DeSoto Teen's Murder Reminds Mentor Of Mission
Just last week, family and friends gathered for 17-year-old Leroy Hawkins' high school graduation. Thursday night, they gathered to say their final goodbyes.
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Just last week, family and friends gathered for 17-year-old Leroy Hawkins' high school graduation. Thursday night, they gathered to say their final goodbyes.
Records show the city of Dallas had nearly as many homicides last month as it did for the first four months of the year.
Two teenagers were shot and killed within a 24-hour span in Dallas as the homicide rate continues to cast a shadow over the city.
Homicide detectives have arrested 18-year-old Kenaijae Keon Anderson for the murder of Leroy Hawkins, 17.
Governor Abbott said he would make the DPS available to Dallas Police to ensure that they have every resource and tool to address the rise in murders recently.
Dallas police are investigating after the body of a transgender woman was found in White Rock Lake on Saturday.
On the last day of a historic month for homicides in Dallas -- 41 in May -- the police department has announced plans to fight it.
Nicholas Edwards White, 29, was killed in the 3100 block of Mahanna Street near Cedar Springs Road.
A woman who police found on the ground in a North Dallas parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound has died.
Two women were shot at an apartment complex in Fort Worth Friday evening, and one of them died from her injuries, police say.
A man accused in two shootings, and another assault case involving a pregnant girlfriend, was released from jail Thursday in Fort Worth.
Mark Jabben, 46, was arrested in an unrelated shooting case.
The medical examiner's finding doesn't indicate a crime was committed. Police and the Harris County District Attorney are still investigating the shooting.
Dallas police are looking for a killer after finding an 18-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound inside his mobile home.
Homicide detectives tracked down the man they say killed another man who was found at 2 a.m. Monday morning inside his apartment.
A man was found fatally shot in the front yard of a home in Garland early Saturday morning, police say.
A homeowner called police Tuesday morning after finding a dead man lying near the alley behind his home.
The Dallas Police Department is searching for who shot and killed a man Sunday morning in Dallas.
A 32-year-old Fort Worth man killed his two young children and other adult family member before committing suicide, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Two of four people killed by gunfire Monday were children.
A man who police found with gunshot wounds in his driveway died shortly after he was taken to the hospital.
Texas lawmakers considered a bill that would allow a woman who undergoes an abortion procedure to possibly be charged with capital murder.
A vocal group of activists walked through downtown Fort Worth Tuesday, trying to keep attention on the shooting death of Kevin Battle.
Dallas Police arrested Gilbert Martinez, 40, for allegedly shooting and killing Christopher Rubio, 40, around 5:50 p.m. Sunday at a home in the 2700 block of W. 12th Street.
A 32-year-old security officer is behind bars, charged with murder in the shooting death of a man at a Dallas apartment complex.
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Dozens of McLean Middle School students are preparing for the 2025 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis next March.
After the coldest morning since February, North Texas braces for a sunny yet cool weekend.
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
Jackson Elias traveled more than 900 miles to take on the unexpected task of becoming a felted turkey in Dallas airports as millions of travelers passed by.
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Dozens of McLean Middle School students are preparing for the 2025 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis next March.
After the coldest morning since February, North Texas braces for a sunny yet cool weekend.
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
Jackson Elias traveled more than 900 miles to take on the unexpected task of becoming a felted turkey in Dallas airports as millions of travelers passed by.
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.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
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.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown, Rico Dowdle ran for a score in his first career 100-yard game and the Dallas Cowboys held on for a 27-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the New York Giants.
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and has been hospitalized since.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are staples of Thanksgiving entertainment. Here's the full history of why the teams play each turkey day.
Dallas is riding high with the unexplainable turn of events over Washington.
They're cooking up something new at Jerry World.
If you haven't thawed your turkey, there's still a little hope left.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
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.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
