Sunshine, heat, humidity in the Thursday forecast for North Texas
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300 corals taken to Texas from Florida as part of effort to save the species
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration.
Driver of 18-wheeler could face DWI-related charges after deadly Fort Worth crash
Northbound lanes of Loop 820 at White Settlement Road were closed for several hours. Just before 7 a.m., all lanes reopened.
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4 charged with capital murder in Dallas death
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Northbound Loop 12 back open in Irving after semi-truck hits bridge
TxDOT said an engineer inspected the damage and determined it was safe.
Arlington nuns invite faithful to return to chapel; Bishop urges avoidance of nun's "scandalous disobedience"
Bishop Olson urged people not to associate with the nuns "for the good of your souls."
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Sunshine, heat, humidity in the Thursday forecast for North Texas
CBS News Texas meteorologists have issued weather alerts due to "feels-like" temperatures reaching up to 106 degrees.
"Feels-like" temperatures to reach up to 106 degrees in North Texas
CBS News Texas meteorologists have issued a weather alert due to the high "feels-like" temperatures.
Heat index to reach triple-digits for most of North Texas Wednesday afternoon
First Alert meteorologit Brittany Rainey has the latest forecast.
Triple-digit feel returns to North Texas on Wednesday
The unseasonable heat is caused by high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere expanding out of Mexico.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in North Texas
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Latin American baseball league gives migrants in North Texas sense of community
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Sunshine, heat, humidity in the Thursday forecast for North Texas
CBS News Texas meteorologists have issued weather alerts due to "feels-like" temperatures reaching up to 106 degrees.
300 corals taken to Texas from Florida as part of effort to save the species
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration.
Driver of 18-wheeler could face DWI-related charges after deadly Fort Worth crash
Northbound lanes of Loop 820 at White Settlement Road were closed for several hours. Just before 7 a.m., all lanes reopened.
North Texans react to Fed interest rate cut
With the economy still relatively strong, not everyone agrees that a rate cut right now is the right move.
4 charged with capital murder in Dallas death
The 48-year-old man was found dead around 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 11 in the 11500 block of Plano Road.
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Dallas-area foster care overhaul off to a "rocky start," executive admits
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Texas Congressman calls for more Secret Service protection after apparent 2nd assassination attempt on Trump
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Crews continue cleanup of debris left from storms in Richardson
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
What you need to know before investing in solar panels
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North Texas drivers express concerns over self-driving 18-wheelers
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High levels of lead found in 12 cinnamon brands. List to avoid.
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California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
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Chevron moving its headquarters from California to Texas
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Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
North Texas shoppers remain skeptical of Kroger-Albertsons merger as grocery giants make moves for federal approval
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
First ammo vending machine in Texas makes its debut
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
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State Fair of Texas gun ban policy heads to court
The hearing on Thursday is set to challenge the State Fair of Texas' decision to ban guns this year.
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Issues of abuse and neglect have plagued the state's child welfare agency for decades. It is why the Texas foster care system is undergoing a major overhaul, moving to privatize its services.
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Painting for peace: Texas artist joins Israel–Hamas war protests
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
