Rounds of rain, isolated severe storms possible throughout Valentine's Day for North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 2/14 1:43A Lauren Bostwick

Happy Valentine's Day! It will be mostly cloudy with breezy winds around 20 mph as rounds of rain move through. Temperatures will stay around the mid-60s. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for...

1 killed, 1 injured after gunfire erupts during gathering at Fort Worth apartment, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 2/9 2:14A Briauna Brown

One person was shot and killed, and another was injured after gunfire erupted during a gathering at a Fort Worth apartment complex overnight, police confirmed. Fort Worth police told CBS News Texas that at about 3 a.m., officers responded to a...

How a Democrat defeated the Republican in a GOP majority state Senate district in Tarrant County

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 2/8 2:54A Jack Fink

It was a major political upset that delighted Democrats and rattled Republicans here in North Texas, across the state, and the nation. Democrat Taylor Rehmet trounced Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state...

Inmate captured after escaping jail transport in Fort Worth, sheriff's office confirms

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 2/2 8:00A Briauna Brown

An inmate is back in custody Monday afternoon after escaping custody in Fort Worth. According to a spokesperson with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, the inmate, whose name has not been released, was being transported by van from the downtown...

Dispute over french fries spirals into deadly shooting, Fort Worth police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 1/29 6:36A Steven Rosenbaum

Fort Worth detectives are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed his friend after an argument that began over french fries. Police said the shooting happened on Wednesday evening at an apartment complex on Jeremiah Drive near Alemeda...

Thousands without power across Texas as winter storm sweeps through state

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 1/25 3:27A Briauna Brown

Thousands of Texans are without power Sunday after a winter storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain swept through Saturday. As of 9:30 a.m., over 25,000 Texas Oncor customers are without power, with the majority in East Texas, south of...

What is "puffing"? Why North Texas drivers can be fined up to $500 for warming up their cars

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 1/24 12:25A Sergio Candido

Drivers across North Texas could face fines of up to $500 for a common winter habit known locally as "puffing," law enforcement officials and county authorities warn as temperatures drop this season. What is "puffing"? Puffing refers to the act...

Euless firefighters rescue 90-year-old woman from burning apartment

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 1/22 1:35A Steven Rosenbaum

A 90-year-old North Texas woman is in the hospital after a fire tore through her apartment building overnight. The Euless Fire Department responded to a 911 call just after 1 a.m. at an apartment complex on El Camino Real just south of Pipeline...

Deadline to pay Texas property taxes is Jan. 31, here's everything to know

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 1/19 7:25A Alexis Garcia

Heads up, homeowners, the deadline to pay for property taxes not already paid through escrow accounts or partial payment plans is Saturday, Jan. 31. Those who own property have until 11:59 p.m. to pay online, by phone, by mail, or in person to...

Tarrant County DA launches initiative to address and solve cold cases

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 1/19 7:03A Alexis Garcia

Tarrant County is establishing a Cold Case Task Force, according to a statement from the district attorney released on January 15. Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells is rolling out a new...

What's at stake in the runoff election for an open Texas Senate seat in Tarrant County

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 1/18 2:55A Jack Fink

Early voting begins later this week in the runoff election for the open State Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County. It's a race that pits Republican Leigh Wambsganss against Democrat Taylor Rehmet. Voting begins this Wednesday, Jan. 21, and...

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

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 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...

North Texas man dies after what Tarrant County officials describe as an "accidental shooting"

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/29 4:35A Briauna Brown

A man died following what Tarrant County officials say was an accidental shooting near Mansfield late Sunday. According to the sheriff's office, at about 11:45 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting in the 7800 block of Townsend Road. When they...

Man shot by deputies, another detained during domestic disturbance call, Tarrant County Sheriff's...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/27 3:26A Briauna Brown

A man was transported to the hospital after being shot by deputies during a domestic disturbance call Friday night in Haslet, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office confirmed Saturday. According to the sheriff's office, at about 10:50 p.m., deputies...

Two suspects wanted after attempted ATM theft at White Settlement convenience store, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/24 7:46A Briauna Brown

The White Settlement Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects who attempted to steal an ATM from a convenience store early on Christmas Eve. According to the...