North Texas organization helps homeless community during extreme heat
"It's hard to get the resources that they need," said Diana Salazar.
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"It's hard to get the resources that they need," said Diana Salazar.
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
According to the research, big cities in Texas have been some of the worst-hit.
The protest comes days after a Texas UPS driver passed out behind the wheel of his truck in the extreme heat.
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
The hottest days of the year are on the way to Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend, including a stretch of excessive heat.
The woman, a resident of Dallas, died without pre-existing medical conditions, officials said.
NOAA forecasters say there's a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
With thousands of visitors expected, experts encourage attendees to celebrate safely amid soaring temperatures.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
The heat advisory that was issued earlier this week has been extended until 7 p.m. Wednesday as feels-like temperatures are expected to reach 109 in the afternoon.
Experts say we desperately need a new standard that tells us not how it feels outside, but how much the heat is damaging our bodies.
The heat advisory remains in place through 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Eugene Gates Jr. collapsed last year while delivering mail on a day when the heat index reached 113 degrees. A year later, his widow worries that it will happen again if something doesn't change.
Four days into summer and our first heat wave of the season is upon us.
MedStar says the biggest thing to stay safe this summer is to know the signs of heat-related illnesses. If you feel dizzy or incoherent call 911. Medics also advise people to hydrate often, because dehydration can sneak up on you days later.
The Texas Politics Project at UT Austin asked Texans what they think the chances are for a power grid failure.
Knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be life-changing. Here's what you need to know as temperatures heat up across North Texas.
Reliant Energy donated nearly 100 cooling devices, including window AC units and evaporative cooling fans, available by request.
Summer is officially here in North Texas, with high temperatures to break 100 degrees for the first time this year.
For Texans wanting to take a peek at the state's peak demand records, it's as easy as a quick click.
The fall season won't begin fast enough.
The good news is temperatures are expected to cool down soon.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
The two-alarm fire happened late Wednesday night.
Just in time for the holiday season, some middle school students from Richardson ISD are creating art to bring joy to residents at a nearby assisted living facility.
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
Oklahoma is preparing to execute Kevin Underwood, who killed a 10-year-old girl during a cannibalistic fantasy. It would be the 25th and last scheduled U.S. execution this year.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
The two-alarm fire happened late Wednesday night.
Just in time for the holiday season, some middle school students from Richardson ISD are creating art to bring joy to residents at a nearby assisted living facility.
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
Oklahoma is preparing to execute Kevin Underwood, who killed a 10-year-old girl during a cannibalistic fantasy. It would be the 25th and last scheduled U.S. execution this year.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
When we first met Nia-Tayler Clark earlier this year, she was excited to show us her Farmers Branch bookstore, BLACKLIT.
Rick Welts was previously the president and COO of the Golden State Warriors.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
Luka Doncic had his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
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.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
