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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.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
A metal support used to mount old batteries on a cargo pallet for disposal tore through the house in Naples, Florida on March 8.
June's Strawberry Moon is arriving along with the start of summer.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The spacecraft, part of the Chang'e moon exploration program, will collect soil and rock samples.
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were initially cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
There are small rain chances Wednesday with temperatures in the low 90s and calm winds.
CBS News Texas sat down with Cindy Clemishire and the writer who helped her share her story.
Events across Dallas-Fort Worth include backpack giveaways and health checkups.
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is hoping for a new contract. He won't be considered a holdout until Wednesday afternoon.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Many of the falsehoods have followed Kamala Harris for years and focus on her citizenship status, racial identity and political achievements.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
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.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
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.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is hoping for a new contract. He won't be considered a holdout until Wednesday afternoon.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
Texas rookie Wyatt Langford hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, after scoring the tying run in the ninth, as the Rangers rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
Fresh off competing in a national competition, the 18-year-old from Coppell is now preparing to compete at the international World Skate Games in Italy later this year.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Patchy fog Wednesday morning will give way to mostly sunny skies as the day goes on.
The master plan for schools in Fort Worth ISD is once again on ice. Board members said they want parent input before adopting the five-year strategic plan. Some board members said there was a lack of transparency with the plan.
The Dallas Cowboys returned to Oxnard, California, for training camp on Tuesday. Notably missing was the team's wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is hoping for a new contract. He won't officially be considered a holdout until Wednesday afternoon.
Tuesday night, City of McKinney leaders met with a project developer to talk about the project. They're hoping to revamp the historic downtown district while still preserving its charm.
When Ampersand Coffee owners Huy Vu and Michael Ferrari Le signed up for the Cowtown Marathon, they knew they needed to start training. "Ampersand was our meetup spot to start training," Vu said. "And over time, it kind of just grew into what you see it is today."
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
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.