UNT Student Hit & Killed By DCTA A-Train
The UNT community is mourning the tragic loss of a promising communications student. Twenty-three year old Dustin O'Dell died last Friday after being hit by a Denton County Transportation Authority train.
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The UNT community is mourning the tragic loss of a promising communications student. Twenty-three year old Dustin O'Dell died last Friday after being hit by a Denton County Transportation Authority train.
A state representative plans to plead guilty to a felony charge that he used taxpayer money to reimburse himself for travel expenses his campaign had already funded. Garland Rep. Joe Driver will enter the plea at a Nov. 22 court hearing.
When you drive down South Garland Road, you can't help but notice that a piece of Garland history has been stripped away.
Gary Jackson, 26, and Amber Schmidt, 24, are each charged with multiple child pornography crimes. Now police suspect the pair sexually abused children as well.
A 13-year-old Texas girl with cystic fibrosis is getting a chance to join the Army at Fort Jackson as part of a Make-a-Wish visit.
Rep. Joe Driver plans to retire from the Texas House. The Republican from Garland faces a criminal investigation over travel reimbursements.
A motel fire in Garland late Tuesday night forced some of the guests to find a new place to stay.
There is no sign of the Texas drought ending. And North Texas water officials plan to consider tightening local water restrictions even further.
A puppy in Garland is already learning how dangerous this big world can be. While walking in a yard, he stumbled into a crack in the ground.
Police in Garland are trying to find the man who robbed a local motel on August 15. Surveillance video from the robbery shows the suspect inside the Microtel Motel in the 1900 block of Pendleton Drive.
The soldier who stands accused of plotting an attack at Fort Hood was defiant during his first court appearance on Friday morning.
A man accused of killing his girlfriend Monday night at a Garland apartment has been captured in southeast Nebraska.
Could there be more victims? Police from several North Texas cities are investigating whether that's the case following the arrest of a Garland soccer coach for indecency with a child.
The Garland City Council has to decide if they're going to spend a million dollars to replace the broken emergency sirens or just take them down.
A City Council committee formally recommended giving a private developer up to $16 million in property tax money to go toward renovating the Statler Hilton on the edge of downtown during a meeting Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib has been indicted on a charge accusing him of firing a gun at his sister's boyfriend in Garland.
North Texas was reminded this week of the casualties of war with the death of army private Andrew Krippner of Garland. The 20-year-old lost his life Monday to an improvised explosive device or I.E.D in northern Afghanistan.
Earlier this week a Kennedale High School teacher was arrested and now two more North Texas teachers have been arrested for having sex with their students.
Police are searching for the man who shot a Garland convenience store owner twice in the face and once in the leg during a robbery Tuesday.
A man caught in Tennessee has been convicted of the 1992 killing of a Texas woman in an attack that left her three grandchildren wounded.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Aqib Talib turned himself in to police in Garland on Wednesday. Talib is accused of firing a gun at his sister's boyfriend on March 21.
Nearly 20 years after her grandmother was murdered, Melania Tyler, now 30-years-old, testified Tuesday about the night two masked men stormed into her home and shot and injured her and her two younger brothers before killing her grandmother.
A 66-year-old Dallas-area man is dead after, according to police, he threatened officers with a gun.
An argument at a Garland home has led to a man and his nephew slain and police searching for the suspected shooter.
A 13-year-old suburban Dallas boy charged with killing a Garland couple has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Even though Dallas Animal Services said, they took in more than 5,000 unhoused animals than last year, the department saw some success.
The 35-year-old man is being held in an Oklahoma City jail with an "active ICE detainer hold" because of his immigration status, police said.
Sky Elements drones have been a highlight of the New Year's Eve event at Reunion Tower for the past three years.
A homeowner who had been hoarding cats became unable to care for them, Dallas Animal Services said.
According to the Dallas Police Department, the suspect died after the chain of events started just before 1 p.m. Friday.
The search for 8-year-old Clara Robinson entered its fourth day on Friday as rescue teams continue to comb through floodwaters that swept her away on Christmas Eve.
Even though Dallas Animal Services said, they took in more than 5,000 unhoused animals than last year, the department saw some success.
The 35-year-old man is being held in an Oklahoma City jail with an "active ICE detainer hold" because of his immigration status, police said.
Sky Elements drones have been a highlight of the New Year's Eve event at Reunion Tower for the past three years.
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When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price says she had heard Congresswoman Kay Granger had had some health issues, but didn't realize they were more serious. Price says Granger's decision to come forward and stay in office are a personal decision and praises Granger's years of service.
The Chairman of the Texas GOP, Abraham George says he would have liked to have seen more transparency from Congresswoman Kay Granger after news of her health issues were shared publicly. He also praised Granger for her service to Texas. George also told Jack Fink about where the GOP stands in terms of the race for House Speaker.
Republican State Representative Carl Tepper of Lubbock supports Rep. Dustin Burrows for House Speaker. He tells Jack Fink that the House GOP Caucus is broken.
State Rep. Mihaela Plesa of Plano tells Jack Fink what she plans to prioritize in the next legislative session including increasing teacher salaries.
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess of the 26th Congressional District in Texas is retiring. He tells Jack Fink about his proudest accomplishments while in Congress.
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.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
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.
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.
