
Paper license plates are one step closer to being eliminated in Texas
A state bill that would eliminate paper license plates in Texas took a big step forward today, with the passage of House Bill 718.
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A state bill that would eliminate paper license plates in Texas took a big step forward today, with the passage of House Bill 718.
More police are joining the fight to get rid of temporary license plates in Texas.
The sale of fake license plates is a multi-million-dollar business in Texas. Now Grand Prairie's police chief is hoping to help change the law to permanently get rid of paper tags.
The sale of fake license plates is a multi-million-dollar business in Texas. Now Grand Prairie's police chief is hoping to help change the law to permanently get rid of paper tags.
A single sheet of paper: that's all it takes to make a car and its occupants virtually untraceable to police and the public.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim found in a Grand Prairie field on Jan. 18 as Kayla Kelley.
The event helps families in need and brings the community together.
Hundreds of North Texas police officers came together Monday to honor the life of one of their brothers in blue who was killed in the line of duty.
Hundreds of lights illuminated outside the Grand Prairie Police Department Friday night, where a vigil was held for officer Brandon Tsai.
Grand Prairie police have arrested and charged 22-year-old Colbie Hoffman in the death of Grand Prairie Police Officer Brandon Tsai.
Grand Prairie police have arrested and charged 22-year-old Colbie Hoffman in the death of Grand Prairie Police Officer Brandon Tsai.
Officer Brandon Tsai's death is reigniting the controversy over temporary paper license plates, as police say he was attempting to stop a vehicle with a fraudulent tag.
Dallas County Sheriff's Department deputies are searching for a man who shot two people at Yello Belly Drag Strip.
It happened around noon on Highway 287 southbound between SH 360 and Prairie Ridge.
Grand Prairie police are investigating a fatal car accident that happened in the early morning hours of Feb. 18 on eastbound Interstate 30 near Belt Line Road.
The infamous Grand Prairie cobra still hasn't been found, but a man was arrested on Feb. 11 for allegedly losing the deadly snake last August.
Police did not share any other details other than she was not injured.
Destani Texada was last seen walking away from a home in the 900 block of Pangburn Street, near Great Southwest and Jefferson Blvd, Grand Prairie Police said.
Police said it happened in the 2800 block of North Highway 360 around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Dorian Medina, 22, was a father of a newborn and lived down the street from Lone Star Pawn where he lost his life Wednesday afternoon.
Officer Andy MacDonald served the Grand Prairie community since 1999, the police department said.
Police said a student from South Grand Prairie High School was arrested for threatening that campus.
Grand Prairie officers were able to locate the owner and arrange for her to be immediately reunited with her dog, Riggins, which was uninjured.
Police said Ricardo Nevarez-Suarez, 32, stabbed Idalis Carrero-Magobet, 25, multiple times on Wednesday, Sept 8, around 3:30 p.m.
A 17-year-old was killed in a one-vehicle crash late Friday night on I-20 near Highway 161 in Grand Prairie. Four others were injured.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a game-ending RBI single with one out in the ninth inning and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Bexar County Sheriff is recommending charges of unlawful restraint. It's now up the Bexar County District Attorney to decide whether those charges are warranted.
According to police, the suspect admitted to shooting the victim during a confrontation over her new relationship.
Dallas officials say the process of restoring systems and services is more than 90% complete.
Neighbors who live near the townhouse community called the crime shocking Monday afternoon.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a game-ending RBI single with one out in the ninth inning and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Bexar County Sheriff is recommending charges of unlawful restraint. It's now up the Bexar County District Attorney to decide whether those charges are warranted.
According to police, the suspect admitted to shooting the victim during a confrontation over her new relationship.
Dallas officials say the process of restoring systems and services is more than 90% complete.
Neighbors who live near the townhouse community called the crime shocking Monday afternoon.
Even after leaving an abusive relationship, many domestic violence survivors are strapped with debt caused by their abuser.
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.
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.
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.
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to launch his campaign with a speech in Iowa on Wednesday.
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Political reporter Jack Fink covers the two major stories unfolding at the Texas Capitol: the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton and the political showdown between the state's Republican leaders over property tax relief.
"We must go big; we must dream big," Abbott said. "Dream the possibility that we can eliminate property taxes in Texas. You got to dream it and then you got to do it."
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
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.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Last winter as COVID-19 was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms was making picking up steam.
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
The decline in the number of people smoking is countered by a rise in the use of vape products.
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.
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.
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.
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
The vote isn't likely to lead to an immediate walkout, but airline unions believe strike votes increase their leverage at the bargaining table
Nathaniel Lowe hit a game-ending RBI single with one out in the ninth inning and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died.
The AL West-leading Texas Rangers are doing just about everything right.
The Horned Frogs had one other home run, a three-run shot by Brayden Taylor in the third inning.
Jon Gray pitched two-hit ball over seven innings to win his fifth consecutive start, Marcus Semien scored the game's first run after extending his MLB-best hitting streak to 21 games and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0.
Heritage Auctions said that the items sold during its three-day event that wrapped up Sunday in Dallas brought in over $5 million.
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
Gene Jones, wife of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, says the construction of the stadium led her to a love affair with art that is changing lives.
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
More sunshine is on the way this week and temperatures will reach the mid-90s by the end of the week.
Dr. Rick Westfall announced his plans to retire Monday night.
The Bexar County Sheriff is recommending charges of unlawful restraint. It's now up the Bexar County District Attorney to decide whether those charges are warranted.
The 65-page report logs every action taken by medical personnel at the scene, from dispatches to transports and even rescues.
Police are still trying to piece together why a gunman opened fire on a family, killing one woman and hurting three children.
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
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.
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
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.