Denton Leaders Mull Complete Cell Phone Ban On Roads
Members of the Denton City Council on Tuesday will decide whether or not to completely ban cell phones from the road. The city's current law already bans phones for non-talking activities.
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Members of the Denton City Council on Tuesday will decide whether or not to completely ban cell phones from the road. The city's current law already bans phones for non-talking activities.
Eleven of 22 electronic voting machines in Denton County were improperly coded for election day, not early voting. The glitch raised questions and led to concerns about the equipment.
JCPenney is hosting a career fair at 15 stores across North Texas on Tuesday in hopes of finding a group of 1,400 new employees, both seasonal and permanent, along with salon stylist associates.
Changes came Tuesday for a busy roadway in a growing part of North Texas. Highway 380 in Denton County is in the middle of a widening project which required new traffic patterns to be set.
At West Oak Coffee Bar, they move out of gratitude for people, coffee, and culture.
A supervisor from the City of Denton's Animal Services division has been fired amid accusations that he stole more than $30,000 from the department. Woodie Wilson turned himself over to authorities on Friday morning.
When the sun goes down, the challenge begins. The Martins hop in their car and ride around town, trying to answer as many Uber pickup calls as they can on Friday and Saturday nights. Their mission is to save lives.
The City of Denton targeted the yards of 22 homes to spray where mosquitoes could breed after a resident returned from Puerto Rico with the Zika virus.
Firefighters in Denton went door-to-door this weekend asking permission to hand-spray near homes in a neighborhood off Buena Vista, near Teasley and Hickory Creek.
As many restaurants go with lower-fat menus and lean options, one spot in Denton is embracing a "fat is where it's at" philosophy. Check out this place that's famous for its Fat Sandwich.
Police in Denton are investigating two overnight gun store break-ins. Thieves brazenly broke into the Call To Arms Gun Store by driving into the front of the building.
Raspberries and Grapes are just a couple fruits that are in season this time of year in Texas, but JD Ryan found a Chair-y (cherry) orchard that is open all year...Around Town.
The Dallas Cowboys and the University of North Texas have joined forces to promote education and provide work opportunities for students. The agreement was announced on Tuesday.
Police in Denton have arrested a man who is believed to have been making terroristic threats on Wednesday morning. When turned away from the courthouse, he allegedly told officers "anybody who touches me is going to bleed."
What if you got to pay what you thought a dinner in a restaurant was worth? JD Ryan is Around Town with a spot in Denton where that is the policy.
A Denton mother had quite the scare when she found a snake slithering in the back seat of her SUV next to her toddler.
North Texas athletic director Rick Villarreal is stepping down after 16 years, a tenure marked by persistent instability in the football program despite the building of a new stadium.
Police say one person has been rescued but another died after being swept away by high water in a North Texas canal.
The City of Denton conducted its annual full-scale disaster exercise today in preparation for emergencies.
The exercise simulated a DCTA A-train incident with corresponding responses by city, medical, police, fire and DCTA contractors, resources and personnel.
A federal grand jury has indicted two North Texas developers, James Kevin Bollman and Wade Blackburn, for allegedly cheating taxpayers out of millions of dollars.
Nineteen years after she disappeared, authorities in Denton now finally know what happened to University of North Texas student Kelli Cox. Human remains were recovered last week from a remote site in Brazoria County.
Four people have died in a wrong-way crash in North Texas.
A Denton police statement said a semi-truck hit a guardrail and flipped on its side Sunday afternoon.
Why a North Texas mom is hoping Houston Police may help solve the mystery of her missing daughter.
His office asked for "thoughts and prayers" during this "challenging time."
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, and the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 extend their skid to three games.
The Potter's House Church said in a statement that Jakes is stable and under the care of healthcare professionals.
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.
The Potter's House Church shared in a statement that Jakes is stable and under the care of healthcare professionals.
His office asked for "thoughts and prayers" during this "challenging time."
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, and the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 extend their skid to three games.
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.
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.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, and the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 extend their skid to three games.
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.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
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.
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.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
