Denton Cracks Down On Distracted Drivers
Denton police say if they catch you texting while driving, you won't be LOL.
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Denton police say if they catch you texting while driving, you won't be LOL.
If you are caught texting while behind the wheel of a vehicle in Denton, be prepared to pay a fine. The city's ban starts Monday.
Starting Monday, February 16, texting while driving in Denton will be a fine.
TX-DOT tells CBS 11 News there are 456 state highway bridges in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, and Collin counties that are eligible for replacement under federal highway standards, but not all of those are deemed structurally deficient.
Shots were fired when four men broke into a Denton home early Monday morning, according to Denton County Sheriff's Deputies.
The mother of one of the suspects killed in a Denton home invasion says her son was innocent.
A five-year-old girl was killed and three of her family member injured in a two-vehicle wreck in Denton on Christmas Eve.
Residents at CastleRock Apartments in Denton uneasy after home intruders were murdered at their complex.
Police say weekend gunfire that erupted at a North Texas apartment, leaving two dead and at least two injured, was the result of a home invasion robbery.
The Mean Green announced Cosh's hiring Wednesday. He replaces retired John Skladany, who retired after UNT's season
Authorities in Denton have discontinued the Amber Alert for a missing 4-year-old boy, even though the child has not been found.
Police in Denton said that a 16-year-old boy has turned himself in after a shooting that left someone dead.
A family is grieving the loss of a sister and praying for the safe return of her missing son.
A desperate search for a four-year-old Denton boy, and the man police believe to have taken him continues Monday.
An Amber Alert is issued for a 4-year-old Denton boy who has gone missing since his mother was found dead at local business.
To help in the fight against the flu, a Walmart store in Denton is hosting a flu clinic on Thursday and Friday.
The city of Denton has pushed back against lawsuits filed by oil interests and the Texas General Land Office against the fracking ban its voters approved last month.
A 5-year-old boy was hospitalized this weekend after accidentally ingesting pain pills he mistook for candy.
A major parking change is coming to part of downtown Denton. Soon drivers will have just one choice on how to park -- backwards.
A teenager in Denton got the surprise of her life on Sunday night after going to social media to ask the Denton ISD to close schools for the day.
The transport of a transformer from Denton to Bryan is expected to cause a slew of traffic problems Thursday afternoon.
"It's my job to give permits, not Denton's," said Texas Railroad Commission chairwoman Christi Craddick, in response to the city's fracking ban approved by voters this week.
The City of Denton said there are already two lawsuits pending against the fracking ban and more are likely to follow.
The Texas Oil & Gas Association filed a lawsuit in district court on Wednesday morning asking the a judge to stop the state's first ban on fracking, passed by voters in Denton.
Bobby Jones and his family have owned 82 acres in Denton for decades. Now, he worries if voters approve a ban on fracking in the city, the mineral rights they lease will dry up.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
The Dane County Sheriff's office said a "significant" number of people were arrested at the Ridglan Farms facility, which has accused of constant abuse, specifically towards beagles. The facility denies the accusations.
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.
Temperatures this week will warm-up by midweek and our rain chances will return to the forecast.
A spokesperson said the suspect got out of the car and punched the officer.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
The Dane County Sheriff's office said a "significant" number of people were arrested at the Ridglan Farms facility, which has accused of constant abuse, specifically towards beagles. The facility denies the accusations.
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.
Temperatures this week will warm-up by midweek and our rain chances will return to the forecast.
A spokesperson said the suspect got out of the car and punched the officer.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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 Democrats running for Texas Attorney General are taking aim at two high-profile state laws approved by Republicans last year. Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and State Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas are vying for their party nomination during the primary runoff on May 26th.
Joseph DiGenova, a conservative attorney, is being tapped by the U.S. Justice Department to lead an ongoing criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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.
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.
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.
The UConn star is now joining what many are calling one of the best revamped rosters of the upcoming 2026 season.
The agenda for next week's city council meeting includes a proposal to contribute what will be $273 million in upgrades to the stadium.
Jake Oettinger stopped 21 shots and two of Buffalo's four shootout opportunities.
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.
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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