Water main break leads to death of construction worker in Frisco, police say

CBS DFW 2/12 9:05A Steven Rosenbaum

A construction worker in Frisco died this week after an accident on the job site. Two contractors were working on a water line as part of a private construction project near the intersection of Eldorado Parkway and Independence Parkway on Tuesday...

1 killed, 1 injured after gunfire erupts during gathering at Fort Worth apartment, police say

CBS DFW 2/9 2:14A Briauna Brown

One person was shot and killed, and another was injured after gunfire erupted during a gathering at a Fort Worth apartment complex overnight, police confirmed. Fort Worth police told CBS News Texas that at about 3 a.m., officers responded to a...

How a Democrat defeated the Republican in a GOP majority state Senate district in Tarrant County

CBS DFW 2/8 2:54A Jack Fink

It was a major political upset that delighted Democrats and rattled Republicans here in North Texas, across the state, and the nation. Democrat Taylor Rehmet trounced Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state...

Inmate captured after escaping jail transport in Fort Worth, sheriff's office confirms

CBS DFW 2/2 8:00A Briauna Brown

An inmate is back in custody Monday afternoon after escaping custody in Fort Worth. According to a spokesperson with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, the inmate, whose name has not been released, was being transported by van from the downtown...

Dispute over french fries spirals into deadly shooting, Fort Worth police say

CBS DFW 1/29 6:36A Steven Rosenbaum

Fort Worth detectives are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed his friend after an argument that began over french fries. Police said the shooting happened on Wednesday evening at an apartment complex on Jeremiah Drive near Alemeda...

Truck hauling acid crashes in Denton County; hazmat cleanup underway

CBS DFW 1/29 6:01A Steven Rosenbaum

Hazmat crews are cleaning up an acid spill Thursday morning after a rollover crash involving an 18-wheeler. The truck overturned just before 5:30 a.m. on the westbound lanes of Highway 114 between I-35W and Highway 377 in Roanoke. The truck was...

Thousands without power across Texas as winter storm sweeps through state

CBS DFW 1/25 3:27A Briauna Brown

Thousands of Texans are without power Sunday after a winter storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain swept through Saturday. As of 9:30 a.m., over 25,000 Texas Oncor customers are without power, with the majority in East Texas, south of...

Five years later, the 2021 deep freeze that left millions in the dark still looms over North Texas

CBS DFW 1/25 1:00A Sergio Candido

As North Texas endures another stretch of winter weather in 2026, the conditions are reviving memories of one of the most devastating cold events in state history: the February 2021 deep freeze that crippled the power grid and left millions...

What is "puffing"? Why North Texas drivers can be fined up to $500 for warming up their cars

CBS DFW 1/24 12:25A Sergio Candido

Drivers across North Texas could face fines of up to $500 for a common winter habit known locally as "puffing," law enforcement officials and county authorities warn as temperatures drop this season. What is "puffing"? Puffing refers to the act...

Regional Leaders Share Insights on Growth at Southlake Chamber Luncheon

MySouthlakeNews (Development) 1/23 6:01A Ryan Snyder

Economic development panel highlights collaboration, future trends, and the role of people in shaping Northeast Tarrant County Source

What's at stake in the runoff election for an open Texas Senate seat in Tarrant County

CBS DFW 1/18 2:55A Jack Fink

Early voting begins later this week in the runoff election for the open State Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County. It's a race that pits Republican Leigh Wambsganss against Democrat Taylor Rehmet. Voting begins this Wednesday, Jan. 21, and...

Fort Worth mom charged with manslaughter after 1-month-old dies of meth overdose, officials say

CBS DFW 1/15 9:48A S.E. Jenkins

A Fort Worth mother has been charged with manslaughter after her 1-month-old child died of a meth overdose, authorities said. The Fort Worth Police Department began its investigation on July 27, when...

Former North Texas school police officer faces child sex abuse charges

CBS DFW 1/15 8:05A Steven Rosenbaum

A former police officer for Sanger ISD is in the Denton County Jail, facing four felonies for an alleged relationship with a district student. Israel Demello, 26, was charged with sexual assault of a child, sexual performance by a child,...

North Texas man dies after what Tarrant County officials describe as an "accidental shooting"

CBS DFW 12/29 4:35A Briauna Brown

A man died following what Tarrant County officials say was an accidental shooting near Mansfield late Sunday. According to the sheriff's office, at about 11:45 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting in the 7800 block of Townsend Road. When they...

Man shot by deputies, another detained during domestic disturbance call, Tarrant County Sheriff's...

CBS DFW 12/27 3:26A Briauna Brown

A man was transported to the hospital after being shot by deputies during a domestic disturbance call Friday night in Haslet, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office confirmed Saturday. According to the sheriff's office, at about 10:50 p.m., deputies...