Parker County EMS Academy training high schoolers as future EMTs
Becoming an EMT can sometimes require a tedious and expensive process, but in North Texas, one county is trying to simplify the steps — producing some homegrown EMTs of their own.
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Becoming an EMT can sometimes require a tedious and expensive process, but in North Texas, one county is trying to simplify the steps — producing some homegrown EMTs of their own.
A spokesperson with the city of Weatherford said, just before 1 a.m., crews from both the city and Parker County ESD responded to the blaze.
A Parker County probation officer is accused of using his authority over a woman on probation to pressure her for sex, according to a Texas Rangers affidavit.
A North Texas elected official is facing scrutiny after a video surfaced showing a confrontation and heated exchange with two Amazon delivery drivers.
A man was killed in Parker County after a large concrete cattle feed trough fell from a flatbed trailer and crushed him during an unloading operation, authorities said.
It's the season of giving, and one non-profit organization is providing its own version of a sleigh ride, one patient at a time.
The alleged ringleader of the scam is a 25-year-old man currently serving a 71-year prison sentence in Georgia for multiple convictions.
The home caught fire overnight with several North Texas firefighters responding. The home is a total loss and there was no one inside, officials say.
An act of nature has destroyed what was a kind gesture from a group of people in Parker County.
The indictments come after a video surfaced online and went viral, showing the teachers allegedly hitting a 10-year-old autistic boy in February.
Justin Anthony Banta is accused of intentionally adding "Plan C," an abortion drug, to a drink so that his girlfriend would have an abortion.
A string of very nice days is ahead starting Tuesday. More unsettled weather returns by Sunday/Monday.
Parker County authorities still have not confirmed three bodies found during the investigation were those of the victims.
The National Weather Service said these tornadoes ranged in severity from EF-0 to EF-2.
"The whole thing from the time we went into the safe spot lasted less than 10 minutes."
A roof was completely torn off a home and ended up in another home's driveway.
A North Texas man has overcome pain, loss, jail and drug addiction to become a business owner and a decorated first responder in his community.
The board accepted the superintendent's resignation with a unanimous 6-0 vote.
It was a packed house Friday morning at a special Millsap ISD board meeting as dozens of parents hoped for the removal of the superintendent.
Dozens of angry parents, family members and friends took to the podium Friday morning to defend students who were allegedly abused by teachers.
Two Millsap Elementary School teachers as well as the Millsap Independent School District superintendent have been arrested, according to the Parker County Sheriff's Office.
The arrests come after a video surfaced online and went viral, showing the teachers allegedly hitting a 10-year-old autistic boy in February.
Surveillance footage revealed at trial showed the man stomping on kittens, smashing their heads and necks, and throwing them against walls.
"The District is aware of allegations regarding teacher misconduct in a special education classroom at Millsap Elementary School."
At least one person was injured and more are without a home.
The warmth will continue with highs in the mid-80s by Tuesday afternoon, which will eventually reach the 90s by Thursday.
Federal authorities have indicted a dog breeder who was secretly recorded on video shooting and killing a dog, which led to a raid on her East Texas ranch.
It's been four days since a home explosion in Lake Dallas forced evacuations and left one woman critically injured on Moseley Street. Tonight, neighbors are still searching for answers. Some still can't get back into their homes.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The warmth will continue with highs in the mid-80s by Tuesday afternoon, which will eventually reach the 90s by Thursday.
Federal authorities have indicted a dog breeder who was secretly recorded on video shooting and killing a dog, which led to a raid on her East Texas ranch.
It's been four days since a home explosion in Lake Dallas forced evacuations and left one woman critically injured on Moseley Street. Tonight, neighbors are still searching for answers. Some still can't get back into their homes.
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Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making, and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
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.
