Son files wrongful death lawsuit after mother dies in Texas wildfires
83-year-old Joyce Blankenship died when the Smokehouse Creek fire enveloped her neighborhood.
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83-year-old Joyce Blankenship died when the Smokehouse Creek fire enveloped her neighborhood.
It was the largest and most destructive wildfire in state history.
With so many animals hurt and killed North Texas rancher Garret Duvall says he was losing hope until he met a small calf crying for help.
A new lawsuit claims a falling utility pole caused the tragic Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle.
A fresh wildfire broke out Sunday in the Texas Panhandle.
Abbott, who spoke from the Panhandle town of Borger, said that hundreds of structures have been lost, and "there's nothing left but ashes on the ground."
Firefighters are struggling for control of this system that has scorched over 1 million square acres. That's more than Dallas and Tarrant counties, combined.
Thursday night, Gov. Abbott granted temporary waivers to state regulations to assist in wildfire response.
Cindy Owen was in Pampa, Texas for work when she got stuck on the road, surrounded by fire.
Footage from Turkey Track Ranch shows cattle running away from orange flames and plumes of black and gray smoke.
Families and homes are being threatened by five wildfires still uncontained.
North Texas firefighters are on the ground in the Panhandle pitching in to help contain the wildfires which have already reached Oklahoma.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is now the largest wildfire in Texas history, burning a total of 1,075,000 acres across Texas and Oklahoma.
The 56-year-old man will be ineligible for parole until he is 83.
As families celebrated the day with their little ones, they were reminded that love knows no bounds — even in the hospital setting.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Two educators and a principal are facing felony charges.
Freezing temperatures Thursday morning caused some patchy ice on Dallas County roads.
The 56-year-old man will be ineligible for parole until he is 83.
As families celebrated the day with their little ones, they were reminded that love knows no bounds — even in the hospital setting.
Two educators and a principal are facing felony charges.
Freezing temperatures Thursday morning caused some patchy ice on Dallas County roads.
President Trump has said of the Education Department that he'd "like it to be closed immediately."
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
For nearly two years, officers used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart.
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
The machines offer a legitimate and easy way to buy cryptocurrency, but with convenience comes risk.
President Trump has said of the Education Department that he'd "like it to be closed immediately."
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Dallas police chief did warn that undocumented immigrants with active criminal warrants are at risk of deportation.
The social media platform X will pay President Trump $10 million to settle a lawsuit over the suspension of his account in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Dr. Lawrence Tabak was the health research agency's second-in-command.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.
H-E-B Dietitian Picks is a program where dietitians share recommendations on which foods to avoid or enjoy.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
The Texas Rangers have reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team's five-state television territory.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The company announced it purchased land at the southeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Hillcrest Road.
Alex Bregman will bring a lot to the table for the Boston Red Sox.
The Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd set the tone at the American Airlines Center Wednesday night.
"We are super excited to have one of the best players to ever play in MLS," FC Dallas Chief Soccer Officer Andre Zanotta said.
The fan said he didn't believe he broke any rules and was voicing his opinion before Cuban stood up and yelled at him to sit down.
While Luka Doncic made his debut with the Lakers, Mavericks fans continued calling on the team to fire GM Nico Harrison.
Fans of the movie Dazed and Confused can purchase a piece of the film for just under $1 million.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
