, all eyes are on our winter system.
According to authorities, Grand Prairie officers tried to perform a routine traffic stop for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Carlie Lindsey's pastor told her that her family had been selected for a private meet and greet with some Texas Rangers players. But that was just the setup.
Blanton Elementary has seen enrollment drop by nearly 300 students since 2016.
Adrian Gonzales did not take the stand in his own defense before both sides rested their case Tuesday.
Every day for weeks, a group of parents, teachers and city leaders organize a route to knock on every door in their district.
After Wednesday, all eyes are on our winter system.
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.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
President Trump is addressing the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.
The candidates vying for a rare open state Senate seat in North Texas say they are leaving nothing to chance as early voting is set to begin for District 9 in Tarrant County.
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.
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.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
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.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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.
