Downtown Dallas, Inc., law enforcement discuss new downtown safety plan
Leaders from Downtown Dallas, Inc. were joined by police and DART officials to discuss the organization's new Public Safety Summer Operations Plan.
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Wrong-way crash in Wilmer leaves 4 dead
Police are still working to figure out if alcohol was a factor in a late-night wrong-way crash along a highway in Dallas County that left 4 people dead and 2 others hospitalized.
4 dead after wrong-way crash on I-45 in Dallas County
Officers found 3 people in the vehicle that was going the wrong way, and 3 people in the vehicle that was hit head-on.
'Eggtremely' sticky road after 30K pound egg spill in Dallas
Officials TxDOT say an 18-wheeler hauling eggs slammed into the pillar of the bridge at Malcom X Boulevard, near downtown Dallas.
"Puppet master" wife orchestrated husband's murder-for hire
Jamie Faith was ambushed — shot seven times while walking his dog. Why did his wife, Jennifer, want him dead — and had she attempted it before?
Dallas Mayor wants city leaders to look closer into deadly shooting
One person was killed and 16 others were hurt when shots rang out at the Epic Easter Bike Out and Field Party.
Dallas County Lowers COVID-19 Risk Level From Orange To Yellow, 'Proceed Carefully'
This is the second time in less than a month the county has lowered the risk level.
Black Women Rule Over Almost Half Of Dallas County's Criminal District Courts, Ready For Supreme Court Seat
Judge Tammy Kemp, who presides over Dallas County's 204th District Court, will be rooting for nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearings.
Dallas County Drops Mask Mandate
The decision came not long after the CDC released new metrics to determine when masks will be recommended.
COVID-19 Cases Trending Downward In Dallas County And Winter Storm May Have Helped
It may have taken the peak of omicron and the snow and ice that forced people to stay put, for COVID-19 numbers in Dallas County to finally trend in the right direction.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Files Disaster Declaration Due To Impending Icy Weather
"This will speed help to first responders in the event our supplies or personnel are overstretched," Judge Jenkins said.
4 New COVID Testing Sites Opening Across Dallas County After Record-Breaking Number Of Cases
After weeks of waiting in long lines to get a COVID test, relief is finally here for some North Texans. Four new testing sites are coming to Dallas County.
Driver Leads Police On Chase In Dallas County, Suspect Now In Custody
At one point, the driver went the wrong way on a service road and multiple residential streets.
Dallas County Says Millions Of Dollars Are Available To Help Residents Facing Eviction
The funds are only for Dallas County residents who live outside the city of Dallas but that still covers 1.3 million people.
Young Dallas Kids Roll Up Sleeves For COVID-19 Vaccine
More than 30 families lined up for CDC-approved Pfizer vaccine doses designed for younger children.
Southeast Alliance Community Care Team To Address Public Mental Health Response Needs
The program's efforts will include services to check in on residents with a history of mental health issues to ensure they are receiving the treatment and services needed.
Aggravated Robbery Suspects Caught After County-Wide Manhunt
Three teens who were at the center of a county-wide manhunt were taken into custody Saturday.
Dallas County COVID-19 Hospitalizations Expected To Peak And Decline, Tarrant County's To Rise, UT Southwestern Says
UT Southwestern believes it's likely the impact of in-person schooling, and that the increased hospitalizations reflect the large numbers of individuals who are not yet, or cannot yet be vaccinated.
Dallas County Mask Mandate Remains In Place Following Judge's Order
"County Judge Jenkins has shown a probable right to relief on the merits of his claims against the Governor and the State of Texas," says the 116th Circuit Court.
DCHHS Reports 7th Case Of West Nile As City Prepares For Spraying After Positive Mosquito Test
Dallas County Health and Human Services has reported the 7th human case of West Nile Virus just as spraying has been ordered in three areas of the city after a mosquito sample tested positive for the virus.
Dallas ISD To Keep Mask Mandate Despite Texas Supreme Court Ruling
Dallas ISD's superintendent said Sunday evening that the district will keep its face mask mandate despite a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court on Sunday that blocked Dallas County's order.
Texas Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Gov. Abbott, Temporarily Blocks Dallas County Mask Mandate
In the continuing legal battle between Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Gov. Greg Abbott over mask mandates, the Texas Supreme Court on Sunday ruled in favor of the governor.
Appeals Court Sides With Dallas County After Gov. Abbott Challenges Mask Mandate
A Texas appeals court has sided with Dallas County after Gov. Greg Abbott filed a petition to "strike down" Judge Clay Jenkins' mask mandate.
Murder Suspect To Be Released After Data Lost At Dallas Police Department
A man being held in the Dallas County jail on a murder charge will soon be released after the Dallas Police Department lost data that could have included evidence in his criminal case.
COVID-19 Testing Demand Soars In Dallas County
Dallas County is monitoring the need for more COVID-19 testing sites as the demand continues to grow.
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Texas born WNBA player Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial
Russian news agencies say jailed Houston-born WNBA player Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges during her trial in Moscow.
Dallas homicide detectives searching for Deandre Hamilton, 18
Have you seen Deandre Hamilton? Dallas police need your help finding him.
Previously deported, convicted rapist arrested after entering U.S. illegally
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Guatemalan national previously convicted of rape in Louisiana in 2019 after he crossed into Texas from Mexico illegally on July 2.
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery holds dedication of Chosin Few monument
The monument honors those who fought and died during the Battle of Chosin, a two-week-long conflict in 1950 during the Korean War.
Report from ALERRT Center reveals more details about Uvalde school shooting, police response
In a report done by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, officials identified three missed opportunities to slow or stop the Uvalde school shooter.
First responders prepare themselves and others for soaring temperatures
Soaring temperatures will linger around for the time being, which puts stress on our first responders as they are receiving hundreds of calls for heat-related illnesses putting some people in the hospital.
Orioles complete 3-game sweep of Rangers with 2-1 win
The Baltimore Orioles beat Texas Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday night for their first three-game sweep of the season.
Texas lawmakers discuss their ideas on how state should respond to Uvalde school shooting
Amid the state and federal investigations and Texas legislative committee hearings into the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, some lawmakers are discussing their ideas on how the state should respond.
Former Cowboy Greg Ellis named head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Former Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
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Texas born WNBA player Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial
Russian news agencies say jailed Houston-born WNBA player Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges during her trial in Moscow.
Dallas homicide detectives searching for Deandre Hamilton, 18
Have you seen Deandre Hamilton? Dallas police need your help finding him.
Previously deported, convicted rapist arrested after entering U.S. illegally
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Guatemalan national previously convicted of rape in Louisiana in 2019 after he crossed into Texas from Mexico illegally on July 2.
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery holds dedication of Chosin Few monument
The monument honors those who fought and died during the Battle of Chosin, a two-week-long conflict in 1950 during the Korean War.
Report from ALERRT Center reveals more details about Uvalde school shooting, police response
In a report done by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, officials identified three missed opportunities to slow or stop the Uvalde school shooter.
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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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State Rep. Rhetta Bowers on next steps following committee hearings over Uvalde shooting
Jack talks with State Rep. Rhetta Bowers (D - Garland) on what she says the next steps will be following committee hearings over the Uvalde school shooting.
Report: Justice Department probing Texas' multibillion-dollar border mission
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating potential civil rights violations in Texas' multibillion-dollar border security mission.
Eye On Politics: June 30, 2022
This week's Eye On Politics focuses on a new CBS News/YouGov poll surveying Texans on a variety of subjects including gun control, immigration, and the upcoming gubernatorial election.
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CBS News Poll: Texans think their state is better than most, but some think it's change for the worse
Most Texans take pride in their state, with three in 10 saying it's better than most other states, and another three in 10 who think it's the best state in the country to live in.
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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?
Jungle Jumparoo toy recalled for violating federal lead content ban
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
Gas prices across Texas break new records overnight
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
'Great Reshuffling' played huge role in pushing home prices up
Researchers found that cities that already had a large share of remote workers before the pandemic tended to attract even more after the pandemic shutdowns.
AAA says gas prices are record breaking this Memorial Day weekend
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, experts say it's best to get out the door early, and if you can't, you can end up doubling your travel time.
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Man infected with monkeypox attended Daddyland Festival in Dallas
Health officials reported the first locally transmitted case of the monkeypox virus in Dallas after a man who attended the Daddyland Festival tested positive.
Resource: Various types of birth control, costs, methods
Abortion services may no longer be an option for most women in Texas, but they still have access to a range of birth control and reproductive health care services.
Shifting abortion laws cause confusion for patients, clinics
The legal wrangling is almost certain to continue to cause chaos for Americans seeking abortions in the near future.
State and local health departments say monkeypox is being spread within Texas
There have been a total of 12 monkeypox cases identified in Texas residents. Three of those patients said they did not travel out of state when they were exposed to monkeypox.
Confusion, fear despite judge blocking Texas abortion ban
For rape survivors, to a woman recently diagnosed with advanced cancer and in her first trimester, the fear is real.
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Feds propose $400K in fines after worker allegedly injured at Sulphur Springs concrete plant
According to a US Department of Labor spokesperson, on January 3, 2022, a worker at Armorock LLC's Sulphur Springs facility was seriously injured after being struck by a large mold.
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?
Jungle Jumparoo toy recalled for violating federal lead content ban
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
American Airlines gives rosier outlook for summer revenue
American said revenue per seat will jump by up to 22% compared with 2019, easily beating an earlier forecast of up 14% to 16%.
Gas prices across Texas break new records overnight
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
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Texas born WNBA player Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial
Russian news agencies say jailed Houston-born WNBA player Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges during her trial in Moscow.
Former Cowboy Greg Ellis named head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Former Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
Fastest boy in the country to attend college with no track team
The teen is set to attend SMU this fall on a football scholarship.
Griner sends letter to President Biden pleading for his help
Brittney Griner has made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed to the White House through her representatives saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not "forget about me and the other American Detainees."
Cowboys help teen's dream come true with new prosthetics
"I always had a dream that I could run, jump, and play with friends and family," 14-year-old Lilly Biagini said. "Today is a dream come true."
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Charges against Dallas rapper Yella Beezy dismissed
Two charges of sexual assault and child endangerment or abandonment against Dallas rapper Yella Beezy were dismissed.
Tony Awards 2022: Complete list of nominees and winners
Jennifer Hudson, who produced the Best Musical winner "A Strange Loop," became the 17th ever EGOT winner.
Country music singer Toby Keith announces he has stomach cancer
Keith, an eight-time Country Music Awards winner, delivered the news to his fans on his Instagram page on Sunday, emphasizing that he is going to take a break from performing to spend more time with his family.
New statue in McKinney will commemorate 50th anniversary of 'Benji'
McKinney has signed a contract for a statue that will commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the movie "Benji."
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Your Thursday Morning Headlines, July 7th, 2022
Heat-related water break in Keller now fixed, First locally transmitted Monkeypox case in Dallas, COVID threat level increases in North Texas due to new cases, Arlington firefighter's family files lawsuit against Cancun resort, Texas abortion provider moving to New Mexico, Richardson aquatic center opening weekends
Today marks 6 years since 7/7 ambush on Dallas officers
Six years ago today, five officers were gunned down in downtown Dallas.
Thursday weather update: Sunny to partly cloudy, hot
Sunny to partly cloudy. Hot. High 103F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Much hotter weather is ahead for North Texas
Friday will be a First Alert Weather Day!
Report from ALERRT Center reveals more details about Uvalde school shooting, police response
In a report done by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, officials identified three missed opportunities to slow or stop the Uvalde school shooter.
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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.
