Week of Jun 30 · June 30, 2026
This week in Southlake, Texas: 10 top stories.
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The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo have died after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said on Sunday. Trejo, who plays for Club Sport Maritimo La Guaira, a second-division team in Venezuela, had searched for his wife Yanina and children Aaron and Ai...
The United States says delegates will be in Qatar Tuesday to discuss terms of the tentative deal to end the war. But as soon as the announcement was made on Monday, Iran's foreign ministry denied that its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials.
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed.
Dallas Stadium will host a knockout match between the Ivory Coast and Norway on Tuesday.
The Real County sheriff confirmed Gracie was loaded onto a trailer and is now back at her home at Cedar Hollow Ranch. The missing giraffe was found about 4 miles from the ranch on Friday. It then took crews a few days to reach her.
A trip that was supposed to be filled with happiness and celebration quickly took a turn for one Dallas family after they were arrested by immigration authorities.At their home in Southeast Dallas, the walls showcase some of the proudest moments for the Granados Rojas family."My parents raised us...
A neighbor shot and killed a man who was 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. When officers arrived, they ...
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.That's not to say he isn't ready for the jump from college to the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks after leading Michigan to its first national championship in 37 years this past spring.From high schoo...
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five ...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments.
Over the weekend, the town of Mabank lost a pillar of the community. Fire Chief Charlie Woodard was struck and killed while directing traffic outside a community rodeo on Saturday night. City of Mabank The Texas Department of Public Safety s...
An arrest has been made in the crash that killed two cyclists in December in Pilot Point after a grand jury indictment.Scott Mages and Andre Kocher were on a group ride around 8:15 a.m. in Pilot Point when they were hit by a truck and killed on Dec. 20, 2025. Police said the driver of the v...
Two Republican members of the Texas House who have butted heads with Ken Paxton and endorsed incumbent John Cornyn told CBS News Texas they are fully supporting the Attorney General in his race against Democratic State Representative James Talarico. Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jef...
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Attorney General Ken Paxton's home turf. They both had butted heads with Paxton ever since they were among the 60 Texas House Republicans who voted to impeach him three years ago. Both Leach and Shaheen say th...
Pilot Point police announce an arrest in the crash that killed two bicyclists in December 2025. Scott Mages and Andre Kocher, two members of the Frisco Triathlon Club, were killed in the crash while training for an Ironman competition.
Two Texas law enforcement officers were killed while directing traffic in a 24-hour span. In Mabank, Fire Chief and police officer Charlie Woodard, and in Houston, 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff Deputy Erika Serrato. Serrato was directing traffic on I-45 in Houston when a heavy-duty commer...
Police say Chief Charlie Woodard was directing traffic when a truck struck him Saturday night after the event. Woodard served many roles; he was a former police officer, a baseball coach to some and a role model to many. The Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.
A Fort Worth ring camera captured the moments before a man wielding a machete was shot and killed by a resident. Police did not arrest the resident for the shooting.
Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions.
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Heading to Addison's Kaboom Town this week? About 500,000 people are expected for one of the nation's top fireworks shows.
As the men's FIFA World Cup continues to capture headlines, at the same time the U.S. Supreme Court has been weighing important decisions on immigration policies that could impact thousands. One of the biggest decisions involves birthright citizenship, which is expected to come down on Tuesday.I...
While the diabetes and weight-loss drugs don't directly cause dehydration, side effects like diarrhea and nausea cause the body to lose water and by not eating and drinking as much.
A plume of Saharan Dust has arrived in North Texas, which will make for some lightly hazy skies and a colorful sunset.
The City of Southlake has received notice from Tarrant County Public Health that one mosquito trap in Southlake has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Source
High heat, strong winds and low humidity are fueling deadly wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border
Search crews and residents are combing through what's left of buildings leveled by powerful back-to-back earthquakes five days ago.
Immigration attorneys say the rapid changes are creating uncertainty for families and legal advocates alike.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a series of major rulings, delivering both wins and losses for President Trump. Justices limited his ability to immediately remove a Federal Reserve governor, allowed firings at some independent agencies, let states count certain mail ballots, and declined to he...
A chase through several Texas counties Monday ended with an officer-involved shooting.
"Today is much more than a sign unveiling," said Eddie Garcia, Fort Worth Police Chief. "It's about ensuring that the name of a fallen Fort Worth police officer, who dedicated his life to serving others, will continue to be seen, remembered, and respected for generations to come."
The Ivory Coast team is getting attention for their custom travel suits. Look at these tie-die orange jackets with an elephant sequined on the back. The elephant is the national animal of the Ivory Coast and symbolizes the strength, power, and resilience of the nation.
May says he has already spoken to the entire team, and with guys like Cooper Flagg and Morez Johnson, he says this team can contend sooner rather than later.
DONATE HERE.CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to launch an emergency relief campaign for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The initiative, called Hope 4 Venezuela, is collecting both monetary donations and essentia...
As temperatures and heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging state park visitors to protect themselves and their pets with these essential heat safety tips.
Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup.
A hot and a bit hazy afternoon is in store on Monday with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s, but a gusty southerly wind will help bring down our heat index values to just about 100°F for the majority of North Texas.A plume of Saharan Dust has arrived in North Texas, bringing some l...
Klyde Warren Park, a top attraction in Dallas for more than a decade, is growing. Park and city leaders revealed details about the project on Monday morning, which will expand the park to 7.1 acres.The park, which opened in 2012, connects Uptown Dallas with the Arts District over a recessed porti...
Dallas city leaders announced a $200 million, 1.7-acre expansion of Klyde Warren Park over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, featuring a new event pavilion, ice skating rink, and lawns to further connect Uptown and Downtown.
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