Residents demand change for North Texas' "dead man's curve"
Residents in Poetry in Kauffman County are demanding changes be made to a dangerous stretch of road, which some residents have nicknamed "dead man's curve."
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Residents in Poetry in Kauffman County are demanding changes be made to a dangerous stretch of road, which some residents have nicknamed "dead man's curve."
With multiple rounds of storms, some residents have had their homes flooded multiple times this weekend.
ome counties on the outer edges of DFW are poised to get a lot of money for something they desperately need.
Kaufman County Commissioner Judge Allen told us the county has 200,000 residents, and they estimate they could have as many as 200,000 visitors this weekend and Monday.
They were selected to be part of a nationwide research project with the Southwest Research Institute. They'll capture images of the solar eclipse using telescopes as it crosses the United States.
The declaration will begin on April 5 and end on April 9.
The census numbers confirm that DFW is booming, but there's more to the story when it comes to Dallas.
An investigation is underway after a prisoner escaped authorities Sunday afternoon during a transfer.
"It was the call we didn't want to get," his sister said.
"We were positive, we were set on that we were going to bring him home today," said Logan Jacinto's sister.
Logan Jacinto, 40, was involved in a car accident on Jan. 2 just after 8:30 p.m. near Highway 175 and Jiba Road.
During flash flooding in Kaufman County nearly two weeks ago, officers Jordan Bailey and Braden Warner searched the Summer Haven mobile home park for a woman in trouble.
It led to two deaths and dozens evacuating their homes.
The family of a woman who died in the floods demand change on the roads.
The low-lying stretch of FM 1390 where Angel McKnight was driving early Saturday, they say, had no guard rail nor warning signs.
The deaths occurred as two different drivers were swept off of a flooded road near the small community of Warsaw, Texas.
A helium balloon involved in an international race burst into flames Monday evening after crashing into a power line structure in Kaufman County.
They say 10 show horses were trapped inside the barn and unable to get out.
As 30-year-old Trevor McEuen sits in the Kaufman County Detention Center, Aaron Martinez's family and friends are demanding he remain there.
As 30-year-old Trevor McEuen sits in the Kaufman County Detention Center, Aaron Martinez's family and friends are demanding he remain there.
The family of Aaron Martinez, who was shot and killed three days ago, say they want to see the man charged with his murder also charged with a hate crime.
Terrell's biggest annexation plans ever came to a head Tuesday night with a city council vote.
Earlier this week, Terrell's City Council revealed plans to annex 11 and a half miles, covering more than 7,000 acres.
The city of Terrell is looking to expand its borders, but the people affected by the proposal want no part of it.
Oak Ridge's now-former police chief has been arrested for soliciting a minor, Arlington police confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Officials say no one was hurt when the city sanitation vehicle detached from a tow truck and emergency crews responded.
Police said the victim, whose name hasn't been released, was transported to the hospital for treatment but died hours later from their injuries.
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
The 3-year-old giraffe was spotted Friday morning about four miles south of the ranch where she lives.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Officials say no one was hurt when the city sanitation vehicle detached from a tow truck and emergency crews responded.
Police said the victim, whose name hasn't been released, was transported to the hospital for treatment but died hours later from their injuries.
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
The 3-year-old giraffe was spotted Friday morning about four miles south of the ranch where she lives.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
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.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
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 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.
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.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
