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.
A North Texas school crossing guard is proving you can't put an age limit on helping others.
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.
That heat sticks around Sunday, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits.
"These folks in Texas are looking for leaders that have solutions for their problems," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder. "And that's what I'm wanting the party to do."
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
Fort Worth police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened during a large gathering in southeast Fort Worth.
Brady Constantine isn't a one-man show. Crucial to carrying out his duties as Kendall County Emergency Services Director and Fire Marshal are the emergency responders within his reach. Certainly, good relationships with County officials help, too.
Fort Worth police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened during a large gathering in southeast Fort Worth.
Brady Constantine isn't a one-man show. Crucial to carrying out his duties as Kendall County Emergency Services Director and Fire Marshal are the emergency responders within his reach. Certainly, good relationships with County officials help, too.
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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.
"These folks in Texas are looking for leaders that have solutions for their problems," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder. "And that's what I'm wanting the party to do."
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
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.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
A confrontation between Egypt's coaching staff and a Dallas police officer at the team's hotel sparked a viral video ahead of a World Cup match.
Egypt and Australia will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Friday afternoon.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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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