Thousands without power across Texas as winter storm sweeps through state

CBS DFW 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 DFW 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...

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

NBC 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 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 DFW 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 DFW 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 DFW 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 DFW 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 DFW 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...

Jasmine Crockett's campaign launch for U.S. Senate in Texas and the political dominoes that...

CBS DFW 12/13 4:50A Jack Fink

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett 's entrance into the U.S. Senate race shook up the Democratic primary this week in Texas. While her run may not have been a surprise, her candidacy produced some surprises. Former Dallas Congressman Colin...

Woman killed trying to recover stolen vehicle in Fort Worth

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/12 7:06A NBCDFW Staff

A woman was shot and killed early Friday morning while attempting to recover a stolen vehicle from a motel parking lot, Fort Worth Police say. According to police, officers were called to a shooting at a motel on the 1800 block of Jacksboro...

Police investigating apparent murder-suicide in Fort Worth

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/9 5:09A NBCDFW Staff

Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two adults were found dead in a Fort Worth apartment on Monday. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, West Division officers were dispatched to an apartment complex located at...

Jasmine Crockett launches campaign for Texas Democratic Senate primary after Colin Allred drops out

CBS DFW 12/8 8:29A Jack Fink

Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Monday filed paperwork to run for Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, a source tells CBS News Texas, hours ahead of a planned news conference where she is set to announce her plans. The announcement is set to be...

Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race, to run for Dallas-based House seat

CBS DFW 12/8 8:03A Jack Fink

In a last-minute shake-up, Democrat Colin Allred announced Monday morning he is dropping out of the U.S. Senate race in Texas, hours before Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed paperwork to enter the Democratic primary for the race. Instead, Allred said he...

Midnight deadline for Tarrant Co. residents to defer half of property tax bill until June

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/30 8:07P Frank Heinz

The Tarrant County tax assessor is reminding homeowners that they can defer half of their annual property tax bill until next summer if they pay half their total bill by Dec. 1. Taxpayers may pay their current-year property taxes in two equal...