Train Catches On Fire After Derailing Near Oklaunion
A fire broke out aboard a freight train after it derailed near Oklaunion on the morning of Saturday, Jan 8, Wichita Falls CBS affiliate KAUZ-TV reported.
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NTSB: Train Derailed In Fort Worth In 2019 After Flooding Weakened Tracks
Federal officials say a train that derailed and caught fire in Fort Worth in 2019 was traveling on tracks that had been weakened by flooding after days of rain.
Fire & Explosion In Texas After 18-Wheeler Carrying Gasoline Collides With Train
Officials are still trying to clean up damage and debris from a large explosion and fire in Cameron, Texas that happened after a train and 18-wheeler collided on FM 2095.
Train Just South Of Downtown Fort Worth Derails Overnight
Winter weather and freezing temperatures may have played a role in a late night train derailment in Fort Worth.
NTSB Says Loose Joint Caused Deadly Train Derailment In Arlington
A loose, improperly fastened rail joint led to a 2017 derailment in an Arlington rail switching yard that killed a worker, the National Transportation Safety Board released Tuesday.
Approximately 30 Train Cars Derail Outside Of Hillsboro In Hill County
It happened off of Highway 81 just north of the city around 3:45 p.m. Monday.
Fiery Train Crash, Derailment Forces Evacuations in South Fort Worth
A fiery train derailment has led to evacuations and a shelter-in-place order across parts of south Fort Worth.
Cleanup Ongoing After Freight Train Derailment In Aubrey
Authorities are investigating a freight train derailment at South Main and Pecan Street in Aubrey.
Crews Work To Clean Up Train Derailment In North Fort Worth
Emergency crews reported to the scene of a train derailment in north Fort Worth early Wednesday. Dozens of train cars rolled off of the tracks not far from Meacham Airport.
News Now: Ice Storm Warning & Rev. Billy Graham Dies
It's a nasty weather day. There is an Ice Storm Warning in effect for parts of North Texas. Plus, Rev. Billy Graham has passed away.
Amtrak Didn't Wait For System That Could've Prevented Wreck
The rush to launch service on a new, faster Amtrak route near Seattle came at a deadly cost — critical speed-control technology that could have prevented a derailment was not active.
What DFW Expert Says Comes Next After Deadly Amtrak Derailment
He says investigators will start their probe in Washington State by reviewing the train's black boxes to see what was happening moments before the crash, testing the engineer to see if drugs or alcohol played a role, and by focusing on the cause of most train derailment.
At Least 3 People Dead After Amtrak Train Derails Onto Washington Interstate
An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass Monday near Tacoma and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least three people, authorities said.
Hwy 377 To Temporarily Open During Peak Traffic Hours
Due to high traffic use, officials have decided that the stretch of road from Cross Timbers to Bobcat Boulevard will be open to traffic from 6:00am to 9:00am each morning, and from 3:00pm to 6:00pm each afternoon.
Workers Clear All Cars After Train Derailment In Roanoke
Union Pacific spokesman Jeff DeGraff said Monday evening that all 26 of the derailed cars were cleared.
Relief Comes Tuesday For Commuters In Roanoke After Train Derailment
The road is scheduled to open Tuesday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for the morning commute and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
After Texas Train Derailment, Work Underway To Clear Cars
Officials say that after a train hauling coal derailed in rural North Texas, work continues to clear cars.
Crews Continue Fighting Fire At Texas Train Crash, 3 Still Missing
Crews continued to work trying to smolder a fire at the scene of a train crash that happened Tuesday morning in the Texas panhandle.
Crews Still Pouring Water On Train Wreckage In Panhandle
Several box cars have derailed and are engulfed in flames after two freight trains collided in the Texas Panhandle.
Big Freight Railroads Won't Meet Safety Technology Deadline
Three of the biggest freight railroads operating in the U.S., including one in North Texas, have told the government they won't meet a 2018 deadline to start using safety technology intended to prevent accidents.
Cleanup Crews Still At Site Where North Texas Train Derailed During Storms
Cleanup crews are dumping gravel to firm up an area near two overturned locomotives that derailed during North Texas flooding.
Cleanup Underway After Train Derailment In Mansfield
There has been a train derailment in Mansfield. Officials with the Mansfield Fire Department have confirmed dozens of cars derailed, with several flipping on their side.
Train Tracks Washed Away By Flooding Repaired
Train tracks have been repaired along a North Texas line following a freight train derailment after flooding washed away the tracks.
Freight Train Derails In Cooke County
A freight train derailed near Valley View in Cooke County early Friday, leaving four railroad workers injured.
22 Train Cars Come Off Track In Gainesville
A massive train derailment in Cooke County on Tuesday night left surprisingly few lasting effects, despite the fact that 22 rail cars carrying iron ore came off of the track.
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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.
Fort Worth ISD's safety and security teams prepare for the upcoming school year
The district's safety and security team said they've been busy over the summer looking at doors and locks, cameras, fire alarms, intercoms and PA systems.
Yaser Said faces automatic life sentence in prison after saying he didn't kill his 2 daughters
A Dallas County jury took about three hours to find Yaser Said guilty of murdering his two daughters, Amina and Sarah.
Dallas County Health and Human Services helps those who can't pay high electric bills
You may have noticed an increase in your electric and/or water bill lately. Many people have and are turning to Dallas County Health and Human Services for help.
City of Fort Worth new budget includes spending more on safety and cleanliness
With a boost in revenue from soaring property values, Fort Worth plans to spend more next year to keep the city "safe and clean."
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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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.
Fort Worth ISD's safety and security teams prepare for the upcoming school year
The district's safety and security team said they've been busy over the summer looking at doors and locks, cameras, fire alarms, intercoms and PA systems.
Yaser Said faces automatic life sentence in prison after saying he didn't kill his 2 daughters
A Dallas County jury took about three hours to find Yaser Said guilty of murdering his two daughters, Amina and Sarah.
Dallas County Health and Human Services helps those who can't pay high electric bills
You may have noticed an increase in your electric and/or water bill lately. Many people have and are turning to Dallas County Health and Human Services for help.
City of Fort Worth new budget includes spending more on safety and cleanliness
With a boost in revenue from soaring property values, Fort Worth plans to spend more next year to keep the city "safe and clean."
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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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Chance of scattered showers throughout Wednesday
Temperatures remain below 100 degrees!
Fort Worth ISD's safety and security teams prepare for the upcoming school year
The district's safety and security team said they've been busy over the summer looking at doors and locks, cameras, fire alarms, intercoms and PA systems.
Yaser Said faces automatic life sentence in prison after saying he didn't kill his 2 daughters
A Dallas County jury took about three hours to find Yaser Said guilty of murdering his two daughters, Amina and Sarah.
Andy Adler answers your questions about the upcoming Cowboys season
You submitted your questions about the Cowboys, now CBS 11 sports anchor Andy Adler is answering them.
Top Stories in Dallas - Fort Worth, Aug. 9
Tuesday Evening's Top Stories: A guilty verdict in the Yaser Said case, a grand jury has handed down seven indictments for the man accused of shooting inside a Dallas hair salon and a boil water notice has been issued for Kemp.
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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.
