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Storms will likely impact our area between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Severe storms are possible Wednesday and Thursday.
Regina Phillips' family is struggling to understand how someone could've taken the life of a woman who meant so much to so many people.
A star receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs may be in trouble with the law again in Dallas.
"This is not okay. I'm not okay."
Severe weather is possible Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Out of 1,200 responses from the community, 97 percent say they're satisfied or very satisfied with the police response.
Lucas Warren's birthday invitations went out last week for his fifth birthday party. There will be no party because he got killed in a flash flood Sunday morning.
Highs will warm into the upper 80s by the afternoon. Tonight, temperatures will be in the low 70s under mostly clear skies.
The somber public program in a darkened event center was almost entirely music and silent moments for reflection.
"It changes you forever."
High temps are forecast to warm near 90° both Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of a cold front.
CBS News Texas anchor Doug Dunbar sat down with Fire Division Chief Daniel Williams and Police Lieutenant Kris Wirstrom to talk through that day, both professionally when it came to the response, but also personally.
According to Johnson County Emergency Management, someone called 911 around 2 a.m. to report a car that was stuck in swift-moving water.
The bravery and coordination shown by first responders who rushed to save lives in the moments after the Allen mall shooting was no accident.
"This year, there's been a lot of healing, a lot of prayer, and I would say Allen's stronger," said Mayor Baine Brooks. "We've gone through a lot."
CBS News Texas has new information from the Allen Police Department about its investigation into the outlet mall shooting that reveals for the first time the massive amount of manpower that responded to the scene.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said the voters' decision to pass all 10 propositions in the $1.25 billion bond will help Big D compete with its younger and smaller suburbs.
We're watching the CAP in our atmosphere. If it breaks this afternoon, we could see a few storms that could be strong to marginally severe, especially north of I-20.
An SMU professor wrote a piece of orchestral music for Monday's memorial service.
There is a small risk of severe weather Monday afternoon. These storms could produce very large hail if they develop.
One local organization is doing its part; it's on a mission to serve anyone who's struggling, by offering hope and help.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Flood Watch will remain in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday.
Bowling, go-karts and a break to breathe. Crowley ISD teachers step away from the classroom to fight burnout and refocus on wellness.
Five years after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Texas remains home to dozens of those charged and pardoned for their role.
The officers' actions that day are a powerful reminder of the courage and compassion their job demands.
Expansion and development in and around downtown Dallas have the county keeping quiet about future locations.
For dozens of North Texas families, what was supposed to be the excitement of building a dream home quickly turned into a nightmare.
Bowling, go-karts and a break to breathe. Crowley ISD teachers step away from the classroom to fight burnout and refocus on wellness.
Across the U.S., police officers moonlight in bars, clubs, and private security jobs with little oversight.
Five years after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Texas remains home to dozens of those charged and pardoned for their role.
The officers' actions that day are a powerful reminder of the courage and compassion their job demands.
Expansion and development in and around downtown Dallas have the county keeping quiet about future locations.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
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.
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Experts say Venezuela plays relatively limited role as transit point for cocaine going to U.S., and they say it's fentanyl from Mexico that drives most overdose deaths.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said on Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's move to begin a process to demote and cut his retirement pay "is about stifling people's speech."
"Donald Trump and far-right extremists in Congress have repeatedly attempted to rewrite history, and whitewash the horrific events of Jan. 6," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.
The Justice Department said it is still poring through millions of documents that may be related to Jeffrey Epstein, as the Trump administration grapples with a mandate to release all files on the late sex offender.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Doctors say flu cases are climbing fast across North Texas as a new variant drives early‑season spread.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
The Cowboys finished last in the NFL in both scoring and passing defense, wasting one of Dak Prescott's best seasons.
Wyatt Johnston had two goals and Mavrik Bourque also scored for the Stars, who have lost five straight games for the first time this season.
Jaxson Dart threw two touchdown passes and the Giants ended their lost season on a two-game winning streak by beating the Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday.
The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak, which tied their longest of the season.
Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with "dangerous driving causing death" and driving without a license, among other charges.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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.
