North Texas communications outage disrupts flights last week: could it happen again?
Flight operations across North Texas are back on track after a chaotic weekend of delays, but travelers are still asking one big question: could it happen again?
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Flight operations across North Texas are back on track after a chaotic weekend of delays, but travelers are still asking one big question: could it happen again?
The ground stop was in effect for about five hours, impacting all flights at Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International airports.
The failure stranded passengers, diverted planes, and left travelers scrambling to recover lost baggage and rebook flights across North Texas.
The woman, 67-year-old Rebecca Phillips, was arrested for making a terroristic threat, a third-degree felony.
The woman, later identified as 67-year-old Rebecca Phillips, was arrested for making a terroristic threat, a third-degree felony.
The incident began around 6:10 a.m. Friday.
AAA said 5.7 million Texans are expected to get out of town this weekend.
A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the expansion of the McKinney National Airport over environmental concerns.
The security change originated after the 9/11 terror attacks, but has been delayed by logistical issues and the pandemic.
"They are arresting me for the wrong reason," Singleton is heard saying in the video just before an officer fired a Taser gun.
Southwest said the layoffs won't start until late April.
Crews are investigating the cause of the alarm.
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
On Wednesday, the airport shared the engagement story of Natasha Potts and Greg Schmutz.
With over 1,500 cancellations at DFW and nearly 300 at Love Field on Thursday, travelers continue to face disruptions as icy conditions impact air travel across North Texas.
According to FlightAware, DFW International and Dallas Love Field airports had over 1,800 cancellations combined. Friday could be worse.
Starting Jan. 3, for travelers flying out of Love Field, the walk from the terminal to rideshare services will be a little bit shorter.
DFW and Dallas Love Field are under a ground stop due to thunderstorms, causing frustration for several travelers.
Airport planners at the city-owned airport are looking at four main proposals and may select a combination of ideas from each of them.
Jackson Elias traveled more than 900 miles to take on the unexpected task of becoming a felted turkey in Dallas airports as millions of travelers passed by.
Two separate incidents involving disruptive passengers took place at North Texas airports this week — one aboard an American Airlines flight and the other at Dallas Love Field — both prompting police response.
No one was hurt when Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was struck by gunfire while preparing to depart Dallas Love Field for Indianapolis.
Around the country and in North Texas, airports are bracing for one of the busiest Labor Day weekends ever.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
Passengers have been advised to check their flight status with their airline for the latest information.
The lawsuit named the teacher, Jacob Allred, the school, Great Lakes Academy and the principal, Matthew Jason Campbell.
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
It is a hot end to the month of September. Most days have been above average temperature-wise and that trend is looking to continue starting in October.
Jhirrell Harris was found guilty of capital murder after a three-day trial, according to the Collin County district attorney.
The lawsuit named the teacher, Jacob Allred, the school, Great Lakes Academy and the principal, Matthew Jason Campbell.
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
It is a hot end to the month of September. Most days have been above average temperature-wise and that trend is looking to continue starting in October.
Jhirrell Harris was found guilty of capital murder after a three-day trial, according to the Collin County district attorney.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
Republican Congressman Keith Self discusses free speech regulations and the possibility of taking a look at FCC guidelines. "I think it's absolutely reasonable for Congress to take a look at that law, to see what needs to be updated, how they're going to be treated the same, whatever the outcome is," said Self.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson discusses free speech and FCC regulations following Charlie Kirk's assassination. She says, "The public had a humongous backlash to that, and really responded and felt like this was authoritarianism at its worst." Johnson says that the government should not censor anyone regardless of party or administration.
Plaintiffs hope to block the newly drawn Congressional maps approved during last month's special session.
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
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.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
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.
Bruce Bochy will not return as the Texas Rangers manager next season, the organization announced Monday night.
Kyrie Irving says he's on schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL and Anthony Davis will need protective eyewear for the rest of his career after surgery to repair a detached retina.
Brandon Aubrey and Brandon McManus traded short field goals in overtime, and Micah Parsons' highly anticipated return to Dallas ended with the Cowboys and Green Bay Packers in a 40-40 tie.
Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 9-8 victory over the Texas Rangers, putting an exclamation point on their improbable AL Central title.
A lawsuit was filed on Thursday in New York State Supreme Court on behalf of Robert McNair Jr.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.
