Mi Escuelita Preschool receives $1,000 donation as part of 11 Days of Giving
The school teaches English as a second language to preschool-aged children, creating a strong foundation for their educational futures.
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The school teaches English as a second language to preschool-aged children, creating a strong foundation for their educational futures.
As the season of giving is underway, CBS News Texas has teamed up with Tom Thumb, Albertsons to highlight nonprofits making a difference in their communities year-round, while offering a $1,000 donation.
Every animal at Saving Hope has a story.
Founded in 2011, the nonprofit is run by highly trained volunteers passionate about aiding recovery efforts.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
It's often said that teaching is a labor of love, but it can also be expensive.
"I owe every positive thing in my life to taking those first steps into recovery."
CBS News Texas is recognizing Nexus Recovery Center for the 11 Days of Giving. Nexus Recovery Center is a nonprofit that helps women who are facing addiction and substance abuse.
The nonprofit has distributed 27,000 meals in just one year, an achievement that speaks to the immense need.
"One of the biggest things Hagar's Heart stands for is that we see you," said Jennifer Jones.
CBS News Texas is recognizing Cara Caters for the 11 Days of Giving. Cara Caters is a nonprofit that makes sure kids in Ellis County don't go hungry.
Waxahachie Care manages to feed nearly 400 families a month. Now, they are getting a little something back thanks to Albertson's and Tom Thumb.
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is dedicated to bettering the lives of others.
Our third organization in this series is the Cowtown Marathon's C.A.L.F Program, which teaches kids about fitness and outfits them with new running shoes.
CBS News Texas' Nicole Nielsen introduces you to the Street Dog Project, a North Texas nonprofit that helps those among us who can't help themselves.
The program started in 2009. This year, 102 schools across 14 different districts are participating.
Our second organization in this series is Hope Restored Missions, a nonprofit that serves people across the metroplex who are dealing with homelessness.
Our annual campaign celebrating local North Texas non-profits officially kicks off Sunday with My Possibilities.
The DAC's executive director, Heather Hughes, believes in hiring deaf and hard of hearing individuals. After all, she's deaf herself.
The DAC's executive director, Heather Hughes, believes in hiring deaf and hard of hearing individuals. After all, she's deaf herself.
A former event planner started the nonprofit to help children in transitional living facilities.
Viola's House offers moms who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness help with baby food, clothing and educational services.
Here's a look at how Together We Thrive helps at-risk students.
The organization offers food for those who can't afford it, to clothing and toys.
"Bad times happen to everybody, and we're here to get you through that bad time," said Shawana Carter, the founder.
The storms that blew into North Texas on Christmas Eve challenged airline passengers coming to and leaving from DFW International Airport.
Police were called to the scene in the 7500 block of Berrenda Drive just before 3 p.m.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
Families across North Texas may be in need of a last-minute present or a missing ingredient for a special holiday recipe.
After a wet Christmas Eve, North Texas will mostly dry out overnight in time for Santa's flight, but clouds and some drizzle will linger.
Families across North Texas may be in need of a last-minute present or a missing ingredient for a special holiday recipe.
The storms that blew into North Texas on Christmas Eve challenged airline passengers coming to and leaving from DFW International Airport.
Police were called to the scene in the 7500 block of Berrenda Drive just before 3 p.m.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
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 Dallas City Council committee met behind closed doors Monday before approving a new list of three semifinalists.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
His office said the "the governor's injuries were serious but not life-threatening and could have been much worse."
Granger released a statement after a Dallas news site reported that she was living in a memory care facility.
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.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
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.
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
With all the lingering questions about the future of coach Mike McCarthy, they won for the fourth time in their last five games.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
"America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" is coming to Netflix in 2025.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
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.
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.
