Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.

Dallas weather: Tornado Watch in effect for parts of North Texas

A Flood Watch is in effect for Dallas-Fort Worth as heavy rain and hail hit North Texas this morning before a cold front moves in this week.

Ex Baylor football coach Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico University

Art Briles, the former Baylor football coach fired in 2016 following a sexual assault scandal that rocked the university, was named the new head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University on Monday.

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.

It’s asp season in Texas: What you should know about fuzzy, venomous caterpillars

It is asp season in Texas. When this fuzzy caterpillar rubs or is pressed against the skin, venomous hairs stick into the skin, causing a severe burning sensation and rash.

Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina

Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.

First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree

First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.

Texas dog-fighting ring raid nets 45 arrests, thousands in cash

A months-long investigation by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office ended Saturday night in the dismantling of a large, active dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals and the seizure of cash, narcotics, and firearms.

Ex-Parker County firefighter arrested for indecent exposure

A former Parker County Emergency Services District No. 1 employee was arrested last week on an indecent exposure charge.

'ShamWow' guy running for Congress in Texas as a Republican

Offer Vince Shlomi, the entrepreneur widely known to television viewers as the high-energy "ShamWow guy," has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, according to state election records.

Downtown Dallas shooting: 2 dead, several hurt in officer-involved shooting

Two people are dead and others were hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting in Downtown Dallas early Monday morning, according to police.

Dallas Cowboys erase 21-point deficit to stun Eagles

The Dallas Cowboys mounted a historic comeback by scoring 24 unanswered points, erasing a 21-point deficit to defeat the rival Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 on a game-winning field goal as time expired.

Dallas Wings land another No. 1 pick, winning WNBA Draft Lottery for 2nd straight year

The Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft for the second consecutive year, following the success of their 2025 top selection, Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers.

Texas high school band marches in Macy's 99th Thanksgiving Day Parade

The L.D. Bell Blue Raider Band from Hurst, Texas, a highly decorated high school marching ensemble, has been selected to perform in the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

2 dead in Burleson house fire, victims found in garage

Two people were found in the garage of a home that was on fire in Burleson early Sunday morning. They were taken to the hospital in critical condition, where they later died.

Man sentenced to life for murder of Kaufman County resident

A Kaufman County jury has convicted Deaundre Bernard Walker of murder and a judge sentenced him to life in prison for the "pre-meditated targeted attack" that resulted in the shooting death of Forney resident Gabriel Diosdado Arteaga in February 2024.

UAB football coach explains why team played game after player allegedly stabbed teammates

University of Alabama at Birmingham interim head football coach Alex Mortensen explained why his team played just hours after a player allegedly stabbed his own teammates.

Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser found in Illinois

Authorities in Madison confirmed Morgan Geyser was taken into custody in Illinois on Sunday night, Nov. 23.