Outgoing Fort Worth fire chief raised repeated safety concerns, records show
Jim Davis raised alarms about unsafe conditions and sought a federal probe. Union resistance delayed action, documents show.
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Jim Davis raised alarms about unsafe conditions and sought a federal probe. Union resistance delayed action, documents show.
The two firefighters were injured after a garage collapsed during a two-alarm house fire in the city's historic Southside in early September.
Chief Jim Davis signed the separation agreement Oct.17, the day he was put on paid administrative leave.
The association cites safety concerns and response times in a formal rebuke of Jim Davis, who resigned last week amid a city investigation.
Holding his newborn son is a moment the Fort Worth firefighter didn't think he'd live to see.
Jim Davis resigned as chief less than a month after being put on paid administrative leave.
The widow of Michael Daly, the pilot of the Beechcraft small plane, said in a Facebook post that the plane's deceased passenger was the pilot's father.
Home together at last. A Fort Worth firefighter who nearly died in the line of duty is spending his first night at home with his premature son.
A plane has crashed in the 12000 block of N. Saginaw Boulevard in Tarrant County near Hicks Airfield on Sunday afternoon, the Fort Worth Fire Department said.
One person is dead, another person is in critical condition and a firefighter is injured after a house fire in west Fort Worth.
Alisha Cook, Caleb Halvorson's mom, said it's a pain she hopes no parent has to experience.
The City of Fort Worth said Jim Davis is on paid administrative leave.
The City of Fort Worth said Jim Davis is on paid administrative leave. The decision to place the chief on leave came from Assistant City Manager William Johnson on Monday.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Eddie Garcia will take over as Fort Worth's police chief on Sept. 22 with a $306,000 annual salary, slightly less than what he earned in Austin.
Neighbors who live across the street caught on video the moments when the garage collapsed trapping the firefighter underneath.
Two firefighters are recovering after a garage collapse during a two-alarm house fire in Fort Worth on Wednesday.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the incident happened near the 5000 block of Vickery.
The hearing comes as dozens of tenants have filed a lawsuit against the complex's owners and managers, alleging negligence.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is collecting donations for victims of the July 4 Central Texas flood.
Fort Worth fire crews responded to a garbage site after a call concerning a "cloud" seen at the facility.
Many say they're still waiting for clear guidance on what happens next.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is going above and beyond, showing their service does not stop just because a fire is out.
Much of the Hulen Mall is now open after a fire Friday night sent panicked crowds running as heavy smoke poured from the building's second floor.
After Fort Worth firefighters battled an apartment fire for nearly nine hours, 834 people are without a home.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mabank Fire Department, Mabank PD and the family," The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office said via social media.
Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep.
Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles both scored 21 points and Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA record for career coaching wins as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-77.
Dallas Police said arrests had not yet been made as of Sunday.
The hot, humid, and windy weather will continue through the end of the month.
Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep.
Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles both scored 21 points and Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA record for career coaching wins as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-77.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mabank Fire Department, Mabank PD and the family," The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office said via social media.
Dallas Police said arrests had not yet been made as of Sunday.
The hot, humid, and windy weather will continue through the end of the month.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
A major bipartisan housing affordability bill is headed toward becoming law — even without President Trump's signature. The legislation would boost homebuilding, limit some corporate home buying, expand affordable housing funding and strengthen renter protections.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
"He needs to pitch a tent in Texas." In a tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump will be welcomed in the state.
D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November.
Republican Texas Reps. Jeff Leach of Allen and Matt Shaheen of Prosper tell Jack Fink why they've changed their support from John Cornyn to Republican nominee Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate.
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.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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 bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
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.
Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep.
Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles both scored 21 points and Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA record for career coaching wins as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-77.
Argentina and Jordan will face off in the final match of the group stage on Saturday night.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
The Wings were looking for their first sweep of the Aces since 2018 after winning the first two, both at Dallas.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
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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