Former Fort Worth Cop Recalls Protecting JFK
Tom Owens is the last surviving officer from the Fort Worth Police Department who was tasked with protecting President Kennedy the night before he traveled to Dallas.
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Tom Owens is the last surviving officer from the Fort Worth Police Department who was tasked with protecting President Kennedy the night before he traveled to Dallas.
Sercret Service agent Clint Hill jumped into President Kennedy's limo when shots were fired, and he was in DFW again on Friday for the 50th anniversary of that dark day.
Dallas and the entire nation will pause to remember President Kennedy on Friday. It was 50 years ago that the President was shot and killed at Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas.
On the day that President Kennedy was assassinated, 50 years ago in downtown Dallas, Hugh Aynesworth was a 32-year-old reporter. But he was there only as a spectator.
There are many events planned in downtown Dallas for the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination, and travel around the area is already problematic.
On Friday it will be 50 years since the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. But there was another murder on that dark day in Dallas -- one you don't hear as much about.
Most people associate live TV and President John F. Kennedy with the moments after his assassination. But Channel 11 carried President Kennedy's last speech live from Fort Worth, hours before he was killed.
Jack Douglas Jr. was just a boy when President Kennedy was assassinated, but he received a very interesting phone call that day, from someone looking for his father.
A wristwatch that's believed to have been used to declare the time of President John F. Kennedy's death is going on the auction block in New York City.
The 'X's that mark the spots on the street where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated are gone. The disappearance of the marks came as Dallas prepares for events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of JFK being assassinated.
Several new additions are in place at the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, in honor of the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination. Check out what is now on display.
Dallas County government buildings, including courts and the tax office, will be closed Friday as the city marks the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination.
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy happened 50 years ago this week. But a new exhibit at UTA shows the happier side of that fateful trip, before he arrived in Dallas.
News correspondent Dan Rather was in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, hoping to coordinate coverage of a routine visit by then President John F. Kennedy.
CBS News chief correspondent Bob Schieffer was in Dallas when President Kennedy was shot, and spoke with CBS 11 News from Dealey Plaza about that day, 50 years ago.
From the mug shots police took of Lee Harvey Oswald to the homicide report for the president he was accused of killing, a collection of rarely seen artifacts related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy has gone on display at Dallas City Hall.
A 19-year-old college student has been tapped to sing the national anthem at the JFK 50th Commemoration later this month in Dallas.
Many items that make up the searing images from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are available for public viewing 50 years later, in cities all over the country.
If anything happens in this era of smartphones and multi-G wireless networks, a horde of "citizen journalists" will likely capture and broadcast it. In Dallas's Dealey Plaza on Nov. 22, 1963, only a handful managed to record the assassination of JFK.
A new Dallas shuttle bus service will help highlight the city's history and cater to crowds expected for the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
About 45 minutes after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in downtown Dallas, Officer J.D. Tippit was on patrol in Oak Cliff. He slowed down as he saw a man who met the vague description of the shooting suspect walking down the street.
About 45 minutes after President Kennedy died from a sniper's bullets in Dallas, Officer J.D. Tippit saw a man walking down a street in a nearby Oak Cliff neighborhood.
There are many events and activities planned in Dallas for the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
A rocking chair used by President John F. Kennedy in the White House is going on display in New York City, prior to being auctioned off in Dallas late next month.
A group of journalists who covered President Kennedy's fateful trip to Texas are set to gather for a panel discussion on Wednesday evening on the TCU campus in Fort Worth.
"The people of North Texas loved Bishop Farrell," said Sister Gloria Cain, ex-superintendent of the Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools.
Trustee Maxie Johnson listened to concerns on Wednesday during a community meeting focused on safety and security.
City leaders in Uvalde have given final approval to a $2 million settlement with families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
Jenny Grumbles asked friends and neighbors for their leftover cereal boxes. Once she had enough, she created her first piece.
The last time the Cowboys had the 12th pick in the NFL Draft, things turned out pretty well.
"The people of North Texas loved Bishop Farrell," said Sister Gloria Cain, ex-superintendent of the Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools.
Trustee Maxie Johnson listened to concerns on Wednesday during a community meeting focused on safety and security.
City leaders in Uvalde have given final approval to a $2 million settlement with families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
Jenny Grumbles asked friends and neighbors for their leftover cereal boxes. Once she had enough, she created her first piece.
The last time the Cowboys had the 12th pick in the NFL Draft, things turned out pretty well.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first discovered what's now known as a "traveling HFC" in 2023.
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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.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was."
Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
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.
Collin County Health Care Services confirmed the case, involving a student at Willow Springs Middle School in Lucas.
In Dallas, a growing coalition of urban farms, faith groups, and community leaders is tackling food insecurity, climate change and social inequities.
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.
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 last time the Cowboys had the 12th pick in the NFL Draft, things turned out pretty well.
Bill Jones put together his "dream draft" scenario for the Dallas Cowboys in this week's NFL Draft.
The Dallas Wings are introducing rookies to the media on Wednesday.
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.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
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.
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.
