Plan to integrate MedStar into Fort Worth Fire Department moves forward
The plan would allow MedStar paramedics, dispatchers and employees to become part of the fire department, based on the need for the position.
The plan would allow MedStar paramedics, dispatchers and employees to become part of the fire department, based on the need for the position.
MedStar currently handles emergency response for Fort Worth and 13 surrounding cities.
A day in the life of a rookie medic working on a MedStar ambulance in Fort Worth is unpredictable and usually high paced.
If you're hitting the highways Thursday, be prepared to have many others join you.
MedStar says it's best to check weather along your travel route, always wear your seatbelts and never drink and drive.
Halloween is here and to help ensure children and adults stay safe, here are some tips for all who will be celebrating.
Four people were killed and three others critically injured in a crash on I-35W Monday night.
15 patients were treated for heat-related illnesses on Wednesday alone.
The affected areas extend east to Louisiana, and as far west as Grand Saline, Texas—impacting nursing homes and medical facilities.
With some extreme heat on the way to North Texas, heat exhaustion and heat strokes are big concerns. But what's the difference between the two?
In temperatures like this, heat exhaustion and heat strokes are real concerns.
The class takes place tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MedStar Fort Worth headquarters, 2900 Alta Mere Drive.
The class takes place June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MedStar Fort Worth headquarters, 2900 Alta Mere Drive.
MedStar explains how to control a life-threatening hemorrhage.
MedStar says they've responded to more than 1,600 cardiac arrest calls in the last year.
The reprioritizing is meant to reduce the strain on resources caused by less critical calls, but some are worried it could be endangering citizens' lives.
Police said he cut a power line and was badly shocked.
The New York Sub sign is a University Park icon but today, it's another victim of Tuesday's storms.
The inmate was pronounced dead Monday after being taken to John Peter Smith Hospital, according to a Tarrant County Sheriff's Office news release.
"Everyone is taking a hit with these storms," Oklahoma insurance official says of the mounting financial toll from extreme weather.
The pilot was able to exit the plane and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, a local fire department official said.
The primary runoff election features races in which no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 5 primary election.
Another round of storms is expected Tuesday evening and overnight.
The primary runoff election features races in which no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 5 primary election.
The New York Sub sign is a University Park icon but today, it's another victim of Tuesday's storms.
Volunteers and North Texas organizations are stepping up to help those impacted by Saturday's tornadoes.
Debris from the tornado reached an altitude of 5,200 feet, according to CBS News Texas meteorologist Jeff Ray.
The Department of Homeland Security reported an alarming 36.2 million suspected cases of child exploitation last year, more than doubling the 16.9 million cases reported in 2019.
Every year, thousands of guns once used by law enforcement officers are discovered at crime scenes, even as police work to keep firearms out of criminals' hands.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Despite the state's famous "Don't mess with Texas" ad campaign, the TCEQ only investigated half of the complaints it received last year.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
The primary runoff election features races in which no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 5 primary election.
"The reality is that some people do indeed try to game the system," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CBS News.
Trump falsely claimed last week that FBI agents who searched Mar-a-Lago in August 2022 were "authorized to shoot me."
Trump is being tried in New York state court, where judges have broad authority to determine when sentences are handed down after convictions, says a former prosecutor.
Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas faces YouTube personality Brandon Herrera, known as "The AK Guy," in runoff on Tuesday.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Mackenzie Blacketer is one of thousands of people recovering from substance abuse issues.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
The City of Arlington has had its first sample to test positive in the area and will spray for prevention Wednesday night.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is Wednesday night.
Game 4 is Tuesday night in Dallas.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Mason Marchment scored for the first time since the playoff opener and the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1.
Murray - citing an illness - withdrew Friday during the second round of the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, CBS Sports reported.
Richard M. Sherman and his brother penned instantly memorable songs for "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Fire officials offered tips Tuesday after lightning struck buildings in Frisco and Fort Worth.
More storms are on the way late Tuesday and into Wednesday in North Texas.
The party outside American Airlines Center may have been canceled because of potential bad weather, but that didn't stop Dallas Mavericks fans from being excited about Tuesday's Western Conference Finals matchup with Minnesota. The Mavs are up 3-0 in the best-of-seven series.
Buildings in Terrell and Dallas suffered heavy damage during this week's storms.
As a result of the extended voting, results from Dallas County's early vote will be released at 9:00 p.m. Meantime, voting in Kaufman County was extended by one hour until 8:00 p.m.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!