Mental health concerns being addressed in Texas schools
After the Uvalde school shooting, officials said mental health needed to be addressed more.
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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.
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.
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.
New documentary focuses on voices of young people suffering from depression
"Connecting the Dots" includes candid conversations about mental health from teens.
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Dallas Stars stay alive with 4-2 victory over Golden Knights
Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final.
State politicians react to Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment
After the Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, state politicians have taken to social media in response.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
The agreement in principle came after President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Saturday evening.
Key artifact helps illuminate historic moment in JFK assassination
Nearly 60 years ago, reporter Bill Mercer broke the news to Lee Harvey Oswald on camera that he had been charged with murdering President John F. Kennedy.
Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Dallas Stars stay alive with 4-2 victory over Golden Knights
Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final.
State politicians react to Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment
After the Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, state politicians have taken to social media in response.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
The agreement in principle came after President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Saturday evening.
Key artifact helps illuminate historic moment in JFK assassination
Nearly 60 years ago, reporter Bill Mercer broke the news to Lee Harvey Oswald on camera that he had been charged with murdering President John F. Kennedy.
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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.
I-Team: The dangerous rise in overlapping extremism
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
Patients still not protected from surprise ground ambulance bills
When you dial 911, chances are you're not thinking about how much the ambulance ride will cost. When it comes to time pay, many insured Americans are blindsided with a surprise medical bill.
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State politicians react to Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment
After the Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, state politicians have taken to social media in response.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
The agreement in principle came after President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Saturday evening.
Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
DeSantis campaign to receive "unprecedented" money by super PAC
The PAC has been gathering online contributions with the purpose of funneling it to the official campaign.
Impeachment proceedings against Texas AG Ken Paxton underway
Paxton could be suspended from office over allegations of bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust.
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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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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.
CDC study: Cigarette use declining among US adults
The decline in the number of people smoking is countered by a rise in the use of vape products.
Peloton recalls 2.2M bikes because seat posts can break while in use
Exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of incidents, some resulting in injuries including a fractured wrist and cuts.
FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill, teeing up approval
Perrigo wants to sell its Opill brand birth control pills in stores without a prescription.
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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.
American Airlines pilots vote to authorize a strike
The vote isn't likely to lead to an immediate walkout, but airline unions believe strike votes increase their leverage at the bargaining table
Tesla cuts prices on all models, 3rd cut this year
Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates.
Southwest CEO's compensation soars despite December debacle
The CEO of Southwest Airlines is seeing his compensation nearly double after getting promoted to the top job, with the airline's directors looking past a meltdown over the Christmas holiday.
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Dallas Stars stay alive with 4-2 victory over Golden Knights
Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final.
Joe Pavelski scores in OT, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2
Joe Pavelski scored on a power play at 3:18 of overtime and the Dallas Stars avoided a sweep in the Western Conference final with a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn suspended ahead of critical Game 4
At 1:42 of the first period Tuesday night, Benn cross-checked Stone and earned himself a game misconduct for his cross-check shortly after.
Dallas Stars in 0-3 hole vs. Vegas, Benn awaits potential suspension after hit on Knights captain
The Dallas Stars could be without their captain in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final they have to win to extend their season.
Vegas 1 win from another Stanley Cup Final after 4-0 win over Stars in Game 3
Jonathan Marchessault and the Vegas Golden Knights are one more win from reaching another Stanley Cup Final.
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Art Appreciation: Gene Jones' program inspires, celebrates young artists
Gene Jones, wife of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, says the construction of the stadium led her to a love affair with art that is changing lives.
Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking charges
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Disney World is closing its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in September
Disney's Galactic Starcruiser is about to take its final voyage.
Series finale of "NCIS: Los Angeles" airs Sunday, May 21
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
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Rain chances ahead this Memorial Day
Rain chances are expected in North Texas this Memorial Day.
Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Rain could return to North Texas by next weekend
Some people in North Texas could see rain on Memorial Day, but chances for heavier rain return next weekend.
Gene Jones' program inspires, celebrates young artists
By now, it's no secret that the House that Jerry Built is where the legacy of the Dallas Cowboys resides, but perhaps just as notable is the art that shares the same space.
Royce City police warn about multiple incidents of 'jugging'
Royse City Police say in the past week there have been two cases of "jugging" thefts.
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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.
