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Son files wrongful death lawsuit after mother dies in Texas wildfires

Eighty-three-year-old Joyce Blankenship died when the Smokehouse Creek fire enveloped her neighborhood in the town of Stinnett, northeast of Amarillo.

Mar 21, 2024 (00:26)

Beautiful fall weather for North Texas this week

Beautiful fall weather for North Texas this week

Voters hit the polls early in North Texas for the 2026 midterm election

Voters hit the polls early in North Texas for the 2026 midterm election

Homeowner shoots suspected intruder in Mesquite, police say

Homeowner shoots suspected intruder in Mesquite, police say

New evidence found in search for woman believed to be killed by ex-husband, Denton police say

New evidence found in search for woman believed to be killed by ex-husband, Denton police say

Cool and crisp morning in store for North Texas as temperatures top out in 70s, 80s this week

Cool and crisp morning in store for North Texas as temperatures top out in 70s, 80s this week

Driver released from police custody after deadly soccer field crash that killed 2 in Kansas

Driver released from police custody after deadly soccer field crash that killed 2 in Kansas

Nearly 2.1 million visited State of Fair of Texas; numbers slightly higher than 2025

Nearly 2.1 million visited State of Fair of Texas; numbers slightly higher than 2025

Digital health coaching is becoming a popular program for older adults

Digital health coaching is becoming a popular program for older adults

Republican leaders work to drum up support ahead of midterm election

Republican leaders work to drum up support ahead of midterm election

Early voting kicks off in Texas as Senate candidates begin final stretch of campaigning

Early voting kicks off in Texas as Senate candidates begin final stretch of campaigning

Dak Prescott frustrated after Cowboys’ 23-13 loss to Packers

Dak Prescott frustrated after Cowboys’ 23-13 loss to Packers

Chilly Monday morning before 80s return to DFW this week

Chilly Monday morning before 80s return to DFW this week

Wallet found in search for Denton mother

Wallet found in search for Denton mother

Fort Hood shooting victim’s sister finds forgiveness

Fort Hood shooting victim’s sister finds forgiveness

James Talarico holds Plano rally ahead of Texas senate election

James Talarico holds Plano rally ahead of Texas senate election

CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up

CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up

Temperatures climb in North Texas this week

Temperatures climb in North Texas this week

Final day of the State Fair of Texas promises more memories from 2026

Final day of the State Fair of Texas promises more memories from 2026

Air Force member dies in rappelling incident at UT San Antonio football game

Air Force member dies in rappelling incident at UT San Antonio football game

Midterm races tighten as Trump campaigns for GOP candidates

Midterm races tighten as Trump campaigns for GOP candidates

Talarico hosting rally in Plano

Talarico hosting rally in Plano

Great Sunday for North Texas ahead of warm-up this week

Great Sunday for North Texas ahead of warm-up this week

One last day of fun at the 2026 State Fair of Texas

One last day of fun at the 2026 State Fair of Texas

Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa discuss tight race for Texas governor as early voting opens

Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa discuss tight race for Texas governor as early voting opens

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