News
Egypt, Australia gearing up for FIFA World Cup showdown at Dallas Stadium
The seventh FIFA World Cup match at AT&T Stadium kicks off at 1 p.m. on Friday, with Egypt and Australia both seeking their first-ever win in the knockout stage....
Southlake News
All News
safety
Celebrating Independence Day at Kaboom Town in Addison
Lauren Crawford speaks with a pilot from the Addison Airshow, happening before the fireworks on Friday night.
safety
3 injured in downtown Dallas motorcycle crash
Dallas police are investigating after three people were injured when a car struck a motorcycle downtown early Friday morning.
News
How the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has helped flood victims recover
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has used millions of dollars in donations to help flood victims with property taxes and even down payments on new homes....
safety
Heat index in the triple digits for North Texas this 4th of July weekend
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
News
Times Square ball to drop 8 times in New York City: Timeline, other details
Eight Times Square ball drops to commemorate America's 250th birthday will take place into Saturday morning. Here's how many times the ball will drop in NYC....
parks
Camp Mystic's uncertain future one year after 27 girls died in the Hill Country floods
What was once a prestigious century-old Christian camp for girls now faces closure, lawsuits and bankrputcy after 25 campers and two counselors died in the flooding....
News
Texas AG Paxton investigates StubHub over World Cup ticket complaints
The dream of going to a FIFA World Cup match is one many soccer fans can relate to, but for some fans, it’s not going as they imagined. Fans are buying tickets on the StubHub website, but they’re not always delivered on time or matched to what was purchased. Texas Attorney ...
News
Healing in the Texas Hill Country one year after devastating flooding
Saturday marks one year since flooding on the Guadalupe River claimed at least 135 lives in the Texas Hill Country. CBS News Texas Mornings anchor Madison Sawyer is in Kerr County as the community honors the victims and continues to rebuild....
News
Eovaldi takes a no-hitter into the 5th inning in the Rangers' 10-4 win over the Tigers
Nathan Eovaldi weathered a three-run Detroit uprising after taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning and Elias Díaz, Josh Smith and Evan Carter hit solo home runs to help the Texas Rangers beat the Tigers 10-4 on Thursday night.The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hit...
News
World Cup Round of 16 coming to Dallas Stadium Monday, with USMNT playing after
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are coming to Dallas Stadium on Monday to take on European champions Spain. Ronaldo scored a penalty kick, was subbed off, and then his team was able to find a winner. It was Ronaldo’s first World Cup knockout-round goal. The game seemed destined fo...
safety
What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.
The July 4th weekend is here, with millions of Americans expected to gather across the country to celebrate at fireworks displays and barbecues. This year marks a special milestone as the U.S. celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence.Because July 4 falls on a Saturday...
News
Maradona's ‘Hand of God' ball heads to auction in Dallas
The match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England – better known as the ‘Hand of God’ ball, thanks to Diego Maradona’s famous goal – is set to go up for auction. It has been auctioned before, previously for $2.4m. Maradona’s shirt from that match sol...
News
Wings headed to Toronto after comeback over struggling Connecticut Sun
The Dallas Wings (12-8) take on the Toronto Tempo (9-10) Sunday at 2 p.m. Paige Bueckers is coming off a 25-point game, leading the Wings to a double-digit 4th quarter comeback. Jessica Shepard, who was also named an All-Star starter, scored 14 points. Bueckers will make her ...
News
Richardson native, MLS standout becomes Dallas Trinity FC Manager
Lee Nguyen is back in North Texas. The former US Men’s National Team midfielder and NWSL championship-winning coach is now leading Dallas Trinity FC. Nguyen has been coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League, including helping Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit capt...
News
Why the Republican Party is bringing its first midterm convention to Dallas
Thousands of Republican Party members will visit Dallas this September 9th and 10th at the American Airlines Center, the first-ever midterm national convention. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan spoke to the Republican National Committee Chair, Joe Gruters, about the decision. President...
News
Eovaldi takes a no-hitter into the 5th in the Rangers' 10-4 win over the Tigers
Nathan Eovaldi weathered a three-run Detroit uprising after taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning, and Elias Díaz, Josh Smith and Evan Carter hit solo home runs to help the Texas Rangers beat the Tigers 10-4 on Thursday night. The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits ...
parks
Half Price Books summer reading camp
Half Price Books is offering its annual free summer reading camp that the whole family can enjoy. “The program is recommended for readers up to age 14, and kids can earn Bookworm Bucks through the end of July. Campers can spend their Bookworm Bucks in any Half Price Books loca...
library
The benefits of “repeat reading”
Does your child like to read the same book over and over again? While it may get old to hear, some literacy experts find this could actually be helpful. According to the experts at Hooked on Phonics, repetition is not always a sign that a child is stuck. Hooked on Phonics ...
News
Dallas July 4 road closures aim to prevent gridlocks
The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems....
News
Paige Bueckers scores 11 of her 25 points in 4th quarter as Wings beat Sun, 86-83
Paige Bueckers scored 11 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Jessica Shepard finished with 14 points and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 86-83 on Thursday night.Bueckers made a step-back jumper while being fouled with 1:18 left in the fourth quarter to give Dallas a...
safety
5 alleged gang members indicted for murder, kidnapping
Five alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been indicted on federal charges for murder, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The victims include a man and two children in Farmers Branch....
News
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at Madison Square Garden to include rehearsal dinner, ceremony, late-night celebration, sources say
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be celebrating their nuptials with about 1,000 guests this holiday weekend in New York City after days of speculation about the most anticipated celebrity wedding of the year.A rehearsal dinner was held Thursday evening, law enforcement sources ...
parks
North Texas family recalls daughter lost in Central Texas floods: "She was loud. Our house is really quiet now"
One year after devastating flash flooding at Camp Mystic killed 27 girls and counselors, families are still living in the aftermath of a tragedy that changed their lives in an instant and continues to shape every day since.Hadley Hanna CBS News Texas ...
News
America 250 exhibit in Wylie brings history to life
As America readies to celebrate Independence Day, the city of Wylie is inviting families to step back in time with a unique, interactive exhibit — America 250 — that brings history to life. The exhibit will remain open through September, giving families plenty of time to continue...
parks
North Texas parents fondly remember daughter lost in Central Texas floods
One year after the devastating Central Texas floods killed 27 people at Camp Mystic, North Texas parents Carrie and Doug Hanna are still living with deep, daily grief after losing their 8‑year‑old daughter, Hadley. "She always made her presence known. She was just really special ...
News
Video allegedly shows Pooh Shiesty robbing Gucci Mane at Dallas recording studio
Federal prosecutors revealed new video evidence showing rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly using an AK-style pistol to kidnap and extort Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio back in January....
News
The Guadalupe swept us away. The story of all that came after / Texas Monthly
A journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his first-person account of surviving last year’s devastating Central Texas floods is now reflecting on what came after. Aaron Parsley shared how the disaster reshaped his life during a segment on CBS News Texas....
safety
Mansfield hosts July 4 drone show
There will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology....
safety
DPD warns against illegal fireworks, gunfire
This Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where holiday events are happening....
News
Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
News
At what cost? Red card dampens U.S. men's World Cup win
Americans were basking in the glow of victory – only the second knockout‑round victory for the U.S. Men's National Team in the FIFA World Cup.But what did it cost?SANTA CLARA, CA - JULY 01: Folarin Balogun #20 of United States of America gets medical attention during the FI...
business
Plano Mexican restaurant packed after owner’s 15-year-old daughter makes viral plea
A 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a daughter about her father....
safety
Fourth of July: Dallas adds road closures, celebratory gunfire ban
Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock....
parks
Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool
Olympian David Hearn has been indicted by a D.C. grand jury on a felony charge related to alleged vandalism at the Washington, D.C., Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday. Hearn, 67, is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Refl...
News
Trophy Club turning red, white, and blue with thousands of American flags
The entire town of Trophy Club is turning red, white, and blue. Volunteers showed up first thing Thursday morning and have placed thousands of American flags along town streets for this week’s Independence Day celebration....
parks
Should that call have been a red card? U.S. soccer fans have plenty to say.
A red card issued during the U.S.’s round‑of‑32 win was controversial, causing a key player to miss the next match and sparking debate among fans over whether it should have been given at all....
safety
Ponder coach recovering from freak injury receives incredible welcome home
A Ponder coach injured in a freak accident at a track meet received a heart-warming welcome home from a community determined to support his recovery – one hug, one prayer at a time....
safety
Mansfield hosts Fourth of July drone and fireworks show
The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday....
News
LBJ, Beyonce, Willie Nelson top this list of most influential Texans
It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved....
safety
Ex-North Texas principal facing charges for allegedly selling weight-loss drugs to educators and school staff, authorities say
A former North Texas principal is facing felony charges after investigators say he illegally sold weight‑loss drugs to educators and school staff.Gerardo Moreno Mendez Former Crowley ISD Principal Gerardo Moreno Mendez was arrested in June earlier this year after investigators s...
safety
Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness....
News
Abbott proposes ban on rural data centers after shifting stance
Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on rural Texas AI data centers and called to eliminate their tax breaks, marking a shift from his prior support as residents increasingly oppose the facilities over water, electricity, and noise concerns....
safety
Investigators say a North Texas principal illegally sold weight-loss drugs, faces federal charges
Former Crowley ISD principal Gerardo Moreno Mendez was arrested in June earlier this year after investigators said he sold the popular weight-loss drug Tirzepatide, a GLP-1 medication. Federal law prohibits the drug from being distributed without a valid prescription....
News
Protecting your pets in extreme heat
Heat stroke in dogs can quickly turn deadly because animals can't easily regulate their body temperature. To help prevent this, consider taking your pet out during the cooler hours of the day, and do a hand test on the pavement to make sure it's not too hot on their paws....
News
Bob Woodruff Foundation honors veterans and heir families, offers assistance
Co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Dave Woodruff, discusses the creation of the foundation that was named after his brother, Bob Woodruff. The foundation helps our nation's service members and veterans get the help they need after service....
News
One year later, construction continues across flood-ravaged Kerr County
Walking us through his home along the banks of the Guadalupe River, Scott Allen’s quick to note that not much has changed since we last saw it back in late August. “We said initially, I don’t know how we even said it. I feel silly. We said Memorial Day, by Memorial Day 2026. N...
News
Dallas parents find hope through faith after losing daughters in Texas floods
Nearly one year after the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country on Friday, July 4, 2025, Annie and RJ Harber are sharing publicly for the first time how they are moving forward after losing their two daughters and RJ’s parents in one of the state’s deadliest flooding dis...
safety
Ponder coach receives heartwarming welcome home after freak track meet accident
From a medically induced coma to a heartwarming welcome home, a freak accident at a spring track meet is teaching Ponder coach Blake Crutsinger a little something about miracles."I mean, with the brain injury, you just never know," said Leslie, his wife. "He's done everything so ...
News
Debate over mandatory furlough days in Dallas continues
There are at least three mandatory furlough days set for city employees: July 10, Sept. 4 and Sept. 28. as the city of Dallas works to close a $30 million budget shortfall....
News
New date for Six Flags' record breaking Tormenta roller coaster
The wait is almost over for thrill seekers waiting to ride the new record-breaking Tormenta at Six Flags Over Texas. The coaster is set to open Thursday, July 9 after being delayed due to longer than expected testing....
News
Texas Republicans want the state to deny birth certificates for children of non-citizens
Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States....
News
Highs remain in the 90s through the Fourth of July weekend
Temperatures will remain in the 90s through Fourth of July weekend but will feel like the triple digits.
parks
Klyde Warren Park's Independence Day celebrations for the Nation's 250th birthday
Klyde Warren Park President and CEO Kit Sawers discusses what to expect as the city of Dallas celebrates our nation's 250th birthday.
safety
Dallas public safety leaders determined to put a stop to random gunfire and illegal fireworks
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux has made it clear since taking over the department that he doesn't tolerate brazen public displays of lawlessness, even if no harm is intended. At a press conference, a video showed New Year's Eve revelers firing assault rifles on a Downtown Dal...