Texas High Risk Child Abuse Areas Now Tracked By Zip Code
A new tool in the fight against child abuse pinpoints the highest risk areas in North Texas -- down to the zip code.
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A new tool in the fight against child abuse pinpoints the highest risk areas in North Texas -- down to the zip code.
Urgent calls for changes at Child Protective Services come after four-year-old Leiliana Wright and two-year-old Lyfe Flores died as their families were investigated by CPS.
Child abuse, neglect and a broken foster care system were all the focus in the Texas State Senate today. Texas CPS Commissioner John Specia explained that he has been trying to fix the system since taking over in 2012.
In the wake of the beating death of a 4-year-old Grand Prairie girl, a new director was named to the Dallas-Fort Worth CPS office.
A Roman Catholic priest and Notre Dame theologian has killed himself at his Texas home months after being accused of sexually abusing an orphan in the 1980s.
The search is over for a North Texas man who deputies believe helped a woman waterboard and abuse her son.
Prosecutors say a 22-year-old East Texas babysitter sentenced to life in prison for molesting two boys gave the victims prizes to stay quiet about the sex abuse.
A 76-year-old Mesquite man has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison, after pleading guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography. Robert Lloyd admitted that he had collected child pornography for 30 years.
A South Texas man who advertised online as a babysitter faces up to 50 years in prison for molesting a girl in his care and recording the abuse.
In total, incidents involving sexual assault in which the children of service members are victims occur hundreds of times each year, according to data from the Defense Department.
A Central Texas man faces charges following the death of his 2-year-old son who doctors say was severely malnourished and dehydrated.
A jury found a North Texas man guilty of the "continuous" sexual abuse of a 5-year-old girl. Jurors in Ellis County only deliberated for about an hour before finding William Kyle Anderson guilty.
The 23rd annual Teddy Bear Ride raised money to help children who are victims of abuse and neglect.
Every day, Child Protective Services is called to investigate a report of child abuse or neglect. Or a child makes an outcry to a parent that they have been a victim of sexual abuse.
Harlan Wayne Routon, 68, of Wylie, was sentenced to 32 years confinement without the possibility of parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child
Cruz is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 255 pounds. He has a large tattoo on the right side of his neck, a small tattoo near his right eye and various other tattoos. He has prior work history with moving companies.
A 34-year-old man named Luis Vasquez-Sanchez, was sentenced Wednesday morning by U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade to 100 months in federal prison.
A North Texas man is out of jail despite facing a third-degree felony charge of injury to a child after he allegedly abused a little girl
Danny Richard Minor, 40, of The Colony, was sentenced to life confinement without the possibility of parole for three counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child and life confinement for two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.
Convicted child molester, Michael Dewayne Cox, was arrested for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements.
A Texas man has been accused of beating his 1-year-old daughter and yanking out one of her teeth over potty training failures.
A night out at a restaurant was anything but a pleasant experience for a woman who said she witnessed a mother abusing her little boy.
Victor Lopez, 36, of Plano, was sentenced by a jury to 40 years in prison for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.
A South Texas school district has been ordered to pay $4.5 million to an ex-student who was molested by an educator.
The Dallas Police Department is asking for help identifying and locating an Indecency with a Child suspect.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
North Texas will enjoy an unusually warm Sunday with highs reaching 80 degrees, but a cold front is expected by Monday.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
North Texas will enjoy an unusually warm Sunday with highs reaching 80 degrees, but a cold front is expected by Monday.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Republican Representative David Spiller of Jacksboro and Democratic Senator Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio weigh-in on President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller discusses a new agreement between the state and Mexico over badly needed water in the Rio Grande Valley. State Representative Jared Patterson discusses his newly filed bill to keep Texas children off social media. (Original air date: November 24, 2024.)
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
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.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
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Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
