North Texas Radio Host Pleads Guilty To Child Abuse, Attempted Capital Murder Of Prosecutor
Dan Steffen not only admitted to sexually abusing boys, but he also pleaded guilty to offering someone $45,000 to have his prosecutor killed.
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Dan Steffen not only admitted to sexually abusing boys, but he also pleaded guilty to offering someone $45,000 to have his prosecutor killed.
Health officials in Collin County have confirmed one case of measles at Plano West Senior High School. Now students and parents are being warned to watch for symptoms.
The time period when students, faculty and staff could have been exposed is August 14-16 according to Collin County Health Care Services.
Four people are dead and three others are injured after a pickup truck crossed into an oncoming lane, causing a major crash Saturday evening in Collin County, near Anna.
Strong storms, some of them severe, moved through North Texas Saturday evening, leaving behind damage and wet conditions for residents.
A new study looking at vaccination exemptions for children named both Tarrant and Collin Counties as "hot spots."
A judge sentenced a violent gang member to 60 years in prison after a Collin County jury found Arnulfo Mercado-Pena Jr. guilty of "evading arrest with a vehicle while using a deadly weapon."
Dallas police are investigating a burglary of a child's charity that was captured on camera.
Donald Ozumba was found guilty of sexual assault.
Operation Medusa resulted in the arrest of men charged with crimes ranging from promotion of child pornography to online solicitation of a minor.
The new and still under construction Texas Health Hospital Frisco hit a milestone today -- construction is now at the halfway mark.
Bobby Chamberlain, 62, was reportedly incensed after being previously arrested for punching a Josephine officer.
The decision by the Lavon City Council Tuesday night raises questions about who, if anyone, will respond to a fire in the city.
A tree fell on a vehicle in Collin County during severe weather Thursday evening and a person inside the vehicle was killed, according to DPS.
A Collin County paramedic is back on the job after she said she was unfairly suspended by her company for trying to save a life.
Governor Greg Abbott announced his new policy to address school safety in the wake of this month's shooting massacre at Santa Fe High School, outside of Houston.
Crews pulled out the body of a teenager from a quarry in Melissa on Sunday night. It appears as though the teen was swimming with friends when he drowned.
Crews in Collin County are searching for an 18-year-old who was swimming in a pond at a private quarry and never resurfaced, authorities say.
Colin Allred and Lillian Salerno are competing to become the Democratic candidate for the 32nd Congressional District in Dallas and Collin Counties.
The incumbent who lost is mounting a legal challenge to keep her successor from taking over.
Prosecutors will seek death penalty against Brandon De McCall.
Collin County homeowners are dealing with a side effect of last week's severe storms that can be just as dangerous and unpredictable.
There was tragedy in Collin County after the bodies of a former city leader and his wheelchair-bound daughter were found inside their Lucas home.
Authorities in Collin County are investigating after they say two bodies were found inside a residence in Lucas Sunday evening.
Officials with the Collin County Sheriff's Office have arrested two teenagers who they say stole more than $1,000,000 in cash and coins from a home.
Make sure you have an indoor plan for Mother's Day celebrations on Sunday!
Her attorney believes the city should back off. The city says it has tried to gain compliance and help her.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
A mother's decades‑long love for the show led her family to a moment they'll remember forever.
Make sure you have an indoor plan for Mother's Day celebrations on Sunday!
Her attorney believes the city should back off. The city says it has tried to gain compliance and help her.
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Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
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.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
The State Department is initiating a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a U.S. official said, a move that could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some posts.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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.
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.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
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 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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
