Occupational therapist changes the way stroke survivors recover
May is National Stroke Awareness Month.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Former Cowboy Chad Hennings helping fellow vets through mental health challenges
The three-time Super Bowl champion was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force before his NFL career.
Mental health concerns being addressed in Texas schools
After the Uvalde school shooting, officials said mental health needed to be addressed more.
How ecotherapy helps with mental health, wellness
When was the last time that you went outside, closed your eyes, and took a deep breath? Most of us would probably be embarrassed to admit it's been a while.
5 years ago today, Santa Fe High School shooting claimed 10 lives
Five years ago today, eight students and two teachers were killed by a 17-year-old gunman at Santa Fe High School.
Here are the benefits to red light therapy
Red light therapy offers mental and physical benefits. After a few sessions, you can notice results in your mood and sleep cycles.
Sad at alarming rates, teen girls in crisis turning to Hope Squad
Teen girls are in crisis, facing higher levels of sadness and hopelessness than ever before, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control.
Frisco student Lavik Jain awarded national mental health scholarship
Lavik Jain harnessed artificial intelligence to detect suicidal messaging in social media posts. The AI would then connect that user in crisis with help.
Women feeling brunt of post pandemic stress amid economic uncertainty
"We know women are taking on the lion's share of household work and childcare responsibilities and that takes a mental and physical toll."
Women feeling brunt of post pandemic stress amid economic uncertainty
"We know women are taking on the lion's share of household work and childcare responsibilities and that takes a mental and physical toll."
The destructive impact of social media on teens' mental health
In Texas, suicide is the second leading cause of death for students ages 10 and older, according to the State Department of Health and Human Services.
Facing a mental health crisis? Here's some resources to help
Facing a mental health crisis? Here are some resources to help.
Experts say identifying trends in mass shootings helps identify solutions
Early childhood trauma, crisis, radicalization and access to firearms are all trends among mass shootings.
When it comes to managing fear, a deep, calming breath can make a big difference
As we grapple with yet another mass shooting in this country, many people have become understandably worried when it comes to their safety – especially since this happened in our own backyard.
Postpartum depression more intense, lasts longer than 'baby blues'
One in 8 women report symptoms of depression after giving birth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fort Worth's Crisis Intervention Team improves mental health response
The Fort Worth Police Department says its Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is making strides in improving the interaction between law enforcement and people experiencing mental health crises.
Protecting kid's mental health: Tips for parents
When it comes to social media, families are seeking help.
Hug a mother today, it's World Maternal Mental Health Day
Health professionals are encouraging people to think of their mothers, and all women who have children on this World Maternal Mental Health Day.
Bipartisan bill would ban kids under age 13 from using social media
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Charges added making someone eligible for Mental Health Jail Diversion Center
Marijuana possession and misdemeanor theft are among a list of new crimes that will make someone picked up by police in Tarrant County, eligible to avoid jail.
Why is only part of the Tarrant County Mental Health Jail Diversion Center being used?
After more than a year of operation, a jail alternative in Tarrant County is admitting about as many people each month, as it has the capacity to admit in a day.
North Texas psychiatrist traveled to site of Turkey-Syria earthquake to help survivors
Dr. Nora Abdullah said her two-week trip was not nearly enough time.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
Part of the solution: How an Oak Cliff school leads the way in use of research-based mental health tools for students.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
A severe shortage in child psychiatrists in Texas has children not getting the help they need early before situations become a crisis. The CBS News Texas I-Team examined the problem and one North Texas school that's working to be part of the solution.
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Fort Worth Catholic bishop asks monastery supporters to stop raising money to help nuns' legal fees
The Fort Worth Catholic bishop who is in a growing public and legal dispute with an order of nuns has told supporters of the monastery to stop raising money to help with the nuns' legal fees.
Investigation leads to criminal charges against Collin County wedding photographer
A Collin County wedding photographer is facing possible jail time after a dozen brides say she nearly ruined their big days.
Timeline: The government's efforts to get sensitive documents from Trump
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
Cracker Barrel faces boycott call for celebrating Pride Month
Restaurant chain is the latest company to face backlash from some conservatives for supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Plano officials less concerned with gas leak in sanitary sewer system
The City of Plano is less concerned about gasoline in its sanitary sewer system as the concentration of fumes has started to drop, officials stated Friday evening.
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Fort Worth Catholic bishop asks monastery supporters to stop raising money to help nuns' legal fees
The Fort Worth Catholic bishop who is in a growing public and legal dispute with an order of nuns has told supporters of the monastery to stop raising money to help with the nuns' legal fees.
Investigation leads to criminal charges against Collin County wedding photographer
A Collin County wedding photographer is facing possible jail time after a dozen brides say she nearly ruined their big days.
Timeline: The government's efforts to get sensitive documents from Trump
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
Cracker Barrel faces boycott call for celebrating Pride Month
Restaurant chain is the latest company to face backlash from some conservatives for supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Plano officials less concerned with gas leak in sanitary sewer system
The City of Plano is less concerned about gasoline in its sanitary sewer system as the concentration of fumes has started to drop, officials stated Friday evening.
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I-Team discovers encouraging news after report on abandoned babies in Texas
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services says there is a better way for a mother to legally give up her child—one that is safe, legal and anonymous.
Texas fails to pass bill improving financial protections for domestic violence survivors
Even after leaving an abusive relationship, many domestic violence survivors are strapped with debt caused by their abuser.
Are Texas schools safer a year after the Uvalde shooting?
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
Sex trafficking in Texas: "I foolishly thought if I did everything right, he wouldn't beat me again"
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
Hazmat truck routes in DFW haven't been updated in nearly 40 years
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
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Timeline: The government's efforts to get sensitive documents from Trump
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
Jack Fink talks with Congressman Pat Fallon
Jack Fink talks with Congressman Pat Fallon, who serves District 4.
Jack Fink interviews Congressman Mark Veasey
Jack Fink interviews Congressman Mark Veasey of District 33.
Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Texas businessman linked to Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment charged
A Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton has been charged with eight counts of making false statements.
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Dream swimming pools turn into nightmares for dozens of North Texans
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Tesla recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
CPSC considering gas stove ban due to 'hidden hazards'
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
Plumbers in high demand across North Texas as travelers return to broken pipes
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
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This poisonous plant could be in your yard without you knowing it
If ingested, poison hemlock can kill humans or animals through respiratory paralysis within 2-3 hours. However, inhaling its fumes or merely touching it can also cause poisoning.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Some doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of
Last winter as COVID-19 was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms was making picking up steam.
Drugs — from cancer meds to children's Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
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Former Southwest Airlines customer-service agent is charged with fraud in voucher-selling scheme
A former Southwest Airlines customer-service agent is being charged with fraud.
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 'Vision Pro' goggles. Can they save VR?
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
When does student loan pause end? Here's how to prepare for when payments restart
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
American Airlines, pilots union reach agreement in principle on new contract
The union and the airline have been negotiating on a new contract since 2019, and earlier this month the pilots announced they had voted to authorize a strike.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
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Belief in Bochy: Rangers have best start in franchise history with vet manager
The Texas Rangers are off to the best start in franchise history in their first 61 games with three-time World Series champion manager Bruce Bochy.
Cowboys shuffling the Smiths as they face question of fielding 5 best linemen
The Dallas Cowboys have been shuffling the Smiths as they face the question of fielding the best five linemen in 2023.
Texas homecoming for Griner in WNBA star's 1st game there since Russian release
Brittney Griner had a Texas homecoming in her first game in her home state since being released from a Russian prison.
Semien runs hitting streak to 25 games with go-ahead double, Rangers beat Cardinals 6-4
Texas second baseman Marcus Semien had a go-ahead double that extended his majors-best hitting streak to 25 games as the AL West-leading Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4.
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom to have season-ending Tommy John surgery
Texas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending Tommy John surgery.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Actors guild authorizes strike with contract set to expire
The vote does not mean the actors are on strike, but it empowers the union's board to call a strike if a deal can't be reached.
'Cheers' bar sells for $675,000 at Dallas auction of items from classic TV shows
Heritage Auctions said that the items sold during its three-day event that wrapped up Sunday in Dallas brought in over $5 million.
The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
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Hot, sunny Sunday ahead for North Texas
Following Saturday's expected severe weather, North Texas should prepare for some triple digit temperatures.
New video released in search for missing Everman boy
New video was released in the case of missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
Fort Worth Catholic bishop tells monastery supporters to stop raising money to help nuns' legal fees
The Fort Worth Catholic bishop who is in a growing public and legal dispute with an order of nuns has told supporters of the monastery to stop raising money to help with the nuns' legal fees.
SMU law professor breaks down Donald Trump's classified documents case
We wanted to know what makes Donald Trump's classified documents case so much different from classified documents found in President Biden's possession. So, our Olivia Leach talked to an expert in search of some answers.
2 rounds of storms expected in North Texas Saturday
Make sure you stay weather aware Saturday.
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Hail comes down across North Texas
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
2023 Highland Park Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
Some-bunny to love: NICU babies have 'egg-stra special' photo shoot
The care team on the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health hospitals dressed up these little snuggle bunnies to make the Easter holiday special.
Hail and heavy rain batter parts of North Texas
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
CMT Awards: Country music's biggest night
The CMT Awards will be broadcasted live from the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 2, on CBS News Texas starting at 7 p.m. It will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount Plus.
