World War II Vet Won't Be Kicked Out Of Home Afterall
88-year-old Sam Hendrix began packing up his belongings at the Southward Mobile Home Park in McKinney, a place he's called home for 50 years. "I completely cleaned out this set of closets here."
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88-year-old Sam Hendrix began packing up his belongings at the Southward Mobile Home Park in McKinney, a place he's called home for 50 years. "I completely cleaned out this set of closets here."
More than 40 veterans of World War II will be going on a special mission Friday morning, traveling from North Texas to the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. for the first time.
A North Texas World War II veteran had a party to celebrate a big milestone today. It was not about his service to our country; the party celebrated the dedication between him and his wife.
Leaders of the Texas Veterans Commission say pending claims have almost doubled in two years and more employees are needed.
Never mess with a man with a cane: That's the message that 86-year-old Karl Graman sent to a would-be thief.
More than 73,000 Americans who fought in WWII are still missing. Until recently, that number included a group of Marine aviators. CBS 11 takes a look at how a family from Lucas traveled to the South Pacific to help find the heroes and bring them home.
While the Fourth of July means fireworks and barbeCues for many, one North Texas veteran says the day is forever tied to the time he spent serving his country during World War II.
The Mineral Wells City Council is reconsidering an ordinance that bans flags from being displayed at the graves of veterans at any other time than two weeks around Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
A 99-year-old veteran of the U.S. Navy was honored Sunday with a special ceremony in Plano.
Former President George H.W. Bush says it's a good thing his mother wasn't around for the premiere of an HBO documentary about his life.
This Memorial Day at DFW National Cemetery, members of the military and their loved ones want everyone to remember that freedom isn't free.
A man emptied a police station in Haltom City when he brought in what appeared to be a grenade and asked what he should do with it.
A North Texas public golf course in use since the 1930s has been slated for closure due to dwindling use.
The last time that C.B. Perdue was close to a B-17 bomber, he was bailing out of one from 20,000 feet over northern Germany during World War II.
Officials of the U.S. National Archives are set to announce newly discovered material related to art works stolen by the Nazis during World War II.
The Texas economy is coming back, but the state budget is still in trouble, top budget experts told lawmakers Tuesday.
The family of a Mesquite veteran wants his grave to bear an American flag. It's been overlooked for 14 years by those who place the flags on veterans graves because he didn't have the proper marker. Now, he is finally receiving the honor, long overdue.
There's an astounding athlete in Dallas few have heard of. That's because he's 94 years old.
Thanks to an interesting little history lesson, I find myself wanting to find out more about the lives of the piece of art.
World War II veteran Frank Curre died Wednesday, exactly 70 years after surviving the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Seventy years ago, most Americans had no idea that this day would forever change the course of history. But one survivor realized that what he was seeing.
It was an emotional day for some World War II Veterans in Addison as they sat inside one of the greatest fighting machines of the war.
Barbara Rose Cooling Halsey was buried in Irving Monday. Her name may not be familiar, but nearly seventy years ago she was among the WAVS of the United States Navy, women who were accepted for volunteer military service.
A North Texas woman is one of the diminishing numbers of U.S. veterans of World War II. She was the only female in a group of about 50 veterans recently honored in our nation's capital.
The group also provides full Christmas gifts to families in need. That's why they've been selected to receive a $1,000 donation as a part of CBS News Texas' 11 days of giving with our partners at Tom Thumb Albertsons.
Video from the scene shows a two-story apartment building with severe damage, including portions of the roof missing.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pastor Robert Jeffress said he hopes to break ground on the project after the new year.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will anchor the "CBS Evening News" beginning on Jan. 5, 2026.
The group also provides full Christmas gifts to families in need. That's why they've been selected to receive a $1,000 donation as a part of CBS News Texas' 11 days of giving with our partners at Tom Thumb Albertsons.
Video from the scene shows a two-story apartment building with severe damage, including portions of the roof missing.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pastor Robert Jeffress said he hopes to break ground on the project after the new year.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will anchor the "CBS Evening News" beginning on Jan. 5, 2026.
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.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
Veasey has represented the 33rd Congressional District since 2013.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
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.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
North Texas got more good news today for those excited about next year's World Cup.
CBS News Texas will stream the 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival on CBSNewsTexas.com, the CBS News app and Pluto TV.
The toy drive, benefitting Mission Arlington-Mission Metroplex, will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Dec. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
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.
