Philanthropist Pete Schenkel, the quiet pillar of Dallas dies at 89
Schenkel was instrumental in building hospitals, keeping the annual Texas-OU game in Dallas, and even helping police solve countless criminal cases.
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Schenkel was instrumental in building hospitals, keeping the annual Texas-OU game in Dallas, and even helping police solve countless criminal cases.
Guyger was convicted six years ago of shooting and killing Jean in his apartment, which she said she thought was her own.
With about 200 officers leaving the department each year, the Dallas Police Department has worked hard just to keep the force from shrinking.
She's raising money to get her monkey out of a wildlife sanctuary after Dallas Police stripped her of the animal.
"It's serial and it's an issue."
Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2018, has been denied parole and will not be eligible again until Oct. 2026.
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
A Dallas Mounted Officer was patrolling in the Big Tex circle when the horse became startled, the State Fair said Tuesday.
A Dallas Mounted Officer was patrolling in the Big Tex circle when the horse became startled, the State Fair said.
There is no word yet on any suspects or arrests.
A Thursday night carjacking in Mesquite led to a high-speed chase and an officer-involved shooting that spilled into Dallas.
Current Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo will serve as the interim police chief, effective on Oct. 18.
Current Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo will serve as the interim police chief, effective at the end of the day Oct. 18.
The now 18-year-old survivor said Texas law enforcement dropped the ball on her case.
Two of the children were seriously injured.
Amber Guyger, who shot and killed Jean in September 2018, attracted national attention and sparked protests around the city.
It's been seven months since former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax announced his resignation. Now the city is also losing its popular police chief with Eddie Garcia's announcement that he's headed to Austin.
With Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia retiring and heading to Austin to become an Assistant City Manager, how this could affect three ballot initiatives city voters will consider on Election Day. Plus, there's political fallout between the Tarrant County GOP and two Republican county commissioners who voted in favor of keeping polling locations at local universities (original air date: Sept 22, 2024).
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The Richardson Police Department said the chase started when officers tried to stop a car tied to a homicide in Kaufman County.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
The event was held as officers learned that Police Chief Eddie Garcia would be leaving to take up an assistant city manager position in Austin.
A memo from Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax says the chief will start his new position overseeing public safety on Nov. 4.
Police say Antonio Banks, 36, was the man seen on security camera striking a woman in the head.
DPD officer Brennon Wilkinson was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child.
Temperatures on Tuesday will top out in the upper 50s to low 60s.
The funeral service of Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson will take place Tuesday morning.
On Saturday at Ford Stadium, the team celebrated its best season in decades. Now, they're heading to the conference championship.
The city council could vote on financing the West End Lofts project by next week.
Jorge Arredondo was placed on administrative leave in September, three months after being chosen to lead the district.
The funeral service of Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson will take place Tuesday morning.
Temperatures on Tuesday will top out in the upper 50s to low 60s.
On Saturday at Ford Stadium, the team celebrated its best season in decades. Now, they're heading to the conference championship.
The city council could vote on financing the West End Lofts project by next week.
Jorge Arredondo was placed on administrative leave in September, three months after being chosen to lead the district.
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.
Presidents are granted the authority to issue pardons under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution.
The pardon covers offenses Hunter Biden "has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024."
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are bracing for potential challenges to their status in the country during President-elect Donald Trump's second term in the White House.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
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.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
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.
A cold day in downtown Mesquite led to the warmth of conversation with several dozen vendors at an outdoor gift market.
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.
Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Kyrie Irving was sidelined with shoulder soreness for the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Quintrevion Wisner ran for a career-high 186 yards and Quinn Ewers threw a touchdown pass to lead No. 3 Texas to a 17-7 win over 20th-ranked archrival Texas A&M.
Texas Longhorn and Texas A&M Aggie fans have been waiting all week for this.
Lou Carnesecca, the legendary St. John's basketball coach and New York sports icon, has died at age 99.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Bob Bryar played on My Chemical Romance's career-defining rock opera, "The Black Parade."
"Unreal Winter" runs through December 21 and brings a series of winter-themed events to the Grapevine Mills Shopping Mall.
NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
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.
