Women in construction breaking barriers and building the future in North Texas
With North Texas experiencing a construction boom, the opportunities for women in the field are growing like never before.
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Black female physician in Dallas advocates for access and diversity
"Making healthcare more accessible to those who need it is the most important thing in healthcare for all," she said.
First-of-its-kind bookstore making Black history in Dallas County community
It is a room of reverence, a bibliography in black, culled and collected by Nia-Taylor Clark, a former school teacher and now bookstore owner.
Kirk Franklin's Grammy nomination is triumph for former choir teacher
"Sometimes, when people move up, they forget about the 'so-called little people,' you know? Not Kirk."
Opal Lee calls for unity in letter to President Trump on inauguration day
An educator and civil rights advocate, Lee called for unity and hope, drawing deeply from Dr. Martin Luther King's enduring legacy.
579 animals killed after fire rips through Northwest Dallas shopping center
Most of the animals died of smoke inhalation, officials said. They included birds, chickens, hamsters, dogs and cats.
Shallie Bey Jr.: Leading the U.S. Mint with President Carter's trust
The Fort Worth resident made strides as the head of the United States Mint in Philadelphia from 1978 to 1981.
New Orleans victim's family visits site of attack, shares his last text
Hand in hand, the family of the 21-year-old man walked down Bourbon Street to where he died in a terror attack on New Year's Day.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
Severe storms cause travel delays across U.S.
Just hours after multiple tornadoes struck Texas and powerful storms slammed parts of Louisiana, several states are now facing a threat of severe weather this weekend. All of this comes amid busy holiday travel. CBS News national reporter Kati Weiss has more.
Search continues for missing girl swept away in Texas floodwaters
The girl's father, Will Robinson, a well-respected high school coach from Durant, Oklahoma, did not survive.
28-year-old Ellis Co. detention officer dies after being attacked by inmate
Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, died Monday while carrying out his duties, Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman said.
North Texas teen Cheyenne Grace rises to the top of the holiday charts
The 18-year-old grew up in Dallas and is now capturing listeners around the world with her first album, "Home for Christmas."
Fort Worth church's human trafficking shelter approved despite opposition
The city council approved the site plan for Mercy Culture Church's proposed residential facility last night in a divided 6-4 vote.
Parents advocate for food allergy awareness after daughter's tragic death
Two Texas parents are on a mission to raise awareness about food allergies after the death of their 23-year-old daughter.
Texas megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes suffers health incident after sermon
The Potter's House Church said in a statement that Bishop T.D. Jakes is stable and under the care of healthcare professionals.
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger ordered to pay nearly $100 million in civil trial
Guyger was convicted six years ago of shooting and killing Jean in his apartment, which she said she thought was her own.
As one "shaken baby" suspect is exonerated, another sits on death row
"It's very similar. In fact, an identical witness was involved in both cases," said State Representative Joe Moody.
Texas woman who believes she was switched at birth sues hospital for accountability
Being switched at birth is something you rarely hear about, but a Glen Rose woman said it happened to her almost 50 years ago.
Freedman Town's legacy lives on in Dallas' Uptown: Preserving History
What is now Dallas' trendy Uptown neighborhood was once a thriving community built by former slaves.
North Texas firefighters save 2-year-old from apartment blaze
It's something firefighters never want to hear. An apartment is on fire and a toddler is trapped inside.
"Tiger King" Joe Exotic announces prison engagement
Joe Exotic, made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" and currently serving time in federal prison, says he is engaged to a fellow inmate in Texas and hopes to get married.
Robert Roberson expected to testify before legislative panel after execution stay
The Texas man will testify before the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence of the Texas House of Representatives.
NFL legends encourage paralyzed Frisco teen at football game
Semyon "SJ" Williams Jr. is recovering from paralysis caused by a wasp.
North Texas girl sex trafficked after Dallas Mavericks game shares her story of survival
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Hurricane Erin bringing tropical storm conditions to North Carolina's Outer Banks
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes
New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Menendez brothers continue bid toward freedom with parole hearings on tap
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Flying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say
Poland's defense minister accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as peace talks over the war in neighboring Ukraine are underway.
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.