Front porch fire spreads, killing 2 women, dog in Arlington
A fire killed two women and a dog in Arlington on May 21.
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Police: 2 people injured in fire at a Shell chemical facility in Deer Park
According to KHOU-TV, the security at the facility has confirmed that all employees were evacuated.
Carrollton firefighters pull man from burning home
The victim remains in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital.
'We are at risk of another West explosion' safety experts warn
Safety experts warn not enough policy progress has been made to prevent another ammonium nitrate disaster.
To this day, cause of the West fertilizer plant explosion remains unclear
Many in the town still think federal investigators are on the wrong track.
Pastor John Crowder shares story of healing for West community
While faith played a big role in the recovery of West, prayer couldn't fix everything.
Amid town's reconstruction, memories of destruction remain in West
In the decade since the explosion in West, the once demolished playground welcomes kids again.
1 person dead following house fire near downtown Dallas
Crews pulled one person from the home; however, they were pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Their identity has not been released at this time.
Dozens killed by fire at migrant detention center in Mexican border city
The fire broke out overnight in the facility in Ciudad Juárez, right on the U.S. border. Most of the dead were Guatemalan nationals.
Wise County Heritage Museum destroyed in fire
A museum in Decatur was destroyed after the century-old building it was housed in caught fire, officials said.
Historic 130-year-old Granbury building 'The Nutt House Hotel' damaged after fire
The historical Texas landmark—located in Historic Granbury Square—was built in 1893 and known for it's unique architecture.
Multiple school buses catch on fire in northwest Dallas
The scene is near I-35 and Manana - just north of Loop 12 - Northwest Highway.
Fire departments making big changes to protect first responders' health
According to the CDC, cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters.
Mother & son hospitalized after man started fire inside their Dallas apartment
A mother and son have been hospitalized after a man started a fire inside their East Oak Cliff apartment early Thursday morning.
Dallas Fire-Rescue responds to 3-alarm fire at abandoned warehouse
At 5:28 a.m., Dallas Fire-Rescue say they responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a fire coming from a warehouse located at 9306 West Jefferson Boulevard.
Dallas Fire-Rescue responds to 3-alarm fire at abandoned warehouse
At 5:28 a.m., Dallas Fire-Rescue say they responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a fire coming from a warehouse located at 9306 West Jefferson Boulevard.
Blaze reignites at Dallas condominium complex that caught fire this morning
A Dallas condominium complex that caught fire early Wednesday morning has caught fire, again.
Dallas condominium complex catches fire overnight, multiple units affected
A three-alarm fire broke out at a Dallas condominium complex early Wednesday morning, just four days before Christmas.
3 taken to hospital after Watauga nursing home catches fire
At last check, there are currently 38 noncritical patients and three people have been transported to receive treatment.
Raw video: Intoxicated driver causes rollover on SH-121
An intoxicated driver has been arrested after racing and hitting another vehicle, causing a rollover crash.
Fire at Dallas Fort Worth airport causes ground stop
All inbound flights were temporarily held at their departure airports, the FAA said.
2 found fatally shot in house that caught on fire in Arlington
Arlington police say they were alerted about a possible suicidal person. Shortly after that, a fire broke out at that persons home.
McKinney fires destroy church, home & restaurant
An investigation is underway after two fires destroyed a church, a home, and a restaurant near downtown McKinney early Monday morning.
Travel trailer catches fire in Krum, 1 confirmed dead
Krum fire officials confirmed that an elderly man was killed after a trailer caught fire on Wednesday morning.
Grand Prairie firefighters battle 3-alarm apartment complex fire
The call came in at 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Kensington Apartments, located in the 1900 block of Houston Street at Northwest 19th Street.
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Ukrainian-Americans grappling with 'heartbreaking' aftermath of Kakhovka dam collapse
Ukrainian officials are calling this the largest man-made environmental disaster in Europe in decades.
Dallas homeowners urge city council to take action against short-term rentals
After years of discussion, debate, disagreement, data-gathering and delay, council members are expected to vote next week on a zoning plan to address short-term rentals.
Texas Baptist Men helping aid, evacuate people in Ukraine following dam collapse
Ukrainian officials said as a result of the dam's destruction, 40,000 people are in direct danger with uncontrolled flooding into nearby villages.
Attorneys representing Ken Paxton blast impeachment, call accusations 'worthless' & 'weak'
Lawyers for impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is innocent and that they don't believe he will be convicted in a trial that will soon be held in the Texas Senate.
I-Team discovers encouraging news after report on abandoned babies in Texas
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services says there is a better way for a mother to legally give up her child—one that is safe, legal and anonymous.
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Fort Worth police seek help finding mother of deceased newborn left in front yard
The Fort Worth Police Department is searching for the mother of an unidentified deceased newborn left in the front yard of a home.
Plano private music instructor Jun Guo arrested for continuous sexual abuse of a child
Anyone with information regarding Jun Guo or a similar incident is asked to contact the Plano Police Department at (972) 941-2148.
Ukrainian-Americans grappling with 'heartbreaking' aftermath of Kakhovka dam collapse
Ukrainian officials are calling this the largest man-made environmental disaster in Europe in decades.
Dallas homeowners urge city council to take action against short-term rentals
After years of discussion, debate, disagreement, data-gathering and delay, council members are expected to vote next week on a zoning plan to address short-term rentals.
Texas Baptist Men helping aid, evacuate people in Ukraine following dam collapse
Ukrainian officials said as a result of the dam's destruction, 40,000 people are in direct danger with uncontrolled flooding into nearby villages.
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I-Team discovers encouraging news after report on abandoned babies in Texas
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services says there is a better way for a mother to legally give up her child—one that is safe, legal and anonymous.
Texas fails to pass bill improving financial protections for domestic violence survivors
Even after leaving an abusive relationship, many domestic violence survivors are strapped with debt caused by their abuser.
Are Texas schools safer a year after the Uvalde shooting?
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
Sex trafficking in Texas: "I foolishly thought if I did everything right, he wouldn't beat me again"
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
Hazmat truck routes in DFW haven't been updated in nearly 40 years
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
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Attorneys representing Ken Paxton blast impeachment, call accusations 'worthless' & 'weak'
Lawyers for impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is innocent and that they don't believe he will be convicted in a trial that will soon be held in the Texas Senate.
Pence formally tosses hat into 2024 GOP presidential ring
Former Vice President Mike Pence is taking on former President Trump.
Gov Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick clash in showdown over property tax relief
It's unusual for there to be much separation in policy between the two, but a split has occurred over what to do about property taxes.
Second flight carrying migrants lands in Sacramento
Another plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday, marking the second flight in recent days that California officials allege was coordinated by Florida.
Pence officially files paperwork to run for president
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to launch his campaign with a speech in Iowa on Wednesday.
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Dream swimming pools turn into nightmares for dozens of North Texans
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Tesla recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
CPSC considering gas stove ban due to 'hidden hazards'
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
Plumbers in high demand across North Texas as travelers return to broken pipes
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
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This poisonous plant could be in your yard without you knowing it
If ingested, poison hemlock can kill humans or animals through respiratory paralysis within 2-3 hours. However, inhaling its fumes or merely touching it can also cause poisoning.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Some doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of
Last winter as COVID-19 was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms was making picking up steam.
Drugs — from cancer meds to children's Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
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Former Southwest Airlines customer-service agent is charged with fraud in voucher-selling scheme
A former Southwest Airlines customer-service agent is being charged with fraud.
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 'Vision Pro' goggles. Can they save VR?
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
When does student loan pause end? Here's how to prepare for when payments restart
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
American Airlines, pilots union reach agreement in principle on new contract
The union and the airline have been negotiating on a new contract since 2019, and earlier this month the pilots announced they had voted to authorize a strike.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
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Semien runs hitting streak to 25 games with go-ahead double, Rangers beat Cardinals 6-4
Texas second baseman Marcus Semien had a go-ahead double that extended his majors-best hitting streak to 25 games as the AL West-leading Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4.
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom to have season-ending Tommy John surgery
Texas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending Tommy John surgery.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
TCU advances to 8th super reginal in program history
Austin Davis had four RBIs, Cole Fontenelle and Tre Richardson added three apiece and TCU beat Arkansas 12-4 to clinch the Fayetteville Regional.
Mansfield ISD graduate smashes stereotypes, wants to help others do the same
Every time Macaiah Joubert tees off, she not only sees where the ball is going, she see how far she's come.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Actors guild authorizes strike with contract set to expire
The vote does not mean the actors are on strike, but it empowers the union's board to call a strike if a deal can't be reached.
'Cheers' bar sells for $675,000 at Dallas auction of items from classic TV shows
Heritage Auctions said that the items sold during its three-day event that wrapped up Sunday in Dallas brought in over $5 million.
The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
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North Texas to potentially see 100-degree temps next week
Did you say triple digits? Unfortunately, Scott Padgett says it's possible for North Texas next week.
Plano music teacher accused of sexually abusing child
Plano music teacher Jun Guo has been accused of sexual abuse of a child.
Arlington police visit Carmelite nuns who filed charges against Fort Worth Bishop Olson
Investigators from the Arlington Police Department visited a monastery Wednesday morning to speak with the nuns involved in a bitter dispute with the Bishop of Fort Worth.
Ukrainian-Americans grappling with 'heartbreaking' aftermath of Kakhovka dam collapse
Ukrainian officials are calling this the largest man-made environmental disaster in Europe in decades.
Arlington police visit Carmelite nuns who filed charges against Fort Worth Bishop Olson
Investigators from the Arlington Police Department visited a monastery Wednesday morning to speak with the nuns involved in a bitter dispute with the Bishop of Fort Worth.
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Hail comes down across North Texas
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
2023 Highland Park Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
Some-bunny to love: NICU babies have 'egg-stra special' photo shoot
The care team on the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health hospitals dressed up these little snuggle bunnies to make the Easter holiday special.
Hail and heavy rain batter parts of North Texas
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
CMT Awards: Country music's biggest night
The CMT Awards will be broadcasted live from the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 2, on CBS News Texas starting at 7 p.m. It will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount Plus.
