Body of missing Dallas firefighter recovered from North Texas lake, officials say
The body of Juan Chaidez was located and recovered from Lake Lavon near Bratonia Park.
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The body of Juan Chaidez was located and recovered from Lake Lavon near Bratonia Park.
Deputies were called to Bratonia Park on Lake Lavon after a report concerning an overturned kayak.
Dallas Fire-Rescue said two cars were submerged in rapidly rising water.
Crews battled a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Northeast Dallas that injured at least one person Tuesday night.
After months of nationwide searches, the city will be swearing in Dallas Fire-Rescue chief Justin Ball and Dallas police chief Daniel Comeaux.
The Dallas Independent School District has not said what led up to the shooting nor how a gun was able to get on campus.
Ball has led DFR as the interim fire chief since June of 2024.
DFR confirmed 18 total apartments in the building where the fire occurred, but only half were occupied by residents at the time.
A large plume of dark smoke was seen over Dallas Sunday afternoon due to a fire at a recycling plant.
A man and woman were taken to a local hospital after Dallas Fire-Rescue arrived at the scene.
The disturbance, which occurred around 1 p.m., resulted in what Dallas police described as a "stampede" as people rushed outside.
Three people were injured, one critically in a crash involving a Dallas Fire Rescue ambulance and a car.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can accumulate in homes and kill without warning.
One of the owners of Jack's House said he witnessed what happened and even tried to stop the person responsible.
Officials said three other residents from an adjoining duplex were not injured.
Fire departments across North Texas are rolling out to answer the call.
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were called to the 1400 block of E. Overton Dr. just after 5 a.m. Sunday.
The deployments are expected to last up to 14 days, with the possibility of extension based on operational needs and ground conditions.
The preliminary investigation determined that the driver and the victim were traveling eastbound on Northwest Highway when they lost control of their vehicle.
"Just watching everything catch. It was just slowly going from the third floor. We were watching it burn," said Malcolm Nelson.
The fire caused severe damage to the building, including a significant roof collapse.
Dallas Fire-Rescue said the American Red Cross has been contacted to assist at least 11 people.
Two of the children were seriously injured.
Firefighters responded at 1:23 p.m. to the blaze at the two-story apartment complex at 3116 Park Lane, west of Webb Chapel Road.
A Dallas Fire Rescue truck hydroplaned, sliding off a highway last week, sending four firefighters to the hospital. Now, one of the firefighters has been released from the hospital.
District says move protects classrooms while addressing budget pressures.
Jurors hear new testimony, past allegations and search history, including "Do FedEx truck cameras constantly record?" in Tanner Horner's trial.
More than 200 stores and over 400 gas pumps were inspected to combat a crime that is costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
District says move protects classrooms while addressing budget pressures.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Jurors hear new testimony, past allegations and search history, including "Do FedEx truck cameras constantly record?" in Tanner Horner's trial.
More than 200 stores and over 400 gas pumps were inspected to combat a crime that is costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and maybe even winning control of the Senate.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
Republicans won't require precinct voting on election day for the upcoming primary runoff on May 26. So, voters in both parties will be able to go to any voting center in the county.
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.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
Mavrik Bourque had his first NHL hat trick and added an assist as the Dallas Stars rallied from a pair of deficits and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5.
The Minnesota Lynx selected guard Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft on Monday.
Fudd, who is also the former teammate of last year's No. 1 pick, Paige Bueckers, won a championship at UConn alongside Bueckers in 2025.
More than 80% of the league's veteran players are free agents this year, including Dallas' star guard Arike Ogunbowale, but she's staying right here.
Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd's club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 in a season finale.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
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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