Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Nonprofit Fort Worth sports association asking for help after fire burns down facility, equipment
A Fort Worth nonprofit sports club is asking for donations and volunteers to help rebuild after a fire destroyed its field, equipment and more.
A Fort Worth nonprofit sports club is asking for donations and volunteers to help rebuild after a fire destroyed its field, equipment and more.
Brush fire in Kaufman County burns 7 acres south of Terrell
Firefighters responded to a 10-acre brush fire on County Road 275 south of Terrell in Kaufman County on Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to a 10-acre brush fire on County Road 275 south of Terrell in Kaufman County on Thursday afternoon.
Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
Dallas firefighter's 4-month-old baby returns home after extended health scare
The four-month-old son of a Dallas firefighter left the hospital on Thursday after more than 75 hospital staff members helped him recover from an unexpected, life-threatening diagnosis.
The four-month-old son of a Dallas firefighter left the hospital on Thursday after more than 75 hospital staff members helped him recover from an unexpected, life-threatening diagnosis.
$12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
F-16 plane crash near Traverse City; Evacuation order given, pilot in stable condition, officials say
Emergency services are responding to reports of a plane crash in Northern Michigan. According to the National Guard, the plane was an F-16 that originated from the Texas Air National Guard 149.
Emergency services are responding to reports of a plane crash in Northern Michigan. According to the National Guard, the plane was an F-16 that originated from the Texas Air National Guard 149.
Texas Stock Exchange welcomes first newly launched ETF
One day after the Texas Stock Exchange celebrated gaining its first primary listings and first exchange-traded funds, the market is celebrating its first launch of a brand-new ETF.
One day after the Texas Stock Exchange celebrated gaining its first primary listings and first exchange-traded funds, the market is celebrating its first launch of a brand-new ETF.
'Stop the AI Race' rally outside Dreamforce in San Francisco
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
Historic Killeen church destroyed by fire days after celebrating 75th anniversary
Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church was destroyed by a fire just days after it celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church was destroyed by a fire just days after it celebrated its 75th anniversary.
American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
3rd missing North Texas hiker’s body found following Grand Canyon flooding
Remains found in the Colorado River have been confirmed as missing North Texas native Timothy Smith, bringing the death toll to three after severe late-August flash floods devastated the Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch area.
Remains found in the Colorado River have been confirmed as missing North Texas native Timothy Smith, bringing the death toll to three after severe late-August flash floods devastated the Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch area.
Watch: Man breaks free from handcuffs, punches deputy in Ohio courthouse escape
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies.
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies.
North Texas Giving Day raises funds for local causes
North Texas Giving Day, the nation's largest community fundraising event, returns for its 18th year as donors support over 3,000 verified local nonprofits with donations running online through midnight.
North Texas Giving Day, the nation's largest community fundraising event, returns for its 18th year as donors support over 3,000 verified local nonprofits with donations running online through midnight.
Talarico, Paxton in dead heat in latest Texas Senate poll
The latest polling in Texas' pivotal U.S. Senate race shows a dead heat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
The latest polling in Texas' pivotal U.S. Senate race shows a dead heat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
Epstein estate sued over his collection of child sexual abuse images
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities.
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities.
Crews battle 8,700-acre Dry River Fire and multiple blazes across Texas amid heat
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County.
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County.
Historic community near Dallas has never had running water
A small settlement south of Dallas has never had running water in its 148 years of existence – despite being only 15 miles from the ninth-largest city in the country. Sand Branch residents are working to revitalize their community after numerous struggles.
A small settlement south of Dallas has never had running water in its 148 years of existence – despite being only 15 miles from the ninth-largest city in the country. Sand Branch residents are working to revitalize their community after numerous struggles.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
Sand Branch: A Water Crisis
A small settlement south of Dallas has never had running water in its 148 years of existence – despite being only 15 miles from the ninth largest city in the country. Sand Branch residents are working to revitalize their community after numerous struggles.
A small settlement south of Dallas has never had running water in its 148 years of existence – despite being only 15 miles from the ninth largest city in the country. Sand Branch residents are working to revitalize their community after numerous struggles.