DFW Airport expects record 4.7 million passengers this holiday season
AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
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AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
With the holiday rush set to break records, airports and highways will be busier than ever.
North Texas is set to see rain moving in by Christmas Eve with scattered storms and heavy downpours, though severe weather is unlikely.
Starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sky Elements, in partnerhship with the City of North Richland Hills, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest drone animation, currently set at 26 minutes and 26 seconds.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
It's often said that teaching is a labor of love, but it can also be expensive.
"I owe every positive thing in my life to taking those first steps into recovery."
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
The nonprofit has distributed 27,000 meals in just one year, an achievement that speaks to the immense need.
From the Dallas Trail of Lights to the festive Christmas market at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum and Lights at Interlochen in Arlington, North Texas has plenty of ways to celebrate the season this weekend.
The S.M. Wright Foundation's 26th annual Christmas in the Park took place in Dallas on Saturday, providing toys, clothes and groceries to families in need.
Mild temperatures and sunshine arrived in North Texas for the weekend, with highs in the low 70s and plenty of blue skies.
With just 12 days until Christmas, children can drop off their holiday letters at the iconic Santa mailbox at Irving City Hall.
Developed in partnership with Zimperium, the City of Dallas has launched a new, free app to help residents secure their financial information from rising cyber threats as they shop during the holiday season.
As holiday festivities ramp up, Dr. Anne-Kathrin Eiselt with Teladoc Health shares valuable insights on creating a supportive environment, particularly for guests with chronic conditions.
The Barbara Cares Foundation, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit, has $10,000 of funding to give out by the end of the year.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
CBS News Texas is live for the start of the inaugural Mission Joy Toy Drive in Arlington.
The airline's COO recently spoke about managing huge passenger numbers during the holiday travel season.
"Just watching everything catch. It was just slowly going from the third floor. We were watching it burn," said Malcolm Nelson.
Due to the busy holiday schedule and logistics involved, the Holiday Parade is not being rescheduled.
Setup for Klyde Warren Park's annual tree lighting began Saturday morning, involving 10 workers and over 12 hours of work. The celebration for the unveiling of the 52-foot tree starts at 4 p.m. and will be streamed live on CBS News Texas.
Light to moderate rain is making its way across North Texas this weekend, impacting various holiday activities and potential shopping plans.
Numerous holiday festivals are taking place across North Texas this weekend, and residents should prepare for light to moderate rain.
The Dallas Holiday Parade, the city's largest one-day outdoor event, kicks off at 9 a.m.
Veasey has represented the 33rd Congressional District since 2013.
Pastor Frederick Haynes III jumps into the race for Texas' 30th district as shifting maps and surprise candidate moves reshape the state's political landscape.
This Christmas season, a North Richland Hills mom is helping parents and children read together and talk about faith.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed paperwork to run for U.S. Senate just hours before the state's deadline — and hours after fellow Democrat Colin Allred dropped out.
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed paperwork to run for U.S. Senate just hours before the state's deadline — and hours after fellow Democrat Colin Allred dropped out.
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
Veasey has represented the 33rd Congressional District since 2013.
Pastor Frederick Haynes III jumps into the race for Texas' 30th district as shifting maps and surprise candidate moves reshape the state's political landscape.
This Christmas season, a North Richland Hills mom is helping parents and children read together and talk about faith.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
Veasey has represented the 33rd Congressional District since 2013.
Pastor Frederick Haynes III jumps into the race for Texas' 30th district as shifting maps and surprise candidate moves reshape the state's political landscape.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed paperwork to run for U.S. Senate just hours before the state's deadline — and hours after fellow Democrat Colin Allred dropped out.
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Spokesperson Lisa LeMaster said in a statement that Hicks died peacefully in Dallas, surrounded by family.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
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.
