Dallas County Animal Cruelty Unit Needs Funding
The Dallas County Commissioners Court approved a special unit for investigating animal cruelty cases. Prosecutors are ready to go after people who abuse animals. But money is an issue.
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The Dallas County Commissioners Court approved a special unit for investigating animal cruelty cases. Prosecutors are ready to go after people who abuse animals. But money is an issue.
A mistrial has been declared in the case of a former Dallas County constable accused of tampering with a government document.
2012 was a record year for West Nile Virus cases in North Texas. Nearly 400 people were infected with the virus in Dallas County alone. 17 people died. And experts still aren't ready to declare the season is over.
Dallas County has reported more than 2,500 cases of animal cruelty this year. Now, the county is set to take hisotric measures to crack down on people accused of animal abuse.
According to a new list, Tarrant County is first in the state when it comes to number of hailstorms.
Early voting numbers are surging this year across the State of Texas. But several blogs and emails are buzzing about circulating rumors regarding straight-party voting.
A suburban Dallas woman is jailed on aggravated assault charges after her mother and daughter were found stabbed and police say she threatened officers with a hammer.
Dallas County Health and Human Services officials announced that free flu immunizations will be given to the public beginning this week and throughout this flu season.
The defense will present evidence on Wednesday in one of the worst cases of child abuse in Dallas County.
A Watauga man has become the 9th person to die from the West Nile Virus in Tarrant County this year.
Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins said that he will seek the death penalty in the murder case of a man charged with the rape-slaying of a Carrollton teen last month.
More than 14,000 people living in Dallas County are living with HIV, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, and many of them don't know it.
Dallas County Health and Human Services confirms the seventeenth virus related death in the county.
The "potentially deceased" voters of Dallas County can rest in peace, after a decision not to purge their names from the voter registry before the November election.
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A fourteenth person in Dallas County has died from West Nile Virus related health issues.
Spraying for the mosquitos that carry West Nile can be very costly. But while several communities are scaling back on spraying, one city is talking about adding it to their fall budget.
An Irving man has been sentenced to death for killing his girlfriend and her 18-year-old daughter during a jealous rage.
There are now more than a dozen Dallas County residents who have died from West Nile Virus related health issues. Wednesday officials with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) confirmed that a 13th person in the area has died.
Organic farmer Marie Tedei spent Wednesday evening covering nearly two acres of her crops. This marks the third time this week she's gone through the drill.
Specialists from the federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention are due in Dallas at any hour to assist in the fight against West Nile.
Aerial spraying will resume in Dallas County on Wednesday, after taking a break on Tuesday night, but not in those areas that have already been treated.
The Mayor of Dallas says spraying from the air is working, and even quoted an e-mail from the CDC to support his claim.
A fiery seven-vehicle crash along southbound Interstate-35E in Dallas left two people dead and shut down part of the highway for several hours early Tuesday morning.
The total number of Dallas County deaths related to the West Nile virus increased by one on Tuesday. County health officials confirmed that an 11th person has died from the illness.
Police say the suspect was arrested after a string of violent incidents that spanned multiple locations in East Fort Worth.
Witnesses say the suspect pointed a gun at multiple people before firing and fleeing the scene.
Officers responded to a stabbing/cutting call in the 2700 block of E. Rosedale Street on Friday,
People can meet their favorite celebrities from TV, movies and comics, including the voices of Robin, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pocahontas.
Piano sales in the U.S. have plummeted in recent years. But the dip isn't indicative of fewer people playing the instrument.
Police say the suspect was arrested after a string of violent incidents that spanned multiple locations in East Fort Worth.
Witnesses say the suspect pointed a gun at multiple people before firing and fleeing the scene.
Officers responded to a stabbing/cutting call in the 2700 block of E. Rosedale Street on Friday,
People can meet their favorite celebrities from TV, movies and comics, including the voices of Robin, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pocahontas.
Across social media, posts are circulating about families skipping the State Fair of Texas this year because they say they simply can't afford it.
ICEBlock, a crowdsourced app with 1.4 million users, was removed from the App Store following pressure from federal officials and criticism after a shooting at an ICE facility.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
Federal officials say the apps pose a threat to law enforcement.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
The U.S. government is planning to give migrant teenagers a $2,500 stipend if they choose to return to their home countries voluntarily.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Andrew White discusses his campaign to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. White ran for the governor's office in 2018. He says, "I'm the same person today as I was back then, but I think the party's ready for me, because Democrats want a candidate who can win in November, and I'm the right candidate for that."
U.S. forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there's work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league.
Bowling Green's new mascot is a 3-year-old Persian cat owned by George Carlson, who also happens to be the football team's long snapper.
Jones also said no one is a bigger fan of Swift's than he is, and he appreciates the kind of interest she has brought to the NFL.
The Dallas Mavericks marked the 20th anniversary of Dirk Nowitzki's foundation by sponsoring renovated basketball courts in his hometown of Würzburg, Germany.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Jones also said no one is a bigger fan of Swift's than he is, and he appreciates the kind of interest she has brought to the NFL.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
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.
