Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis placed on leave; interim chief appointed
The City of Fort Worth said Jim Davis is on paid administrative leave.
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The City of Fort Worth said Jim Davis is on paid administrative leave.
The City of Fort Worth said Jim Davis is on paid administrative leave. The decision to place the chief on leave came from Assistant City Manager William Johnson on Monday.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
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.
Neighbors who live across the street caught on video the moments when the garage collapsed trapping the firefighter underneath.
Two firefighters are recovering after a garage collapse during a two-alarm house fire in Fort Worth on Wednesday.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the incident happened near the 5000 block of Vickery.
The hearing comes as dozens of tenants have filed a lawsuit against the complex's owners and managers, alleging negligence.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is collecting donations for victims of the July 4 Central Texas flood.
Fort Worth fire crews responded to a garbage site after a call concerning a "cloud" seen at the facility.
Many say they're still waiting for clear guidance on what happens next.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is going above and beyond, showing their service does not stop just because a fire is out.
Much of the Hulen Mall is now open after a fire Friday night sent panicked crowds running as heavy smoke poured from the building's second floor.
After Fort Worth firefighters battled an apartment fire for nearly nine hours, 834 people are without a home.
Hundreds of people can't get into their apartments three days after a massive, six-alarm fire tore through a Fort Worth apartment complex.
The Fort Worth Fire Department was called to the six-story building around 3 p.m. for an active fire.
Officials said a trash fire at a sand and gravel supplier Sunday evening caused a large plume of dark smoke to be seen over Fort Worth.
A Fort Worth firefighter was injured battling an apartment fire early Saturday morning that left over a dozen people displaced.
The body of a 1-year-old boy has been recovered after a car crashed into the Trinity River, officials confirmed Sunday morning.
Authorities are working to uncover more details surrounding the deadly mobile home fire on Colette Little Road Wednesday night.
Firefighters responded just after 5:15 p.m. Friday to reports of a residential structure fire in the 1400 block of West Spurgeon Street.
Fort Worth officials have not yet revealed what caused an explosion at a power substation that led to a large fire.
Wednesday marks the anniversary of the explosion that injured 21 people at the Sandman Hotel. While the cause remains under investigation, Atmos Energy has filed a lawsuit to avoid liability.
One person was treated for smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A Wise County high school teacher fed a live, sick kitten to a classroom snake before school hours, prompting district and law enforcement reviews.
The zoo is asking for the public to vote in a poll for what to name the baby calf.
Benjamin Elliott says he was sleepwalking when he stabbed his twin sister, Meghan. He insists he would never hurt her. Texas prosecutors disagreed even though they found no motive.
Tens of thousands of BMW vehicles, and some Toyotas, are being recalled due to an engine starter relay that can corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
A Wise County high school teacher fed a live, sick kitten to a classroom snake before school hours, prompting district and law enforcement reviews.
The zoo is asking for the public to vote in a poll for what to name the baby calf.
Benjamin Elliott says he was sleepwalking when he stabbed his twin sister, Meghan. He insists he would never hurt her. Texas prosecutors disagreed even though they found no motive.
Tens of thousands of BMW vehicles, and some Toyotas, are being recalled due to an engine starter relay that can corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
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.
President Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 25% tariff on heavy trucks.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said evidence showed that Joshua Jahn had been planning the attack for some time and acted alone.
Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
Kash Patel said the suspected shooter had searched for video of the shooting of Charlie Kirk and apps that track ICE agents.
"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.
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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.
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 Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
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.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Micah Parsons is set to take the field against his former team exactly a month after the Green Bay Packers acquired the star pass rusher in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys.
Byron Buxton hit two home runs, including a second-straight leadoff homer, Bailey Ober threw six innings with five strikeouts and two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-0.
Bruce Bochy is in the final games of his three-year contract with the Texas Rangers, a span that began with the franchise's only World Series title.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn will undergo surgery for a collapsed lung, the team said Thursday.
Josh Smith homered, Billy McKinney singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to end a season-worst eight-game losing streak.
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.
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.
