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Hebron High School teacher surrenders in child sex crime case, police say

A Hebron High School teacher, who was being searched for amid child sex crime allegations , is now in custody. Carrollton police said 35-year-old Gloria Resendiz turned herself in on Tuesday. She's being held at the Denton County jail. Students said they're shocked by the allegat...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWOct 8, 2026

Small aircraft crashes in Tarrant County

Emergency crews are responding after a small aircraft crashed near a Tarrant County airfield late Wednesday morning. CBS News Texas was alerted to a scene near West Bonds Ranch Road and Thatcher Road, located southeast of the Hicks Airfield. The Fort Worth Police Department has c...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWOct 7, 2026

Man killed after small plane crashes near Fort Worth airfield, officials say

A man died after officials say a small aircraft crashed near a Tarrant County airfield late Wednesday morning. CBS News Texas was alerted to a scene near West Bonds Ranch Road and Thatcher Road, located southeast of the Hicks Airfield, around 10 a.m. The Fort Worth Police Departm...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWOct 7, 2026

Parents of Sanger ISD teen killed in bus crash search for answers amid grief

The parents of 13-year-old Julian Amador, who died when a Sanger ISD school bus overturned in Denton County , are speaking out. They told CBS News Texas that the unimaginable loss has left them heartbroken, but what's even more difficult is not knowing what caused the crash. "It'...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWOct 7, 2026

Southlake Police Department Seeks Public Comments During CALEA Assessment

The Southlake Police Department is preparing for its annual CALEA assessment and invites agency employees and community members to offer comments through the Accreditation Public Comment Portal from September 25 through December 7, 2026. Source...

My Southlake NewsSep 25, 2026

Sanger ISD teen killed in school bus crash in Denton County, district says

A Sanger ISD school bus overturned Thursday evening in Denton County, killing one student, the district said. The single-vehicle crash happened around 5 p.m. on Huling Road near Lois Road East. The Texas Department of Public Safety said that the bus was traveling north on Huling ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 25, 2026

Tarrant County DA moves forward with case against former TCU player

The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office is moving forward with a criminal case against former TCU football player Jacob Fields. A TCU police arrest affidavit alleges Fields attacked a fellow student-athlete in the team's locker room in August....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 23, 2026

Who will take over police service for town of Westlake, Texas?

A disagreement between two neighboring North Texas communities over a data center has escalated, leading one to end its contract for police services. Now, another North Texas city may step in to help....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 23, 2026

Court refuses to remove Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare

A Texas court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare from office after former state Rep. Lon Burnam accused O’Hare of misconduct for having him kicked out and arrested during a meeting....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Sep 22, 2026

Police department shaken after Roanoke officer critically injured in chase

A Roanoke police officer was critically hurt in a crash during a chase over the weekend, and while the police chief said things are looking positive, he admitted the officer has a long road to recovery. Corporal Kevin Buchanan, the 36-year-old motorcycle officer, remains in criti...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 22, 2026

JP Adams Makes Excellence Part of the Job

From training teammates to designing and setting up the Southlake Fire Department’s new ambulance, JP Adams is always looking for ways to make a difference. Source...

My Southlake NewsSep 17, 2026

Grapevine parents raise concerns after youth coach accused of child sex abuse

Grapevine police say they have received calls from worried parents in the wake of the arrest of an assistant youth football coach on child sex assault charges . That coach remains in jail while police are investigating to see if there are more alleged victims who have yet to come...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 16, 2026

When will North Texas cool down?

The dry, hot spell continues in North Texas. There have officially been 62 consecutive days without measurable rainfall at DFW Airport, tying for the 3rd most consecutive dry days on record. North Texas will stay mostly dry this week due to a ridge of high pressure. This will inc...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 16, 2026

Multiple arrested in North Texas for federal voter fraud

A voter fraud investigation in Dallas and Tarrant counties resulted in the arrests of seven people, and Tarrant County officials have charged two more. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Sep 16, 2026

Former Grapevine church volunteer, coach accused of child sexual abuse

Grapevine Police shared on Tuesday that officers arrested 39-year-old Carlos Ernesto Ramos on Aug. 26. According to the department, Ramos was a volunteer youth leader at a local church from 2020 to 2023 and an assistant coach for a youth football league from 2022 to 2024. Police ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 15, 2026

North Texas faces a hot and dry week with high fire danger

The dry and hot spell continues for North Texas. There have officially been 61 consecutive days without measurable rainfall at DFW Airport, tying for the third most consecutive dry days on record. North Texas will stay mostly dry this next week. A ridge of high pressure will cont...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 15, 2026

Denton County standoff suspect linked to Plano homicide

Police across multiple municipalities in North Texas have connected a now-deceased suspect involved in a pursuit and standoff in Denton County to a homicide that occurred over the weekend in Plano. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Sep 14, 2026

Fort Worth homeless shelter loses almost $100,000 in storage facility fire

A Tarrant County shelter helping women, men, children, families, and veterans experiencing homelessness got a devastating blow over the weekend when the main building housing donations to help residents was destroyed in a fire. Now they're starting from scratch and asking for the...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 11, 2026

Suspect arrested in alleged scheme targeting North Texas seniors

Tarrant County authorities say they arrested a man accused of playing a central role in a crime ring that stole millions of dollars from seniors. Investigators allege he used shell companies to launder stolen money and convert proceeds into gold and cryptocurrency before moving f...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWSep 4, 2026

Chase Sanderson Steps Up When His Team Needs Him

Fire Driver/Engineer Chase Sanderson earned the Fire Department Director’s Award for his steady support of his teammates and dedication to helping others succeed....

City of Southlake News Flash (official gov)Sep 3, 2026