Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo
A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas....
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Henry ‘Hank' Nava Jr. highway sign unveiled in front of fallen officer's family
Fort Worth city leaders unveiled the Hank Nava Jr. Memorial Highway sign on Monday, honoring the life, service, and legacy of the police officer’s impact on the community and law enforcement. Fort Worth police officer Henry “Hank” Nava Jr. was shot and killed in 2005 while ser...
Neighbor shoots, kills man who was allegedly dragging woman down street and armed with machete, Fort Worth police say
A neighbor shot and killed a man who was allegedly dragging a woman while armed with a machete, the Fort Worth Police Department said. According to FWPD, at about 10:20 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a call concerning a person with a weapon in the 2900 block of Ross Avenue. W...
North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July
While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week....
Neighbor fatally shoots man who was allegedly dragging woman, Fort Worth police say
Police said a man and a woman were having a verbal and physical argument. Witnesses said that the man was dragging the woman down the street with a machete in his hand. Neighbors heard the woman screaming for help, and one resident came to her aid....
Three women arrested in deadly stabbing of another woman
Three women were arrested Thursday afternoon for a deadly stabbing near the Val Verde Regional Medical Center. Police say they were called around 2 p.m. after a woman was reportedly stabbed multiple times. The woman who was stabbed was taken to San Antonio for emergency treat...
Mabank Fire Chief struck and killed while directing traffic at rodeo, officials say
Authorities are investigating after the Mabank Fire Chief was struck and killed while directing traffic at a community rodeo Saturday night, officials said....
Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo
Mabank Fire Chief and peace officer Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident....
Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at rodeo, officials say
Authorities are investigating after the Mabank Fire Chief was struck and killed while directing traffic at a community rodeo Saturday night, officials said. According to the Texas Municipal Police Association, it happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas. The associat...
Trump vows more Iran strikes as tensions escalate in Middle East
President Trump said the U.S. military will "complete the job" if Iran fails to comply with a ceasefire agreement, as tensions in the Middle East continued to rise....
2 shot outside South Dallas gas station
The Dallas Police Department is investigating another deadly shooting along Linfield Road that unfolded half a day after another similar incident.
Mabank Fire Chief struck and killed, officials say
Authorities are investigating after the Mabank Fire Chief was struck and killed while directing traffic at a community rodeo Saturday night, officials said....
Man killed by drunk driver watching World Cup match
Tony Vasquez was hit and killed by a drunk driver, who admitted to drinking between 4-6 beers while watching a World Cup Match. According to Irving Police, Noe Ibarra, hit Vasquez, who was on a scooter, on June 19. It happened at Cantrell St. and Cibola Dr in Irving. An arres...
Mabank mourns Fire Chief hit, killed while directing traffic near rodeo grounds
The Mabank community is mourning the loss of Fire Chief Charles Woodard, who was killed while directing traffic outside the Mabank Rodeo Grounds. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Woodard was directing traffic Friday night when he stepped into the westbound l...
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze....
Man killed, another wounded after south Dallas shooting unfolds hours after another incident, police say
The Dallas Police Department is investigating another deadly shooting along Linfield Road that unfolded half a day after another similar incident.The department responded to the scene around 2:10 p.m. Police said two men had been shot multiple times by unknown suspects. One of th...
One dead, one critically injured in afternoon Dallas shooting
Dallas police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a deadly shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured. Officers responded around 2 p.m. Saturday to the 3900 block of Linfield Road, where they found two men who had been shot multiple times. ...
One dead, another in critical condition following Dallas double shooting
One man was killed and another was left in critical condition following a shooting Saturday afternoon in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas, police said.
Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child
A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said....
Four‑vehicle crash on I‑30 snarls traffic just before Jordan-Argentina kickoff
Just 90 minutes before the Jordan-Argentina World Cup kickoff, a four‑vehicle accident shut down the eastbound lanes of I‑30 at Green Oaks Boulevard in Arlington, causing a major traffic backup for fans heading to the match....
Bicyclist killed in Garland crash, police investigating
A bicyclist was killed Saturday in Garland when a vehicle on Broadway Boulevard struck him as he attempted to cross the street, police said.The crash happened just before 5 p.m., according to the Garland Police Department.The bicyclist died at the location, and the driver remaine...
1 killed in accidental shooting in Grand Prairie, 19-year-old suspect arrested
A 19-year-old faces a manslaughter charge after an accidental shooting inside a vehicle in Grand Prairie overnight.
I‑30 backup near Green Oaks creates delays for Arlington World Cup traffic
Eastbound I‑30 is backed up after a multi‑vehicle crash near Green Oaks on Saturday, leaving only one lane open. Arlington police say crews are responding, and traffic is moving slowly through the area.Drivers headed to the Arlington entertainment district – including those...
Man charged with killing man at south Dallas apartment, police say
A suspect is in custody after the Dallas Police Department says he shot and killed another man early Saturday morning.Officers responded to a shooting call along Linfield Road, located off of Illinois Avenue near I-45, around 2:25 a.m. The department says they found 31-year-old L...
Multi-agency investigation underway after 4 shot in East Texas Whataburger parking lot
Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.
Man killed in South Dallas shooting; suspect identified as Jermiah Savage
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal shooting early Friday morning in south Dallas, police said.
Kaufman County capital murder suspect arrested at Arizona-Mexico border
A months-long, multi-agency manhunt culminated in the arrest of a Texas capital murder suspect tracked down near the Mexican border in Arizona, authorities announced....
Fort Worth Gun Violence detectives investigate late-night shooting on Ward Park Lane
A woman was hospitalized late Friday night after being shot during a dispute in northwest Fort Worth, police said.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Dallas' favorite arts groups
Arts organizations have some spectacular ways to celebrate Independence Day. SHAKESPEARE DALLAS Combine theater and fireworks for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration. Audiences for Shakespeare Dallas’ July 3 performance of Alice in Wonderland can watch the Fair Pa...
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas....
Celebrating a century of service with the Richardson Fire Department
Richardson Fire Chief Curtis Poovey discusses with Robbie Owens about what families can expect during a special celebration at Richardson Fire Station 1, marking the department's 100th anniversary!...
Celebrating 100 years of Richardson's Fire Station 1
Richardson Fire Chief Curtis Poovey chats with Robbie Owens about how his department is celebrating Fire Station 1's century-long legacy of service to the community!...
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park....
Kaufman County capital murder suspect captured in Arizona
A man wanted for a triple capital murder case in Texas was arrested in Arizona, according to the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Diego Rodriguez is accused of shooting and killing 18‑year‑old Casey Leatherwood and injuring 18‑year‑old Luis Velez in a March incident....
U.S. strikes Iran after cargo ship attack
U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian drone, missile, and radar sites after Iran hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump called the attack a “foolish violation” of the cease‑fire....
North Texas capital murder suspect captured in Arizona after three‑month manhunt, authorities say
A three‑month manhunt for a North Texas capital murder suspect ended Friday in Arizona, where authorities captured the man accused of a violent rampage that left one teen dead and another wounded.Diego Carlos Rodriguez, 18 Diego Carlos Rodriguez, 18, was arrested in Douglas, Ari...
Runaway sanitation truck rolls into Dallas home during tow
A disabled Dallas sanitation truck crashed into a home after breaking loose while being towed by a third‑party company. The truck rolled into a house on Thunderbird Lane, damaging a fence and smashing a corner of the structure. No one was injured, and the city says it is reviewin...
“First Alert Jeff Ray Day” honors beloved meteorologist on his final broadcast
Jeff Ray’s final broadcast at CBS News Texas turned into a celebration as colleagues declared it “First Alert Jeff Ray Day.” Between jokes about the heat and heartfelt reflections on his decades of work, the team shared how emotional the moment felt and how quickly the day arrive...
Pete Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report was phoned in
Former presidential candidate and Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Friday his family was targeted by a false report to Child Protective Services that led to 24 hours of confusion and separation from his 4-year-old twins overnight. Michigan State Police said ...
Suspect charged with murder after stabbing victim dies from injuries, Fort Worth police say
A suspect has been charged with murder after a man he allegedly stabbed died from his injuries, the Fort Worth Police Department confirmed Friday. FWPD said that at about 1 a.m. Thursday, officers were called to the 1100 block of Colvin Avenue in response to a possible shooting. ...
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
Frisco Triathlon Club pushes for stronger cyclist protections after fatal crash
Members of the Frisco Triathlon Club are urging Texas lawmakers to strengthen protections for bicyclists after two club members were killed while riding near Pilot Point in January. The advocacy effort comes as club members continue waiting for answers in the crash that claime...
Homicide investigation underway at Dallas apartment complex, police say
Police confirmed to CBS News Texas that a homicide investigation was ongoing at an apartment complex in the 3300 block of Linfield Road on Friday, June 26....
At least 235 people killed, over 4,000 injured in Venezuela earthquakes
The toll was likely to keep rising as rescuers continued searching collapsed buildings and emergency crews raced to access devastated areas.
Teens arrested for March, June murders in Dallas
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to two separate shootings that left multiple people dead in Dallas. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Boyfriend charged with murder after woman found fatally shot in Cedar Hill home, police say
Hours after a woman was found shot to death in a Cedar Hill home early Thursday, detectives arrested her boyfriend on a murder charge, police said.Michael Brown, 47, of Dallas, was taken into custody and is now in the Dallas County Jail. No bond amount had been set, according to ...
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million....
15 people hurt after DART bus crashes into hole on Harry Hines Blvd.
Fifteen passengers were hospitalized early Thursday after a DART bus dropped into a roadway hole on Harry Hines Boulevard when the metal construction plate covering the opening shifted, according to Dallas Fire‑Rescue....
Grand Prairie firefighter on leave after arrest in Collin County child‑injury case, authorities say
A Grand Prairie firefighter has been placed on administrative leave after his arrest in Collin County on allegations that he injured his child, authorities said. Clyde Wallace Rembert IV, 27, of Anna Collin County Sheriff's Office ...
Man runs into burning home to rescue 2 children
Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. In total, five children and their parents were inside when the fire started. Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children....
17-year-old, 19-year-old suspects arrested in connection to fatal Dallas shootings
Two teenagers are in custody over a March double homicide in Dallas, with one also connected to a separate June homicide.
Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
Grieving families watch trucker receive 20‑year sentence for deadly I‑20 pileup
A truck driver who fell asleep and caused a crash that killed five people on I‑20 was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Families of the victims described their ongoing grief....
Pilot’s quick thinking averts disaster in Alaska emergency landing
A small plane made an emergency landing in Alaska after a loud noise was heard about 20 minutes into the flight, according to one of the nine passengers on board. The pilot reported engine trouble and began searching for a place to land. Helicopters later rescued everyone. Passen...
Child killed, 3 children injured in Fort Worth house fire, officials say
Charred rubble is all that remains of the home a family of seven used to call home.
Truck driver sentenced to 20 years in I-20 Kaufman County crash that killed five
Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, the truck driver who failed to notice stalled traffic on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County last June, killing five people, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in court on Thursday.On June 28, 2025, the then-27-year-old s...
DART bus drops into uncovered road hole after metal plate shifts, injuring 15
Fifteen passengers were hospitalized early Thursday after a DART bus dropped into a roadway hole on Harry Hines Boulevard when the metal plate covering the opening shifted, according to Dallas Fire‑Rescue.The incident happened just before 6 a.m. in the 6300 block of Harry Hines, ...
Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday....
17-year-old faces capital murder charges in two separate cases in Dallas, police say
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with two separate Dallas murder cases, police confirmed Thursday. The Dallas Police Department said Erving Estrada, 17, and Latavien Clark, 18, were taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on June 24 for capital murder in the March sh...