Former Texas, DeSoto football player arrested in Tarrant County
Johntay Cook II is in jail charged with theft of property and interference with public duties.
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Johntay Cook II is in jail charged with theft of property and interference with public duties.
Neighbors said the elderly homeowners were bedridden and likely unable to escape the fast-moving fire.
"It was a violent fire," neighbor Victor Gaines said. "Never seen anything like it! Never seen a house take off so fast."
Despite extensive damage, firefighters managed to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighboring homes.
The DeSoto officer who fired the shot is on paid administrative leave, per department policy, while investigations into the matter continue.
In a recent meeting, DeSoto's assistant city manager proposed a four-day workweek, to be revisited in January, to help retain a multi-generational workforce.
The Buffalo Bills have suspended Von Miller for four games, making him eligible to return to the football field on October 28.
"We are 100% in a climate right now that we could not take any chances when it comes to the safety of our school communities."
DeSoto police released bodycam footage on Friday from a police officer who shot and killed a man they say was armed Sunday morning.
The ordeal ended with the man in the group being shot and killed by police early Sunday morning.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office identified the suspect as 34-year-old Jesse Martinez.
Current school leaders are working to convince families that left to give them another chance. And they're leading with an apology.
Police use of gunshot detection technology has drawn plenty of criticism in recent years.
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
The fire, which was initially reported about 4 p.m., was extinguished just after 5:40 p.m.
The man remains in custody after being charged with 13 counts of theft of a firearm/enhanced.
I-35E southbound between Parkerville Road and Bear Creek Road was closed early Monday morning following an accident involving an 18-wheeler.
Families across Texas are sharing similar stories of their experience with the solar company Sunnova.
Lacey Lyn Overby was located safe in Laredo overnight Thursday.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is investigating a DeSoto daycare facility after allegations of abuse of a four-year-old boy.
Officials said one of the suspects was a known acquaintance of the victims from a prior business venture, and has since been identified as 20-year-old Noah Solomon Gulzar.
Two teens are in custody Monday afternoon after leading DeSoto police on a chase in a stolen car.
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
The DeSoto Police Department is one of 150 departments using ShotSpotter to fight gun crime. But not everyone is convinced the technology is effective.
DeSoto ISD is banning backpacks to discourage unruly behavior at the end of the school year. Some parents and students say the ban goes too far.
Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen faces Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker in the series finale at 1:35 p.m. Sunday.
The officer was taken into custody on Saturday.
The Gators will have the chance Monday night to win the SEC's first title since Kentucky in 2012.
It was the first such measure singling out all passport holders from a particular country since President Trump returned to the White House.
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.
"The safety of all involved is Frisco ISD's highest priority during this emotional time," a Frisco ISD athletics spokesman said.
Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen faces Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker in the series finale at 1:35 p.m. Sunday.
Measles is "highly contagious, spread via air or contaminated surfaces, and can lead to serious health complications," TCPH says.
The officer was taken into custody on Saturday.
A 13-year-old faces a criminal charge of assault after the violent incident was recorded and went viral.
The I-Team followed the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office's human trafficking unit as it offered help to the women and men caught in prostitution stings.
Dozens of videos are posted to an account under the name Ahmer Saeed, featuring frightened sales staff along for the ride.
As Texas' measles outbreak grows, many North Texas doctors fear this is just the beginning, thanks to the increased vaccine hesitancy.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
In one Tarrant County ZIP code, nearly two out of every 100 newborns aren't surviving their first year of life.
It was the first such measure singling out all passport holders from a particular country since President Trump returned to the White House.
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
Genevieve Collins, the Texas Director of Americans For Prosperity, discusses why she believes school choice would help Texas students and families if passed.
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.
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.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Three top chefs faced off in Dallas in a "Chopped" style competition, creating fiber-packed, cancer-fighting dishes in celebration of National Nutrition Month.
Evan White died from colon cancer days before his 29th birthday.
A group of North Texas moms are stressing a fentanyl poisoning can happen to anyone.
P. Wade Ross leads a group of Black farmers and ranchers who are used to losing some---and, then, losing some. Now, they are hoping for a win.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.
A one-of-a-kind Dallas small business is aiming to change the way you think about scent with a focus on clean beauty and the science behind fragrance.
The lack of affordable, high-quality childcare options is not only impacting working families, but the economy too.
The Gators will have the chance Monday night to win the SEC's first title since Kentucky in 2012.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship games? Here's how and where to watch them live.
Jake Oettinger made 28 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the Nashville Predators 5-1 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory.
It was 1956, and the city of Denton was undergoing change that was met with resistance towards Black Americans.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship games? Here's how and where to watch them live.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
