Local Families Make It 'Official' On Nat'l Adoption Day
Friday was National Adoption Day and hundreds of North Texas foster care parents spent the morning and afternonn officially making the children in their care part of their family.
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Friday was National Adoption Day and hundreds of North Texas foster care parents spent the morning and afternonn officially making the children in their care part of their family.
In offices across North Texas, and the state, more and more people are lining up to try and get help feeding their families. Applications for SNAP, or food stamps, are up 70-percent in just two years.
CBS 11 News has discovered $250,000 in grant money, and a proven equine therapy program in Tarrant County, begging for veterans to take advantage.
A CBS 11 News investigation has uncovered nearly $50 million in cash or planned investments for construction projects that were OK'd by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court with little or no public input in the midst of an uneasy economy.
Police say a suspect in nearly three dozen North Texas store robberies has been arrested following a weekend traffic stop.
A small twin-engine plane has crashed in northern Tarrant County. The plane went down in the 3200 block of Peden Road in Fort Worth.
Bow hunting season opened in Tarrant County 10 days ago. But that doesn't explain the strange deaths of two animals on a Fort Worth ranch near Saginaw where a lone donkey now stands in a pasture, unwilling to leave her young, which were shot dead with a bow and arrows.
Tarrant County judge Glen Whitley is demanding answers from state lawmakers over money for transportation projects in North Texas.
A North Texas man who went to police after someone attacked him for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl has been sentenced to 22 years in jail.
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting and knocking down a Fort Worth store worker who later died.
Tarrant County officials say water usage has dropped 8.5 percent -- more than their goal -- since restrictions went into place August 29.
A grass fire destroyed several buildings in the southern Tarrant County community of Rendon Friday.
A poll of residents in Arlington generally find people with favorable opinions about core city services. Which is surprising when you consider Arlington has far fewer employees per citizen than any other major Texas cities.
North Texas organizations that assist people suffering from HIV/AIDS are facing federal funding cuts while expecting new clients from rural areas.
A North Texas juror who was booted from a trial has been cited for contempt after trying to "friend" the defendant on Facebook.
The extreme heat and drought have led to watering restrictions across Tarrant County. The mandatory restrictions go into effect on Monday.
On the dry shores of the Trinity River in Fort Worth sits a familiar looking installation -- a half dozen pipes connected to large pumps.
The extreme heat and dry conditions are taking their toll on grasslands as three large grass fires burned on opposite sides of the Metroplex.
Everything from a 1999 Corvette to a one-eyed horse is up for auction Saturday in Tarrant County. Twice a year Tarrant County holds the auction of seized items, plus surplus county equipment.
A possible change in the way Washington distributes highway money could work against North Texas and it's all a result of dramatic population growth.
Some residents of Southwest Tarrant County are raising concerns about a new road being built on the edge of their neighborhood. It's what's at the end of the road, and who might be using it, that has them nervous.
People expect law enforcement officers to watch suspects, following them and doing surveillance without anyone finding out.
The demands of the Meadowbrook Branch Library in east Fort Worth were far larger than the books housed on its rows of shelves.
A Dallas real estate agent who allegedly posed as a buyer has been sentenced to life in prison for the 1986 killing of a woman at her for-sale home.
On the run, weaving in and out of highway traffic, a fugitive riding a motorcycle led police in Fort Worth on a wild chase on Thursday afternoon.
From nearly invisible black ice to freezing rain and sleet, here's how common winter weather hazards form, why they're so dangerous.
More than 1,000 flights into or out of DFW on Saturday have already been canceled.
The lanes reopened around 8 a.m., the Burleson Police Department said.
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
The first winter storm warning of the season begins at 6 p.m. and continues through noon Sunday.
The first winter storm warning of the season begins at 6 p.m. and continues through noon Sunday.
More than 1,000 flights into or out of DFW on Saturday have already been canceled.
Abbott signed a disaster declaration for 134 counties on Thursday morning.
From nearly invisible black ice to freezing rain and sleet, here's how common winter weather hazards form, why they're so dangerous.
The lanes reopened around 8 a.m., the Burleson Police Department said.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Crockett's campaign says she is best candidate to bring Democrats to the polls in the general election.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
Parker was previously the secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
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.
