Tarrant County sheriff defends jail amid protests, calls for change over in-custody deaths
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Department has been under scrutiny for months after several people died in custody in 2024.
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The Tarrant County Sheriff's Department has been under scrutiny for months after several people died in custody in 2024.
NRH police said the inmate, a 47-year-old man, was found unresponsive in his bed during a routine cell check on Jan. 1.
Lt. Joel Garcia said he was heartbroken over Anthony Johnson's death..
The inmate, a 31-year-old former Marine, died in April after a confrontation with corrections officers.
On May 17, 2020, Chastity Congious gave birth alone in a Tarrant County jail cell; Her baby later died.
Sheriff Bill Waybourn asked the Texas Rangers to take the lead in this investigation.
The couple posted about the crime on social media and it has resulted in outrage.
Perez said she is still processing what she claims was the emotional and physical abuse of her 7-year-old son, Jackson.
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.
Millions of people around the world are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, including many here in North Texas.
The church will observe the traditional nine days of mourning for Pope Francis before the cardinals meet at the Vatican to select the next pope.
The couple posted about the crime on social media and it has resulted in outrage.
Perez said she is still processing what she claims was the emotional and physical abuse of her 7-year-old son, Jackson.
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.
Millions of people around the world are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, including many here in North Texas.
The church will observe the traditional nine days of mourning for Pope Francis before the cardinals meet at the Vatican to select the next pope.
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.
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.
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."
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.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
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.
