66-year-old woman dies from hyperthermia amid triple-digit heat streak in North Texas
The woman was found around 5:30 p.m. Monday by a neighbor at the Villas On Bear Creek, a senior living apartment complex.
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The woman was found around 5:30 p.m. Monday by a neighbor at the Villas On Bear Creek, a senior living apartment complex.
Almost every single coral in a coral reef nursery in the Florida Keys has died as NOAA raises its coral bleaching warning system to the highest level possible for the area.
"She's a Barbie Girl, in a warming world."
Extended exposure to high temperatures can have a life-threatening impact on your body. Here's how.
State officials say there haven't been any since 2012. But two studies appear to suggest otherwise.
A viewer asked CBS News Texas this question about solar panels: "Based on the sales pitch we get from the solar guys, they must be a huge savings on the electric bills. True or not?"
The entire area is under either an Excessive Heat Warning or a Heat Advisory. This continues through Tuesday evening but will likely be extended into Wednesday.
Phoenix on Saturday saw the city's 16th consecutive day of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or higher temperatures
The Visiting Nurse Association's Meals on Wheels program is making sure seniors across Dallas County have a warm meal and a way to stay cool this summer.
Extreme heat kills more Americans every year than any other weather-related event.
Heat waves like the one that engulfed parts of parts of the South and Midwest and killed more than a dozen people are becoming more common.
So far this summer, it hasn't happened in our area. But a spokesperson for TxDOT said they're prepared if it does happen.
Several Dallas fire stations are experiencing air conditioning issues amid dangerously hot temperatures, according to the Dallas Fire Fighters Association.
Temperatures this week are hitting triple digits, increasing the amount of heat-related illness calls to 911.
There's a heat advisory for North Texas in effect until Tuesday, June 26, due to triple digit heat expected to continue all week long.
Over the weekend, two teen boys died within the span of less than a week, both after hiking on two popular trails at different parks in different parts of the state.
Heat domes normally persist for several days in any one location, but they can last longer.
Construction work, landscaping, maintenance, and other industries that require workers to be outside are more difficult and dangerous during the Texas summer.
The Fort Worth Stockyards is a must see for anyone visiting the metroplex, but even the misters on the patios were no match for the heat.
The Fort Worth Stockyards is a must see for anyone visiting the metroplex, but even the misters on the patios were no match for the heat.
A heat advisory is in effect for counties south of I-20 Thursday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. CBS News Texas is also tracking a few isolated storms Thursday and Friday.
A cardiologist and professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center shares best tips and practices to make sure you're staying adequately hydrated amid some of the highest temperatures across North Texas.
At 5 p.m. Tuesday, DFW tied a record high heat index (feels like temperature) of 117°. The record was originally set on June 27, 1980.
Right now this summer ranks third on the last of all-time hottest summers in the 123-year history.
County commissioners approved a $180,000 grant agreement with Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County to provide air conditioners for vulnerable residents.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
To receive funding by July 1, families have until June 1 to choose their school or setting, whether private or homeschooling.
Temperatures will be warmer in the mid-80s by Friday afternoon. Most will stay dry, with a 20% chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm.
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
To receive funding by July 1, families have until June 1 to choose their school or setting, whether private or homeschooling.
Temperatures will be warmer in the mid-80s by Friday afternoon. Most will stay dry, with a 20% chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm.
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.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
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.
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.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
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 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.
