DFW Airport expects record 4.7 million passengers this holiday season
AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
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AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
AAA Texas said they expect 5.7 million Texans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving travel period.
AAA says nearly 5.7 million Texans plan to travel 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving.
More travelers are staying in the U.S. this Labor Day, according to AAA Texas.
About 5.6 million Texans are expected to travel during the holiday week.
Fourth of July travel this year is expected to have the highest travel volume on record, according to AAA Texas.
AAA Texas says drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area are paying among the most for gas in the state at $3.30 per gallon.
The cost of gas and airplane tickets ticked up this year for spring break travelers, AAA says.
What do you do if you find yourself without options?
The current statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.57 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. The last time fuel was priced this low was on March 11, 2021.
The 10-day travel period from Dec. 23 to New Year's Day is expected to be the busiest on record at airports.
AAA expects nearly 4 million people will hit the roads this holiday.
"Survive the Drive" is educating Texans about safe road habits, like using a rideshare instead of drinking and driving.
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.39 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, AAA Texas says. That's 18 cents more than on this day last week and is 41 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year.
More insurance companies are fleeing the state because of the growing threat from natural disasters.
AAA Texas expects 3.2 million Texans will drive to their destinations, an increase of 3% from last year and 8% higher than 2019.
This is blow out season according to AAA Texas – when they see the highest number of people stranded on the roadways because of a flat tire.
The price of gas has fallen to below $3 for the first time since January, AAA Texas says.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it's up $1.93 from this time last year.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
Most areas in North Texas will see heavy rain and non-severe thunderstorms, but an isolated severe storm is possible.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
There is no current severance between Dallas' biggest New Year's Eve party and Sky Elements Drone Shows.
He replaces Latricia Trammell, who was dismissed in October after compiling a 31-49 record over two seasons.
Her announcement followed a report by a conservative publication that said she had missed votes since late July.
Christmas Day travel looks much better if driving out of this area in any direction.
Most areas in North Texas will see heavy rain and non-severe thunderstorms, but an isolated severe storm is possible.
With all the lingering questions about the future of coach Mike McCarthy, they won for the fourth time in their last five games.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Jamir was riding his bike home from Winniford Park in Mckinney on Saturday around 6 PM when McKinney police say a driver in a dark four door sedan hit him and kept on going. Police are asking for the public's help to find that driver.
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.
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.
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 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.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
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.
