Gov. Abbott Says Fentanyl Cases Rising, Will Sign 'One Of The Toughest Drug Laws In Texas'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth Thursday to talk about law enforcement efforts targeting the recent rise in fentanyl cases.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth Thursday to talk about law enforcement efforts targeting the recent rise in fentanyl cases.
In the first case, a man in Benbrook approached the fox— thinking it was a dog— when it bit his hand.
The Tarrant County Public Health department said one fox was collected by Benbrook Animal Control during the last week of April and the other in the second week of May.
Four days after a high school senior was killed from a blow to the head in Tarrant County, his family is still searching for clues to what happened.
An investigation is underway after police said a man was killed for firing shots at his wife and children in the Tarrant County city of White Settlement Friday afternoon.
A North Texas mother is speaking openly about losing her son to a drug that's seeing a rise in fatal cases throughout the area.
A Benbrook High School senior has died after he was found injured at a home in Tarrant County early Monday, and authorities are investigating as a homicide.
People lined up at the Splash Dayz Water Park on a cold and gloomy afternoon on Wednesday, May 12, but it wasn't the rides that drew the crowds. It was COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said Tuesday, the District Attorney's Office advised it may run afoul of a federal law, prohibiting paying people to receive federal services.
"We have got to find some way to incentivize people to get out [and get vaccinated]," said Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley.
In Tarrant County, only 8% of people ages 16 to 24 have been vaccinated. In Dallas County, the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation says only 25% of people ages 18 to 29 have had one dose.
At vaccination sites in Dallas and Tarrant counties, North Texans can expect the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to make its debut, once again.
During the first four days of early voting, 28,670 voters were recorded at voting centers, nearly 70% higher than the 17,180 who voted during the same time period in 2019.
A man in his 90s is the latest, and only COVID-19 death in Tarrant County for April 12.
Tarrant County has cleared its COVID-19 vaccine wait list, which means new registrants can expect to be contacted within 24 to 48 hours, according to the county's public health department.
Front-line workers in Fort Worth are getting help at COVID-19 vaccination sites. More than 130 temporary employees have been added to 'increase efficiency' at two locations.
Wednesday afternoon was the last call for local residents to get their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Esports Stadium in Arlington.
"We're not just interested in 1a or 1b or teachers or child care workers," Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said. "We want everybody to register."
Tarrant County cancelled its local order requiring face coverings Tuesday, and Fort Worth's was set to expire at the end of the day.
A Tarrant County Grand Jury returned a capital murder indictment Tuesday for Dorian Ray Woodard in the killing of store clerk Jordan Hightower.
Tarrant County has declared a state of disaster as the county "has suffered severe damage to critical infrastructure" and probable injuries to its residents, a document from the county stated.
Denton County canceled its second-dose clinic scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11 at Texas Motor Speedway due to potentially icy roads.
"We will see a good chance of freezing drizzle and light freezing rain in the advisory area and icing possible on elevated surfaces/bridges/overpasses," said CBS 11 Chief Meteorologist Scott Padgett.
The medical school is expected to operate its own distribution sites, take over all marketing and outreach programs to underserved populations, and attempt to receive its own allocation of vaccine doses.
Dallas County Commissioners called an emergency meeting Wednesday night to approve a new contract with a software company to overhaul the current setup.
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is in Italy for her first foreign trip after undergoing cancer treatment.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
"Monster Wolf" is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Skies will stay mostly sunny with quiet weather continuing under high pressure.
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is in Italy for her first foreign trip after undergoing cancer treatment.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
"Monster Wolf" is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Skies will stay mostly sunny with quiet weather continuing under high pressure.
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.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Districts must report to the TEA how much it will cost them to retrofit or replace their buses by May 29.
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.
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.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Morton started Super Bowl V for the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XII for the Denver Broncos, losing both.
The most difficult things to do in sports just come naturally to him as he courts big-league attention.
America's Team will head to New Jersey to take on the New York Giants on Sunday night, Sept. 13.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
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.
