Dallas Arboretum, Big Tex ready to welcome crowds this weekend at limited capacity
Popular outdoor events will be limited on what is supposed to be a nice weather weekend across North Texas.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra ready to welcome live audience with COVID-19 safety in mind
The opening of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Symphonic Series is almost upon us. It's been a whirlwind year for performers with a recent twist that many didn't see coming.
These are the most popular baby names of 2019, according to Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration released its official list of the Top 10 most popular baby names of 2019 – and they’re not all that different from 2018.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Grapevine Fire Department welcomes first father-daughter duo to its ranks
It was a history-making day for the Grapevine Fire Department as it welcomed its first father-daughter duo.
Garland daycare struggling to stay open during continuing health crisis
Daycare providers have been a vital service to parents during this pandemic once they were allowed to open. But many providers say they can't make ends meet the way things are now.
Parents concerned as COVID-19 cases surge at childcare centers
As parents and school districts work to determine what steps are the safest, they could look to daycares to give an idea of what may happen when schools restart.
Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Virtual groundbreaking held for new park in South Oak Cliff
A new park is being built in South Oak Cliff.
Fort Worth summer camps begin this week with added health, safety measures
Fun and personal hygiene are the focus of a kids camp in Fort Worth.
Dallas public libraries now offering to-go services
More than a dozen public libraries in Dallas are now offering to-go service.
Mesquite Championship Rodeo returns Saturday night
The first ticketed public sporting event in North Texas since the pandemic hit is back.
Florida girl, 2, adopted by family over Zoom after 700 days in foster care
“Foster children need people that are willing to raise their hands and say, 'I can be forever,’” she said.
City of Plano: Outdoor pools closed for the summer, indoors pools will open at limited capacity
The heat is already here, but many public swimming pools are closed.
Reunion Tower Hosts Virtual Dance Party
Saturday, April 25 at 6pm Reunion Tower is hosting a virtual dance party. DJ K-sprinkles will be on the turntables for the event and it is free. Click Link: https://reuniontower.com/events/virtual-weekend-dance-party-with-dj-k-sprinkles/
City of Dallas to close parks for Easter weekend due to COVID-19 pandemic
The city of Dallas will close all of its 397 parks during Easter weekend to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Need for foster families across Texas expected to spike once pandemic is over, experts say
Some groups are concerned that across our state when COVID-19 has cleared, we'll be overwhelmed with child abuse and neglect cases.
CASA volunteers shift to online training to continue helping children
A class of North Texas volunteers had to quickly shift to online training and even online graduation.
Healthy ways to keep children entertained under stay-at-home order amid coronavirus pandemic
Need tips on how to entertain your children, while staying healthy and sane under California’s stay-at-home order?
Cook Children’s sees spike in child abuse cases likely from COVID-19 stress
Cook Children's Medical Center says it has treated seven cases of severe child abuse in the last week. Two of those children died from their injuries.