Lewisville police officer resigns after arrest for alleged sexual assault of a minor
Zacur Vargas was arrested on Friday morning in Heath.
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Zacur Vargas was arrested on Friday morning in Heath.
An off-duty Lewisville police officer was arrested on Friday morning, charged with sexual assault of a child, the Lewisville Police Department confirmed.
The Lewisville Police Department said that just after 12 a.m. Thursday, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in which the driver was suspected of having a felony warrant.
At about 6:30 a.m., police said she was safely reunited with her family. But police told CBS News Texas that the department is still investigating the incident.
First responders and utility workers are working to repair the gas leak in a Lewisville shopping center.
The grandson of County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell was arrested in the stabbing, police say.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
For nearly two years, officers used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart.
For nearly two years, Lewisville police used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart, and the officers themselves were investigated. The CBS News Texas I-Team investigates.
Plano detectives said they found the suspects in Dallas on New Year's Eve in a stolen truck.
Filemon Perez faces charges including sexual assault for alleged misconduct with a citizen during Thanksgiving week.
Denton County dropped charges against 28 suspects after finding officers had engaged in "inappropriate physical contact."
Lewisville police said they recognized the posts as duplications of other false threats.
The highway was closed for around seven hours.
A North Texas school crossing guard is proving you can't put an age limit on helping others.
The Lewisville Police Department has identified Lamarcus Dewayne Winn, 15, as the victim of a fatal shooting on Oct. 5.
The victim was identified as 17-year-old student Skylar Ashton Marquel Linson.
Every drowning on Lewisville Lake this summer has had one thing in common – none of the victims were wearing life jackets.
Police said 8-year-old Chantelle Gwivaha and 6-year-old Jason Gwivaha were abducted by their biological mother, Alaina Rudenko, Thursday afternoon.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has identified Lilia Fernandez, 66, and Alejandro Arrellano-Fernandez, 43, as the victims in a Aug. 14 homicide.
Lewisville police arrested a man in connection to the double murder of a man and a woman found dead Monday.
Detectives are working several leads, but said it appears the double homicide was an isolated incident.
The third man wanted in connection with the murder of a Lewisville pawn shop owner has turned himself in.
Officials said it appears the man and woman were married, but that the marriage recently ended.
A man died early this morning after an 18-wheeler crashed into a stopped vehicle on I-35E, shutting down traffic for several hours.
Late Friday evening, the Celina ISD released the findings of an external independent investigation after the arrest of middle school coach Caleb Elliott.
A man suspected in a series of cold case sexual assaults in California and Texas was arrested this week near Houston, authorities announced Friday.
The long‑vacant Jefferson Boulevard landmark is being restored into mixed‑income housing and community‑focused commercial space.
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Eight finalists delivered moving speeches on hope, justice, and leadership during the district's annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
Late Friday evening, the Celina ISD released the findings of an external independent investigation after the arrest of middle school coach Caleb Elliott.
A man suspected in a series of cold case sexual assaults in California and Texas was arrested this week near Houston, authorities announced Friday.
The long‑vacant Jefferson Boulevard landmark is being restored into mixed‑income housing and community‑focused commercial space.
In a rare on‑camera interview, the acting director of the ICE Dallas Field Office discusses morale, cooperation with Texas agencies and questions about agent preparedness.
Eight finalists delivered moving speeches on hope, justice, and leadership during the district's annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Democratic candidate for State Senate District 9 Taylor Rehmet discusses his campaign and priorities for the position.
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The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
The Justice Department says it also added about 80 more attorneys this week to help review the Epstein files to be released.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look inside the new Buffalo Bills stadium to see what makes it unique.
The Mavs were without rookie Cooper Flagg, who was out with an ankle injury.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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.
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