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Mother Kills Husband, Two Kids, Herself

The mother of a Mesquite family committed suicide after murdering her husband and two children.

2013/03/14

The shadows of children playing are cast on a brick wall. (credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Group Seeks Support For Child Protection Measure

A Dallas-based organization is headed to Austin hoping to garner state lawmaker support for a measure meant to reduce child abuse and neglect among Texas’ poor.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/14

DFW Fitness Pro’s Tips For Keeping Kids Active

With freezing temperatures and wind chills, who wants to be outside? This leaves kids at the mercy of video games and snacks. However, parents in DFW do have options.

2013/02/16

Study: Big Health Benefits When Families Eat Meals Together

Researchers have been looking into the benefits of families eating meals together and the results of a recent study say contributing less than five minutes more a day can improve a child’s health.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/05

January’s Activity Of The Month: Hiking

This month, take your family hiking! You can try a night hike, a nature hike, an easy hike along a tree-shaded river, or a hike back in time.

2013/01/01

(credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Amazon Launches Kindle Content For Kids

Amazon is launching a subscription service for children’s games, videos and books aimed at getting more kids to use its Kindle Fire tablet devices.

2012/12/05

December’s Activity Of The Month: Family Gatherings

Bringing your family gathering outside this holiday season is easier than ever. That’s because 70 state parks throughout Texas offer group facilities, from dining and recreation halls to group bunkhouses and open-air pavillions.

2012/12/01

Thanksgiving Sales Did Not Deter Black Friday Shoppers

Even with stores like Wal-Mart and Target opening their doors on Thanksgiving, a lot of people still woke up early and stood in line on Black Friday.

2012/11/23

The Foote Files: What I Am Thankful For

I thought this week I would depart from the normal “eyewitness to history” theme that this blog is about and speak to you from the heart about what Thanksgiving means to me.

2012/11/21

Easy Steps To Prep Your Home For Holiday Guests

If you plan on hosting overnight guests, you are going to need to prep your home for their arrival.

2012/11/14

November’s Activity Of The Month: Camping

Camping is a great way to connect with nature and your loved ones. Whether it’s stargazing, s’mores and stories around the campfire or encounters with night owls, crickets and other wildlife, you’ll be sure to bond over your experiences.

2012/11/01

Reniah Krause clings to her father, Sgt. Joseph Krause, after he and fellow soldiers arrive back home from Afghanistan on June 15, 2011. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Air Force Reserve Members Return Home

A group of military men and women are back home in North Texas. More than 50 members of the Air Force Reserve arrived at Fort Worth’s NASJRB to a welcoming crowd.

2012/10/26

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