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Rockwall County Tornado. (Credit: CBSDFW.com)

Preparing For Severe Weather In North Texas

The forecast for this afternoon in North Texas again includes heavy storms, hail and the possibility of dangerous tornadoes. So, how should you prepare?

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Parents Say School Playground Is A Danger Zone

Parents of Pinnacle Academy students have yet another safety concern as they send their children to class.

2013/05/10

Texas Senate Sends Bill Reducing CHL Training Requirement

Getting a concealed handgun license in Texas may soon get much easier. A bill on its way to Governor Perry would reduce the amount of training required for a license.

2013/05/09

American Airlines Settles Safety Claims For $24.9M

American Airlines plans to pay $24.9 million to settle complaints filed by U.S. safety regulators going back several years.

2013/05/09

NCAA Refs Get Leeway In Calling Elbows To Head

Pending approval by the Playing Rules Oversight Committee next month, referees who call an elbow to the head will be allowed to use a video monitor to determine the severity of the blow

2013/05/09

Best Swim Classes In DFW

Want to be cool this summer? Check out the best places in the DFW area for swimming classes. Introduce your family to the best way to keep cool this summer.

2013/04/26

Cowboys Re-Sign Danny McCray

McCray, a restricted free agent, was second on the team with a career-high 87 tackles as the Cowboys battled multiple injuries in the middle of their secondary.

2013/04/19

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Ask A Carpenter: Tips For Building A Play Area

With wonderful neighborhoods and nice weather, it’s important to have areas for kids to play safely. Treehouses or playrooms can become a fun addition to an already loving home.

2013/04/19

NFL Passes Helmet Rule, Ends Tuck Rule

NFL owners have passed a player safety rule barring ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make contact with a defender in the open field.

2013/03/20

Congressman Steps Up Pressure Against Knives On Planes

Markey cites opposition from flight attendants, pilots and federal law enforcement officers. The Malden Democrat was joined by representatives of flight attendants and pilot unions.

2013/03/12

A Transportation Security Administration security officer looks at images created by a 'backscatter' scanner. (credit: Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla)

Travelers, Flight Attendants React To TSA Policy Changes

Starting April 25th, the TSA will allow sporting equipment to be checked through security and onto the plane – gear such as golf clubs, hockey and lacrosse sticks, ski poles, and novelty bats.

2013/03/06

Passengers wait at a TSA airport security checkpoint. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

TSA To Allow Small Knives, Bats, Clubs On Planes

Airline passengers will be able to carry small knives, souvenir baseball bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment onto planes beginning next month under a policy change announced Tuesday by the head of the Transportation Security Administration.

2013/03/05