Addison's Kaboom Town celebrates 40 years with another patriotic display
The fireworks display brings people from across Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond. One spectator came in from New Mexico after googling 'best places for fireworks.'
'Walking pneumonia' cases on the rise in children at Cook Children's Fort Worth
Last week, 80 out of about 400 patients tested positive for mycoplasma pneumonia. There were no cases during the same week last year.
Meet Sonny: 2024 Gerber baby is from Phoenix
A new Gerber baby was named, and he's from Phoenix. Meet Sonny – he’s the winner of the Gerber 2024 Photo Search Contest.
City of DeSoto breaks ground on new aquatic and recreation center
It will be a 74,000-square-foot venue with a full-scale indoor competition pool, a 400-foot indoor track, a gym and other multi-generational recreational areas.
'Kids in Court' celebrates 30 years of helping abused children feel safe in court
Kids and their families who survived the trauma of physical or sexual abuse have to sit in a courtroom and talk about what happened to them. But thanks to the Kids in Court program, they will be better prepared.
Grieving mom wants to build new Dallas playground in honor of late daughter
A Dallas woman wants to create a lasting tribute to her 22-month-old daughter who was killed in a car accident. She is working with the city on a project to benefit her neighborhood.
Dallas has one of the highest birth rates in the country, study shows
Dallas has one of the highest birth rates in the country, according to a new study.
2024 Dallas Zoo Dollar Days announced: Dates and how to get $1 tickets
Dollar Days are back, and tickets are on sale now! Here’s all the info you should know before you go.
SMU student documenting hidden history of Oak Cliff Freedmen’s Town
The Oak Cliff Freedmen's Town has both local and national historic designation, and an SMU researcher using geographic information systems (GIS) mapping to document the Freedmen’s Town's hidden history.
Dallas Mavs, NBA unveil new STEM lab for Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
Taking time out from the finals, the NBA and the Mavs moved the focus away from the court to young kids and giving back.
Fort Worth City Council approves $140 million master plan for Gateway Park
The master plan calls for expanding the disc golf course, dog park and creating a new mountain bike hub.
Top trending baby names 2024 influenced by ‘Dune,’ the solar eclipse, Caitlin Clark
March Madness, April's eclipse, pop culture and more big moments are shaping parents' baby name choices in 2024.
Dallas launches 'summer of safety' program to keep kids away from crime
Dallas rolled out its annual summer safety program aimed at making sure kids stay out of trouble so they're not caught up in a crime or becoming a crime victim.
Best, most affordable cities to raise family in 2024: Study
The WalletHub study compared 180 U.S. cities to determine the best and most affordable cities to raise a family in.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
Texas parents file lawsuit against state after being accused of child abuse
Texas parents have filed a federal lawsuit after they were accused of abusing their son and the state took their children. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Most popular baby names for 2023 released: Welcome “Mateo"
The new Social Security Administration's top baby names list also includes the hottest new names, with "Izael" and "Chozen" among the biggest movers for boys and "Kaeli" and "Alitzel" jumping up the list for girls.
Screen time for kids and teens: AAP updates guidelines for parents
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its screen time guidelines for children and teenagers with new age-based handouts.
Teacher Appreciation Week: 6 ways to show your thanks to the teachers in your life
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. Here are some Teacher Appreciation Week ideas for how to say thank you to educators.
Living close to mom is a major consideration for Americans buying a home
The location of a homebuyer's mom is playing a crucial role in purchasing decisions, according to a new study from Realtor.com.