TxDOT Urging Drivers To 'End The Streak' Of Roadway Fatalities
Today marks a grim anniversary for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and drivers in the Lone Star State.
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Today marks a grim anniversary for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and drivers in the Lone Star State.
Irving police said a fatal accident occurred on westbound 183 at O'Connor early Sunday morning after a pickup truck crashed into the back of a dump truck.
According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, a suspect who led a deputy on a pursuit died after crashing while trying to exit Highway 183 at Carl Road.
One person died in a car crash and fire on the northbound service road of Central Expressway near I-635 around 8:00 p.m.
A car apparently rammed into the back of a big rig. The driver of the car died at the scene.
Dallas police say a man is in jail thanks to witnesses who held him down until officers arrived, after he allegedly hit and killed a woman in the parking lot of a strip shopping center.
The DPS says the victim, Victoria Flores, had just finished working the night shift at a hotel when the crash happened.
It happened near North Prairie Creek Road and Jennie Lee Lane.
The jury deliberated less than two hours in reaching its verdict.
Loved ones of 18-year-old Andrew Medford gathered at Paschal High School in Fort Worth Thursday night to mourn the loss of the beloved baseball player and friend.
A deadly crash in Burleson closed down the the southbound lanes of I-35 south of Alsbury Thursday afternoon.
Police say both vehicles, a car and a service truck, burst into flames due to the impact from the crash.
The man who died Sunday has been identified as Carlos Ruiz, 23.
Authorities confirmed Sunday that 16 people were killed in the fiery crash of a hot air balloon in Central Texas, saying it will take "a long process" to identify the victims of the worst such disaster in U.S. history.
The four victims from the deadly collision involving a Dallas Cowboys bus in Arizona Sunday have been identified as Chinese National Citizens that were visiting the United States.
According to Las Vegas CBS affiliate 8NewsNow, a Dallas Cowboys bus was involved in an accident Sunday near Kingman, Arizona.
Rebecca Read and three friends were headed south on I-45 around 9:45 a.m. when the DPS says their Jeep drifted off the highway.
"Our department is in shock over Deputy Murray's death. Our heart goes out to the family of our fallen comrade," said Sheriff Elmer Tanner.
Investigators are looking into the possibility of an in-flight break up because of the wreckage scattered in the area.
The death of a driver who was using Tesla Motors' semi-autonomous mode could add to the public's apprehension of driverless cars even before they reach the road in big numbers.
Depending on where you break down, a number of free courtesy services are available to you, and if you're not sure who to call, the NTTA says you should feel free to dial 911.
Police say a Texas man has been charged with intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter after two pregnant women riding his vehicle were critically injured.
The head-on crash happened just south of Lavon near Rettop Street at State Highways 205 and 78 on March 31.
A crash in North Arlington, involving three heavy equipment vehicles, has left one person dead.
The plane crashed shortly after 1:00 p.m. Thursday into a car that was parked at a hardware store near Hobby Airport.
Loved ones say 12 years is too long without answers and are calling for renewed testing as police cite updated investigative tools.
The optical retailer says it contained the intrusion the same day, launched an investigation, and is offering complimentary credit monitoring to individuals whose Social Security numbers were involved.
The Amarillo cold‑case homicide was resolved after modern DNA testing linked evidence from the killing to a previously overlooked suspect with a history of knife attacks.
Police say the dog was found dead in a backyard. Neighbors say they had warned authorities for months.
Police say the Infiniti collided with a Nissan Frontier before hitting a light pole Friday afternoon at a busy Plano intersection.
Loved ones say 12 years is too long without answers and are calling for renewed testing as police cite updated investigative tools.
The optical retailer says it contained the intrusion the same day, launched an investigation, and is offering complimentary credit monitoring to individuals whose Social Security numbers were involved.
The Amarillo cold‑case homicide was resolved after modern DNA testing linked evidence from the killing to a previously overlooked suspect with a history of knife attacks.
Police say the dog was found dead in a backyard. Neighbors say they had warned authorities for months.
Police say the Infiniti collided with a Nissan Frontier before hitting a light pole Friday afternoon at a busy Plano intersection.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
The issue has divided conservative rural areas that have helped Republicans dominate state politics.
President Trump attended a dignified transfer honoring the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
If the daylight saving time bill becomes law, most of the country would stay on daylight saving time year-round, while states that already observe standard time, like Hawaii and most of Arizona, could continue to do so.
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.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Arike Ogunbowale had 24 points and Paige Bueckers added 21 for the Wings.
Chase Meidroth went 4 for 4 while he and Andrew Benintendi had a pair of run-scoring singles apiece and Anthony Kay pushed through five innings for his first win in more than a month as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Fudd is the only rookie participating and currently ranks 10th in the WNBA with 50 made triples so far this season – the most among all rookies.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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.
