Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Inmates
Luis Curiel, 47, pleaded guilty on May 18 to two counts of sexual abuse of a ward.
Luis Curiel, 47, pleaded guilty on May 18 to two counts of sexual abuse of a ward.
Secretary Alejandro Mayorka visited a remodeled processing center in McAllen, where migrants sat on metal benches and on sleeping mats, as aluminum thermal blankets made rustling noises.
In the last year the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center has logged more than 27,000 cases child abuse -- many involving strangers.
Officials with ERCOT say the power grid is producing more power than ever but Texans are also using more than ever.
Carissa Nash said, "It was terrifying," as she heard the knocking and sound of the whip cracking against the door.
The three teens and a security guard from the Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish were arrested early Sunday.
Texas high court allows state to resume some abuse investigations into gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
After meeting with state and local officials in Medina County earlier today, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to update the public on the state's response to the fires there.
A wildfire has burned more an 1,000 acres in South Texas forcing some people to evacuate, destroying three homes and knocking out power to more than 100 others, officials said Sunday.
City of Early Police announced on social media this evening that last week's Blanket fire has reignited, sharing harrowing video of the blaze.
Taylor Hawkins, the longtime drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters and Fort Worth native, has died. He was 50.
Even country music legend Willie Nelson found it hard to vote absentee in the March 1 primary under new Texas election laws, his wife said.
U.S. officials are rushing to build more facilities and line up prison buses for new arrivals, as another record-breaking surge of migrants are predicted to attempt to cross the US-Mexico border.
The Biden administration has filed a third lawsuit over voting rights in Texas, keeping the state at the center of a fight over new, more restrictive election laws passed last year by Republicans.
San Angelo's former Chief of Police has been convicted of accepting bribes after he illegally used his influence to secure millions of city dollars for a radio vendor in exchange for payments.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled a man on Texas death row has the right to have his pastor pray out loud and physically touch him during his execution.
According to AAA Texas, the statewide gas price average is $3.89 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. That price is seven cents less than from this day last week.
Here's a look at how the 10 most populous U.S. metro areas -- including Dallas-Fort Worth -- changed during the first full year of the pandemic.
Infowars host Alex Jones failed to show up and testify under oath at a deposition Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
The Republican-controlled Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed a bill that would lead to a near-total ban on abortion and would allow private citizens to enforce the law through civil litigation.
One day after storms and tornadoes ripped through Texas, a twister flipped cars, ripped off rooftops and deposited a house in the middle of a street in the New Orleans area.
Federal safety inspectors say baby formula maker Abbott failed to maintain sanitary conditions and procedures at the manufacturing plant recently linked to a cluster of infant illnesses.
NASA has discovered more than 5,000 planets outside of our solar system.
General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs because the headlights can be too bright and cause a glare for oncoming drivers.
Authorities say a Bowie County, Texas escapee was shot on March 21 while being taken into custody in Texarkana, Arkansas.
The WNBA team will stay in Arlington for two more years before relocating to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
North Texans are receiving fake calls from "law enforcement," telling them there is a warrant for their arrest for failing to appear for grand jury duty that will need to be paid immediately or they will be arrested.
This past weekend, CBS News Texas' Doug Dunbar traveled with a group of North Texas veterans to Washington, D.C.
A Texas grand jury indicted more than 140 migrants on misdemeanor rioting charges over an alleged mass attempt to breach the U.S.-Mexico border, a day after a judge threw out the cases.
An isolated shower is possible but most of DFW remains dry with afternoon temperatures near 80.
The WNBA team will stay in Arlington for two more years before relocating to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
North Texans are receiving fake calls from "law enforcement," telling them there is a warrant for their arrest for failing to appear for grand jury duty that will need to be paid immediately or they will be arrested.
This past weekend, CBS News Texas' Doug Dunbar traveled with a group of North Texas veterans to Washington, D.C.
A Texas grand jury indicted more than 140 migrants on misdemeanor rioting charges over an alleged mass attempt to breach the U.S.-Mexico border, a day after a judge threw out the cases.
An isolated shower is possible but most of DFW remains dry with afternoon temperatures near 80.
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
A Texas grand jury indicted more than 140 migrants on misdemeanor rioting charges over an alleged mass attempt to breach the U.S.-Mexico border, a day after a judge threw out the cases.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Starting in September of 2024, the year-long residency will allow new teachers to work with veteran teachers before taking on their own classroom.
Senators approve foreign aid package that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
The bond includes upgrades to city streets, parks and public safety facilities. The largest single ticket item in this year's bond includes $50 million for the newly proposed Dallas Police Department's new training facility.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
More than 20 people have been stricken after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
"This is huge, HUGE! If we don't plan appropriately, A, we won't have workers. Or B, we'll have so many people on the streets that nobody can get to the events."
The WNBA team will stay in Arlington for two more years before relocating to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
Luka Doncic scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the return of Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to beat Los Angeles 96-93 and tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
The WNBA team says there's now a waitlist for season tickets.
Vegas captain Mark Stone scored quickly after missing two months, Tomas Hertl had a goal in his playoff debut for the Golden Knights and the reigning Stanley Cup champions opened defense of their title with a 4-3 win over the top-seeded Dallas Stars.
The teams were meeting in the playoffs for the third time in five years, with the Clippers having won both previous series.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
Wednesday temps will be between 75 and 82 degrees in the afternoon.
A jury sentenced Paige Lawyer to the death penalty for the 2018 murders of his ex-girlfriend, O'Tishae Womack, and her 10-year-old daughter, Ka'Myria.
The Biden administration initially floated a ban aimed at cutting consumption of added sugars, but several changes at the Department of Food and Nutrition Service changed what that means.
A national survey by Ohio State University found nearly two-thirds of parents say they feel alone and burned out. 66% also say the demands of parenthood leave them isolated and lonely, while 40% feel as if they have no support from others.
The Transportation Department has announced new rules that will save travelers millions every year. Within the next six months, airlines will have to start giving cash refunds instead of vouchers if flights are canceled or face significant delays. They would also be required to refund baggage fees for bags that arrive more than 12 hours late.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!