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The goal was to open an impromptu school where Central American children living in a camp of asylum seekers would be taught reading, writing, math and art... it's now turned into so much more.
The picture captured just a fraction of the heartache experienced by medical staff and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, now a Texas doctor is talking about the isolation of his elderly patients and asking, in fact pleading, with people to "do the basic things" to avoid infection.
Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, Dec. 1 and North Texas nonprofits that serve the area's most vulnerable children need support now more than ever.
Records also showed Monday that the number of people hospitalized in North Texas hospitals reached its highest level yet, 2,435.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price received a new treatment for COVID-19 patients after she contracted the virus this month.
"It isn't sitting on Santa Claus' lap.. it's the best I can do," said Clair Ossain.
There is a cumulative total of 126,690 cases (PCR test), including 1,202 confirmed deaths after five more were announced Wednesday.
Despite the COVID-19 warnings, the Thanksgiving holiday was once again a very busy travel time -- with more than 1 million Americans making their way to airports to get to their destinations.
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across North Texas, the Terrell Independent School District is extending Thanksgiving break for students and staff through December 6.
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine.
The mayor of a Texas city hit hard by a recent spike in coronavirus cases says the blame can be pointed at "COVID fatigue" and that many cases are coming from shopping at large retailers.
Texas health officials reported 6,041 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday and 48 more deaths.
Dallas County on Sunday reported a total of 3,303 new COVID-19 cases for the past three days, along with six more deaths.
This year's Small Business Saturday took on a new meaning as many local North Texas businesses struggle to survive during the pandemic.
Texas health officials reported more than 3,900 new cases of COVID-19 and 102 deaths Saturday, as the virus continued to put pressure on hospital systems around the state.
Dallas County on Saturday reported 982 new COVID-19 cases, along with four more deaths, which are from Wednesday afternoon.
Experts say we won't know right away whether people actually heeded warnings about gatherings and if the holiday caused an increase in coronavirus cases.
The matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Ravens has been moved from next Thursday to Monday, Dec. 7, as Baltimore deals with an outbreak of COVID-19 within the team.
Officials in the San Antonio area have imposed a partial curfew through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Whether it be families to lost loved ones to COVID-19 or residents choosing to gather virtually, the pandemic has deeply affected Thanksgiving plans this year.
"So if we throw a whole lot more tinder on this fire, we are definitely going to shoot up even faster and even more," said Dr. Joseph Chang, Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Hospital.
The scale goes from 1 to 10, with 10 being the riskiest for contracting COVID-19.
The Texas Department of State Health Services on Wednesday also announced 200 new deaths and 8,585 virus hospitalizations.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is advising residents to avoid crowds, including shopping crowds and not to have get-togethers in the home.
"For the upcoming holiday season, do not attend gatherings other than with our immediate household members," the message said.
Ariel Murphy wants to ensure no child gets injured like her son did at a licensed daycare center.
As we head into Thanksgiving, no decadent meal is complete without a slice of pie.
Schenkel was instrumental in building hospitals, keeping the annual Texas-OU game in Dallas, and even helping police solve countless criminal cases.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass.
"The person that called it in prevented something of serious magnitude from happening," White Settlement police detective Laura Gonzalez said.
Ariel Murphy wants to ensure no child gets injured like her son did at a licensed daycare center.
"It's not a cliche to say we lost a good one. He was a good one."
As we head into Thanksgiving, no decadent meal is complete without a slice of pie.
Schenkel was instrumental in building hospitals, keeping the annual Texas-OU game in Dallas, and even helping police solve countless criminal cases.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
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.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott served meals to troops stationed in Eagle Pass and Edinburg as part of Operation Lone Star.
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.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
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.
Dallas is riding high with the unexplainable turn of events over Washington.
They're cooking up something new at Jerry World.
On his weekly radio show, the Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager said McCarthy is an outstanding coach.
Kyrie Irving had 32 points, six assists and seven rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-119 without star Luka Doncic.
The Mavericks played without Luka Doncic, still sidelined with a sprained right wrist.
If you haven't thawed your turkey, there's still a little hope left.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
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.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
