Flood watch in effect as new round of scattered storms, rain expected to hit North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/25 8:06A Lauren Bostwick

DFW Airport received 3.10 inches of rain on Friday, which drenched the previous daily record of 2.76 inches that was recorded in 1949. Other locations across North Texas got over 5 inches. The month...

Strong thunderstorms coming to North Texas Friday night, flooding possible on Saturday

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/24 1:40A Brittany Rainey

Friday started out damp in North Texas after overnight rainfall, leading to slick early morning commutes for some. Most of the day will be breezy and humid with cloud cover and a few passing showers...

Wembanyama scores 40 as Spurs rout Mavericks and spoil Flagg's debut

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/22 7:44P The Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 15 rebounds in a highlight-reel return, helping the San Antonio Spurs spoil No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg's debut in a 125-92 rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Flagg, the...

Tow truck dangles off McKinney overpass in dramatic crash

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/22 11:59A Doug Myers

A dramatic rescue operation unfolded Wednesday after a tow truck crashed and ended up hanging over an overpass near Highway 121, also known as the Sam Rayburn Tollway, and Hardin Boulevard in...

North Texas woman charged with aiding terrorism in July 4 attack on Alvarado ICE facility

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/22 8:47A Julia Falcon

A North Texas woman has been arrested in connection with a violent July 4 attack on a federal immigration detention center in Alvarado where masked assailants opened fire on police and vandalized vehicles, according to arrest records. Janette...

Mom’s Monster Foot Meatloaf

Fort Worth Weekly 10/22 8:43A Fort Worth Weekly

Do you love meatloaf? How about Halloween? In this spooky dinner, I’m bringing both to the table. This comfort meal is perfect to prep the night before the festivities and goes into the oven once the...

Your Monster

Fort Worth Weekly 10/22 8:18A Kristian Lin

Guillermo del Toro’s version of Frankenstein  plays in local theaters for two weeks before coming to Netflix, and there’s a great deal to like about it. For one thing, it looks amazing, and while you could say that about all of Del Toro’s films,...

It’s (Costume) Party Time at a Bar Near You

Fort Worth Weekly 10/22 8:07A Fort Worth Weekly

From the recent release of The Life of a Showgirl  to the frogs of Portland , this year’s array of Halloween costumes is sure to be inspired by current events. Even if you’re not a joiner, do some people-watching at some great spooky-season...

North Texas high schools reschedule Friday night football games due to severe weather chances

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/22 6:36A Julia Falcon

Severe storms are on the way to North Texas later this week with the likelihood of impacting Friday night football, prompting several high schools to reschedule games. CBS News Texas meteorologists issued First Alert Weather Days for Friday and...

Another chilly morning, warm day in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/22 6:36A Lauren Bostwick

Wednesday started out chilly in North Texas with lows dipping into the 40s. DFW Airport reached 53 degrees the coldest morning since May 4. Don't let the crisp start to the day fool you, because...

Love Big Tex? Now is the chance to design his next pair of boots

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/22 6:24A Julia Falcon

The State Fair of Texas might be over this year, but now is the time for creatives to help design Big Tex's pair of boots for next year. The Big Tex Boot Design Contest begins Oct. 22 and runs through...

UT Arlington professor on leave amid investigation, child pornography charge

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/22 5:18A Julia Falcon

A University of Texas at Arlington professor is on leave amid an investigation involving a child pornography charge. Paul Leafgreen, 49, was arrested on Oct. 8 and was bonded out for $40,000, according to arrest records. A complaint that was filed...

Burleson mom said son died at hospital before his body was found in shallow backyard grave,...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/21 9:37A Julia Falcon

A North Texas mother accused of burying her 26-year-old son with special needs in the backyard of her Burleson home told police he had died at a hospital, even though investigators found no record of it, according to an arrest affidavit that also...

Fire danger sticks around North Texas with gusty winds and low humidity

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/21 9:31A Lauren Bostwick

A cold front moved across North Texas this morning, which brought cooler temperatures, a dry airmass and windy conditions. Thanks to the front, the high on Tuesday will be around 10 degrees cooler...

North Texas man arrested near Houston after wife, an Alvarado teacher, found dead in their home,...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/21 7:12A Julia Falcon

An Alvarado man accused of killing his wife, a beloved local teacher, was arrested about 160 miles away near Houston after a two-day search that began when police found her dead inside their home, authorities said. Chelsea Spillers, 33, was found...