Man beheaded in machete attack at Dallas motel, witness says; suspect in police custody
Video from the CBS News Texas Chopper shows a body and a trail of blood outside of a room on the motel's ground floor.
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Video from the CBS News Texas Chopper shows a body and a trail of blood outside of a room on the motel's ground floor.
"This change has been under consideration for several years due to rising costs, low redemption rates, and increased safety concerns," a statement from the State Fair of Texas reads.
DFR pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The family of Dallas attorney Martin Benes says police used excessive force when a 911 call for help during his mental health crisis ended in tragedy.
A man was fatally shot after charging at Dallas SWAT officers with a knife, according to Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux are sparring over crime stats, with each citing data to claim their city is safer.
Dallas police confirm they are investigating after a driver hit and killed a man near Elm Street and the I-345 ramp just after 2 a.m. on Saturday.
The 27-year-old was booked on charges of marijuana possession and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Garcia's return to policing draws both praise and criticism from Fort Worth leaders and residents
Zhenqi Lin, 47, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana between 50 and 2,000 pounds, a second-degree felony.
Responding paramedics took four children and two adults to the hospital after the two-vehicle crash.
Authorities said two victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident happened at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning at Escapade, a nightclub located in the 10700 block of Finnell Street.
The Dallas Police Department said the incident happened at about 3:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of Woodwick Drive.
According to the Dallas Police Department, officers were called to a shooting at 4400 Maple Avenue.
Jennifer Scripps, the CEO and President of Downtown Dallas Inc., is pleased. She also understands that the work to make and keep downtown safe is not done.
Six victims were listed in stable condition, and the suspected driver was listed in critical condition, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Emada Tingirides, with the Los Angeles Police Department, withdrew her application for police chief at the Fort Worth Police Department.
When Fort Worth determines who will succeed retired Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes, two Texas cities will be involved in the outcome.
Dallas police said seven people were taken to the hospital; one of those patients is in critical but stable condition.
Councilmember Chad West has addressed the issues at that intersection in the past.
Seven people are injured and the suspected driver is in critical condition after a crash Saturday night in Dallas, police said.
DPD said Senior Corporal Le Chau was wanted for a charge of theft $30,000 - $150,000, a third-degree felony.
DPD said Mysiah Clark was taken into custody on Monday, July 14, by the U.S. Marshals Task Force.
In September 2024, Garcia left his position before his agreement with the city ended in May 2027 for a city management role in Austin.
Anthony was found guilty earlier in the day after a trial that examined the confrontation leading to Metcalf's death at a Frisco track meet.
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing a discussion on Wednesday to determine the future of Dallas City Hall.
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
The trial of Karmelo Anthony centered on whether he acted in self-defense when he fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet in 2025.
Witnesses describe a catastrophic wreck as police charge two men, and a community grieves the loss of three generations.
Follow our live blog for updates from the courtroom.
Anthony was found guilty earlier in the day after a trial that examined the confrontation leading to Metcalf's death at a Frisco track meet.
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing a discussion on Wednesday to determine the future of Dallas City Hall.
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
The trial of Karmelo Anthony centered on whether he acted in self-defense when he fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet in 2025.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
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.
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
The House passed Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller said the city should fix City Hall. "We have an I.M. Pei building. It is significant. It is unique," said Miller. She also questioned the rush in making a decision. "There's no plan for the building. There are no cost estimates and we're just going to cost to demolish it."
Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert rejected the idea of fixing City Hall. "It's almost a crime to the taxpayers of this city to put that much money into a building." He agreed with the current Mayor, Eric Johnson, who spoke with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink last week, that it would be much cheaper for taxpayers to relocate to another downtown building.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 on Monday night.
It is a big vote — but not the final buzzer.
A dozen patients from Cook Children's will be part of the opening ceremony at the first FIFA World Cup match at Dallas Stadium on Sunday between Japan and the Netherlands.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Transit trains from both Dallas and Fort Worth will merge at a central location and move what could be the largest collection of sports fans in Texas history for FIFA World Cup matches.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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.
