Texas Chemical Plant Fire Contained, Mandatory Evacuation Orders Lifted For 50K People
There is still no word on the cause of the explosions and it could take several months according to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick.
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There is still no word on the cause of the explosions and it could take several months according to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick.
More than 50,000 people in East Texas remained under a mandatory evacuation order Thursday as a fire continued to burn at a chemical plant, one day after two massive explosions there.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, reported fires more-than-double on Thanksgiving Day mostly due to inattentive amateur chefs in the kitchen or backyard.
A chemical plant in southeast Texas exploded early Wednesday morning, injuring three workers and damaging homes from several miles away.
Five people were rescued from an abandoned church in south Fort Worth early Wednesday morning after a fire broke out, officials said.
Concerns about possible fires has General Motors recalling more than 640,000 pickup trucks because hot gas from a high-tech seat belt can ignite the carpeting.
Firefighters in McKinney were busy early Monday morning after a fire broke out inside a townhouse.
There were only "a handful of people" at the warehouse closing up the building when the fire began and everyone made it out safely.
Experts recommend you never leave space heaters unattended, especially when there are children or pets running around.
It took firefighters in Plano about an hour to get an apartment fire under control Monday evening, but not before dozens of residents were forced out into the cold.
A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in Norfolk, Virginia, on Wednesday after a report of a small fire in the galley of the plane.
Gabriel Vivoni says he was almost home from a late swim practice when he noticed an orange glow in the garage across the street.
When a Mansfield teen saw his neighbor's house on fire and no one answered the door he braved the flames, searching for a child he thought was inside.
The family of the elderly woman brutally attacked in her Kaufman County home last month believe that an arrest in the case will help with the victim's recovery.
An elderly woman is in guarded but stable condition after an armed suspect robbed her, tied her to a chair and set fire to her Kaufman County home last week.
Around 10:38 p.m. Oct. 17, fire crews arrived at the complex on 1400 Eldorado Pkwy., where they found a window and patio doors blown out, and the sprinkler system activated.
Authorities in northeast Texas say three people are dead following a weekend explosion on private land used by hunters.
Two young children were alone, found a cigarette lighter and caused a 3-alarm fire at a Houston-area motel, now their babysitter is being charged.
Investigators say two children who were left alone in a room were playing with a lighter when a fire broke out at a Houston-area motel, causing injuries to seven people and the roof of the building to be destroyed.
Nearly two dozen people have been forced out of their home after a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Fort Worth.
Pastor Montreal Martin told CBS 11 his church has endured a lot lately, including burglary, theft, fire and graffiti in the past week and a half.
Asko has recalled 30,000 dishwashers in the U.S. and Canada due to a fire hazard from the power cords overheating.
Seventy-five people are displaced after a 2-alarm structure fire affected 24 units at a Frisco apartment complex Sunday.
A Fort Worth fire truck caught fire on Highway 360, near Riverside Drive, Friday afternoon.
A 41-year-old mother saved her baby, only to die after running back inside her burning home to save her disabled mother.
A mother's decades‑long love for the show led her family to a moment they'll remember forever.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
A family's celebration turned to tragedy as a mother's sudden medical emergency raised questions about preventable maternal deaths.
Storms are expected to move in late tonight with large hail and damaging winds possible.
Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.
A mother's decades‑long love for the show led her family to a moment they'll remember forever.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
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A family's celebration turned to tragedy as a mother's sudden medical emergency raised questions about preventable maternal deaths.
Storms are expected to move in late tonight with large hail and damaging winds possible.
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.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
Congressional Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers "through intermediaries, financial contributions, or other forms of influence."
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
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.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
CBS News Texas spoke with UTD head basketball coach Matt Grahn, who said the London trip was two years in the making, with help from family and friends.
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
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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