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Historic fire merges with another, scorching huge swath of Texas Panhandle
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
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The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
In just a matter of hours, Otis strengthened into a major hurricane, threatening "catastrophic damage" along Mexico's Pacific coast before weakening.
Large trees fell on top of homes and garages, blocked roads and left a wide field of debris for people to cleanup in neighborhoods on the west side of Fort Worth Thursday.
FC Dallas fans filled the stadium to watch the team's matchup with the Colorado Rapids, which was later postponed due to inclement weather.
It's going to be a warm start to fall. We will hit near-record highs before storms roll in on Sunday.
"Climate breakdown has begun," U.N. chief says, adding: "The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting."
The first two days were as advertised he said, describing it as "Mardi Gras meets Mad Max."
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy Texas A&M Task Force One to Florida.
Though storms could bring some much needed rain to North Texas, they could also produce some cloud-to-ground lightning.
"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Heat domes normally persist for several days in any one location, but they can last longer.
Matador Mayor Pat Smith told CBS News crews were digging people out of rubble and carrying bodies away. Officials say four people were killed.
After storms ripped through Texas last week, many in eastern counties are still without power.
The affected areas extend east to Louisiana, and as far west as Grand Saline, Texas—impacting nursing homes and medical facilities.
The threat for severe storms continues for parts of North Texas until 2 a.m. Sunday. Otherwise, we'll finally get a break from severe weather tomorrow!
From Saturday, June 10 through Thursday, June 15, there were 249 hail reports from the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
Severe storms Thursday night left many people without power.
The Texas Baptist Men sent half a dozen volunteers to Perryton to assess the damage and assist those who are desperately in need of help.
On Friday, we'll see mostly sunny skies and hot conditions. Highs will be in the mid-to-upper 90s but it will feel like the triple digits.
Hail storms Monday night caused damage for many homes across North Texas.
Large to very large hail, wind gusts of 65-plus mph, localized flooding/flash flooding and an isolated tornado are all possible.
This evening, North Texas is under a weather alert for the threat of large hail and damaging winds. The tornado threat is small, but not zero.
Storms are starting to form west of the DFW Metroplex, and some are turning severe.
Parts of North Texas are a under severe weather threat this afternoon, and heading into the evening.
The First Alert Weather team has issued weather alerts for Tuesday and Wednesday. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threat.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
A man who attempted to meet a "kid" for sex in exchange for Skittles and whisky could face up to life in prison.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
A man who attempted to meet a "kid" for sex in exchange for Skittles and whisky could face up to life in prison.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
The defending champions won seven of their last 10 games to enter the All-Star break in third place in the AL West.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A shower is possible on Wednesday.
The school board voted to approve the contract and evaluation for Angelica Ramsey. The board did not give exact details on what the vote entailed.
Temperatures could drop to the upper 80s!
Kat Dunn sits down with Madison Sawyer and Scott Padgett ahead of the premiere of Big Brother season 26.
CenterPoint customers are upset with the energy company for not fixing power lines days after Hurricane Beryl slammed the Texas coast.
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.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.