Fort Worth mom charged with manslaughter after 1-month-old dies of meth overdose, officials say

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/15 9:48A S.E. Jenkins

A Fort Worth mother has been charged with manslaughter after her 1-month-old child died of a meth overdose, authorities said. The Fort Worth Police Department began its investigation on July 27, when...

New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times for religious workers

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/15 8:42A CBS Texas

At a time of tightening immigration restrictions , the Department of Homeland Security is attempting to make it easier for visa-holding religious workers to serve their U.S. congregations with less disruption. DHS announced on Wednesday a...

Former North Texas school police officer faces child sex abuse charges

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/15 8:05A Steven Rosenbaum

A former police officer for Sanger ISD is in the Denton County Jail, facing four felonies for an alleged relationship with a district student. Israel Demello, 26, was charged with sexual assault of a child, sexual performance by a child,...

FBI searching for man accused of injuring 3 ICE agents during North Texas traffic stop

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/15 7:39A Steven Rosenbaum

Federal authorities are searching for a Honduran man accused of injuring three U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a traffic stop in Lewisville, after prosecutors unsealed a...

Former Abilene Christian basketball player Airion Simmons indicted in point shaving scheme

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/15 7:33A Steven Rosenbaum

Airion Simmons, who played five seasons on the Abilene Christian University Wildcats men's basketball team, faces two federal charges for allegedly helping rig college basketball games for the benefit of sports bettors. According to a federal...

Warm end to the work week in North Texas before temperatures drop behind cold front

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/15 12:36A Michael Autovino

Thursday morning started out cold in North Texas with temperatures in the 20s and 30s. Temperatures will climb to near 60 in the afternoon with plenty of sunshine and less wind than on Wednesday. A...

UNT offering free tuition for some students with new program

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/14 5:29A Jared Rodriguez

The University of North Texas will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students through this new initiative, called the North Texas Promise. Beginning in the fall of 2026, the North Texas Promise will guarantee that...

TEA to meet with Lake Worth ISD community amid possible takeover due to failing ratings

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/14 2:23A Lacey Beasley

The Texas Education Agency will meet with the Lake Worth community Wednesday as the school district braces for a state takeover. The meeting is an opportunity for parents, teachers and the community to ask questions and learn more about the...

Suspect back in custody after new charges filed in Dallas hit-and-run that killed 23-year-old: "It...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/14 1:50A Marvin Hurst

New charges have been filed against a man accused of killing a 23-year-old in a hit-and-run incident this past July in Dallas, according to court records. Jose Hernandez De Leon, 31, was taken into...

Cold front brings gusty winds, elevated fire threat to North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/14 1:11A Michael Autovino

Temperatures across North Texas early Wednesday are in the 40s, so jackets will be needed when heading out the door. As a cold front moves through, gusty winds are expected in the afternoon up to 40...

Above-average temperatures continue ahead of a cold front moving through North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/13 12:21A Michael Autovino

Temperatures on Tuesday morning are not as cold as they were on Monday, with most areas waking up to the 30s and 40s, rather than the 20s and 30s. Throughout the day, highs rise into the mid-60s with...

Cooler temperatures and cloudy skies expected this week across North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/11 1:11A Lauren Bostwick

Grab a jacket when you head out the door Sunday morning. It's another cold start to the day with temperatures in the 20s and 30s across North Texas. Winds from the north will stay around 5 to 10 mph,...

Former Dallas Mayor Leppert discusses his vision for the future of Dallas City Hall

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/10 11:00P Jack Fink

The future of Dallas City Hall is up for debate. City leaders have said the cost of fixing up the 50-year-old building is at least $345 million. Some council members have questioned whether the city is rushing the process instead of implementing...

As Texas debates property tax reform, a proposal targets relief for first-time homebuyers

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/10 11:00P Jack Fink

Property tax reform in Texas is shaping up to be one of the most debated issues of 2026, as many homeowners continue to express frustration with their tax bills. That dissatisfaction persists despite constitutional amendments approved by...

One Day You’ve Got a Backyard. Two Days Later You’ve Got a Building.

Fort Worth Weekly 1/8 4:20A Fort Worth Weekly

There s a difference between a company that sells sheds and one that actually builds them. SE Yard Solutions falls into the second camp. The owner grew up with sawdust everywhere and a hammer nearby,...