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Fort Worth first responders give an update on cleanup of the explosion that took place at the Sandman Signature Hotel Monday afternoon.
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      Fort Worth first responders give an update on cleanup of the explosion that took place at the Sandman Signature Hotel Monday afternoon.
 
                                                  
      There is still an active scene at the Sandman Hotel over 12 hours after an explosion that rocked the hotel.
 
                                                  
      Several people were rescued from the basement who were not able to get out on their own.
 
                                                  
      James Austin Byrd is accused of contacting who he thought was a 15-year-old female via the anonymous Whisper chat platform to meet.
 
                                                  
      A teenager was trying to drive away from a concert and party in Fort Worth in November, when someone shot him from behind, killing him.
 
                                                  
      Kristen Lewis is charged with one count of capital murder and one count of arson of a habitation.
 
                                                  
      A man is in stable condition after he was shot in the elbow.
 
                                                  
      Fentanyl in Fort Worth: In Part II, we watch as detectives set up a drug deal at a popular park in the middle of the afternoon.
 
                                                  
      Various cities in North Texas share their guidelines for tree disposal and recycling for when you're ready to leave behind the holiday cheer.
 
                                                  
      More than 111,000 people in the US have died from drug overdoses in one year. The vast majority are because of fentanyl, and police departments are fighting back.
 
                                                  
      DART is also pitching in to make sure you get home safely.
 
                                                  
      The new fees for 'overloaded/overfilled' carts and loose bags go into effect January 1, 2024.
 
                                                  
      Police say they believe the robber targeted the same business a week ago.
 
                                                  
      Warning: Content may be distressing.
 
                                                  
      One person was killed and another injured in the Christmas Eve fire, which displaced about 25 people.
 
                                                  
      Police say an argument over missing items in the home led to the shooting.
 
                                                  
      The rush is on as crowds race against time!
 
                                                  
      The new tree still has the same deep-rooted meaning as its predecessor, serving as a reminder to help others this holiday.
 
                                                  
      Several cities across North Texas have made changes to their sanitation service operating schedule. When should you put your trash out in your city?
 
                                                  
      The airport's lawsuit against Turo will resume with a hearing in Fort Worth on Thursday morning.
 
                                                  
      Police say the homicide rate decreased by more than 20% compared to the same time last year.
 
                                                  
      Police say the homicide rate decreased by more than 20% compared to the same time last year.
 
                                                  
      Take a look at crime trends in Fort Worth this year.
 
                                                  
      The Fort Worth Police Department also released body and surveillance camera footage.
 
                                                  
      Our third organization in this series is the Cowtown Marathon's C.A.L.F Program, which teaches kids about fitness and outfits them with new running shoes.
 
                                                  
      Police are investigating a possible bomb threat at Paschal High School in Fort Worth on Thursday afternoon.
 
                                                  
      The two firefighters were injured after a garage collapsed during a two-alarm house fire in the city's historic Southside in early September.
 
                                                  
      On Wednesday, the new homeowner made a grim discovery when he went to visit the home he had recently purchased.
 
                                                  
      Shoppers at a Spirit of Halloween store got quite the surprise when a monkey was seen swinging from the rafters on Monday night.
 
                                                  
      A Collinsville baseball coach has been placed on administrative leave while officials investigate allegations of "inappropriate communications" with a student.
 
                                                  
      Police are investigating a possible bomb threat at Paschal High School in Fort Worth on Thursday afternoon.
 
                                                  
      The two firefighters were injured after a garage collapsed during a two-alarm house fire in the city's historic Southside in early September.
 
                                                  
      On Wednesday, the new homeowner made a grim discovery when he went to visit the home he had recently purchased.
 
                                                  
      As the government shutdown halts federal food assistance, North Texas families are turning to food pantries, where demand is surging amid fears of going hungry.
 
                                                  
      Anchor Carmen Blackwell returns to emcee the annual fundraiser benefitting young men in North Texas through academic development, business training, and health improvement.
 
                                                  
      Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
 
                                                  
      As the Texas Education Agency takes control of Fort Worth ISD, CBS News Texas' I-Team finds past state takeovers offer no guarantees—just a mixed bag of outcomes.
 
                                                  
      In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
 
                                                  
      Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
 
                                                  
      They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
 
                                                  
      The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history at 7,500 spots.
 
                                                  
      The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on countries around the world, the third in a trio of rebukes of the president's trade policy this week.
 
                                                  
      Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries.
 
                                                  
      Tarrant County commissioners approved the redistricting proposal in early June.
 
                                                  
      The Justice Department placed two federal prosecutors on leave after they filed court papers calling the Jan. 6 Capitol siege a "riot" perpetrated by a "mob," three sources told CBS News.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
 
                                                  
      With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
 
                                                  
      It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
 
                                                  
      Lineman Brian Abalos is used to danger. Every day, he is up in the air working on power lines.
 
                                                  
      A 70-year-old Dallas County man has died from the West Nile virus, DCHHS said Monday, marking the first reported West Nile death in the county this season.
 
                                                  
      President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
 
                                                  
      It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      Cole Koeninger, an 18-year-old senior at Keller High School, will play baseball at the University of Tennessee, with dreams of MLB stardom.
 
                                                  
      Oettinger improved to 6-0-0 in his career against the Caps as the Stars (6-3-1) won their third straight.
 
                                                  
      The legal dispute centers on lease obligations, stalled renovations, and a broken agreement to keep both teams' headquarters in Dallas.
 
                                                  
      The Dodgers have jumped to a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series after a thrilling back-and-forth, extra-inning contest in Game 3 ended in a 6-5 win for Los Angeles after 18 innings.
 
                                                  
      Fernandez spent 25 years leading the Bulls and made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances.
 
                                                  
      Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
 
                                                  
      June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
 
                                                  
      Kim Kardashian revealed she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and appeared to blame stress. Doctors say stress isn't usually a direct cause, but can influence risk factors.
 
                                                  
      Another Taylor Sheridan show is filming in Downtown Fort Worth this week, prompting road closures. Here's when.
 
                                                  
      The 2025 State Fair of Texas drew about 2 million visitors, roughly 400,000 fewer than last year, as many families cited affordability concerns.
 
                                                  
      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.