This year, a Dallas family says they won't have a Christmas. Their holiday was dampened when someone stole their gifts. Sharon Barr says she still can't believe thieves threw a brick through her living room window and stole the family's Christmas. Full Story »
An Arlington woman, who allegedly killed her husband, is out of jail. The once wife of a University of Texas at Arlington professor was only able to secure her freedom after producing a drastically reduced bond amount. Initially, bail for Colette Reyes was set at $200,000. Reyes is accused of killing her husband, Arthur Alexander Reyes. After bail was reduced to $35,000 Colette spoke with CBS 11 ... Full Story »
The levee that acts as the last line of defense between the Kaufman County city of Combine and the Trinity River, could fail. To inform residents of the possible flood danger, Combine community leaders held an emergency meeting Tuesday night. Full Story »
Two-thirds of Texas businesses will see the unemployment taxes they pay per employee per year nearly triple from $23.40 to $64.80 under rates announced Tuesday by the Texas Workforce Commission. The minimum tax is paid by nearly 255,000 employers, or 67 percent of those who have been in business for at least a year, according to the commission. Full Story »
Over the past two decades, the I-35 corridor through north Tarrant County has gone from fields and pastures to a thriving economic center. Much of that growth is credited to Alliance Airport, which celebrates 20 years in business this month. Full Story »
For 38 years, the Open Door Preschool in East Dallas has educated children, at little or no cost to the parents. But, because of the economy donations to the school are down. That means the school, which serves mostly low-income families, is facing some financial difficulties. Open Door Preschool now plans to hold an auction to help keep the school open. Full Story »
Dallas police are questioning three men who allegedly kidnapped and raped an SMU student early Saturday morning. The victim was leaving a party near downtown Dallas when she was forced into a car with her attackers. Full Story »
An analysis of federal data shows that since 2004 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act , which requires communities to provide safe tap water, have been found at 20 percent of U.S. water treatment systems, but only six percent of those systems were ever fined or punished by state or federal officials. Full Story »
It's been a hot topic in the NFL lately -- protecting players from concussions that can lead to serious brain injuries. Now a North Texas school district is leading the state in doing the same for its students. Full Story »
Texas unemployment is at 8.1-percent, the highest it's been in 17 years. As a result, North Texas food banks are feeding more people than ever. In fact, in the last two years, the number of people turning to them for help has gone up 65-percent. Full Story »
An appeals court is allowing one of the state's longest-serving death row inmates to proceed with claims that he had poor legal help and is mentally impaired and ineligible for execution. Full Story »
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott made a surprise appearance Tuesday at the trial of a polygamist group member. Abbott appeared at the prosecutors' table for the start of jury selection in the case against 57-year-old Allan Keate. Full Story »
The details of getting Cowboys Stadium up and running total nearly $140 million since it opened in June. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Tuesday reported on its review of invoices on the retractable-roof stadium in Arlington. The most recent city report on construction invoices shows the total spent on the venue since 2004 is $1.09 billion. Full Story »
Early bettors are siding with No. 1 Alabama in the BCS national championship game, driving up point spreads across Las Vegas casinos, oddsmakers said Monday. Sports books expect gamblers to think highly of the 4-point favorite Crimson Tide after they cruised in the Southeastern Conference championship game against defending national champion Florida, said Mike Seba of Las Vegas Sports Consultants. Full Story »
LaDainian Tomlinson will never forget his first visit to Texas Stadium as an NFL player. His family was there, he talked with boyhood idol Emmitt Smith before the game, played at the stadium he visited as a kid and his San Diego Chargers beat the Dallas Cowboys. Full Story »
The Dallas Cowboys already have the December doldrums again, no matter how much coach Wade Phillips wants to avoid that kind of discussion. "Well, the facts are that we're 8-4," Phillips said Monday, trying to fire a preventive strike for the questions he knew were coming. "It's crushing when you lose a ball game, but you've got to bounce back from those things. It's a 16-game season, the ... Full Story »
Ivan Rodriguez and the Washington Nationals reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $6 million, two-year contract. The deal is subject to the 38-year-old catcher passing a physical, a person familiar with the negotiations said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not yet final. Rodriguez will receive $3 million each in 2010 and 2011. Full Story »
In a year when star quarterbacks were supposed to dominate the Heisman Trophy race, two running backs and a defensive tackle made as good a case to win college football's most prestigious award as any of the marquee passers. Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Texas quarterback Colt McCoy were named Heisman finalists on Monday along with running backs Mark Ingram and Toby Gerhart and defensive ... Full Story »
An independent engineer has raised potential traffic concerns for the area near George W. Bush's planned presidential library in Dallas. Joseph T. Short, president of Lee Engineering, was hired by University Park to review a traffic study commissioned by the Bush Foundation. Full Story »
Dozens of Flower Mound residents are taking a stand against gas drilling. Monday night, the Flower Mound town council considered an ordinance that would allow drilling companies to conduct seismic tests on town property. But some residents feel the testing could have major effects on the town's infrastructure and on private homes. Full Story »
Hidden in a northwest Dallas shopping center is one of only two places in the country, where you can relax and rejuvenate in a Korean style spa. Customers say it's like nothing they've ever experienced and the price for all the pampering might surprise you. Full Story »
A generation that suffered during their lifetime faces more cruelty decades after death. Shameful acts of vandalism have descendents of North Texas slaves outraged. The crimes happened in Irving. Full Story »
A Garland family is devastated after a young woman is killed by a hit and run driver. Monday night, police were still searching for the suspect. The crash happened last Thursday along Naaman School Road, just west of State Highway 78 and Firewheel Town Center. Full Story »
Dr. Malcolm Oliver Perry II, who attended to President John F. Kennedy at Parkland Memorial Hospital after he was shot in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, has died. He was 80. Full Story »
President Franklin Roosevelt said it was a "date that would live in infamy." On this date, 68 years ago, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii that left more than 2,400 Americans dead. Every year, fewer survivors are left to remember that dark day. Monday a memorial service was held in Dallas. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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