Grass fire forces Wise County school's evacuation, parent-teacher group reports
The organization said Chico Elementary students were safely evacuated to the high school.
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The organization said Chico Elementary students were safely evacuated to the high school.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, along with fire departments, have responded to the scene.
Less than a week after a Tarrant County jury sentenced him to death for the 2022 killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, Tanner Horner's attorney filed an appeal.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Day 14 of the Tanner Horner trial featured experts and a jailhouse witness as jurors weigh death or life without parole.
Multiple tornadoes, massive hail and damaging winds tore through North Texas, leaving injuries and major destruction behind.
"Texas stands ready to respond to the severe weather threats that continue to move across our state," Abbott said in a statement.
Jurors first heard from a neighbor who described Horner as a bullied child who struggled to fit in.
"He's gone. And I'm still in shock," Jackeline Madrid said.
Neighbors in Springtown and Runaway Bay are grieving after deadly weekend storms claimed two lives and left widespread destruction across North Texas, as families now begin the painful process of rebuilding and planning funerals.
In this punishment phase of the trial, the defense is trying to humanize Horner for the jury.
Runaway Bay is in recovery mode after a deadly tornado hit the edges of its southwestern, western, and northern corners, Mayor Herman White said.
J.D. Clark shared a brief update Sunday morning in the wake of storms that claimed one life in Wise County.
Voters can approve or deny specific layers of the bond if they don't want to approve the whole package.
Mrs. Horner said Tanner had a hard time making friends and was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and ADHD.
On Monday, the court moved into what's known as the voir dire phase for expert witnesses.
Jurors hear new testimony, past allegations and search history, including "Do FedEx truck cameras constantly record?" in Tanner Horner's trial.
Horner's letter to the Strand family was apologetic and placed blame for the girl's death on him, but a letter to detectives blamed someone else.
Testimony and interview footage on Day 3 of Tanner Horner's capital murder trial pulled back the curtain on evidence.
A chilling twist in court, testimony reveals Tanner Horner repeatedly invoked an alter ego, "Zero," as investigators worked to uncover the truth in the Athena Strand case.
Sgt. Job Espinoza said the detail Horner provided about the van prompted him to start looking for video evidence.
The man accused of the killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand will soon face a jury and could face the death penalty if convicted.
The 7-year-old was abducted from her Wise County driveway and allegedly killed by a FedEx driver. That suspect, Tanner Horner, faces capital murder and kidnapping charges.
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.
November 30 marks 3 years since 7-year-old Athena Strand disappeared from her home in Paradise, Texas.
Allen police say the investigation remains active.
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Massages and haircuts offered educators a rare moment to reset ahead of the new school year.
Officials warn that dark water, hidden hazards, and ignored safety rules are putting swimmers and boaters at serious risk.
Allen police say the investigation remains active.
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Massages and haircuts offered educators a rare moment to reset ahead of the new school year.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
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.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asked about data centers in Texas and the likelihood of a special session to discuss the topic. He also talked about the construction at Big Bend and his reaction.
Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland (R) of Terrell County discusses the pause by the Customs and Border Protection in construction at Big Bend National Park. "I'm confident that we will see some of those plans change as far as upgrading the existing roads, because not only is that good for the Park Service, for law enforcement, even for those that come to visit the national park," said Cleveland.
Political science professor Parker Hevron from Texas Woman's University discussed what the Texas Senate race looks like for Paxton and Talarico right before the Cook Political Report switched the race from Lean Republican to Toss-Up.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
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.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
Texas Values and other groups plan a Thursday news conference and rally outside the AAC ahead of the Fever-Wings game.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
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.
