350,000 pills laced with fentanyl seized in Tarrant County, sheriff's office says
TCSO said the total weight of the drugs was 43 kilograms with a street value of about $1.4 million.
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TCSO said the total weight of the drugs was 43 kilograms with a street value of about $1.4 million.
A group of North Texas moms are stressing a fentanyl poisoning can happen to anyone.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's San Diego office has reported a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024.
Taylor Lambert, 29, and Matthew "Hunter" Clark, 38, allegedly sold fentanyl to the victim before her death, Denton PD said.
President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Mexico's anti-drug campaign follows President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."
The strange saga of how two Mexican drug lords were detained after landing in a plane in the U.S. just got stranger.
Nearly 17 pounds total of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found in the car. More than 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs were seized in the region last week, according to Customs and Border Protection.
On June 26, a Tarrant County grand jury declined to indict Kami Ludwig on the murder charge in connection to the overdose death of William Shane Nolen.
Data from the fire department says drug overdose calls where first responders used Narcan went up 23% from 2022 to 2023. Firefighters say fentanyl use has also increased.
Allen police say they deal with the issue all too often – blue M-30 pills containing fentanyl that are often sold and passed around as Percocet.
Magaly Mejia Cano was indicted last February on one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
He confessed to distributing over 142K counterfeit fentanyl pills marked to resemble hydrocodone and oxycodone.
Multiple Customs and Border Protection employees were involved in the "urgent" requests to purchase the fentanyl lollipops, the report said.
As investigators race to take dealers off the streets, there is another fight taking place, but this one is much more personal.
As investigators race to take dealers off the streets, there is another fight taking place, but this one is much more personal.
One of the men is a documented member of the Crips gang.
Governors from Montana to New Hampshire joined Abbott, saying the issue was not just a Texas problem.
Biden is still urging Congress to pass immigration reform.
This is the third fentanyl murder arrest in Denton since the new state law went into effect.
A judge handed down a total of 35 years on Wednesday in the drug conspiracy case that claimed the lives of three teenage girls in North Texas.
"How to fight fentanyl" was one of the topics at the first Fort Worth city council meeting of 2024.
Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 40 points and nine rebounds, and Klay Thompson added 18 points.
The criminal investigation is continuing.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Walnut Street outside the complex laundromat.
The incident occurred just before 8:45 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-35W near Heritage Trace.
Misinformation has spread on social media following the Frisco high school stabbing, fueling false narratives and protest plans.
First Alert Weather Days have been issued for Saturday and Sunday.
The incident occurred just before 8:45 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-35W near Heritage Trace.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Walnut Street outside the complex laundromat.
Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 40 points and nine rebounds, and Klay Thompson added 18 points.
The criminal investigation is continuing.
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.
In the wake of the fatal stabbing at a Frisco high school track meet, a surge of misinformation has swept through social media platforms, causing confusion and fear.
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.
Texas Democratic state representatives John Bryant and Mihaela Plesa express their disappointment over the passage of the School Choice Education Savings Account bill. They urge voters to support public education by voting for Democratic candidates in the next elections.
Texas Republican state representatives Katrina Pierson and Mike Olcott express excitement over school choice Education Savings Account passing in the House. They counter Democratic criticisms by stating that the bill is designed to benefit families who are dissatisfied with public school outcomes and want alternatives such as private or charter schools.
GOP consultant Vinny Minchillo discusses the primary for U.S. Senate, including potential candidates in the race. He also discusses the impact of tariffs and the Trump administration's promises.
Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
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.
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.
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
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.
Excitement is building for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It's been 31 years since North Texas hosted the tournament.
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.
"There's no regrets on the trade," Harrison said during a round table discussion. "Part of it is doing the best thing for the Mavs."
Moritz Seider had a tiebreaking, power-play goal early in the third, Lucas Raymond scored midway through the period and Vladimir Tarasenko added an empty-net goal to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 6-4 win over the Dallas Stars.
Economic impact anticipated as Paige Bueckers joins the Wings, Boosting Local DFW Economy
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.
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.
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.
