Rowlett officer pulls suspected drunk driver from burning vehicle after crash
An "erratic" driver jumped into Lake Ray Hubbard and and the responding Rowlett officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver, police said.
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An "erratic" driver jumped into Lake Ray Hubbard and and the responding Rowlett officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver, police said.
Police are urging drivers to make responsible choices and avoid getting behind the wheel if they've been drinking. "The best $50 you'll ever spend is on an Uber," said Dallas appellate lawyer, Chad Ruback.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
Two drivers face intoxication charges following a three-car crash that shut down parts of Highway 287 near Loop 820 for hours on Monday morning.
Multiple studies continue to rank Texas as one of the worst states in the country for drunk driving.
Bush faces one count of driving while intoxicated, one count of accident involving injury and one count of evading.
Two of the children were seriously injured.
Four people were injured after a bus carrying the Abilene Christian University football team was involved in a crash with another vehicle in Lubbock on Saturday night.
Police say 19-year-old Eduardo Gonzalez faces five counts of intoxication manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.
Two of the victims were children. The suspect faces 5 counts of intoxication manslaughter.
A suspected drunk driver is behind bars after police say he hit and killed a man who then drove into a house.
A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after an auto-pedestrian crash Thursday night in Keller.
An 18-year-old faces six counts of manslaughter in connection to the Johnson County crash in December that killed six people, including two children.
A severely injured Kimberly Puccio will have a hospital room filled with Valentine's Day get-well wishes from young rock climbers at a Frisco gym.
Fifty-three-year-old Mahomes, Sr. was charged with at least his third DWI on Saturday, according to Smith County records.
The suspected drunk driver hit another vehicle along with two pedestrians, sending three people to the hospital.
Police released dashcam video showing the moments leading up to the pursuit, the chase itself, and when it ended in a crash.
"There's a reason why you can call an Uber ... Don't let anybody else go through what we're going through right now, please."
DART is also pitching in to make sure you get home safely.
The holiday season is well underway and the Dallas County DWI task force is reminding you to not drink and drive.
Two people standing next to their car on Military Parkway were hit and killed by an allegedly drunk driver early Sunday morning, police said.
The State of Texas is taking a dramatic step to discourage drunk driving with a new law that takes effect Friday.
The driver of the car was going down Story Road at a high rate of speed and lost control. She hit a curb, careened across the street, hit the opposite curb, rolled and hit a tree.
TxDOT is also partnering with "U in the Driver Seat," a Texas A&M University program that focuses on students pledging to drive sober.
TxDOT is also partnering with "U in the Driver Seat," a Texas A&M University program that focuses on students pledging to drive sober.
Police did not say how many packages were found, or what they were worth.
The Horned Frogs are set to travel to Ireland and face the Tar Heels on Aug. 29, 2026.
As North Texans head into the second half of the week, the active weather pattern isn't going anywhere.
The alleged shooter in a 2024 shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School was set to appear in court on April 22.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Police did not say how many packages were found, or what they were worth.
The Horned Frogs are set to travel to Ireland and face the Tar Heels on Aug. 29, 2026.
As North Texans head into the second half of the week, the active weather pattern isn't going anywhere.
The alleged shooter in a 2024 shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School was set to appear in court on April 22.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Marine veteran James Carey's life changed forever 15 years ago when a training exercise at Camp Pendleton left him with a traumatic brain injury.
Misinformation has spread on social media following the Frisco high school stabbing, fueling false narratives and protest plans.
The fight against squatters in Texas could soon affect every renter in the state.
Housing finance corporations were created to address affordable housing needs. But many say they're being abused.
For decades, local governments have used HFCs to create affordable housing. But recently, developers have found some small towns willing to go far beyond their limits to broker deals all across the state.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen with her bag.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
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.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The person visited three shopping areas in the county on April 10-12 while infectious, officials said.
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
The father of identical twins on the Autism spectrum shares his family's journey and challenges.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees.
Nvidia announced Monday morning that it wants to build two factories in Texas — one in Houston and one in Dallas.
Economic impact anticipated as Paige Bueckers joins the Wings, Boosting Local DFW Economy
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.
The Horned Frogs are set to travel to Ireland and face the Tar Heels on Aug. 29, 2026.
A statement from Sharpe's lawyer said the relationship was consensual and called the lawsuit a "blatant and cynical attempt to shake down" Sharpe for millions of dollars.
It was the first time Nico Harrison spoke on camera since the shocking Luka Doncic trade in February.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Excitement is building for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It's been 31 years since North Texas hosted the tournament.
Tina Knowles shares how a missed mammogram may have led to a delayed detection of breast cancer, and opens up about the support from her daughters, Beyoncé and Solange, niece Angie Beyincé, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
PlayersTV says it's the first and only media network owned and operated by professional athletes with all original content from their lives off the court and field.
Filming has been canceled for Tuesday but will resume Wednesday.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
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.
