Late Health Care Push To Focus On Large Texas Cities
The federal government is targeting Dallas and Houston among 25 large metro areas nationwide to push health care signups before the end of the open enrollment period.
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The federal government is targeting Dallas and Houston among 25 large metro areas nationwide to push health care signups before the end of the open enrollment period.
There's a push to eliminate minimum wage Dallas County jobs.
One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday on eastbound Highway 175 at Lake June Road.
The flu virus continues to be deadly across the DFW area, and now local health officials are concerned that the height of the epidemic has not even hit North Texas yet.
Collin County reported two flu victims early Friday and Dallas County Health and Human Services has reported 35 deaths.
Several police chases kept North Texas authorities busy early Friday morning. One suspect had to be chased twice, and another chase ended in a crash along the highway.
Fresh off of a bruising year with allegations of an FBI investigation and prosecutorial misconduct, Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins said that he is planning to fight back.
Many people across North Texas are struggling to find the flu shot. However, local health officials said that there are still plenty of doses available throughout the area.
A new aggressive approach to collecting flu statistics, the Dallas County Health and Human Services said, has led to more accurate flu numbers this year than in the past.
For the first time this season, Collin County and Hunt County are reporting flu-related deaths. A total of 34 people in North Texas have now died after flu-related complications.
A judge is in a Dallas County courtroom on Tuesday, this time as a defendant. Judge Carlos Cortez has been accused of assault from an incident involving his girlfriend.
Local health officials are concerned about the spread of the flu as students return to class.
Dallas County confirmed Friday they have eight total deaths related to the H1N1 flu virus.
A relieved Susan Lopez-Craig walked out of court knowing she can continue to keep her name on the ballot in the race to unseat her former boss, Dallas County Precinct 5 Constable Beth Villarreal.
A Dallas County state district judge has been accused of assaulting his girlfriend. He says he was just trying to help.
Influenza has arrived in North Texas, and the director of health and human services for Dallas County is urging people to get their flu shots before traveling for the holidays.
With the power out since Friday, Wreford says it's gotten down to 37 degrees inside her Lake Highlands area house — and she's fed up with Oncor's broken promises.
Officials with Dallas County have decided to close all courts and county offices to the public tomorrow, December 6.
Dallas County government buildings, including courts and the tax office, will be closed Friday as the city marks the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination.
Jurors in Dallas County are listening to more testimony Wednesday as they decide if the man convicted of killing a teenage babysitter should be put to death, or receive life behind bars.
According to the Children's Medical Center annual snapshot of local children's health, "Beyond ABC: Assessing Children's Health in Dallas County," nearly a third of the children in Dallas County live in poverty.
Closing arguments wrapped up on Tuesday morning in a Dallas County capital murder trial, putting the case in the hands of the jury.
A Garland man convicted of robbing and setting a store clerk on fire has received the death penalty. The jury that convicted Matthew Johnson of capital murder believed there were no mitigating circumstances in his crime and that he would remain a threat to society.
A jury in Dallas County entered its second day of deliberations on Friday, trying to determine the fate of a convicted killer.
Another human case of the West Nile virus has been confirmed in Dallas. It is the seventh human case for the 2013 season.
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.
