Activist calls for probe into Tarrant County jail after recent deaths
A former member of the Race and Culture Task Force in Fort Worth said the Tarrant County Jail should be attached to a morgue.
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A former member of the Race and Culture Task Force in Fort Worth said the Tarrant County Jail should be attached to a morgue.
Early voting begins May 20 and ends May 24.
Anthony Johnson Jr. died on April 21 following a physical confrontation with Tarrant County jail employees. Two employees have been fired as the investigation continues.
A Tarrant County toddler is far beyond her years, and that goes for her hairstyle as well. The 23-month-old has gone viral and made national TV appearances for her iconic hairdo while becoming a pal and a confidante to fans across the world.
Property values are going up in many counties.
It's storm season in North Texas. CBS News Texas meteorologists are looking at the possibility of severe storms in the metroplex starting Friday afternoon.
"So in three-and-a-half months, we've had five deaths," said Alisa Simmons, Tarrant County Precinct 2 commissioner. "Somebody needs to be paying attention."
Sheriff Bill Waybourn asked the Texas Rangers to take the lead in this investigation.
The inmate had been in custody since Dec. 4, 2023, after being arrested by Fort Worth police for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and deadly conduct.
A Weather Alert is out for Monday evening and overnight.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Craig Goldman and John O'Shea are set to face off in the GOP primary runoff for the open 12th Congressional District seat in Tarrant and Parker counties.
A fatal crash caused a portion of I-30 to close ahead of the Friday morning rush hour.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
H-E-B Alliance opens its doors at 6 a.m. Wednsday! It's the popular grocer's first Tarrant County location to open.
Discussions are ongoing with the Medusa ransomware group involved, according to board chair Vince Puente, as is a criminal investigation.
Republican members of the election board supported it, saying it's a way to improve election security. Opponents say it's a waste of money.
Some are raising a red flag on the plan, saying there was no input from judges or attorneys.
After a joint effort between Arlington PD and Forth Worth SWAT, the suspect was arrested.
The Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Board expressed concern for the move, writing that the reorganization plan was made public just before a holiday weekend, and that planning took place "in secret with little to no input".
The imprints of the jail's past remain untouched from the intake area and visitation rooms to jail cells and the interrogation room.
The Tarrant County woman sentenced in a controversial illegal voting case will avoid going to prison.
"This organization continues to burn," one Fort Worth resident said.
"I think the system failed my brother," Devendorf said. "I think the system failed a lot of people."
The arrests came when the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking Unit and its partner organization, The Net, conducted a "sex trafficking demand suppression operation," a news release said.
The suspect returned to the scene hours later, appearing dirty and wearing only red underwear, according to the warrant.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
One organization, Texas Values, is leading the rollout. It's one of the groups that helped pass Senate Bill 10.
Critics say Bluebonnet Learning crosses a line by teaching the bible in public schools, but supporters disagree.
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Severe weather returns to North Texas tonight, bringing damaging winds, hail and tornado chances.
The suspect returned to the scene hours later, appearing dirty and wearing only red underwear, according to the warrant.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
One organization, Texas Values, is leading the rollout. It's one of the groups that helped pass Senate Bill 10.
Critics say Bluebonnet Learning crosses a line by teaching the bible in public schools, but supporters disagree.
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.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
Dallas County GOP Chair Allen West discusses his party's plan to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day during the upcoming March 3rd primary. "If we have the opportunity to do something differently...then let's do something about it."
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed 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.
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.
"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.
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.
The Dallas Cowboys say CeeDee Lamb sustained a high ankle sprain in a 31-14 loss to Chicago.
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.
"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.
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.
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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