Tarrant, Collin Counties Won't Have Mask Mandates, Judges Say
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and Collin County Judge Chris Hill made it clear they will not issue face mask orders in order to comply with the governor's order.
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Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and Collin County Judge Chris Hill made it clear they will not issue face mask orders in order to comply with the governor's order.
Laxavier Whittley then violently sexually assaulted the victim for over an hour. After that, he demanded money, jewelry, and firearms before he left.
The Collin County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victims of the June 28 natural gas explosion as Ethan Knight, 22, of Mesquite and Deric Tarver, 35, of El Campo.
Two people were killed and multiple people injured in a natural gas explosion off FM 2756 near Texas 78 in Collin County on Monday,
The possible charges could have ranged from misdemeanor assault to murder.
A witness at the scene saw a bicyclist hit the side of a bridge and fall over the railing into Lake Lavon. The witness said they scoured the area and never saw the person surface from the water below.
Jose Antonio Hernandez, 40, had access to the children through a relationship with the family.
A house fire in the Collin County city of Melissa Saturday morning was believed to be caused by lightning.
Clay Melton Denton, 56, of Allen was found guilty by a jury of federal child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas.
A 6 year old spoke up about being hurt, now a Collin County man is headed to prison. Alejandro Amoles, Jr., of Allen, was found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child.
First responders were luckily able to douse the flames quick. However, it's the lasting damage that is leaving the family overwhelmed.
Marcelino Lopez-Martinez had access to the child through a relationship with the child's family.
EXPOW, an Allen-based non-profit group, is looking to help families through an operation known as "The Perfect Prom."
Under Operation Hercules, investigators also seized electronic devices used by the suspects that will be forensically examined by the Child Exploitation Unit for evidence.
The seven Collin County detention officers involved in the in-custody death of Marvin Scott III have now been fired, the sheriff announced Thursday.
The Collin County District Attorney's Office says this is the first expunction program ever offered by the county and people are already lining up to take advantage of it.
Not only are restaurants like Ye Ole Butcher Shop in Plano allowing customers inside without a mask, they are also filling up to 100% capacity for the first time in nearly a year.
Collin County Judge Chris Hill on Friday rescinded the area's COVID-19 disaster declaration, but Gov. Greg Abbott's orders are still in place.
A man has been charged with capital murder after three people were found dead inside a burning home in the Collin County city of Celina, police said.
"I'm wearing several layers of clothes to keep my body warm," said Collin County resident Clint Cash.
Denton County canceled its second-dose clinic scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11 at Texas Motor Speedway due to potentially icy roads.
The line at the drive-thru site stretched several city blocks, but it was a vastly improved operation compared to last week. Hundreds of people were turned away after waiting in line for hours.
Nearly 750 people with appointments were turned away from a Collin County vaccination site Thursday.
Collin County will receive 42,900 doses next week and open two new hubs in Plano and Frisco.
Some of the 180,000 people on Collin County's COVID-19 vaccine waiting list were eager to get some of the few doses available on Wednesday.
The debate over the temple's design has persisted in the North Texas suburb even as work progresses.
The network is based in Bedford, a North Texas suburb between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Authorities say crews pulled a victim from a home with an unknown chemical as three people were injured, including a 1‑year‑old flown to Parkland.
A longtime resident and a younger community advocate spent years pressing for a park they say will help reconnect a neighborhood divided by I‑35.
The agreement pauses a lawsuit over a new state requirement as lawmakers acknowledge the rule has created costly hurdles for camps.
The debate over the temple's design has persisted in the North Texas suburb even as work progresses.
The network is based in Bedford, a North Texas suburb between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Authorities say crews pulled a victim from a home with an unknown chemical as three people were injured, including a 1‑year‑old flown to Parkland.
A longtime resident and a younger community advocate spent years pressing for a park they say will help reconnect a neighborhood divided by I‑35.
The agreement pauses a lawsuit over a new state requirement as lawmakers acknowledge the rule has created costly hurdles for camps.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
The Justice Department charged a Texas man who allegedly fired his gun toward a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander on the National Mall.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The Pentagon says the war in Iran has already cost roughly $25 billion — and counting. Lawmakers are raising concerns over strategy, rising costs and strained weapons stockpiles as tensions escalate.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
CBS News Texas spoke with UTD head basketball coach Matt Grahn, who said the London trip was two years in the making, with help from family and friends.
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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.
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