Irving pastor donates kidney as a rare 1 in 100,000 match to churchgoer's granddaughter
"I heard a presentation about the need for kidney donation. It set off something in my heart, to provide that gift for someone," Pastor Shane Webb said.
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"I heard a presentation about the need for kidney donation. It set off something in my heart, to provide that gift for someone," Pastor Shane Webb said.
With the hope of sparing others from going through what they have, the families of 24 victims gathered in North Richland Hils next to a billboard they contributed $70 each to.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott shared a message to fans Sunday, reminding them prevention is key when it comes to cancer.
Here are a few ways to help limit screen time for your kids – this includes setting an example by limiting your screen time as a parent.
A local family from Anna says when you get this diagnosis, your world stops. And now, they're sharing their story in hopes it'll bring comfort to those battling this disease.
Nearly 1,200 children were admitted to the hospital with COVID during the week ending September 9, marking a five-fold increase over the past three months.
Seniors have the highest rates of COVID hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children—especially among those younger than 5—are rising fast.
It's meant to slim your neckline, but one neurosurgeon says there are some serious risks you need to consider.
Here's why doctors say you should get the booster.
There's some good news for anyone expecting a new baby soon across the DFW area.
According to Texas Children's Hospital, more than 30% of babies needing medical care for respiratory issues tested positive for RSV in August.
Flu cases start popping up around North Texas in late September.
Doctors say to be ready, it could be a tough flu season.
Health officials say covid hospitalizations are up 70% in the last month. Experts say this uptick shouldn't make people panic, but to remain vigilant.
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are up 70% in Texas in the last month alone.
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
The CDC says White men are more likely to get melanoma, but the study found that Black men are 26% more likely to die from the disease.
Here's your Eye on Health for Aug. 29.
Stephen Love, president and CEO of the DFW Hospital Council, says that although numbers are on the rise, there is no need to panic.
A new partnership between Plano Fire-Rescue and the Medical City ECMO team allows paramedics to make the call if a patient is a good candidate for the ECMO machine.
The inaugural Come Out Against Cancer event addresses the importance of cancer screening in the LGBTQ+ community in North Texas. Reducing cancer disparities and advancing health equity is an overarching goal of the American Cancer Society.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
The City of Coppell recently put bleed control kits and Narcan mist in 19 different AED boxes around the city.
"He's still fully Jimmy Carter," Josh Carter said of his grandfather. "I mean he's almost 99 years old, but he fully understands (how many well wishes he's received) and has felt the love."
Right or left? The arm in which you get your Covid-19 booster may increase the amount of immune cells you produce.
Brayden Martin's death has sent shockwaves through the close-knit North Texas community, where friends, classmates and teammates have shared tributes online.
In just a couple of weeks, the Swedish national team is expected to arrive in North Texas.
Bright shades of blue, orange, and pink now cover closed-off parking spaces along Main Street in downtown.
That new information suggests demand for tickets has been lower than anticipated.
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
Brayden Martin's death has sent shockwaves through the close-knit North Texas community, where friends, classmates and teammates have shared tributes online.
In just a couple of weeks, the Swedish national team is expected to arrive in North Texas.
Bright shades of blue, orange, and pink now cover closed-off parking spaces along Main Street in downtown.
Polling sites can shift between the primary and the runoff, so Texas voters are encouraged to verify their precinct and confirm where they'll cast a ballot before heading out on May 26.
Runoff contests across Texas will determine final party nominees in several closely watched races, with early voting set for May 18-22.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
Former CIA Director John Brennan is the subject of two criminal probes being led by the Miami-area U.S. Attorney's Office.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
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.
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
In just a couple of weeks, the Swedish national team is expected to arrive in North Texas.
Bright shades of blue, orange, and pink now cover closed-off parking spaces along Main Street in downtown.
That new information suggests demand for tickets has been lower than anticipated.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
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.
