Northwest ISD dad tackles student hunger one snack at a time
His initiative has grown so large that he's providing thousands of snacks to multiple schools in the district.
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His initiative has grown so large that he's providing thousands of snacks to multiple schools in the district.
The back-to-school Mega Mobile is designed to serve any families in Denton, Cooke and Wise counties who need food assistance before the new school year begins.
Free meals are available for students age 18 years and younger as well as students with disabilities up to age 21.
Don't Forget To Feed Me Pet Food Bank director Maria Koegl said it's the only pet food bank in North Texas and provides food for both dogs and cats.
The organization's leader says it is facing a shortage at the worst possible time.
Diane Moore, president of Eastside Ministries, can only look on with sadness and reflect on the first time she saw what was left of the food pantry.
It started in 2014 when the fair staff realized there was so much unused food that shouldn't go to waste.
In the week leading up to the Eras Tour shows in Arlington this weekend, the Tarrant Area Food Bank has temporarily rebranded to the Taylor Area Food Bank.
DFW's only pet food bank is expanding its distribution through North Texas.
For roughly three years, families confronted with the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns and job losses qualified for extra money to help put food on the table.
Extra SNAP benefits are estimated to have kept 4.2 million people out of poverty.
North Texas food banks are bracing for a possible sharp rise in demand in March as additional federal food benefits paid out during the pandemic, disappear.
If you're in need of food assistance this holiday season, the Tarrant Area Food Bank and other local nonprofits are extending a helping hand.
2,500 pounds of sliced brisket, 2,000 pounds of sausage, all the fixings plus dessert – that's what's on the menu at this year's "Feast of Sharing" at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.
An isolated shower or storm is possible this evening in our western and southern counties near a stalled boundary.
The district shifted the times and locations of several sports games following a deadly shooting last week.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
An isolated shower or storm is possible this evening in our western and southern counties near a stalled boundary.
The district shifted the times and locations of several sports games following a deadly shooting last week.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The company owns 30 hospitals nationwide, including five in Texas,
For months, Allen police spent weeks making undercover purchases at smoke shops across the city, then sending the THC products for testing at a certified lab in North Texas.
The CBS News Texas I-Team went inside the investigation, from the undercover purchases to the lab testing and parents who said stores were selling to their kids.
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
With the economy at the top of voters' concerns, Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink compares the economic and tax plans proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Plus, a passionate discussion after the debate over abortion and a victory for college students who challenged the Tarrant County Judge's proposal to remove early voting locations from their campuses.
Trump told reporters,"We're going to have the largest deportation in the history of our country," starting with Ohio and Colorado — "Springfield and Aurora," he said.
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
"We're doing almost what they did last night," said former Texas Railroad Commissioner/ former TEA Commissioner Michael Williams (R) in a heated conversation on abortion with Retired USAF Colonel and former candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner/ Congress Kim Olson (D), and Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink. Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump's responses on abortion, the economy and immigration during the ABC News Presidential Debate garnered equal reactions from their respective parties.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
It was the conclusion of a long journey for the top pitching prospect in the Rangers organization.
It's the second sports hernia surgery for Seager in the last 12 months
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
Ketel Marte homered and had four RBIs, Eugenio Suárez hit two homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 14-4.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
John Legend posted a video to Instagram denouncing Trump's false claim about Haitian migrants: "Nobody's eating cats. Nobody's eating dogs," Legend said.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
An isolated shower or storm is possible this evening in our western and southern counties near a stalled boundary.
The district shifted the times and locations of several sports games following a deadly shooting last week.
With the economy at the top of voters' concerns, Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink compares the economic and tax plans proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Plus, a passionate discussion after the debate over abortion and a victory for college students who challenged the Tarrant County Judge's proposal to remove early voting locations from their campuses.
It'll be a muggy and warmer start to your Sunday morning in North Texas.
Four people are dead after a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 45, according to Dallas police.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
