Former Melissa Mayor Charged With Extortion
The former mayor of a North Texas city has been indicted in connection with a bribery scheme. David E. Dorman was previously the mayor of Melissa, located in Collin County.
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The former mayor of a North Texas city has been indicted in connection with a bribery scheme. David E. Dorman was previously the mayor of Melissa, located in Collin County.
Spraying for the mosquitos that carry West Nile can be very costly. But while several communities are scaling back on spraying, one city is talking about adding it to their fall budget.
For more than four hours a jury debated the guilt or innocence of the man accused of murdering a Plano fitness instructor. Ultimately 50-year-old Terrance Black Black was found guilty of Capital Murder.
A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend could soon learn his fate. Closing arguments are expected to begin on Thursday in the murder trial of Terrance Black.
A gas pipeline exploded Tuesday morning in Collin County. The incident happened just after 8:30 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 121 and Highway 5 in McKinney.
Aerial spraying will resume in Dallas County on Wednesday, after taking a break on Tuesday night, but not in those areas that have already been treated.
Only one Texas city cracked the top 10 of Money Magazine's newest 'Best Places to Live in America' ranking. The magazine named McKinney as the second best city in the nation.
Former Texas State Board of Education member Geraldine "Tincy" Miller has defeated Gail Spurlock for the Republican nomination for District 12.
Two people died after a home caught fire late Monday night in the tiny Collin County community of Weston. Their bodies were found burned beyond recognition near the front door.
A brother and sister missing from their Collin County foster home have been found in Oklahoma.
The children's novel "War Horse" is coming to life on-stage in Dallas this fall. But first, the book's author stopped by a McKinney facility that uses horses to help kids with special needs.
Was it a tragic accident or a cold-blooded crime? That is the choice a Collin County judge will now have to make before a North Texas teenager stands trial for the shooting death of a classmate.
A Collin County judge has handed down the punishment for a group home care provider caught abusing a special needs resident on camera.
A Collin County woman's attempt to regain possession of her home and yard ended today in the arrest of a man who's been living there.
Police are trying to find a brother and sister missing from their Collin County foster home. Police say 14-year-old Brittnae Hutchisson and her brother, Brandon Hutchisson, were reported missing when they could not be located buy their foster parents.
A battle over a home in Murphy ended with a big pile of furniture and possessions on the front lawn Wednesday. The forced eviction appeared to end the homeowner's effort to get the property back from a family that originally moved in to the house in order to help sell it.
A nanny accused of murdering a 14-month-old boy is going on trial for the second time. Opening statements are scheduled to get underway on Tuesday in McKinney.
A Collin County judge is now considering whether a 15 year old Wylie boy accused of first degree murder will be tried as an adult.
A Collin County jury came to a unanimous verdict Monday to evict four people from a home they were supposed to help sell.
wo isolated storm cells dumped baseball sized hail over portions of the Dallas/Fort Worth Area Wednesday, damaging skylights at NorthPark Center and delaying flights at DFW Airport.
Prosper police spokesman, Celso Martinez, admits that two recorded conversations do indeed conflict with what the accusers told police in their initial interview.
Stormy weather may be to blame for several Collin County house fires. Investigators believe lightning caused two Frisco fires and three houses in McKinney were struck by lightning, within minutes of each other.
A Collin County grand jury has indicted a McKinney chiropractor for sexually assaulting patients. The formal accusations mean Dr. David Russell will go to trial to face 13 separate counts, in five cases.
North Texas fire fighters are working to put out two different fires in Rockwall and Collin County.
The future is still uncertain for many Plano workers who learned Thursday that they could lose their jobs when Hewlett Packard cuts nearly 30,000 jobs worldwide.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
While some areas received measurable rainfall on Thursday, DFW did not, so the dry streak continues.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump is visiting the Pentagon.
She left Linda Jobe Middle School less than a month into the new school year.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink sat down with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
While some areas received measurable rainfall on Thursday, DFW did not, so the dry streak continues.
The RNC's Midterm Convention brings President Trump, visitors, road closures, heightened security and protests to Dallas.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump is visiting the Pentagon.
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
It began as a gathering in a park with protest songs and speeches from opponents of President Trump and turned into a march down the streets of Dallas, with riot police and mounted patrols blocking protesters from getting close to the AAC.
Joe diGenova, the prosecutor who was tapped by Attorney General Todd Blanche to supervise the "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting Obama- and Biden-era officials, told CBS News he has resigned.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
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.
