Dallas DEA seized more than 11.4 million doses of fentanyl in 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a leading cause of death for Americans 18-45 is drug overdose and poisoning.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a leading cause of death for Americans 18-45 is drug overdose and poisoning.
There's a new treatment for combating fentanyl overdose many first responders are using called ZIMHI, which is administered like an epipen through the thigh and provides a stronger dose of naloxone into the body.
A North Texas mom is turning her tragedy into an opportunity for change, teaching responders about new treatments.
There are new battles at the U.S.-Mexico border over the most dangerous narcotic law enforcement has ever seen.
Brian Davis, 37, is alleged to be responsible for an overdose death in Collin County, officials said.
The seizure is notable since it marks one of the first times border protection officers in El Paso have encountered the multi-colored rainbow fentanyl pills.
Magdalena Silva Banuelos, 46, allegedly hid a deadly dose of fentanyl inside her children's luggage, according to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.
The DEA held a news conference on Thursday along with several U.S. Attorneys to push the message with the hope of reducing demand for the potentially deadly drug.
Parents of victims of fentanyl overdoses are speaking out, warning about the dangers of fentanyl.
Deal would make it the first major pharmacy chain to reach a nationwide settlement over its handling of opioid prescriptions.
A search warrant was issued for a home near Springtown where Angel Ibarra,19, and Samuel Ibarra, 22, were arrested on Oct. 31.
Sixteen hundred Texans died from fentanyl use last year. The powerful synthetic opioid is a leading killer of adults between 18 and 45.
Former Los Angeles Angels communications director Eric Kay was sentenced to 22 years for giving Tyler Skaggs the drugs that caused his death.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted $578,456 worth of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine at the Texas-Mexico border.
It's a sobering statistic every parent needs to hear: our children are now more likely to die from an opioid overdose than from a car crash, according to the National Safety Council.
A 14-year-old and 19-year-old were busted in separate incidences trying to smuggle fentanyl at the Texas-Mexico border.
What is often called "rainbow fentanyl" has been seized by law enforcement agencies in 18 states just this month, the DEA reports.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 29 pounds of fentanyl worth $390,000 from a car entering Texas from Mexico.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry seized fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in the last week.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $339,300 worth of fentanyl on June 8.
Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70.
A month of themed shows, events, and global fanfare turns one of Dallas' most iconic landmarks into a celebration hub.
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
Community leaders say the tragedy underscores the need for better role models and more conversations about de‑escalation.
Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70.
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
A month of themed shows, events, and global fanfare turns one of Dallas' most iconic landmarks into a celebration hub.
Karmelo Anthony's family told CBS News that they believe the trial was unfair from the start. Now Anthony's attorneys have filed an intent to appeal.
There is no prison sentence that would satisfy the father of Austin Metcalf.
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.
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
President Trump signed a bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term, bringing an end to a monthslong feud that exposed deep divisions on Capitol Hill.
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.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
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.
Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70.
Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
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.
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