North Texas Food Banks Collaborate To Help Furloughed Federal Workers
Repercussions of the partial government shutdown are being felt across North Texas, with many furloughed workers turning to food banks to make ends meet.
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Repercussions of the partial government shutdown are being felt across North Texas, with many furloughed workers turning to food banks to make ends meet.
Texas Health said it's taking a long-term view of its operations and continued service to the community.
The Fort Worth chapter of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association warns flights will be grounded as early as next week if they are forced to continuing to work without pay.
Thomas Ruiz missed his mortgage payment this month. Unless the government shutdown ends soon, this furloughed father of four will miss February's payment, too.
In North Texas, local food pantries are working together to provide necessities to local employees affected by the shutdown. It's a way to allow those employees to use their grocery money to pay other bills.
During 2018 in Dallas, the number of people using Airbnbs increased 70 percent from 2017 accordingly to company.
Tuesday's mountain cedar pollen count is the highest we've seen so far this season in North Texas.
Around 200 people attended a candlelight vigil outside the Chisholm Trail Community Center to honor and remember Erica Womack.
The blood available is less than one day's supply, and willing blood donors are necessary to prevent disruptions in patient care at area hospitals.
The North Texas Tollway Authority has begun work on adding a fourth lane in each direction of the Sam Rayburn Tollway. Drivers will soon see the work being done during their commutes on the tollway.
North Texas is in for a wintry mix starting overnight and sticking around until Friday morning.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins tweeted Tuesday afternoon all county offices will be open Wednesday.
A baby boy not due until March, made an early entrance at 3:49 a.m. New Year's Day at Methodist Richardson Medical Center.
TxDOT and NTTA crews in trucks spread a brine mixture with the goal of preventing ice from sticking to the roads.
A North Texas police officer delivered a trunk-load of toys to the children of a single mother, who he pulled over.
Some North Texas cities, that were among the many that experienced 911 outages Friday morning, have reported their services are working again.
911 outages are being reported throughout North Texas Friday morning, officials say. This comes after an earlier issue with 911 services was believed to have been resolved from late Thursday evening and into the early morning hours.
Some Grapevine residents say every time a train goes by, it disrupts whatever they are doing.
Two new baby boys came into the world on Christmas Day in North Texas at Methodist Healthcare System hospitals.
The group, Feed A Hero, prepared food and packed their cars with warm meals Christmas morning and drove across the Metroplex to deliver lunch to about 4,500 police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
The owner of Campo Verde says there are 3,000 yards of multi-colored garland on display along with 50 Santa Clauses and 30 Christmas trees.
A North Texas family is running out of time to find a cure for their sons' rare illness.
Traffic was almost at a stand still near North Park Mall in Dallas Friday as hundreds of people are traveling and shopping for the holidays.
Sundance Behavioral Health Hospital surrendered its license on Friday and is no longer accepting patients.
A masked suspect confronted the woman, punched her in the face knocking her to the ground and grabbed her purse.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Shelters and rescues see up to a 60% increase in lost pets between July 4th and July 6th, with July 5th being the peak day, according to the American Animal Hospital Association.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
That heat sticks around Sunday, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
Fort Worth police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened during a large gathering in southeast Fort Worth.
Brady Constantine isn't a one-man show. Crucial to carrying out his duties as Kendall County Emergency Services Director and Fire Marshal are the emergency responders within his reach. Certainly, good relationships with County officials help, too.
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Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
"These folks in Texas are looking for leaders that have solutions for their problems," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder. "And that's what I'm wanting the party to do."
In a speech delayed by a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall due to severe weather, President Trump mixed politics with history.
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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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
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.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
A confrontation between Egypt's coaching staff and a Dallas police officer at the team's hotel sparked a viral video ahead of a World Cup match.
Egypt and Australia will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
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