Over 1.13 million people expected to travel though DFW Airport over July 4 weekend
Millions of people are traveling this holiday weekend, so be prepared for crowds if you're one of them.
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Millions of people are traveling this holiday weekend, so be prepared for crowds if you're one of them.
Hospital administrators in North Texas will be watching to see if COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike again after Monday, which is more than two weeks after the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Fort Worth Police tweeted at 7:20 p.m. Monday, "Miranda has just been located safely & our investigation is continuing. Thank you for sharing."
A 6-inch mortar exploded inside its launching tube, resulting in a chain reaction of other nearby mortars exploding as well.
Over 800 pounds of fireworks were confiscated in Dallas over the Fourth of July weekend, Dallas Fire-Rescue said Sunday.
Plano's Fourth of July fireworks show was cut short on Saturday after a malfunction caused two separate grass fires.
On the Fourth of July, Texas reported its highest daily increase of coronavirus cases with 8,258.
"If I didn't have my mask on, you could see the big smile on my face right now," said John Palmer, owner of Palmer Fireworks in Dallas County.
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
"They really pulled out all the stops for this show," said David Rauff with Pyrotecnico.
"Most families are going to travel by car for the simple fact that they have more control over that social distancing aspect by doing so on the road."
"I think as a courtesy and being responsible and respectful of our our friends and family and those folks around us, it's a small inconvenience," he said.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is warning residents that using fireworks is illegal in the city, following an accident last July 4 that killed a teenager.
While many North Texas cities have cancelled their Independence Day fireworks celebrations, others are still set to go.
One Texas bar owner who is fighting the governor's shutdown order says she is opening this July 4 weekend and will not make masks or social distancing mandatory.
It's one of the largest fireworks shows in Texas and officials announced Wednesday that this year's Addison Kaboom Town! celebration will go on as planned.
Governor Greg Abbott has given the go-ahead for large outdoor gatherings to occur as long as certain safety measures are taken.
It's a food athletics competition like no other and a Texan will be among those bellying up to the table.
Here are a few of our favorites from Fourth of July's past.
It's 4th of July weekend which means BBQ's and cookouts. Here are the best games to play with friends and family.
Realizing that streets and highways will be busy on July 4th, new data was collected to determine which U.S. cities had the riskiest driving behaviors -- and an area in North Texas is in the Top 10.
A family in Texas had four reasons to celebrate this Fourth of July. That's when Linda and Thomas Agi welcomed home their newborn quadruplets.
Americans are marking Independence Day with parades, fireworks and, for some, a renewed sense of pride in their 242-year-old nation.
Texas troopers have increased traffic enforcement through Wednesday to help keep all travelers safe during the July Fourth holiday period.
The doors open this afternoon for the most award-winning show in the state of Texas -- Addison Kaboom Town!
Officers were called to Falcon Way and Jersey Lane for a report of "300 people" involved in a fight Thursday afternoon.
Albertsons, Tom Thumb's parent company, notified the city earlier this month that they're backing out of the deal.
You'll find a gem of Native American history tucked away just north of DFW across the Oklahoma border.
The legal fight has been nearly two years in the making.
The SPCA joined law enforcement in rescuing the animals from an undisclosed location near central Kaufman County.
Officers were called to Falcon Way and Jersey Lane for a report of "300 people" involved in a fight Thursday afternoon.
Albertsons, Tom Thumb's parent company, notified the city earlier this month that they're backing out of the deal.
You'll find a gem of Native American history tucked away just north of DFW across the Oklahoma border.
The legal fight has been nearly two years in the making.
The SPCA joined law enforcement in rescuing the animals from an undisclosed location near central Kaufman County.
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.
The plan is aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross the border from Mexico to Texas.
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded through the spring.
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.
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.
"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 Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
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.
