Valedictorian gives powerful speech hours after dad's funeral

A North Texas high school valedictorian touched the hearts of many when he delivered a moving graduation speech just hours after burying his father.

Dog that cried 'endlessly' at shelter gets good news

An Indiana shelter shared a touching video of Major making the rounds to get goodbye pats and cuddles from staff before walking out the door with his new family.

Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study

Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.

Scottie Scheffler arrested before start of PGA Championship after incident

Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship in Louisville after failing to follow police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation. He later called it a “big misunderstanding."

Galveston bridge collapse: Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

The Pelican Island Bridge was struck by a barge, knocking out power, the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management confirms.

Biden, Trump to debate June 27, again in September

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to two debates hosted by CNN and ABC.

Northern lights visible across North Texas due to 'extreme' solar storm

2024 has been the year of the celestial phenomena in North Texas. We've already seen a total solar eclipse, Now, we're seeing the aurora borealis!

Four-day workweek would boost productivity, 81% of younger workers say

A majority of young professionals polled in a survey believe working a non-traditional work schedule could be more effective for them to get their work done.

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.

Preview the rides at the new Peppa Pig theme park in North Texas

New details have been released about three of the rides at the new Peppa Pig theme park under construction in North Richland Hills.

Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.

Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Fort Worth woman known as the grandmother of Juneteenth will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

30-foot deep sinkhole opens up in Dallas County

Dallas County Sheriff's Traffic Deputies have been called to a massive sinkhole in the southern part of the county.