Passengers on flights during total solar eclipse share rare experiences
Only a select few got the chance to witness the celestial moment while flying high above.
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Only a select few got the chance to witness the celestial moment while flying high above.
"Over 20,000 people checked into our welcome center. All our public parks were full," says Ashley Colunga with the City of Ennis.
For one Fort Worth family, Monday's excitement was eclipsed by an even bigger event: the birth of their baby.
Storms Monday night and early Tuesday morning created a little tension for travelers looking to depart DFW following Monday's solar eclipse.
Jason Kurth was one of the people who didn't want to take any chances with their viewing spot for the total solar eclipse.
Watching an eclipse doesn't get old for Laverne Biser, who's just a couple of months shy of his 106th birthday.
"Best day ever!" yelled one student at Alice Carson Learning Center.
Ennis has been celebrating the coming eclipse all weekend long.
Many Texas cities are expecting tens of thousands of visitors.
While many of us are getting ready and preparing for the event, have you thought about how animals might react to the sudden darkness?
As millions prepare for the upcoming totality, some North Texas leaders worry that many may not be prepared.
The city of Hillsboro sits in the center of the path of totality for the upcoming eclipse, making it a hot spot for visitors from around the world.
North Texas doctors say to have your eclipse glasses handy and know when you should wear them.
There could be hundreds of thousands of visitors in Dallas for the total solar eclipse. City leaders ask residents to be prepared and be patient.
CBS News Texas Meteorologist Dominic Brown shares his experience covering past eclipses and what it was like seeing them in different parts of the country.
Museum officials say they want to use the natural phenomenon as a way to inspire children to fall in love with science.
They were selected to be part of a nationwide research project with the Southwest Research Institute. They'll capture images of the solar eclipse using telescopes as it crosses the United States.
CBS News Meteorologist Jeff Ray breaks down the possibilities ahead of the celestial event.
"This is huge, HUGE! If we don't plan appropriately, A, we won't have workers. Or B, we'll have so many people on the streets that nobody can get to the events."
Laverne Biser has been chasing eclipses and taking photos of them since 1963.
The declaration will begin on April 5 and end on April 9.
"This is going to be an event all the way through the weekend, even starting as early as Friday."
Some North Texas schools are taking a creative approach to teaching on April 8.
Many school districts in North Texas are closing their doors when the total solar eclipse makes its way above the state on April 8, while others are taking it as a learning opportunity.
Thursday night, the city's leaders met with residents and business owners to discuss plans to handle the staggering number of visitors expected to come to view the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Activist Amanda Nguyen, who turned personal trauma into landmark legislation for sexual assault survivors, is now set to make history as the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman in space.
Starliner commander Barry Wilmore offered an even-handed response to questions about the intrusion of politics into his ISS mission.
The Blue Ghost touchdown kicks off two weeks of around-the-clock research by NASA science and technology payloads.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King revealed Thursday that she will be among the six passengers on Blue Origin's next history-making mission comprising all women.
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus could be visible, but not all can be seen by the naked eye.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
Starliner astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Butch Wilmore have not been "abandoned" in space, as NASA considers plans to speed their return.
On Wednesday, Forest Hill Police Chief David Hernandez referred to the two suspects as "cowards."
Birth rates, housing prices and increased education options have impacted the number of children in public schools.
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
An "erratic" driver jumped into Lake Ray Hubbard and and the responding Rowlett officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver, police said.
The incident happened around 10:52 a.m. at Parkside Arlington.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
Three staff members spoke on the condition of anonymity to share messages and pictures that were exchanged after a report of raw chicken.
The reunion has been nearly three years in the making.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Houston died early Wednesday morning.
"Here, the executive put itself above Congress," a federal judge wrote, issuing a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from freezing federal assistance.
GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse, who introduced the resolution, said the moment "is truly a wakeup call for this chamber."
Completely eliminating the Education Department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
U.S. Capitol Police said a driver backed into a parked vehicle near the Capitol around 11:40 p.m. and was taken into custody.
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.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Overall effectiveness against flu hospitalization was still high, the CDC said.
The cancelation upends the usual process to start manufacturing next winter's flu shots.
Another retailer is relocating its headquarters to Plano.
The family that owns a parcel of land the historic building stands on agreed to donate it to the 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.
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Kidd took issue with media speculation that Irving's heavy workload over the last month led to his season-ending knee injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points to bring his career total over 20,000.
Dallas also hosted the IBC during the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
Thomas Harley scored from near the blue line with 4.8 seconds remaining.
Fans could hardly contain themselves when rock icon Kid Rock took the stage in Fort Worth Wednesday morning.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
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Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
