Nonprofit replaces foster kids' trash bags with luggage
Comfort Cases has provided more than 250,000 packs to children across the U.S.
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Comfort Cases has provided more than 250,000 packs to children across the U.S.
"They are worthy of praise and worthy of accomplishment."
If you know the game, you know this image. A football player and a little girl holding hands, walking away.
"We have scrambled today to see what would be impacted, Parkland, schools. Because of the walk back, there will not be those immediate impacts."
Prosper's largest food pantry caught fire over the weekend, destroying nearly everything inside.
"One of the biggest things Hagar's Heart stands for is that we see you," said Jennifer Jones.
It's the season of giving and every parent wants to be able to give their child the gifts they want.
"These young men are a part of our trajectory, they are a part of our history, they're a part of our community."
While the start date and location are new, the purpose remains unchanged: charity.
Wicked weather spared no one — not even the nonprofits working in all seasons to serve those most in need.
Five North Texas nonprofits are competing for more than $200,000 in funding from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
Backed by dozens of local and elected leaders this week, Annunciation House, flatly denied claims from the Attorney General that they participated in illegal human smuggling.
Our third organization in this series is the Cowtown Marathon's C.A.L.F Program, which teaches kids about fitness and outfits them with new running shoes.
Our annual campaign celebrating local North Texas non-profits officially kicks off Sunday with My Possibilities.
Sixty children and their parents enjoyed a hot meal, arts and crafts, and went home with new coats, shoes and plenty of toys.
A special haunted house is attracting a lot of people on Halloween and proceeds are going to a bigger cause.
It is Mental Illness Awareness Week and the nonprofit "Communities In Schools" is raising awareness while highlighting the ways they can help.
Dak Prescott and Charles Haley are teaming up to help Metrocrest Services with renovations.
To improve turnout, March to the Polls visits high schools in seven North Texas school districts every year to help with voter registration and education.
Beginning CPR and having quick access to an AED can save lives. Karen Schrah knows this firsthand, and her nonprofit is making sure others do too.
A North Texas mom is turning her tragedy into an opportunity for change, teaching responders about new treatments.
Ability Connection, a Dallas nonprofit, launched a new program to help families cover the costs of childcare for special needs children.
The nonprofit 24HourDallas is asking Dallas businesses to pledge to do everything they can to make women feel safe visiting at night.
True to the meaning of the season, one man started the non-profit Many Strands to help improve people's lives.
Program manager Kamel Wesley said after speaking with the fire marshal, it appears the fire was intentionally set.
The suit had claimed Gateway misappropriated millions of dollars.
Dallas' revamped leadership structure, led by new coach Dusty May, begins reshaping the roster around rising star Cooper Flagg.
In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft.
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Prosecutors say he targeted the victim's addiction and ignored her worsening condition for hours while communicating with other dealers.
The suit had claimed Gateway misappropriated millions of dollars.
Dallas' revamped leadership structure, led by new coach Dusty May, begins reshaping the roster around rising star Cooper Flagg.
In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft.
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Prosecutors say he targeted the victim's addiction and ignored her worsening condition for hours while communicating with other dealers.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
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.
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
President Trump's construction projects include restoring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, building a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom and a 250-foot triumphal arch.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Iran would allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, describing the first day of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland as "Very, very good."
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.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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 city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
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.
In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft.
The fact that Nico Harrison no longer works for the Mavericks makes some believe the idea is plausible.
Bueckers, who scored 17 of the Wings' final 24, netted her 1,000th career point in overtime to cap her night and put Dallas ahead 109-108.
For more than five decades, the Panini World Cup sticker album has been a cherished World Cup tradition for soccer fans around the world.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
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.
