Researchers Seeing Rising Obesity Rates In Children During Pandemic
Researchers are finding yet another side effect of the pandemic: rising obesity rates in children.
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Researchers are finding yet another side effect of the pandemic: rising obesity rates in children.
Officials at the Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that a brief 'ground stop' was put in place at the DFW Airport at about 3:30 p.m. after the West Tower at the airport reported a COVID-19 case.
On April 6, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order prohibiting state agencies or political subdivisions from creating COVID-19 passports.
More than $250 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds for Texas residents will be provided for April as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness didn't return to the bench for the third period of Sunday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes due to COVID protocols.
With North Texas still reporting hundreds of new COVID-19 cases daily, a Plano church booked Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco for its services this year.
An allotment of 2.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is set to arrive in Texas next week, which is the most the state has received in one week.
The CDC says when people who are fully vaccinated travel within the U.S., they no longer need to get tested before or after their trip, unless their destination requires it.
Fully vaccinated residents can travel within the U.S. and COVID-19 testing and post-travel self-quarantine will not be required, the CDC said Friday.
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson says it is expanding the clinical trial of its coronavirus vaccine to include adolescents from age 12 to 17.
Starting April 8, live event businesses can apply for grants under the Shuttered Venue Relief program.
Real-world and trial data continue to indicate the vaccine is highly effective, especially against COVID-19 hospitalization and death.
Shannon Gornell of Southlake lost her dad, Arthur Brown, Jr., last August. "None of us are over it. It was devastating."
Texas will provide participating summer camps with COVID-19 rapid antigen tests that will be administered to staff and campers who volunteer to participate.
State health officials on Tuesday reported 109 new deaths, along with 3,980 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases.
While the vaccine becomes more readily available, COVID-19 case and death rates are rising across the country.
A new CDC study provides strong evidence that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections in real-world conditions among health care personnel, first responders, and other essential workers.
Texas is set to begin making COVID-19 vaccines available to any adult who wants one starting Monday.
More than 10 million coronavirus vaccinations have been administered in Texas, the state's health department said Saturday.
Texas will be receiving over 1 million first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine next week, which is also when anyone over the age of 16 will become eligible.
COVID-19 vaccine trials for both Pfizer and Moderna include testing adolescent and children to make sure it is safe for all ages.
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who sued the city over the mandate, did not immediately react to the ruling, although an appeal is likely.
The Texas Rent Relief program launched more than a month ago with $1.3 billion to give to tenants and landlords, but so far, the state has only approved less than 1% of applicants.
After 84 days of battling COVID-19 in and out of different care facilities, The Colony police officer Hector Garcia was finally able to go home on Thursday.
A new report said mortalities due to the coronavirus pandemic are now the leading cause of death among Dallas County residents, surpassing heart disease, cancer and strokes in the past year.
Rowdy Tellez and Joc Pederson homered as the Rangers beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 to sweep their three-game series.
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.
After three catastrophic in-flight failures in a row, SpaceX readied a huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket for launch Sunday evening from the Texas Gulf Coast.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.
The cooler air is forecasted to settle in across North Texas on Tuesday, and highs are only expected to reach 87 degrees!
Rowdy Tellez and Joc Pederson homered as the Rangers beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 to sweep their three-game series.
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.
After three catastrophic in-flight failures in a row, SpaceX readied a huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket for launch Sunday evening from the Texas Gulf Coast.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.
The cooler air is forecasted to settle in across North Texas on Tuesday, and highs are only expected to reach 87 degrees!
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.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.
Under the newly drawn maps, Republicans are likely to increase the number of seats in Texas from 25 to 30, while Democrats will see their number of seats drop from 13 to eight.
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
In an interview with CBS News Texas after the vote Republican Rep. Mitch Little said, "Thrilled. For the first time Republicans have united. They've been courageous in bringing this to the floor. It was necessary. Democrats are only concerned about those things when they're not in charge. In California, in Illinois, in Massachusetts, they absolutely redistrict and gerrymander to their benefit."
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.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
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.
Rowdy Tellez and Joc Pederson homered as the Rangers beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 to sweep their three-game series.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced in a 2023 shooting incident in a mall parking lot.
Maddy Siegrist led Dallas with 12 points. Paige Bueckers scored eight of the Wings' first 12 points but finished with just 11.
Slow starts in the first two exhibition games had raised questions about whether Milton was the right choice as backup to star quarterback Dak Prescott.
Micah Parsons made some changes to his personal social media accounts Thursday night.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
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.
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.
