Eddie García, Dallas' former top cop, sworn in as Fort Worth's 28th police chief
Less than a year after leaving Dallas for a civilian role in Austin, Garcia returns to law enforcement with a focus on crime reduction, morale and community trust.
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Less than a year after leaving Dallas for a civilian role in Austin, Garcia returns to law enforcement with a focus on crime reduction, morale and community trust.
Eddie Garcia will take over as Fort Worth's police chief on Sept. 22 with a $306,000 annual salary, slightly less than what he earned in Austin.
Eddie Garcia will take over as Fort Worth's police chief on Sept. 22 with a $306,000 annual salary, slightly less than what he earned in Austin.
Pastor Kyev Tatum, along with members from the Ministers Justice Coalition, urged candidate Eddie Garcia to withdraw his application for police chief, alleging Garcia was given special privileges allowing him to submit his application after the deadline date.
In a statement, a city spokesperson said in part, "candidates were 'strongly encouraged' to apply by June 4… Chief Garcia did not receive special privileges."
Emada Tingirides, with the Los Angeles Police Department, withdrew her application for police chief at the Fort Worth Police Department.
When Fort Worth determines who will succeed retired Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes, two Texas cities will be involved in the outcome.
In September 2024, Garcia left his position before his agreement with the city ended in May 2027 for a city management role in Austin.
This comes less than a week after DPD named Daniel Comeaux as its new chief. Igo was one of the five candidates for the position.
Those familiar with the search believe the City of Dallas could have a permanent police chief by the end of the week.
It's the time for transitions across Texas as leadership changes take effect before the new term.
The outgoing chief signed a new agreement several months ago to stay on the job through 2027, but he then decided to leave.
Current Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo will serve as the interim police chief, effective at the end of the day Oct. 18, according to Dallas Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert.
Current Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo will serve as the interim police chief, effective at the end of the day Oct. 18.
It's been seven months since former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax announced his resignation. Now the city is also losing its popular police chief with Eddie Garcia's announcement that he's headed to Austin.
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A memo from Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax says the chief will start his new position overseeing public safety on Nov. 4.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia plans to leave his position before his agreement with the city ends in May 2027, starting a new city management role in Austin before the end of the year.
On Tuesday, Dallas police released bodycam footage and a 911 call from the attempted apartment break-in.
"I feel that there was likely something far more nefarious planned that day," Chief Eddie Garcia said.
Investigators say four people were involved in the robbery. Two suspects are in custody, while one remains at large.
Garcia will be paid $306,440.40 annually or the highest salary for a police chief of a Texas city with a population of over one million.
City of Dallas says Police Chief Eddie Garcia will stay as the highest paid police chief in a major Texas city. A letter from the city to Garcia says they are committed to paying him a base salary of more than $306,000, or the highest salary for a police chief of a Texas city with a population of more than 1 million.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Sources within the department say Garcia may be asked to run the Houston Police Department which can offer him a contract with higher pay and better job security.
38-year-old Rebecca Lawler is a native of Little Elm and is a former lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy.
Ahead of an expected announcement from the Trump administration linking Tylenol to autism risk, the drugmaker and medical experts are pushing back on the claims.
Damage was reported to several RVs at Sanger/Denton North KOA at McClain's Longhorn RV Sunday night.
The Center for Transforming Lives helped Harmony Anderson get back on her feet.
Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley died Saturday in "an accident" involving a tiger.
38-year-old Rebecca Lawler is a native of Little Elm and is a former lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy.
Ahead of an expected announcement from the Trump administration linking Tylenol to autism risk, the drugmaker and medical experts are pushing back on the claims.
Damage was reported to several RVs at Sanger/Denton North KOA at McClain's Longhorn RV Sunday night.
The Center for Transforming Lives helped Harmony Anderson get back on her feet.
Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley died Saturday in "an accident" involving a tiger.
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.
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Ahead of an expected announcement from the Trump administration linking Tylenol to autism risk, the drugmaker and medical experts are pushing back on the claims.
President Trump is renewing his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying "we're talking now to Afghanistan" about the matter.
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chair and director of the National Economic Council in the first Trump term, said for companies in a "very difficult environment," cutting down on the cost of labor is "the one lever they can pull."
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Labor law attorney Rogge Dunn of Dallas told CBS News Texas that when it comes to free speech rights, workers in the private sector have few protections.
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."
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Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
"To be the first woman and to be the first Latina is so, so special," Regina Montoya said.
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.
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 Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
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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.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
The Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as an NFL head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday.
Otto Lopez got three hits, drove in a run and scored another as the Miami Marlins won their sixth game in a row.
Texas lost its fifth game in a row and is five games behind Houston for the American League's final wild card with eight games left.
The decision by the International Olympic Committee maintains the same sanctions it imposed for the Paris Summer Games last year.
The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, 2014 NL MVP, and 11-time All-Star will announce his retirement later in the day on Thursday, the organization said.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
Duvall, who starred in "The Shining" and worked consistently with director Robert Altman, died at 75 years old on July 11.
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
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.
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