Lewisville police officer resigns after arrest for alleged sexual assault of a minor
Zacur Vargas was arrested on Friday morning in Heath.
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Zacur Vargas was arrested on Friday morning in Heath.
An off-duty Lewisville police officer was arrested on Friday morning, charged with sexual assault of a child, the Lewisville Police Department confirmed.
The Lewisville Police Department said that just after 12 a.m. Thursday, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in which the driver was suspected of having a felony warrant.
At about 6:30 a.m., police said she was safely reunited with her family. But police told CBS News Texas that the department is still investigating the incident.
First responders and utility workers are working to repair the gas leak in a Lewisville shopping center.
The grandson of County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell was arrested in the stabbing, police say.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
For nearly two years, officers used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart.
For nearly two years, Lewisville police used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart, and the officers themselves were investigated. The CBS News Texas I-Team investigates.
Plano detectives said they found the suspects in Dallas on New Year's Eve in a stolen truck.
Filemon Perez faces charges including sexual assault for alleged misconduct with a citizen during Thanksgiving week.
Denton County dropped charges against 28 suspects after finding officers had engaged in "inappropriate physical contact."
Lewisville police said they recognized the posts as duplications of other false threats.
The highway was closed for around seven hours.
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The Lewisville Police Department has identified Lamarcus Dewayne Winn, 15, as the victim of a fatal shooting on Oct. 5.
The victim was identified as 17-year-old student Skylar Ashton Marquel Linson.
Every drowning on Lewisville Lake this summer has had one thing in common – none of the victims were wearing life jackets.
Police said 8-year-old Chantelle Gwivaha and 6-year-old Jason Gwivaha were abducted by their biological mother, Alaina Rudenko, Thursday afternoon.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has identified Lilia Fernandez, 66, and Alejandro Arrellano-Fernandez, 43, as the victims in a Aug. 14 homicide.
Lewisville police arrested a man in connection to the double murder of a man and a woman found dead Monday.
Detectives are working several leads, but said it appears the double homicide was an isolated incident.
The third man wanted in connection with the murder of a Lewisville pawn shop owner has turned himself in.
Officials said it appears the man and woman were married, but that the marriage recently ended.
A man died early this morning after an 18-wheeler crashed into a stopped vehicle on I-35E, shutting down traffic for several hours.
He was released on a $100,000 bond.
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
Star figure skater Ilia Malinin stressed he was focused on moving forward and continuing to push the boundaries of the sport.
The Sherman Police Department said 36-year-old Kelly Buck is facing a felony charge of performing surgery while intoxicated.
Regina Santos-Aviles told a colleague in a text message months before her death that she had an affair with Gonzales.
He was released on a $100,000 bond.
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
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.
Star figure skater Ilia Malinin stressed he was focused on moving forward and continuing to push the boundaries of the sport.
The Sherman Police Department said 36-year-old Kelly Buck is facing a felony charge of performing surgery while intoxicated.
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.
Regina Santos-Aviles told a colleague in a text message months before her death that she had an affair with Gonzales.
There are three major candidates for agriculture commissioner, including Republicans Miller, Sheets and Democrat Clayton Tucker.
Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner testified before a House committee Wednesday as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
"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 series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
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.
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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.
Star figure skater Ilia Malinin stressed he was focused on moving forward and continuing to push the boundaries of the sport.
The Kansas CIty Chiefs wide receiver's ex-girlfriend alleges repeated physical violence and other abusive behaviors.
Despite making steady progress in rehab, Irving said it was tough to come to the decision, but it was the "right one" not to return this season.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Team USA's Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito competed in the women's short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday and qualified for the free skate on Thursday.
"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.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
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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