Flower Mound teen pleads guilty to selling fentanyl-laced pills
Stephen Paul Brinson, 18, was the fentanyl supplier for other drug dealers in North Texas.
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Stephen Paul Brinson, 18, was the fentanyl supplier for other drug dealers in North Texas.
A judge sentenced Robel Habtemariam, 20, of Dallas to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations related to a 2021 overdose death.
North Texas has large airports, a central location in the country and a surplus of highways. These three things make the DFW area a major hub for drug distribution.
A group of grieving parents, educators and law enforcement officers talked about the local efforts being made to combat the fentanyl problem with Senator John Cornyn.
The Department of Justice has charged 23 people linked to the Sinaloa Cartel's fentanyl trafficking operation, which Garland police blame for an uptick in fatal overdoses in the last eight years.
A drug trafficker convicted of possessing over 2,000 pills containing fentanyl at the Dallas Galleria Mall was sentenced to over 12 years in prison.
One North Texas family unfortunately knows all too well the pain of losing of loved one to fentanyl.
A string of overdoses have taken place, killing one, at North Texas halfway houses.
If you can recall when America's war on drugs involved eye catching commercials involving a cast iron skillet and a cracked egg, experts say it's probably time for a drug war refresh.
If you can recall when America's war on drugs involved eye catching commercials involving a cast iron skillet and a cracked egg, experts say it's probably time for a drug war refresh.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Hayden Elijah Alxaraz-Ybarra was arrested and charged with two felony counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance.
Parents, some of whom lost children to fentanyl, took part in a procession through Carrollton in an effort to get the attention of area schools districts that they say aren't doing enough to stop it.
Parents, some of whom lost children to fentanyl, took part in a procession through Carrollton in an effort to get the attention of area schools districts that they say aren't doing enough to stop it.
Parents and teachers pressed the school district and police Tuesday night with some hard questions about whether enough is being done to protect students from the dangers of fentanyl.
Parents and teachers in Plano ISD pressed the school district and police Tuesday night with some hard questions about whether enough is being done to protect students from the dangers of fentanyl.
The DEA has called fentanyl the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced. Now, they're sounding the alarm about a new combination of drugs that can make fentanyl even deadlier.
The DEA says taking fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a powerful animal tranquilizer, can lead to an overdose.
A Plano family's nightmare sheds more disturbing light on the deadly toll fentanyl is taking on children.
A Plano family's nightmare sheds more disturbing light on the deadly toll fentanyl is taking on children.
A Flower Mound teen accused of supplying fentanyl to a drug trafficker linked to at least one juvenile overdose has been arrested.
In response to the teen fentanyl overdoses and deaths lately across North Texas, Dallas ISD leaders hosted a community meeting to talk about it Tuesday night.
In response to the teen fentanyl overdoses and deaths lately across North Texas, Dallas ISD leaders hosted a community meeting to talk about it Tuesday night.
An R.L. Turner High School student is expected to be OK after ingesting a pill and becoming "unresponsive" Friday, Carrollton-Farmers Branch district officials stated.
Posting under the handle "deegetbandz_3x," Andrews allegedly noted that Navarrete and Cano "took all the ATTENTION" from law enforcement and "divulged that he was selling M/30 pills for $10 apiece," according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/r-l-turner-student-unresponsive-ingesting-possible-fentanyl-pill/
Jurors found Mercia Sneed guilty on two charges after hearing testimony about the fatal family gathering.
Emergency crews are assessing damage after a concrete truck crashed into a commercial building along West Northwest Highway.
The baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute was born in Texas Wednesday and has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Going on GLP-1 drugs significantly boosted unemployed women's chances of finding a job, according to a Harvard economist.
Jurors found Mercia Sneed guilty on two charges after hearing testimony about the fatal family gathering.
Emergency crews are assessing damage after a concrete truck crashed into a commercial building along West Northwest Highway.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute was born in Texas Wednesday and has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect.
Going on GLP-1 drugs significantly boosted unemployed women's chances of finding a job, according to a Harvard economist.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
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 Texas judge earlier this month issued a ruling that deregulated silencers, shotguns and certain rifles.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Secretaries Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent were on the decoy flight last month when President Trump secretly switched to a different plane while Pete Hegseth was with Mr. Trump.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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 Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
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.
Paige Bueckers scored all 22 of her points in the second half, and the Dallas Wings beat Toronto 94-88, handing the expansion Tempo their 10th consecutive loss.
The broadcasts for the three tune-up games will cause regular CBS programming to move to KTXA 21.
CBS Sports says it has no timeline for a decision on Romo, who is on indefinite leave following his July arrest. Meanwhile, JJ Watt is stepping in.
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of elbow inflammation.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
