Spring Break Spots For DFW Families
Spring break means rest and recreation for families in North Texas. So, where are the best places to head out when you have a week off? Here are a few suggestions.
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Spring break means rest and recreation for families in North Texas. So, where are the best places to head out when you have a week off? Here are a few suggestions.
A study by a team of Texas A&M architecture researchers employing lasers and digital images shows the iconic west facade of the Alamo in downtown San Antonio is slowly eroding.
A South Texas school district has been ordered to pay $4.5 million to an ex-student who was molested by an educator.
A North Dallas football team was celebrating its regional championship win this weekend in San Antonio when thieves broke into the team's van and stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment.
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell made another trip to Texas on Monday to encourage residents to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, while those helping to get people signed up said they are seeing a steady number of inquiries.
The Federal Highway Administration said Wednesday that crash tests involving guardrails made by Trinity Industries Inc. will be done by mid-January at an independent lab in San Antonio.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to the Alamo City for the first time in 15 years next March for exhibition games against the Texas Rangers.
A Jason's Deli employee in San Antonio has been fired after taking photos of a woman breast-feeding her 2-month-old son inside the restaurant.
British pop star Phil Collins on Tuesday handed over his vast collection of artifacts related to the Battle of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution to the State of Texas.
The Dallas Mavericks enter 2014-15 with championship aspirations of their own after a couple big moves this summer.
Pop star Phil Collins is to be honored as a hero of the Alamo as he hands over his vast collection of artifacts related to the 1836 Battle of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution.
A farmer investigating a grass fire on a remote stretch of road near his South Texas home discovered the bodies of two men and a woman from San Antonio who had been shot, bound and wrapped in carpet that was set ablaze.
Make plans this Halloween to take a vacation and visit some of the spookiest destinations in the country. Many of these areas have a tragic past, which adds to the chances of them being haunted and creating a spooky feeling among those who tour the area.
A woman who noticed a baby in a hot car in a parking lot in San Antonio used a tire iron to smash the windshield and rescue the child.
The San Antonio police chief is pushing to criminalize giving food or money to panhandlers within certain parts of the city.
Attorneys for the Boy Scouts of America have reached a settlement with a former San Antonio Scout who says he was abused by his adult leader.
SeaWorld says will build new, larger environments for killer whales at its theme parks, and will fund additional research on the animals along with programs to protect ocean health and whales in the wild.
The U.S. Army on Wednesday began questioning Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl about his disappearance in Afghanistan, which led to five years in captivity by the Taliban.
The state senators vying to be the next Texas lieutenant governor are set to address the same audience.
A San Antonio man landed an 809-pound tiger shark near Port Aransas in the Gulf of Mexico after reeling it in for more than seven hours.
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis recently met with several San Antonio officials about a possible move to south Texas. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn't impressed.
AT&T announced that it will bring faster internet service to San Antonio. The company currently offers faster speeds in Austin and has committed to bring faster speeds to DFW.
Texas high school athletic officials have voted to move the boys' and girls' state basketball tournaments to San Antonio after 93 years in Austin.
A federal trial over Texas election maps is giving the Obama administration a chance to argue that the Voting Rights Act should still apply to the Lone Star State.
A senior defense official said that Bowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant who spent nearly five years as a Taliban captive in Afghanistan, has been returned to regular Army duty.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms present their best chance to win a statewide election in years.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he has reached out to Rep. Wesley Hunt and his supporters as he attempts to hold onto his seat against AG Ken Paxton in the upcoming GOP primary runoff on May 26.
More than a dozen rallies across Dallas-Fort Worth brought out demonstrators who voiced concerns about the Trump administration.
The Horned Frogs earned a second straight regional final berth and now turn toward a rematch with top‑seeded South Carolina, with a Final Four spot on the line Monday.
The price of ammonia and urea, two fertilizer ingredients seeing disruptions, are up around 20% and 50%, respectively, since the start of the Iran war.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms present their best chance to win a statewide election in years.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he has reached out to Rep. Wesley Hunt and his supporters as he attempts to hold onto his seat against AG Ken Paxton in the upcoming GOP primary runoff on May 26.
More than a dozen rallies across Dallas-Fort Worth brought out demonstrators who voiced concerns about the Trump administration.
The Horned Frogs earned a second straight regional final berth and now turn toward a rematch with top‑seeded South Carolina, with a Final Four spot on the line Monday.
The price of ammonia and urea, two fertilizer ingredients seeing disruptions, are up around 20% and 50%, respectively, since the start of the Iran war.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms present their best chance to win a statewide election in years.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he has reached out to Rep. Wesley Hunt and his supporters as he attempts to hold onto his seat against AG Ken Paxton in the upcoming GOP primary runoff on May 26.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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.
New Texas regulations taking effect March 31 will cap THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his return from injured reserve and the Dallas Stars pulled away from the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.
Jake Burger and Corey Seager each homered as the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies in 10 innings.
The teams traded baskets and chances most of the night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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.
