North Texas doctors want you to protect your eyes, "don't underestimate the risk"
North Texas doctors say to have your eclipse glasses handy and know when you should wear them.
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North Texas doctors say to have your eclipse glasses handy and know when you should wear them.
Kaufman County Commissioner Judge Allen told us the county has 200,000 residents, and they estimate they could have as many as 200,000 visitors this weekend and Monday.
Flooding threat could continue into Wednesday.
Jason Kurth was one of the people who didn't want to take any chances with their viewing spot for the total solar eclipse.
The main threat Monday evening will be large hail, but tornadoes and damaging winds are also possible.
Watching an eclipse doesn't get old for Laverne Biser, who's just a couple of months shy of his 106th birthday.
Victor Turner is on paid leave while the city investigates.
"Best day ever!" yelled one student at Alice Carson Learning Center.
This will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the U.S. until 2044.
Ennis has been celebrating the coming eclipse all weekend long.
Mostly cloudy skies for the eclipse Monday with some breaks in the cloud cover possible during the event.
Many Texas cities are expecting tens of thousands of visitors.
The city is also holding five solar eclipse watch parties leading up to the much-anticipated celestial event on Monday.
Some breaks in low-level clouds are possible during the event. WEATHER ALERTS are in place for Monday afternoon after the eclipse into Tuesday.
Friends have been planning a get-together for 18 months. Now, they just need a little help from Mother Nature.
CBS News Texas was allowed to ride on one of Aurora's test drives with two operators whose only job is to make sure the self-driving truck does its job.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after an auto-pedestrian crash Thursday night in Keller.
Many school districts in North Texas are closing their doors when the total solar eclipse makes its way above the state on April 8, while others are taking it as a learning opportunity.
While many of us are getting ready and preparing for the event, have you thought about how animals might react to the sudden four minutes darkness?
Attorney Royce West said Rice will do everything in his power to bring victims' lives back to normal.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
"If an officer engages with someone who has autism, and they're not giving them eye contact, that can make the officer think maybe this individual has some guilty behavior."
Anesthesiologist testifies about a medical emergency during surgery: "Clinically, nothing made sense"
As millions prepare for the upcoming totality, some North Texas leaders worry that many may not be prepared.
Doctors say flu cases are climbing fast across North Texas as a new variant drives early‑season spread.
Authorities say the shutdown is expected to last several hours as crews work to clear the scene.
About 40 North Texas families say they paid for custom homes and renovations that were never finished
Kyra Stubbs was shot seven times by a stranger in a parking lot attack that police say ended in a murder‑suicide
USA TODAY's 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Awards gives top honor to the less than year‑old attraction.
Doctors say flu cases are climbing fast across North Texas as a new variant drives early‑season spread.
Authorities say the shutdown is expected to last several hours as crews work to clear the scene.
About 40 North Texas families say they paid for custom homes and renovations that were never finished
Kyra Stubbs was shot seven times by a stranger in a parking lot attack that police say ended in a murder‑suicide
USA TODAY's 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Awards gives top honor to the less than year‑old attraction.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
Eye on Politics Jack Fink, Brad Johnson, formerly of The Texan, and politics editor at the Texas Tribune, Jasper Scherer, discuss the political stories from 2025 and what to watch for in 2026. In 2025, Texas was hit with deadly flooding on the Fourth of July, and the redistricting battle in the state made for a national fight that continues to have effects. In 2026, Texas voters will choose candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat, and Governor Greg Abbott is running for another term on the heels of his school voucher bill passing.
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
A new slate of Texas laws is now in effect in 2026, bringing changes to immigration enforcement, business taxes, eviction procedures and government use of AI.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with "dangerous driving causing death" and driving without a license, among other charges.
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Ilya Mikheyev had two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks handed the Dallas Stars their fourth consecutive loss with a 4-3 victory.
Texas Tech Red Raiders saw its breakthrough 2025 season come to a stunning halt with a loss to the Oregon Ducks in the Orange Bowl.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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.
