Cook Children's sees spike in gun injuries, urges parents to lock up firearms
Cook Children's encourages parents to follow the "Three T's."
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Cook Children's encourages parents to follow the "Three T's."
Trustee Maxie Johnson listened to concerns on Wednesday during a community meeting focused on safety and security.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to continue the legal battle.
"Neither the City of Dallas nor the State Fair of Texas can infringe on Texans' right to self-defense," the Attorney General said.
The DeSoto Police Department is one of 150 departments using ShotSpotter to fight gun crime. But not everyone is convinced the technology is effective.
What happened in Houston has North Texas churches reviewing their security plans and increasing their level of alert.
New safety and security measures have been added to the State Fair of Texas following a shooting this past weekend that injured three people.
Nearly 400 people are expected to participate in the interagency collaboration on July 26.
Almost 900 children 5 and under have managed to find a gun and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else from 2015 to 2022.
Ten days after the deadly mass shooting in Allen, State Representative Jeff Leach, R-Allen urged lawmakers on the House floor to pass a bill that will allow the state to comply with a new federal law.
Arlington police have arrested the teenage brother of a toddler who shot and killed himself earlier this month.
A U.S.-based technology company says it has built the world's first biometric smart gun.
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
The top 10 list for gun interceptions in 2022 includes Dallas, Austin and Houston in Texas; three airports in Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta; Phoenix; and Denver.
The bills would ban people under 21 from buying firearms and impose restrictions on large volume ammunition sales.
A North Texas school district decides to move forward with a controversial school security idea despite protests.
The Keller ISD school board will vote on the controversial subject Monday night.
Raptor Technologies is one of a handful of companies that provide the silent panic alarms and says only about half of North Texas school districts have them.
The Walmart shooting in Virginia has elevated concerns among some about the biggest retail shopping day of the year that's coming up.
"The plot chickens," reads a TSA Instagram caption recounting the "personal fowl."
The Supreme Court has rejected an effort from gun right advocates to challenge the ban on bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire likes machine guns.
So far this year, 305 reports to Arlington police have been made for stolen guns and 158 of those stolen guns were from vehicle burglaries.
Uvalde is off to a late start for school: Classes resumed weeks ago in many parts of Texas, where other districts encouraged students and teachers Tuesday to show support by wearing Uvalde's maroon colors.
Alexa Browning, organizer of March For Our Lives, said Abbott was wrong when he said efforts in Texas to raise the minimum age to 21 to purchase a Military style rifle won't be successful.
Parents of victims are calling for immediate change.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Shelters and rescues see up to a 60% increase in lost pets between July 4th and July 6th, with July 5th being the peak day, according to the American Animal Hospital Association.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
That heat sticks around Sunday, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
Fort Worth police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened during a large gathering in southeast Fort Worth.
Brady Constantine isn't a one-man show. Crucial to carrying out his duties as Kendall County Emergency Services Director and Fire Marshal are the emergency responders within his reach. Certainly, good relationships with County officials help, too.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
Take a closer look at how the flooding unfolded on July 4, 2025, and how the region is rebuilding.
Josh Abbott opens up about why he wrote the song, and the kind of healing he hopes it might offer the grief-stricken families.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
"These folks in Texas are looking for leaders that have solutions for their problems," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder. "And that's what I'm wanting the party to do."
In a speech delayed by a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall due to severe weather, President Trump mixed politics with history.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
A confrontation between Egypt's coaching staff and a Dallas police officer at the team's hotel sparked a viral video ahead of a World Cup match.
Egypt and Australia will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
