Getaway Guide: Road Trip To San Antonio
Less than a four and half hour drive from Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio is a perfect spot for a weekend getaway any time of the year.
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Less than a four and half hour drive from Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio is a perfect spot for a weekend getaway any time of the year.
A travel association survey finds that 75 percent of the polled Texans plan to hit the road for at least one summer getaway. AAA Texas on Wednesday offered results of its summer travel survey.
Jesse Tyrone Chavful, the cousin of former Dallas Cowboys player Sam Hurd, has been charged in an alleged drug conspiracy connected to the former NFL wide receiver.
The Spurs and Thunder are locked in a rousing series with some of the biggest stars in the sport. The only thing small about the Western Conference finals are the markets that are hosting them.
Thabo Sefolosha set playoff career bests with 19 points and six steals, and the Thunder snapped San Antonio's winning streak by beating the Spurs 102-82 in Game 3 on Thursday.
Megabus.com has added Dallas to its schedule with initial fares as low as $1 during the first week. The express bus company announced service begins June 19 to and from seven cities.
A CBS 11 News investigation has found that, despite a staggering number of child deaths and injuries due to abuse, the state of Texas last year took away more than $27 million from programs meant to prevent such abuse.
Unbeaten in more than five weeks, the San Antonio Spurs don't appear to be slowing down or wearing out.
The 21-year-old Brookhaven College student who was brutally beaten on the shores of South Padre Island is relieved that the last of his attackers was arrested this week.
Playing for the sixth time in 11 days, the Clippers gave San Antonio its toughest first half of the playoffs before fading fast.
Kim Spradlin, the crafty 29-year-old bridal shop owner from San Antonio, outlasted the competition to claim the $1 million prize on the "Survivor: One World" finale Sunday night.
Felix Velasquez of San Antonio is now on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List for alleged assaults and engaging in organized criminal activity.
Republican presidential contender Ron Paul is expanding his campaign tour of Texas as he toils to keep his campaign alive.
Matt Every arrived at the Texas Open having sworn off instructors, proudly cutting practices short and cringing at other players tweaking their swings.
If Matt Kuchar is still trying to erase his agony at Augusta, this could be the perfect week for it.
A San Antonio woman has amazed her doctors by surviving a seemingly endless hemorrhage that required transfusions of about 35 gallons of blood.
Governor Rick Perry is welcoming the first statewide gathering of emergency responders since drought and wildfires caused damage across Texas.
The Brookhaven College student who was brutally assaulted on the shore of South Padre Island nearly two weeks ago is on his way home to North Dallas.
Mitt Romney is scheduled to arrive in Texas to begin a two-day, three-city swing through the Lone Star State.
Today on New School, Choppy clued us in to an encounter he had with the former Dallas Cowboys kicker at training camp in San Antonio.
A 21-year-old Brookhaven College student was beaten with the lid of a cooler and stabbed while protecting a girlfriend who was being harassed by some men in South Padre Island, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
During 2011, one of the driest years on record in Texas, residents of some of the largest cities increased their water usage — despite the widespread adoption of restrictions on lawn-watering.
After a monthslong battle over election maps that has pushed back Texas's primary date more than a month, federal judges in San Antonio last week unveiled new maps that define the state's congressional delegation and House. So what's that mean for you?
A federal court has ordered Texas to hold its primary elections on May 29, resolving one of the biggest issues in the state's redistricting battles, for now.
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
State and federal transportation officials are enforce guidelines against art in crosswalks.
Chris Cassidy led the Arlington museum from concept to grand opening. Now, he's stepping aside after raising $300 million and building a national landmark.
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
City leaders urge Grapevine-Colleyville ISD to reconsider proposals that could shutter elementary campuses, citing overcrowding and community impact.
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
State and federal transportation officials are enforce guidelines against art in crosswalks.
Chris Cassidy led the Arlington museum from concept to grand opening. Now, he's stepping aside after raising $300 million and building a national landmark.
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
City leaders urge Grapevine-Colleyville ISD to reconsider proposals that could shutter elementary campuses, citing overcrowding and community impact.
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
ICEBlock, a crowdsourced app with 1.4 million users, was removed from the App Store following pressure from federal officials and criticism after a shooting at an ICE facility.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
Federal officials say the apps pose a threat to law enforcement.
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.
State and federal transportation officials are enforce guidelines against art in crosswalks.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
A federal judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a request from the governor and mayor to block the troop deployment.
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday. Here's what to know about the honor and President Trump's interest.
"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.
Lineman Brian Abalos is used to danger. Every day, he is up in the air working on power lines.
A 70-year-old Dallas County man has died from the West Nile virus, DCHHS said Monday, marking the first reported West Nile death in the county this season.
Pfizer is the first of many drug makers President Trump claimed has agreed to offer steep drug discounts to all Americans through TrumpRx, in line with the lowest prices paid by Europeans.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
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.
Colorado Buffaloes Football Head Coach Deion Sanders revealed that he was scheduled for surgery for blood clots but had a positive outlook.
Jones said his obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium late in a 37-22 victory over the New York Jets was inadvertent and that he intended a "thumbs up" for celebrating Cowboys fans.
Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton, two of the top-rated Americans in the world have officially committed to play in the 2026 Dallas Open.
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
The Grammy-winning artist was honored on Tuesday with sign-toppers in the neighborhood where his debut album was recorded.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Jones also said no one is a bigger fan of Swift's than he is, and he appreciates the kind of interest she has brought to the NFL.
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.
