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"If it's on Google, you would think it would be legit because you have to pay, you pay money to be on Google."
It was anything but a quiet night in Arlington as crowds packed into the second annual Mission Joy Toy Drive, an event aimed at filling the Mission Arlington Christmas Store.
It's the season of giving, and one non-profit organization is providing its own version of a sleigh ride, one patient at a time.
Cooper Apartments management did not respond to requests for comment.
A North Dallas mansion known for its over-the-top holiday displays is drawing crowds again, this time with a full "Grinch" setup.
Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.
The ornament was stolen on Nov. 23 at 12:46 a.m.
"There is nothing worse than the flu spreading through a family gathering," said Dr. Laura Romano, a pediatric hospitalist with Cook Children's Medical Center.
Travel experts are urging holiday travelers to plan ahead, arrive early, and, above all, stay patient.
The donation ensures the ministry can continue its mission of providing hope to North Texans.
Gift comes through 11 Days of Giving campaign, supporting food pantry and wraparound services.
"The store will remain open past the 2025 Holiday season while this process continues in 2026," Saks Global said in a statement.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has tips on when to get the best deals for holiday travel.
The 43rd year of the GM Financial Parade of Lights will take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23.
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Here's a look at some of the top Valentine's Day search trends and what they reveal about how Americans planned to celebrate.
Several North Texas retailers are operating with limited hours in observance of New Year's Day.
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
After facing delays and cancellations on Tuesday, American Airlines has returned to normal operations, with flights running smoothly as of Thursday morning.
Families across North Texas may be in need of a last-minute present or a missing ingredient for a special holiday recipe.
NORAD first started tracking Santa in 1955. This is what it looks like behind the scenes.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
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.
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing a discussion on Wednesday to determine the future of Dallas City Hall.
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
The trial of Karmelo Anthony centered on whether he acted in self-defense when he fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet in 2025.
Witnesses describe a catastrophic wreck as police charge two men, and a community grieves the loss of three generations.
While most states have a distinction between first-degree murder and second-degree murder, the state of Texas does not.
Follow our live blog for updates from the courtroom.
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing a discussion on Wednesday to determine the future of Dallas City Hall.
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
The trial of Karmelo Anthony centered on whether he acted in self-defense when he fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet in 2025.
Witnesses describe a catastrophic wreck as police charge two men, and a community grieves the loss of three generations.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
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.
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
The House passed Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller said the city should fix City Hall. "We have an I.M. Pei building. It is significant. It is unique," said Miller. She also questioned the rush in making a decision. "There's no plan for the building. There are no cost estimates and we're just going to cost to demolish it."
Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert rejected the idea of fixing City Hall. "It's almost a crime to the taxpayers of this city to put that much money into a building." He agreed with the current Mayor, Eric Johnson, who spoke with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink last week, that it would be much cheaper for taxpayers to relocate to another downtown building.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 on Monday night.
It is a big vote — but not the final buzzer.
A dozen patients from Cook Children's will be part of the opening ceremony at the first FIFA World Cup match at Dallas Stadium on Sunday between Japan and the Netherlands.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Transit trains from both Dallas and Fort Worth will merge at a central location and move what could be the largest collection of sports fans in Texas history for FIFA World Cup matches.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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.
