Diesel tanker catches fire in DeSoto, evacuated residents allowed to return
The fire, which was initially reported about 4 p.m., was extinguished just after 5:40 p.m.
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The fire, which was initially reported about 4 p.m., was extinguished just after 5:40 p.m.
Royse City Methodist Church held decades of memories for congregation members like Pam Davis.
While his family escaped unharmed, their house was left unlivable and most of their belongings unsalvageable.
Regina Phillips' family is struggling to understand how someone could've taken the life of a woman who meant so much to so many people.
Neighbors said they knew something was amiss while watching the flames.
Firefighters are looking at whether lightning is to blame for a fire at a home in far West Plano.
Women in the field share what it's like breaking up the boys' club.
Smoke from the fire briefly caused one of the runways at Dallas Love Field to close.
83-year-old Joyce Blankenship died when the Smokehouse Creek fire enveloped her neighborhood.
It was the largest and most destructive wildfire in state history.
It is not currently known what caused the fire.
With so many animals hurt and killed North Texas rancher Garret Duvall says he was losing hope until he met a small calf crying for help.
A map shows the Texas fires located throughout the Lone Star State's rural Panhandle area with some blazes crossing into western Oklahoma.
Crews will remain on scene to address hotspots throughout the night, fire officials said.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is now the largest wildfire in Texas history, burning a total of 1,075,000 acres across Texas and Oklahoma.
Irving police say there were two 18-wheelers and a pick-up truck involved in the accident. One of the 18-wheelers caught on fire while the other went off the road.
TxDOT says the 18-wheeler was transporting diesel fuel and the scene remains a hazmat issue.
"We're in very poisonous and toxic environments," Mesquite Fire Chief Rust Wilson said. "We have to do everything we can to mitigate the effects of that on the human body."
One person was injured Saturday morning in an explosion at a Carrollton home.
Fort Worth firefighters saved more than a dozen pets including cats and dogs from a house fire on Jan. 17.
All 379 occupants of the Japan Airlines flight got out safely and the pilot of the coast guard plane also escaped, officials said.
Dallas firefighters say the neighbor had already extinguished the flames inside the home with a garden hose when they responded to the call.
Maui's economy relies on tourism, but some residents say that they haven't recovered enough from August's deadly wildfires.
The family that currently lives in the Houston home where Beyoncé grew up was able to escape safely when flames broke out around 2 a.m. on Monday, and no one was hurt, authorities said.
Toyota said the batteries in some of the small SUVs can shift during forceful turns, causing a short circuit.
Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with poison.
Garland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is asking for tips after a squirrel was found with a zip tie around its neck near a local coffee shop.
Daniel Floyd and wife Tammie take the helm at Southlake megachurch as it seeks stability following abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.
A White House spokesperson told CBS News that while deployed National Guard members "may be armed," they will not make arrests.
It's important to take precautions over the next several days.
Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with poison.
Garland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is asking for tips after a squirrel was found with a zip tie around its neck near a local coffee shop.
Daniel Floyd and wife Tammie take the helm at Southlake megachurch as it seeks stability following abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.
A White House spokesperson told CBS News that while deployed National Guard members "may be armed," they will not make arrests.
It's important to take precautions over the next several days.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
A White House spokesperson told CBS News that while deployed National Guard members "may be armed," they will not make arrests.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said if President Trump is the architect of a deal to end the war in Ukraine without Kyiv ceding land to Russia, "I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize."
Abbott called a second special session after the House again failed to reach a quorum amid a Democratic walkout over a GOP-favored redistricting plan.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
The Rangers, held to four hits, led 2-1 after three innings on sacrifice flies by Adolis García and Marcus Semien.
Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points in her first start since June 6.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Burger lined a 99.4 mph pitch from Andrew Saalfrank (0-1) off the left-field wall to end the game.
FIFA needs more than 6,000 volunteers for the events in the Dallas area.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
The 450,000-square-foot facility will support large-scale productions, job training, and boost the local economy.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
