Jan. 9 declared federal holiday for Carter funeral
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Here's what the federal government is sending to the California fires
The fires were at 0% containment as of midday Wednesday, with at least two people dead and hundreds of structures burned.
The fires were at 0% containment as of midday Wednesday, with at least two people dead and hundreds of structures burned.
Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
Gov Abbott addresses concerns on travel to the Cotton Bowl
Governor Greg Abbott talks about the preparations for those traveling to the Cotton Bowl on Friday.
Governor Greg Abbott talks about the preparations for those traveling to the Cotton Bowl on Friday.
Gov. Abbott updates response to winter weather in TX
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large area of the state. He held a news conference in Austin around 10:30 a.m. to announce the updates.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large area of the state. He held a news conference in Austin around 10:30 a.m. to announce the updates.
CES 2025: Product highlights from Day 2
From a bionic suit to a robot vacuum that can see in 3D, a new generation of products are ready to make your life easier. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello reports live from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
From a bionic suit to a robot vacuum that can see in 3D, a new generation of products are ready to make your life easier. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello reports live from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Puppies abandoned in Fort Worth ready for adoption
Six of the eight puppies found in a trashcan in Fort Worth will be available for adoption today.
Six of the eight puppies found in a trashcan in Fort Worth will be available for adoption today.
Death of Jimmy Carter: What is lying in state, lying in repose and lying in honor?
Former President Jimmy Carter is currently lying in state at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as the nation honors the 39th president.
Former President Jimmy Carter is currently lying in state at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as the nation honors the 39th president.
City of Dallas treating roads to avoid disaster
Dallas is working around the clock to make sure roads are ready for the storms, using anti-freezing solutions and other ice-blocking techniques. Here's what you should be doing to prepare:
Dallas is working around the clock to make sure roads are ready for the storms, using anti-freezing solutions and other ice-blocking techniques. Here's what you should be doing to prepare:
Winter storm Cotton Bowl preparations
Thousands of football fans are coming to North Texas for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic as winter weather moves in. Here's how AT&T Stadium is preparing for the weekend:
Thousands of football fans are coming to North Texas for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic as winter weather moves in. Here's how AT&T Stadium is preparing for the weekend:
Thousands forced to evacuate in California wildfires
With over 100 mph winds, thousands of residents are being forced to evacuate their homes from the rapid growth of flames. Here's an update:
With over 100 mph winds, thousands of residents are being forced to evacuate their homes from the rapid growth of flames. Here's an update:
Dallas police officer killed in motorcycle crash
The Dallas Police Department is mourning one of their own this morning. Officer Gabriel Bixby died in a motorcycle crash Tuesday in Hunt County.
The Dallas Police Department is mourning one of their own this morning. Officer Gabriel Bixby died in a motorcycle crash Tuesday in Hunt County.
School district leaders monitoring snowstorm
Local school districts are keeping an eye on the forecast to make sure kids are safe in the freezing weather. Here's how to check school closures:
Local school districts are keeping an eye on the forecast to make sure kids are safe in the freezing weather. Here's how to check school closures:
Jimmy Carter state funeral: What to expect
The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9.
The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Arlington pretreats roads head of Cotton Bowl
Tens of thousands of football fans will brave this week?s predicted North Texas winter storm.
Tens of thousands of football fans will brave this week?s predicted North Texas winter storm.
School athletics closely watching weather forecast
School districts' athletics departments are still monitoring the conditions for events on Thursday and Friday.
School districts' athletics departments are still monitoring the conditions for events on Thursday and Friday.
DPD officers shoot man waving gun at cars: police
A man who was waving a gun at people nearby in Far East Dallas was shot after police say he pointed his gun at responding officers.
A man who was waving a gun at people nearby in Far East Dallas was shot after police say he pointed his gun at responding officers.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.
Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.
Hearing held on dangers of unrestricted internet
?Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions,? one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
?Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions,? one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
Takeaways from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference
President-elect Donald Trump called Tuesday's press conference at Mar-A-Lago to announce a major investment in data centers in the United States and discussed a wide range of topics when taking questions from reporters.
President-elect Donald Trump called Tuesday's press conference at Mar-A-Lago to announce a major investment in data centers in the United States and discussed a wide range of topics when taking questions from reporters.



















