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Many of the purported authentic online reviews from ordinary, everyday shoppers are works of fiction, paid for by merchants to bolster sales.
Amazon isn't commenting on reports that it plans to split its new headquarters between facilities in two cities rather than choosing just one.
Calling them "underperforming" locations, Lowe's is closing one store in Texas and dozens of others across the U.S. and Canada.
Amazon is following Target and temporarily dropping the minimum amount shoppers need to spend to qualify for free shipping.
Amazon is boosting its minimum wage for all U.S. workers to $15 per hour starting next month.
Chris Cassels used to own Hot Route Delivery Specialists, a company that would hire independent contractors to deliver for Amazon and other companies.
Amazon is now the second publicly traded company worth $1 trillion, hot on the heels of iPhone maker Apple.
BSN Sports sold rubber critter toys online, including on Amazon.
Walmart raised its financial outlook for the year after beating Wall Street's expectations for the quarter and seeing the strongest growth in more than a decade.
Kroger will start to sell some of its products to Chinese shoppers through a website owned by internet giant Alibaba.
Disney's upcoming streaming service won't try to compete directly with Netflix, the company said, but will focus instead on quality and original programs from Disney's multiple brands.
Amazon is adding a curbside pickup option at Whole Foods. Shoppers will be able to order groceries using an app and park in reserved spaces to have the items placed in their cars.
Apple is currently worth about $935 billion. The stock needs to go up more than 7 percent for it to top the trillion dollar mark -- that's a one with 12 zeroes -- and it could happen soon.
She's usually getting other people consumer justice, but CBS11's Cristin Severance recently needed help herself.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket company used a Texas launchpad to shoot a capsule higher into space Wednesday than it's ever done before.
Amazon is hoping customers don't see any more dogs, after early problems on Prime Day meant people trying to shop got only images of the cute canines.
Amazon's website has run into some snags quickly on its much-hyped Prime Day.
Amazon is extending its annual "Prime Day" promotion to 36 hours this year, but other retailers are offering promotions to try to take a share of the spending.
Whole Foods is celebrating Prime Day with an appetizing offer. The grocery store chain is offering Amazon Prime members a $10 credit, among other deals on products.
Amazon is looking to continue a tradition that seemed to have ended when Toys R Us closed. The company is reportedly planning to publish their own toy catalog during the holidays.
Amazon's Prime Day deals are coming to the aisles of Whole Foods as the online retailer seeks to lure more people to its Prime membership after a recent price hike. This year's sales event starts July 16.
With Amazon's new program rolling out Thursday, contractors across the country can launch businesses that deliver Amazon packages.
Amazon's rollout of Prime member discounts at Whole Foods stores is almost complete. Beginning on Wednesday, all Whole Foods stores will be participating in the program.
Amazon has launched a version of Alexa for hotels that allows guests to order room service, ask for more towels or get restaurant recommendations without having to pick up the phone.
The first Treasure Truck hit the streets of Amazon's Seattle hometown in 2016. It expanded to 25 U.S. cities by last fall.
Jerseys, sequin shirts and the unforgiving Texas heat did not deter fans at all.
Bench dividers have already been installed downtown to discourage sleeping.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson explains the rarely enforced rules being applied during this second special session of the legislature.
The vote will take place after Democrats returned to the House Monday, which established a quorum for the first time in two weeks.
Jerseys, sequin shirts and the unforgiving Texas heat did not deter fans at all.
Bench dividers have already been installed downtown to discourage sleeping.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
House leaders mandated police escorts for Democrats to guarantee they return for Wednesday's session.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson explains the rarely enforced rules being applied during this second special session of the legislature.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson explains the rarely enforced rules being applied during this second special session of the legislature.
The White House launched an official TikTok account on Tuesday, less than a month before a Sept. 17 deadline for the app to either find a new owner or face a U.S.-wide ban.
A Democratic state lawmaker who fled Texas in protest of a GOP redistricting effort is asking a court to let her exit the Capitol, after she was told she needs a police escort to leave the building.
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
Jerseys, sequin shirts and the unforgiving Texas heat did not deter fans at all.
The NFL and shoe manufacturer Crocs are teaming up to launch a team-inspired footwear collection geared to football fans.
The Rangers, held to four hits, led 2-1 after three innings on sacrifice flies by Adolis García and Marcus Semien.
Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points in her first start since June 6.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
The 450,000-square-foot facility will support large-scale productions, job training, and boost the local economy.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
