Father Shoots Man Who Was Allegedly Fondling Himself Outside Daughter's Window
A grand jury is investigating after a father shot a man who was allegedly peeping inside his young daughters window "inappropriately touching himself."
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A grand jury is investigating after a father shot a man who was allegedly peeping inside his young daughters window "inappropriately touching himself."
Trevor Gernon was taken into custody Thursday during a traffic stop in Harris County for warrants for possession of a controlled substance and fraud.
Eleven employees with a Texas sheriff's office have been fired and six others suspended following the death of an inmate who was hit multiple times in the head by detention officers.
The deputies alleged women were subjected to unwarranted touching and kissing, molestation and sexual ridicule during their work with the office's human trafficking unit.
Houston area officials expressed shock and anger on Friday after learning that their communities, which suffered the brunt of damage from Hurricane Harvey, would be getting only a small part of the $1 billion in flood mitigation aid.
Authorities say it is a deadly case of mistaken identity, now four members of a Texas family have been charged with murder.
Jaime Javier Ruelas Mirele had an outstanding arrest warrant for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, according to law enforcement officials.
When the story begins with an official saying "Only in Texas" you know the story is going to be good. That quote came from a sheriff in Texas after a pet cow broke through a fence and went for a stroll on the interstate.
Two people were killed in the fiery crash of a Tesla in Texas and authorities say there was no one in the driver's seat, although it is not clear whether the car's driver-assist system was being used.
It took hours, but a massive fire at a chemical warehouse in Texas, that forced shelter-in-place orders for two nearby neighborhoods, is finally out.
Utility workers trying to repair a broken gas line north of Houston struck another one, causing an explosion that injured six of them, including one critically, authorities said.
The attorney for a Houston officer charged with murder in a botched 2019 raid says his client is being targeted by a district attorney looking to score political points.
A second police officer has been charged with murder and is among more than 10 other current and former officers who have been indicted as part of an ongoing investigation into the Houston Police Department narcotics unit following a deadly 2019 drug raid.
A couple found a body while looking at a house under construction Saturday in Texas.
A former county public health doctor in Texas has been charged for allegedly stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine in late December, officials said Thursday.
The economic damage in Texas from the coronavirus pandemic has left a nearly $1 billion deficit in the state budget.
A sergeant with a Texas sheriff's office was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon as he was on his way home after completing a funeral escort, authorities said.
Police are investigating a believed domestic violence situation in Texas that left four people dead.
Paxton accused officials in Harris County of misusing up to $12 million of the federal funding and violating state law with their plans to expand the use of mail-in ballots for the presidential election.
A Texas man killed by police last week was shot in the back, according to an autopsy commissioned by the family of the slain man.
As more and more people are online shopping this year, authorities in Texas are being extra vigilant of package thieves.
Police in Texas are investigating a possible human smuggling operation after nearly 30 people were found in a home in Harris County. The group was found after a man was seen running down a street in his underwear.
Police in Houston, Texas have confirmed the body of Alexis Robinault, a 26-year-old Instagram influencer, was found near the Interstate-10 frontage road.
More doctors and nurses may still be needed as Texas rapidly accelerates toward 8,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients for the first time since a deadly summer outbreak.
The lawsuit was brought by conservative Texas activists who have railed against expanded voting access in Harris County, where a record 1.4 million early votes were cast.
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
A cold front will be moving through the area, causing wind to gust up to 30 mph at times.
Team USA could add more gold medals to its tally, including on Sunday when the U.S. men's hockey team takes on Team Canada.
Local artists say the showcase offers visibility, cultural connection, and a chance to reach thousands of new customers.
Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 in the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
A cold front will be moving through the area, causing wind to gust up to 30 mph at times.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
Team USA could add more gold medals to its tally, including on Sunday when the U.S. men's hockey team takes on Team Canada.
Local artists say the showcase offers visibility, cultural connection, and a chance to reach thousands of new customers.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
During a rally in Fort Worth, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jasmine Crockett tells Jack Fink how she plans to ensure her supporters show up to the polls for the March 3 primary election. She also reacts to the controversy surrounding James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert.
Republican Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent reacts to the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs and discusses Trump accounts for families. He also tells Jack Fink about the Texas economy.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
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.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Team USA could add more gold medals to its tally, including on Sunday when the U.S. men's hockey team takes on Team Canada.
Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 in the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.
U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek reflects on the team's stunning overtime win against Canada to claim Olympic gold.
After a successful halfpipe qualifier, Team USA's Hunter Hess flashed an "L" and referenced insults from President Trump.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
