Grand Prairie Police Investigating Fatal Wrong Way Crash
Grand Prairie police are investigating a fatal car accident that happened in the early morning hours of Feb. 18 on eastbound Interstate 30 near Belt Line Road.
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Owner Of Missing Grand Prairie Cobra Kept Snake In Homemade Cage Without Locks
His highly venomous, 6 foot long African Banded Cobra is still at-large, but former Grand Prairie snake owner Lawrence Matl, is now behind bars.
Grand Prairie Man Arrested For Allegedly Losing Deadly 6-Foot Cobra Last Year
The infamous Grand Prairie cobra still hasn't been found, but a man was arrested on Feb. 11 for allegedly losing the deadly snake last August.
Michael Schexnayder Sentenced To Over 25 Years For Grand Prairie Cell Phone Store Robbery
A North Texas man was sentenced to over 25 years in federal prison for robbery, carjacking, and multiple gun crimes for a July 2019 robbery.
Lunar New Year Celebrations Kick Off Early This Year At Grand Prairie's Asia Times Square
The world is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year this week, but the celebration kicked off early in Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie.
Pawn Shop Worker Price Mackey Charged With Murder After Allegedly Shooting Suspected Robber Dorian Medina
Police said Medina committed a misdemeanor theft at the store in the 700 block of W. Jefferson and was driving away when Mackey allegedly shot at the departing vehicle, striking Medina.
Grand Prairie Couple Takes In Afghan Family Of 5 Who Barely Made It Out Of Afghanistan
Two weeks ago, Mohammed Stoman Hotak along with his pregnant wife and three children moved into the Grand Prairie home of Mark and Brenna Puls.
New Holiday Light Park Set to Open in Grand Prairie, Texas
The Light Park Boasts More Than 1 Million LED Synchronized Lights with Longest Holiday Light Tunnel in the World
Man Shot By Grand Prairie Officers After Ramming Into Police Vehicles
Police said the suspect used his vehicle to drive one officer and her vehicle through the fence which protects the service road from PGBT. Backup officers subsequently fired their weapons at the driver, striking him in the wrist.
Howard Sandford Williams Of Grand Prairie Convicted Of Trafficking Teenage Girl
A federal jury in Dallas convicted Howard Sandford Williams, 37, of Grand Prairie of sex trafficking of a child. It took them only two days to decide.
2 Dead In Crash After Vehicle Goes Wrong Way On I-30 In Grand Prairie, Police Say
Two people were killed in a head-on crash early Saturday after one of them was driving the wrong way on a TEXpress lane on I-30 in Grand Prairie, police said.
Search Continues For Missing Swimmer At Joe Pool Lake
The missing swimmer wasn't wearing a life jacket.
Wildlife Experts Continue Search For 6-Foot Cobra In Grand Prairie Using Traps
With still no reported cobra sighting, DFW Wildlife Control was back out in the area Thursday to set up traps.
Suspect Who Rammed Police Motorcycle Injured After Officer Fires Weapon, Grand Prairie Police Say
A suspect who rammed a police motorcycle during a chase Wednesday afternoon was injured after an officer fired a gunshot at him, police said.
Discover DFW: Asia Times Square
A trip to Asia can cost thousands of dollars for thousands of miles of travel, but a place in Grand Prairie allows people to become submersed in Asian cultures without ever leaving North Texas.
Where Is Azari Ale Ruffin? Grand Prairie Police Searching For Teen Last Seen 8 Days Ago
The Grand Prairie Police Department is asking for the public's help finding Azari Ale Ruffin, 16, who was reported missing on June 20.
Grand Prairie Crews Recover Body Of Man Who Was Swimming At Joe Pool Lake
A Grand Prairie dive team on Saturday recovered the body of a 55-year-old man who went swimming off a boat on Wednesday, June 23, officials said.
Car Hits Motorcycle On I-30 In Grand Prairie, Causing Crash That Left 1 Injured
Police in Grand Prairie are investigating a late-night crash that happened on June 10. The accident sent one person to the hospital and tied up traffic for hours.
95-Year-Old Civil Air Patrol Member Granted Wish To Fly One Last Time In Grand Prairie
James Parsley, 95, who was a member the Civil Air Patrol during World War II, got his wish to fly in a plane one last time in Grand Prairie.
17-Year-Old Dies After Pulled From Joe Pool Lake
A 17-year-old died Friday after he was pulled from Joe Pool Lake by crews in Grand Prairie, officials said.
1 Dead After Crash Involving Motorcycle On Interstate-30
Police in Grand Prairie are investigating after a deadly late-night accident involving a motorcycle along Interstate-30.
Grand Prairie Seeing Less Catalytic Converter Thefts After Citywide Ordinance
A citywide ordinance went into effect last month that regulates metal recycling entities, and restricts the sale and purchase of catalytic converters not attached to vehicles.
Andrew Jackson Middle School Student Arrested After Bringing Lookalike Weapon On-Campus
An Andrew Jackson Middle School student was arrested and faces strict, disciplinary action for bringing a lookalike weapon on-campus.
Dallas Man Detoderick Jawayne Gaston Faces Intoxication Manslaughter Charge After Child Dies In Crash
Grand Prairie police arrested Detoderick Jawayne Gaston, 31, of Dallas after his involvement in a car crash, which claimed the life of a child.
Body Of Elderly Man Recovered From Joe Pool Lake
A Grand Prairie dive team recovered the body of a 75-year-old man at Joe Pool Lake Sunday, officials said.
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Yaser Said found guilty of capital murder in deaths of his two daughters
65-year-old Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder in the deaths of his two daughters.
Dallas neighborhood demands change after string of cars slamming into houses
A group of Dallas neighbors are demanding change after a string of vehicles have plowed into their property.
Fort Worth ISD reminds parents they must apply for free school meals this year
For the past two years every student who went to a public school in North Texas ate for free, but that's no longer the case.
Dallas salon shooting suspect indicted by grand jury
A grand jury has returned seven indictments of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for Jeremy Smith, in connection to a hair salon shooting in May.
1 dead, another woman injured in East Texas head-on collision
A head-on collision on Aug. 8 left one woman dead and another injured 1.5 miles south of Chandler in Henderson County.
Men sentenced after making sex slave 'endure horrors beyond imagining'
Handcuffed with a metal collar around her neck and forced to sleep naked at the foot of her 'owner's bed... these are just some of the horrors an alleged 'sex slave' endured.
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Local farmers feel impact of drought on business
The last time Fisher Farm & Ranch saw measurable rainfall was about a month ago. Owner David Fisher said it's taking a toll on his farm.
Yaser Said claims he did not kill his 2 teenage daughters
Yaser Said denied killing his two teenage daughters while he was on the witness stand earlier on Monday.
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Yaser Said found guilty of capital murder in deaths of his two daughters
65-year-old Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder in the deaths of his two daughters.
Dallas neighborhood demands change after string of cars slamming into houses
A group of Dallas neighbors are demanding change after a string of vehicles have plowed into their property.
Fort Worth ISD reminds parents they must apply for free school meals this year
For the past two years every student who went to a public school in North Texas ate for free, but that's no longer the case.
Dallas salon shooting suspect indicted by grand jury
A grand jury has returned seven indictments of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for Jeremy Smith, in connection to a hair salon shooting in May.
1 dead, another woman injured in East Texas head-on collision
A head-on collision on Aug. 8 left one woman dead and another injured 1.5 miles south of Chandler in Henderson County.
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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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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
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
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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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Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
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.
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Back-to-School shopping inflation hits parent's pocketbooks
Parents are faced with decades-high inflation for back-to-school shopping this year.
Dallas County Health and Human Services donating AC units
"I am so grateful for this program. It's helped me survive during this time."
Garland ISD still in need of school bus drivers
Students and families tied to the Garland school system felt first-hand the impact on another school service shortage: bus drivers.
With school busses back on the roads, remember these tips
Don't forget to stop when the bus stops!
Psychologist gives tips to ease back-to-school jitters
With school back in session, kids may feel more nervous.
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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.
