After losing a child, Carrollton couple loses $50,000 in alleged surrogacy scam

After losing their 2-year-old in a drowning accident, the couple turned to surrogacy to grow their family. But not too long after they heard the baby’s heartbeat, the couple says nearly $50,000 of their money was gone.

These are the best, worst states to raise a family, study finds

A new study says if you’re looking for the best places in America to raise a family, you’ll want to consider these states.

These are the best cities for working parents, study says

A new study revealed the best cities for working parents based on metrics including career prospects, childcare availability and quality of life.

'Cold front' on Dallas Zoo's Dollar Day brings milder weather, packed crowds and lots of traffic

When the triple-digit forecast comes out for Dollar Days, some ticket buyers stay home. But with Thursday's high in the lower 90s, a whopping 18,000 people turned out. That's 6,000 more than last year.

Most popular baby names inspired by the summer season revealed

Having a baby this summer? Here’s a look at the top baby names that are linked to this season, according to a new study.

Dallas, Fort Worth zoos adjusting hours due to summer heat

To help guest, animals and staff limit their time in the dangerous heat, the Dallas Zoo and Fort Worth Zoo are opening and closing a little earlier.

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.'

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.