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After a chilly morning with temperatures in the 30s, North Texas is expected to warm up to the low 70s this weekend, with clear skies and light winds.
As the morning progresses, temperatures will warm into the 50s, followed by a beautiful afternoon with highs in the 60s.
Ashley Griggs said her 12-year-old daughter, who has albinism and is legally blind, was harassed at school, including having her cane broken during an incident. Royse City ISD said it is investigating.
Two separate incidents involving disruptive passengers took place at North Texas airports this week — one aboard an American Airlines flight and the other at Dallas Love Field — both prompting police response.
Dallas police are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting at an apartment complex on Highland Village Drive in Oak Cliff. No arrests have been made.
Thursday started out as a First Alert Weather Day with temperatures dipping into the 30s across parts of the metroplex. However, they will warm up to the 60s by late morning.
"Being born different comes with a lot behind it," Ashley Griggs said. "People can really be cruel."
Police received the call around 6:30 p.m. in the 5900 block of Highland Village Drive near Simpson Stuart Road.
Several passengers stepped in to help and held the man down, ultimately duct-taping his wrists and ankles, while the pilots landed the plane safely.
Jurors will now decide, during the penalty phase, if 44-year-old Jason Thornburg will be sentenced to death.
The murder of Anwar Ali occurred at the Super Big Country Mart in the 4500 block of East FM 1187 – south of Fort Worth – at about 6:15 a.m. on March 27, 2020.
Guyger was convicted six years ago of shooting and killing Jean in his apartment, which she said she thought was her own.
The Dallas Stars are holding the team's annual Hockey Fights Cancer night, and they invited a special guest to help them knock out their toughest opponent.
It's hard to believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but at Motor City Pizza in Lewisville, every day feels like the holiday.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, skip the kitchen and indulge in a festive dining experience at these Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants.
Wednesday morning was noticeably chillier as a strong cold front moved through North Texas overnight, prompting a First Alert Weather Day.
Francis Zalace said her fight with pneumonia and strep was critical. The battle was so bad she lost her legs and most of her arms.
When the center received a donation of bags of stuffing, Rebecca Hamlin decided to put it to good use and help restore stuffed animals.
"It's very similar. In fact, an identical witness was involved in both cases," said State Representative Joe Moody.
A First Alert Weather Day is in place for Wednesday, when North Texas will have its coldest day since March.
The Texas Rangers will lead the investigation into this officer-involved shooting.
The theft operation was responsible for burglaries throughout the region, according to the Grapevine Police Department.
"Landman" portrays the challenging profession of managing land in the Texas oil and gas industry.
Being switched at birth is something you rarely hear about, but a Glen Rose woman said it happened to her almost 50 years ago.
Two years ago, a baby gorilla named Jameela was born at the Fort Worth Zoo via emergency c-section.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
Pooh Shiesty, whose legal name is Lontrell Williams Jr., is one of nine defendants charged in the January confrontation.
According to the department, at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to the shooting in the 6300 block of Godfrey Avenue.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
Two years ago, a baby gorilla named Jameela was born at the Fort Worth Zoo via emergency c-section.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
Pooh Shiesty, whose legal name is Lontrell Williams Jr., is one of nine defendants charged in the January confrontation.
Polling sites can shift between the primary and the runoff, so Texas voters are encouraged to verify their precinct and confirm where they'll cast a ballot before heading out on May 26.
Runoff contests across Texas will determine final party nominees in several closely watched races, with early voting set for May 18-22.
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.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
Former CIA Director John Brennan is the subject of two criminal probes being led by the Miami-area U.S. Attorney's Office.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Shepard tied her season high with 18 points on 6-for-7 shooting, added a career-best 12 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Jung scored on Duran's two-run shot in the fourth, and Burger followed with another homer that gave Texas a 3-1 lead.
A day after the Mavericks announced Kidd's departure, Ujiri said Wednesday he felt like the organization needed a clean slate.
The five-time national champion will put the crown aside to be a fan of the Japanese soccer team, which is coming to Arlington for the World Cup.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News 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.
