DNA leads Dallas police to arrest in 40-year-old cold case
Willie Jones was arrested and charged for the 1981 murder of an 81-year-old woman.
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Willie Jones was arrested and charged for the 1981 murder of an 81-year-old woman.
First Alert Weather Days were issued for Wednesday and Thursday due to widespread rain on the way and some stronger storms.
The state has also charged Fry with three counts of theft of a firearm.
The Melissa Police Department was alerted to the possibility of the escaped inmate being in the area just after 1:45 p.m. Sunday.
CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking.
"Declutter just a single space and see the impact it can have."
Tool Fire and Rescue has budgeted money, but it is insufficient to replace outdated equipment as the city grows.
Kicking off at 8 a.m. on Sunday, the event adds excitement to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo while raising awareness and funds for the Saving Hope Foundation's mission to end animal abuse.
With Sunday's highs in the upper 40s and low 50s, North Texas will see its first major soaking of the year later this week, bringing heavy rain and possible flooding from Wednesday to Friday.
If traveling down I-35 or I-45 on Sunday, you could run into a few storms.
A mild start to the weekend with southerly winds will give way to cooler temperatures and scattered showers Sunday.
CBS News Texas meteorologists are helping the community prepare for storm season, while also forecasting a dry but chilly Saturday and spotty showers—no complete washouts—on Sunday.
While temperatures started in the teens, sunny skies will warm North Texas to the upper 50s by afternoon.
Sylvia DeLeon and Gissel Lorenzo work at the same Bishop Arts taco place. They are also friends whose parents worry about deportation.
The deadly shooting happened in the early hours of June 9, 2021.
They're eight months into their pursuit of becoming the blue.
Nearly 3,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a community vote on the split.
Dallas police have released very little about the case, including whether any suspects have been identified.
As sunshine warms up North Texas heading into the weekend, another cold front and rain are preparing to move in.
The child has been missing since Christmas Eve, when floodwaters swept her away after her family's vehicle crashed.
North Texas will see temperatures rise to the upper 50s on Friday, but gusty winds and low humidity will bring an elevated fire threat, mainly west of the Metroplex.
In the first few days following federal immigration orders, teachers in Dallas' Bishop Arts area say classroom numbers have dropped.
We do have another cold morning expected on Friday, with temperatures dropping to freezing or below.
The LULAC Texas State Director said they're focusing on addressing the rising fears of their community.
It's been a long 52 weeks of waiting for far North Dallas residents.
The new charges follow a mistrial in Adam King's previous trial in Johnson County.
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
According to one of three citations, the "open bottle of an alcoholic beverage" was discovered in the passenger's side of Romo's SUV.
The first shooting happened on Saturday, July 25. A second incident happened less than 24 hours later.
"He ran into that water despite those conditions that are deadly," Sumit Rai said.
The new charges follow a mistrial in Adam King's previous trial in Johnson County.
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
According to one of three citations, the "open bottle of an alcoholic beverage" was discovered in the passenger's side of Romo's SUV.
The first shooting happened on Saturday, July 25. A second incident happened less than 24 hours later.
"He ran into that water despite those conditions that are deadly," Sumit Rai said.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
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.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break.
Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning and five pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 3-0.
Spikes Under the Lights organizers announced the matchups Tuesday for the Aug. 27 event at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is a soccer legend from Mexico, with an impressive career thus far.
Jones spoke from Oxnard, Calif. on the eve of 2026 Dallas Cowboys training camp.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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.
