Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia lays out his plans for the future after 100 days on the job
Christmas marks 100 days on the job as Fort Worth Police Chief for Eddie Garcia. He admits it's not his tool of measure.
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Christmas marks 100 days on the job as Fort Worth Police Chief for Eddie Garcia. He admits it's not his tool of measure.
Authorities said the victim was found near Macy's and Red Robin and taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
The Fort Worth Police Department is rolling out a new program with a focus on boosting community trust and accountability.
A second arrest has been made in the shooting in West 7th that left one person dead and five others wounded in early October, Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia said.
Less than a year after leaving Dallas for a civilian role in Austin, Garcia returns to law enforcement with a focus on crime reduction, morale and community trust.
Eddie Garcia will take over as Fort Worth's police chief on Sept. 22 with a $306,000 annual salary, slightly less than what he earned in Austin.
Eddie Garcia will take over as Fort Worth's police chief on Sept. 22 with a $306,000 annual salary, slightly less than what he earned in Austin.
Pastor Kyev Tatum, along with members from the Ministers Justice Coalition, urged candidate Eddie Garcia to withdraw his application for police chief, alleging Garcia was given special privileges allowing him to submit his application after the deadline date.
In a statement, a city spokesperson said in part, "candidates were 'strongly encouraged' to apply by June 4… Chief Garcia did not receive special privileges."
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.
In September 2024, Garcia left his position before his agreement with the city ended in May 2027 for a city management role in Austin.
This comes less than a week after DPD named Daniel Comeaux as its new chief. Igo was one of the five candidates for the position.
Those familiar with the search believe the City of Dallas could have a permanent police chief by the end of the week.
It's the time for transitions across Texas as leadership changes take effect before the new term.
The outgoing chief signed a new agreement several months ago to stay on the job through 2027, but he then decided to leave.
Current Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo will serve as the interim police chief, effective at the end of the day Oct. 18, according to Dallas Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert.
Current Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo will serve as the interim police chief, effective at the end of the day Oct. 18.
It's been seven months since former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax announced his resignation. Now the city is also losing its popular police chief with Eddie Garcia's announcement that he's headed to Austin.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A memo from Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax says the chief will start his new position overseeing public safety on Nov. 4.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia plans to leave his position before his agreement with the city ends in May 2027, starting a new city management role in Austin before the end of the year.
On Tuesday, Dallas police released bodycam footage and a 911 call from the attempted apartment break-in.
"I feel that there was likely something far more nefarious planned that day," Chief Eddie Garcia said.
Investigators say four people were involved in the robbery. Two suspects are in custody, while one remains at large.
Local artists say the showcase offers visibility, cultural connection, and a chance to reach thousands of new customers.
Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 in the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.
The officer was listed in stable condition, and officials said another person was also taken to a hospital.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Texas during his North Texas visit, Scott Bessent said the Supreme Court's decision won't delay the new global tariff.
Local artists say the showcase offers visibility, cultural connection, and a chance to reach thousands of new customers.
Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 in the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
The officer was listed in stable condition, and officials said another person was also taken to a hospital.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
During a rally in Fort Worth, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jasmine Crockett tells Jack Fink how she plans to ensure her supporters show up to the polls for the March 3 primary election. She also reacts to the controversy surrounding James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert.
Republican Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent reacts to the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs and discusses Trump accounts for families. He also tells Jack Fink about the Texas economy.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband was banned from the Labor Department building after agency employees alleged he had touched them inappropriately, sources said.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 in the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.
U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek reflects on the team's stunning overtime win against Canada to claim Olympic gold.
After a successful halfpipe qualifier, Team USA's Hunter Hess flashed an "L" and referenced insults from President Trump.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Star figure skater Ilia Malinin stressed he was focused on moving forward and continuing to push the boundaries of the sport.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
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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