Woman killed inside Fort Worth hotel room, 23-year-old man arrested
Northlake police are investigating after a woman was killed inside a hotel room on Sept. 18.
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Accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir killed in prison, officials say
Chemirmir was suspected of killing more than two dozen elderly victims across Dallas and Collin counties.
Mother of Garland murder victim wants second suspect caught, justice for son
Police found 21-year-old Arturo Peña shot to death in a car at Audubon Park in Garland on August 29.
Wise County man charged with murder of teenage stepson
A man charged with killing his teenage stepson in Wise County is in custody.
21-year-old linked to deadly home invasion, murder gets 75 years
"This man was the mastermind behind an aggravated robbery that included a grandmother and her 18-month-old granddaughter being held at gunpoint and that ended in murder."
TCU student killed in random act of violence honored with vigil
Outside TCU's Frog Fountain, hundreds gathered for a private vigil.
Dallas police searching for suspects in murder of armored guard
Police are looking to identify two suspects who shot a guard making a cash delivery to a business Friday morning.
Allen police identify family of 4 slain in murder-suicide
The Allen Police Department has identified the family slain in Tuesday's murder-suicide, but have yet to say who the shooter was.
Suspect charged with murder in fatal Plano shooting
Plano police officers were called to the 6700 block of Roman Court for a reported shooting around 11:30 p.m.
Trial for Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger postponed
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.
Second suspect arrested in connection to Lewisville double murder
A second suspect in the Lewisville double murder last week is in custody.
Man arrested in connection to Lewisville double murder
Lewisville police arrested a man in connection to the double murder of a man and a woman found dead Monday.
Teen charged with murder after 77-year-old shot and killed inside her home
Fort Worth police said Ora Griffin was killed around 4:40 a.m. Friday when 14 shots were fired into her home.
Arrest made in fatal southeast Oak Cliff shooting
A 36-year-old man is in custody, charged with the murder of a woman in southeast Oak Cliff last week, police say.
Warrant shows items seized in connection with Tupac murder investigation
The items were taken from the home of Duane Keith Davis, 60, in Henderson, Nevada.
DNA evidence, cell phone records link Oscar Sanchez-Garcia to homicides
Detectives say DNA evidence, surveillance footage and cell phone records link Oscar Lorenzo Sanchez-Garcia to the slayings of three women in southern Dallas.
New Strangulation Response Team aims to reduce domestic violence deaths
A new team is in place at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth to reduce the number of intimate partner homicides by strangulation in Tarrant County.
Murder suspect in custody after standoff with police
In late May, the Dallas County District Attorney's Office said it was notified that Simmons' ankle monitor had been tampered with and a warrant had been issued for his arrest.
Uvalde school shooting survivors awarded for their courage
Showing immense courage and character, two Uvalde school shooting survivors – Miah Cerrillo and Khloie Torres – received 911 Youth Hero awards in Grapevine.
Husband admits killing wife, child, hiding remains in garage
Law enforcement officials arrested Robert A. Morairity, 45, after he admitted killing his wife Kimberly Kellam, 42, and her 11 year-old daughter.
North Texas children stuck in Las Vegas after their mother's murder
A North Texas woman says she's facing an uphill battle. Last month, her sister was murdered while on vacation with her three kids. Two of the kids haven't been able to return home to Mesquite, causing major emotional distress.
North Texas children stuck in Las Vegas after their mother's murder
Last month, a woman's sister was murdered while on vacation with her three kids. The kids haven't been able to return home to Mesquite, causing major emotional distress.
Arlington grandmother Leona Swafford's slaying remains unsolved 10 years later
Ten years ago this week, Arlington great grandmother Leona Swafford was kidnapped in her driveway and murdered.
83-year-old man charged in Rowlett woman's murder
According to police, the suspect admitted to shooting the victim during a confrontation over her new relationship.
Teacher organizes 'Adopt a Shop' drive ahead of Allen Premium Outlets reopening
Ahead of the opening, a local teacher wanted to make sure workers had something special to greet them when they return.
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Speer Elementary School teacher receives CBS News Texas Crystal Apple Award
"I really wanted to make Miss Buksa famous, I guess," said Saniyah Williams, a student of Sara Buksa's. "I feel like she goes above and beyond her job and I think that needs to be recognized."
20-year-old fatally shot in Dallas, gunman still at-large
The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Sept. 27 at an apartment complex on Stevens Village Drive, near the Bishop Arts district.
García, Dunning push Rangers to the brink of a playoff berth in a 5-0 win over the Angels
The Texas Rangers moved to the brink of clinching their first playoff berth since 2016 with a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Sunny skies as the State Fair opens
We're tracking heat and sunshine for the next several days. Thursday morning is starting off with clear skies and temperatures in the low to mid 70s.
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Speer Elementary School teacher receives CBS News Texas Crystal Apple Award
"I really wanted to make Miss Buksa famous, I guess," said Saniyah Williams, a student of Sara Buksa's. "I feel like she goes above and beyond her job and I think that needs to be recognized."
20-year-old fatally shot in Dallas, gunman still at-large
The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Sept. 27 at an apartment complex on Stevens Village Drive, near the Bishop Arts district.
García, Dunning push Rangers to the brink of a playoff berth in a 5-0 win over the Angels
The Texas Rangers moved to the brink of clinching their first playoff berth since 2016 with a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Sunny skies as the State Fair opens
We're tracking heat and sunshine for the next several days. Thursday morning is starting off with clear skies and temperatures in the low to mid 70s.
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Serial squatter strikes again, threatening to leave Rowlett woman homeless
"Why is Texas protecting her? Because she did this once or twice in Colorado and they put her in prison."
Texas schools received 77,000 threats last year. Some schools lack the resources to respond.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
I-Team: 7 years after dying in police custody, civil trial starts in the death of Tony Timpa
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
Tony Timpa's wrongful death civil trial set to begin after two-month delay
Body camera footage recorded the night Dallas police officers restrained 32-year-old Tony Timpa who called 911 asking for help. After 11 minutes of an officer's knee on his back, Timpa went silent.
I-Team uncovers how Texas lawmakers diverted millions away from auto theft task forces
Lock your doors because the number of vehicles stolen is hitting new highs in Texas.
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Takeaways from the second Republican presidential debate
With less than four months until the Iowa caucuses officially jumpstart the GOP nomination process, the pressure is building on Trump's rivals.
House Republicans to hold first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing
The first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Biden takes place Thursday. The GOP memo says the inquiry "will span the time of Joe Biden's Vice Presidency to the present, including his time out of office."
The second Republican debate's biggest highlights: Revisit 6 key moments
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
Republican Party of Texas mourns death of conservative activist Grace Jones
The Republican Party of Texas has released a statement expressing sadness at the recent death of conservative activist Grace Jones.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
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Shopping on Amazon Prime Day? Here's what you need to know
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
Schumer asks FDA to investigate Logan Paul's energy drink
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
Soaring prices for North Texas apartments squeeze renters
When it comes to finding a place to live in North Texas, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as a home, if not more so.
Dream swimming pools turn into nightmares for dozens of North Texans
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Tesla recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
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FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Concern is raised as hospitalizations for COVID-19 increase among seniors and kids
Seniors have the highest rates of COVID hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children—especially among those younger than 5—are rising fast.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
North Texas TRANSportation Network launches to help trans minors receive healthcare
This comes after the Texas Legislature passed SB 14, preventing transgender minors, younger than 18 years old, from accessing hormone therapies, and puberty blockers.
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The federal government is headed into a shutdown. When will it start and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
Texas ranks 2nd most visited wine region in the US
The Texas Hill Country is home to hundreds of wineries.
American Airlines fined $4.1 million for dozens of long tarmac delays
The fine is the largest ever for keeping passengers on delayed flights without giving them a chance to leave the plane.
Nissan recalls 236,000+ cars over problem that can cause loss of steering
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break.
Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down
Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has left the company after 13 years with the the electric vehicle and solar panel maker.
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García, Dunning push Rangers to the brink of a playoff berth in a 5-0 win over the Angels
The Texas Rangers moved to the brink of clinching their first playoff berth since 2016 with a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Wilson's 30 points, 11 rebounds leads Aces to 91-84 win over Wings in Game 2 of WNBA semis
Wilson is the first player in WNBA playoffs history with three consecutive 30-point games.
Drury, Detmers help Angels snap Rangers' 6-game winning streak with 9-3 victory
The Angels rolled to a 9-3 victory over Texas on Tuesday night preventing the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Rangers back Gray with 3 straight homers, beat Angels 5-1 to maintain AL West lead
Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, and the first-place Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their sixth straight victory.
Rangers suddenly control tight AL West after finishing crucial sweep of Mariners
The Texas Rangers held on to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-8 to finish a three-game sweep in a crucial AL West series.
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, star of hit TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' and 'NCIS,' dies at 90
Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and played the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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Here's how to navigate State Fair of Texas traffic
If you're traveling to the State Fair of Texas this weekend, here are some ways you can avoid traffic.
State Fair fun facts: The mystery of "The Woofus"
"The Woofus" is located down a side street on the way to the agricultural building. The original sculpture was taken down for repair in 1941. But before it could be reinstalled, it vanished, which created a lot of theories.
Plano cost of living rising faster than any other U.S. city
Plano is the city that saw its cost of living rise faster than any other city in the country, according to financial technology firm Smartasset. Plano's cost of living was up by 9.5% relative to the national average and prices in Plano are nearly 22% higher than the national average.
State Fair opening day forecast
If you're headed out to the opening day of the Texas State Fair, plan for the heat. We're already going to be in the upper 70s at 9:00 a.m and 90 degrees by noon. Then, we'll see those highs around 98 degrees with full sunshine. So grab the hat and the sunglasses and keep that water bottle nearby.
3 days until government shutdown deadline
The U.S. funding for the government expires Sunday, October 1. And right now there's no plan in place to stop it. The White House is calling on House Republicans to back the Senate's bipartisan stopgap bill that would temporarily keep the government running with a continuing resolution. But some members of the House GOP are not showing signs of compromise.
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ERCOT supply and demand
ERCOT is asking residents to conserve electricity use
Life in plastic — it's fantastic! NICU babies living the Barbie life
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
Little ones in the NICU at Texas Health hospitals are ready for the Fourth of July!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Texas Health won't be able to go home for this year's Fourth of July, but that doesn't mean they can't join in the festivities.
After the Storm: Matador Tornado Damage
A tornado struck Matador, killing at least four people, injuring nine.
HAIL-uva storm system sweeps through North Texas
Strong to severe storms have kept North Texans on their toes this week, with large hail pelting some areas and a tornado claiming three people's lives in Perryton, about 115 miles northeast of Amarillo.
