Colorado Wildfires Burn Hundreds Of Homes, Force Evacuations
More than 370 homes in one subdivision have already been destroyed and another 210 have the potential to burn as the flames continue.
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Texas Health Professionals Keeping An Eye On New Strain Of COVID-19 Now In The US
A new, mutant strain of COVID-19 first seen in Great Britain earlier this month has made it's way to the U.S. and health professional in Texas are paying attention.
Texas Family Safe After 24 Hours Stranded In Colorado Mountains
A family from Texas is safe after being stranded for more than 24 hours in the mountains of southwestern Colorado, authorities said.
Landmark Theatres, 2 In North Texas, Banning Costumes For 'Joker' Movie Amid Concerns Over Possible Violence
Landmark Theatres, which operates two locations in Dallas, has confirmed they are banning costumes, face painting and masks when the new "Joker" movie hits screens.
Southwest Airlines Plans $100M Maintenance Hangar In Denver
The Dallas-based airline announced plans Wednesday for the 130,000-square-foot hangar that can fit three Boeing 737 aircraft.
Fort Worth Woman Discovers ID Stolen After Getting Billed For Items Purchased In Colorado
Kathleen Cammack says the first red flag that she may have fallen victim to a scam came in January when she and her husband received a Verizon bill for four new lines opened in Colorado.
North Texas Couple Rescued After Getting Engaged, Then Lost, Dehydrated During Hike In Colorado
The couple got a late start, were carrying little water and they were not equipped for cold weather or to camp overnight.
"Serial Squatter" Gets Jail Time
The woman accused of racking up dozens of evictions in a rental scheme won't have to worry about rent for a while.
Uninvited Guest: Bear Wanders Through Famous Hotel Lobby
A black bear was caught on camera wandering through the lobby of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.
Bodies Of Missing Pregnant Mom, Daughters Found In Colorado
The body of 34-year-old Shanann Watts was found on property owned by Anadarko Petroleum. Investigators found what they believe are the bodies of 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste nearby.
Husband Charged With Murder Of Pregnant Colorado Mom & 2 Daughters
Authorities say the husband of a missing family in Colorado has been arrested in connection with the case.
Mountain Lion Wanders Around Inside Colorado Home, Kills House Cat
A Boulder woman is mourning the loss of her family's cat after a mountain lion broke into her home and killed the cat.
Bear In Colorado Trashes Car, Enjoys Snacks
Just a hungry bear. This animal found a unique way to satisfy its hunger when it found a trove of snacks -- in someone's car.
Bear Freed After Being Trapped In Storm Drain In Colorado
A bear that was trapped in storm drain was freed thanks to some help from Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Thursday.
Exploding Wildfires In The West Derail 4th Of July Plans
A growing wildfire destroyed more than 100 homes in the Colorado mountains, while other blazes across the parched U.S. West meant the evacuation of hundreds from their homes.
'Like Dominoes': Utah Homes Burn As Wildfires Menace U.S. West
A fast-moving brush fire destroyed eight homes in the Utah tourist town of Moab, while more than 3,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming fled multiple wildfires.
Oil-Gas Group: Tougher Drilling Rules Could Cost Billions
An oil and gas advocacy group warned that Colorado taxpayers could face billions of dollars in compensation claims if voters approve tough new restrictions on where wells can be drilled.
Extreme Fire Danger Forces Another National Forest To Close
Extreme fire danger prompted officials to shut down a sprawling forest that includes some of Colorado's most stunning mountains in a region.
North Texas 'Serial Squatters' Both Behind Bars In Colorado
An investigation last November showed how William and Heather Schwab moved from home to home, lying on applications and then refusing to pay rent. Now, they are both behind bars.
Growing Colorado Wildfire Forces More Evacuations
A growing wildfire burning in southwestern Colorado forced more people from their homes Sunday as crews tried to slow the blaze being fed by continued hot, dry and windy conditions.
Serial Squatters Strike Again
A couple dubbed the "serial squatters" is racking up more evictions, this time in Colorado.
5-Year-Old Survives Backyard Bear Attack
A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured but survived after a bear attacked her in her backyard.
Double Amputee Climbs Monstrous, 2,000-Foot Hiking Trail In 4 Hours
The Manitou Incline is a grueling test of toughness and fitness, and this week a Colorado woman without legs ascended the famous stairs.
Students Protest For Tougher Gun Laws In National School Walkout
Another wave of student protests disrupted classes Friday across North Texas and the country as part of the National School Walkout.
News Now: Rainy Weather, 4-Day School Week
North Texas is seeing rain on Tuesday and its even impacting the Texas Rangers. Plus, a Colorado school district is switching to a four-day week.
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Drunk driver crashes into house in White Settlement leaving teen dead, 2 injured
A teen is dead and a second person seriously hurt after a crash in White Settlement.
Chicago pounds out 15 hits, beats Texas 8-2 for series split
Texas completed a 2-5 homestand and dropped 12 games below .500, matching its season low.
Woman killed in hit-and-run on I-20 in Arlington
A woman died in Arlington on Sunday after she was struck by a vehicle on I-20.
Possible accidental shooting kills teen in Arlington
A teenager was killed in an Arlington apartment Saturday night after a shotgun being handled by another person in the unit went off.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Republicans block $35 cap on price of insulin from Senate bill
Seven Republicans voted to allow the insulin cap in the legislation, but it failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to include it.
Adams blasts Texas governor's "unimaginable" treatment of migrants as 2nd bus arrives
The mayor said many of the migrants had asked to go to different destinations, but were not given a choice.
Truck drives off of I-20 in Weatherford, critically injuring 3
An 18-wheeler plowed off I-20 in Weatherford this evening, landing on a roadway below and critically injuring three people.
Rowlett infant dead, dad in custody after standoff
An hours-long standoff in Rowlett last night ended with a man in custody and his infant son dead.
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Drunk driver crashes into house in White Settlement leaving teen dead, 2 injured
A teen is dead and a second person seriously hurt after a crash in White Settlement.
Chicago pounds out 15 hits, beats Texas 8-2 for series split
Texas completed a 2-5 homestand and dropped 12 games below .500, matching its season low.
Woman killed in hit-and-run on I-20 in Arlington
A woman died in Arlington on Sunday after she was struck by a vehicle on I-20.
Possible accidental shooting kills teen in Arlington
A teenager was killed in an Arlington apartment Saturday night after a shotgun being handled by another person in the unit went off.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
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FBI: more young people are being targeted for sextortion scams
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
Black and Hispanic murders are less likely to be solved | The reasons why are complicated
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Churches cancel Christian day-camp as old allegations surface again
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
21-story apartment tower to go up where 2017 condo fire took place
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
I-Team: Reports find scam callers target Texas, specifically Dallas-Fort Worth
If you live in Texas, you're more likely to get these calls than any other state. If you live in the 214- or 817- area codes, you live in one of the most targeted metro areas in the country.
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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Republicans block $35 cap on price of insulin from Senate bill
Seven Republicans voted to allow the insulin cap in the legislation, but it failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to include it.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Jack Fink's one-on-one with Sen. Ted Cruz at CPAC
CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the Inflation Reduction Act, the November election and the Uvalde investigation
Cruz: After Uvalde shooting, law enforcement didn't tell Texas leaders the truth
Senator Cruz made his comments during an interview while attending the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Tips and tricks for saving on that grocery bill from the Culinary School of Fort Worth
CBS 11 News went to the Culinary School of Fort Worth for a few tips and tricks people can use to save money on their grocery bills.
Consumer advocate talks pros, cons of electric vehicles
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
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U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Banana Boat spray sunscreens sold nationwide recalled over carcinogen
No injuries or deaths related to the products have been reported, the company said.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
North Texan says monkeypox pain is 'probably one of the worst things I've ever been through'
Monkeypox cases in North Texas on are the rise.
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
25th annual DFW Restaurant Week begins August 8
It's the second-largest restaurant week in the country, second only to New York City's.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is "woke"
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
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Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
Rangers win 3-2 over White Sox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders
Leody Taveras had an RBI single for the Rangers, who ended a seven-game home losing streak.
The ultimate Cowboys fan and the pledge made to her by Jerry Jones
Ms. Price, as she's simply known by the Cowboys in-crowd, says she knows how to pay her way when she has to. But, her support for the team, is priceless.
Iman Shumpert arrested at Texas airport for pot possession
Former NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last weekend for allegedly trying to bring six ounces of cannabis through security.
Orioles win 6-3 for 1st-ever season series sweep of Rangers
Jonah Heim and Marcus Semien homered for Texas, which lost its seventh consecutive home game and dropped a season-worst 12 games under .500 at 46-58 overall.
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Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," dies at 95
Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles, saying that she saw the character as an "ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars."
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking "Star Trek" star, dies at age 89
After "Star Trek," Nichols went on to become a recruiter for NASA, playing a key role in helping recruit people of color and female astronauts.
"Law & Order" crew member fatally shot on set in Brooklyn
Police say 31-year-old Johnny Pizzaro was in charge of putting up "No Parking" signs for a shoot in the area.
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords
President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast and Texan Simone Biles.
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One more hot and dry day before rain falls
Tuesday will finally break our nearly 70 day dry spell.
Our best chance for rain in awhile comes this week
By midweek, coverage could reach 40%.
North Texas finally falls below 100! How long will it stick around?
It looks like we'll have at least a week of cool(er) temperatures.
Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
Mall goers across North Texas take advantage of tax holiday
Tax free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas.
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Victims of Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas
On May 24, 2022 nineteen children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, after a teenaged gunman barricaded himself in a 4th grade classroom and opened fire.
Uvalde School Shooting: The Aftermath of Tragedy
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
CBS 11 Bike To Work Week!
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
Easter bunny hops into Cook Children's NICU
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
March 14 Fannin County Storm Damage Near Leonard, Texas
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
