North Texas man overcomes adversity to become community pillar but struggles to obtain pardon
A North Texas man has overcome pain, loss, jail and drug addiction to become a business owner and a decorated first responder in his community.
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A North Texas man has overcome pain, loss, jail and drug addiction to become a business owner and a decorated first responder in his community.
The board accepted the superintendent's resignation with a unanimous 6-0 vote.
It was a packed house Friday morning at a special Millsap ISD board meeting as dozens of parents hoped for the removal of the superintendent.
Dozens of angry parents, family members and friends took to the podium Friday morning to defend students who were allegedly abused by teachers.
Two Millsap Elementary School teachers as well as the Millsap Independent School District superintendent have been arrested, according to the Parker County Sheriff's Office.
The arrests come after a video surfaced online and went viral, showing the teachers allegedly hitting a 10-year-old autistic boy in February.
Surveillance footage revealed at trial showed the man stomping on kittens, smashing their heads and necks, and throwing them against walls.
"The District is aware of allegations regarding teacher misconduct in a special education classroom at Millsap Elementary School."
At least one person was injured and more are without a home.
At least one person was injured and more are without a home in Parker County after 70 mile per hour winds ripped through an RV and tiny home community.
An RV park in Parker County is dealing with damage left behind by overnight storms.
The 56-year-old man will be ineligible for parole until he is 83.
The crash involved just a single vehicle, officials said.
Catherine Hudson and her husband Matthew started the organization after they rescued a horse named Cletus.
A nonprofit organization in Parker County, Layla Rose Ranch, rescues horses that are abused, neglected, or heading to slaughter. Catherine Hudson and her husband, Matthew Hudson, started the organization after they rescued a horse named Cletus during the COVID pandemic.
Josh Brandes was off duty when he died in a motorcycle accident in Springtown on Tuesday.
Lynn McKinney was the district's longest-tenured employee before she retired as deputy superintendent in 2023.
A company in Paker County is renting out goats, not for leisure, but for hard work.
Parker County Goat Rental rents out 1,200 goats to land-clearing projects of all sizes.
The firefighters say their training made their next moves, even amidst limited visibility, zero sense of smell and reduced hearing, seamless.
Firefighters in Parker County recently rescued a man from a burning home Sunday, July 7. They say the rescue was possible because of the department's dedication to training.
Craig Goldman and John O'Shea are set to face off in the GOP primary runoff for the open 12th Congressional District seat in Tarrant and Parker counties.
Parker County Sheriff's deputies were attempting to serve a felony warrant when the wanted man pulled out a firearm and began shooting at deputies.
A North Texas surgeon and two of his children died in a plane crash in Parker County Sunday.
First responders and hazmat crews are assessing the scene after a major railroad collision.
The AP, citing sources, reported the decision due to concerns about prosecutors' ability to secure a conviction.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes.
The controversy broke out when the face of "El Mencho" — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.
Rosalyn Sandri said her small amount of joy twisted into something she never saw coming.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the chance of storms.
The AP, citing sources, reported the decision due to concerns about prosecutors' ability to secure a conviction.
Frisco police said an altercation between two students led to a stabbing which left one dead and the other facing a murder charge.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes.
The I-Team followed the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office's human trafficking unit as it offered help to the women and men caught in prostitution stings.
Dozens of videos are posted to an account under the name Ahmer Saeed, featuring frightened sales staff along for the ride.
As Texas' measles outbreak grows, many North Texas doctors fear this is just the beginning, thanks to the increased vaccine hesitancy.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
In one Tarrant County ZIP code, nearly two out of every 100 newborns aren't surviving their first year of life.
The AP, citing sources, reported the decision due to concerns about prosecutors' ability to secure a conviction.
Texas natives and Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson attended the meeting in support of the bill.
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Three top chefs faced off in Dallas in a "Chopped" style competition, creating fiber-packed, cancer-fighting dishes in celebration of National Nutrition Month.
Evan White died from colon cancer days before his 29th birthday.
A group of North Texas moms are stressing a fentanyl poisoning can happen to anyone.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.
A one-of-a-kind Dallas small business is aiming to change the way you think about scent with a focus on clean beauty and the science behind fragrance.
The lack of affordable, high-quality childcare options is not only impacting working families, but the economy too.
These changes will take place May 28, right before the busy summer travel season.
It was 1956, and the city of Denton was undergoing change that was met with resistance towards Black Americans.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched a four-hitter for the majors' first complete game of the season, and the Texas Rangers beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0.
Anthony Davis had 12 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes in his first home game since being injured Feb. 8.
Texas reaches first Final Four of women's NCAA Tournament since 2003, beating TCU 58-47.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
"The Chosen" is a multi-season television drama series that brings the life and ministry of Jesus Christ to the screen.
Filming of the second season of "Landman" is underway in North Texas and you could be an extra in one of the shows.
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.
