Judge sentences Tarrant County mom to 60 years for poisoning her child
Jesika Lynn Jones received a 60-year sentence for poisoning her children with a mixture of medications.
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Jesika Lynn Jones received a 60-year sentence for poisoning her children with a mixture of medications.
The suspect had recently pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The suspect, identified as Bo Williams Aurell, shot a sheriff's deputy three times while warrants were being served.
Martin Gomez said his neighbor had a firewood business, a wife who had recently left him and an open dislike for the police.
The discrimination allegation led to a $1.2 million agreement for the county to fund the project, which was never considered or approved by the county commissioners' court.
Jesika Lynn Jones could face 5 to 99 years in prison for charges related to poisoning her children with a mixture of medications. She signed a plea deal in January.
The family of Anthony Johnson Jr. is speaking out after AG Paxton ruled that the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office can withhold video showing his in-custody death.
An armed suspect shot Deputy Todd Tipton three times on Wednesday. The 13-year veteran of the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office was hit in the arm and lower abdomen and grazed on his head.
If you're not hungry yet, you soon will be: DFW Restaurant Week is here!
Documents show how much was paid to female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail.
Thousands of students and families headed to the Tarrant County College South Campus on Friday for the 18th annual "Back-to-School Roundup."
Tarrant County is preparing students to return to the classroom.
Organizers will provide students and families with school supplies and other back-to-school necessities. Families must pre-register for entry to the event on Friday.
Police in Sansom Park said the 2-year-old girl reported kidnapped Thursday evening has been found safe.
Jody Hall allegedly paid pregnant female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail to put their unborn babies up for adoption.
Anthony Johnson Jr's family is suing the Tarrant County jail, two former jail employees, and 10 "John Does" in connection to his jailhouse death.
The proposed reforms include freezing residential property values until 2026 and then appraising them every other year instead of annually.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
The body of a man who drowned this weekend has been recovered.
No officers were injured and the Hurst officer has been placed on administrative leave.
There were several traffic delays in Tarrant County hours after a series of crashes Wednesday morning.
Witnesses told Fort Worth Police he put his baby in his car, but he turned back with a rifle in hand and opened fire.
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn fired a detention officer and a lieutenant following their indictments in connection with the murder of Anthony Johnson Jr., who a man who died while in custody.
The county medical examiner said Anthony Johnson Jr.'s death was a homicide caused by chemical and mechanical asphyxia.
Lt. Joel Garcia said he was heartbroken over Anthony Johnson's death..
Speakers at the vigil emphasized unity and strength while authorities worked to piece together the timeline of the attack.
The Stars executive says the franchise must solve major transportation and development challenges as it considers a long‑term move.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Advanced analytics, facial recognition, and anti‑drone systems will support law enforcement throughout the month-long tournament.
A Dallas bakery becomes a gathering place for supporters of the Netherlands as excitement builds ahead of the match.
Four people required surgery while the five others have now been treated and released, according to Midland Memorial Hospital in Texas.
Speakers at the vigil emphasized unity and strength while authorities worked to piece together the timeline of the attack.
The Stars executive says the franchise must solve major transportation and development challenges as it considers a long‑term move.
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Plano has been having an impressive business run recently. The city is scoring big with AT&T headquarters moving from Dallas to the city, followed by Samsung moving its US operations from New Jersey to Texas. Now, the Plano City Council has approved major incentives to bring in the Dallas Stars. Eye On Politics reporter Jack Fink sat down with Plano Mayor John Muns to find out what the city is doing right.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is going for his fourth term in November, facing Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa. Hinojosa told Jack Fink about her push to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election.
An American citizen who served in the Army and the Texas National Guard for roughly 20 years is desperately urging immigration officials to release his wife, who is facing deportation to Honduras.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Mayor Eric Johnson added a meeting to the agenda to vote on whether to authorize the city manager to explore up to four sites to relocate City Hall.
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.
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."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70.
Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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.
