North Texas LEGO master turned childhood love into dream job
Thaddeus Bennett's family moved around a lot when he was a kid, so friends were hard to keep. LEGO became his constant.
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Thaddeus Bennett's family moved around a lot when he was a kid, so friends were hard to keep. LEGO became his constant.
A rusty piano at Bransford Elementary School sat dormant until a new generation started plucking the keys.
One officer fired their weapon in an effort to stop the threat, police say.
The company said the club will be "revitalized" and undergo "extensive renovations" before reopening in late 2024.
To prepare for Cyber Monday, the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Grapevine hired an additional 800 employees to handle the influx of packages coming in and out of the facility.
If you're someone who looks forward to celebrating Christmas as soon as possible, then Grapevine is the place to be.
"Coming into middle school with all of this...it was really hard," Annabelle Grace "AG" Bartel said. "My mom always used to say, 'There's not much you can't do, it just might look a little different.'"
In Grapevine, a memorial is dedicated to the lives that were lost on 9/11.
Grapefest kicks off on Sept. 14.
By 2:42 p.m., the district said power had been restored.
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
Since age 4, Paisley Elliott has raised over $80,000 mostly though lemonade stands. The money has gone towards a school in Greece, portable pop-up desks, and now—a school in Uganda.
It happened just after 7 p.m. at a home in the 1200 block of Airline Drive near Main Street, north of Highway 114.
"I wasn't supposed to have my arms at all when I was injured, and now I do."
All Meow Wolf locations across the country are now certified autism centers, with staff undergoing training to ensure they're prepared to help their sensory-sensitive guests.
Amanda McNew with the Grapevine Police Department said Burch described their relationship as "close friends," which makes the news so shocking to Holmes' family, who spoke to CBS News Texas off camera.
As the battle over short-term rentals continues in communities across the country, more cities are adopting regulations.
A driver traveling on Fairway Drive called 911 Thursday saying her passenger thought he saw a body floating in the water.
The State of Texas is honoring Grapevine Police Officer Patrick O'Neal for his work keeping North Texas schools safe.
Flooding has become an issue for residents along Grapevine Lake.
According to a recent survey by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, 44% of responding childcare programs say their program is likely or maybe likely, to close within the next year.
According to a recent survey by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, 44% of responding childcare programs say their program is likely or maybe likely, to close within the next year.
Shares of GameStop are plunging before the opening bell after the company fired CEO Matthew Furlong.
Carissa and Carina Holguin were named co-valedictorians at iUniversity Prep in Grapevine.
According to court records, Larry Brock, Jr. applied to become a home inspector after losing his job as a commercial pilot because of his arrest and the media attention that followed.
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.
