Keller ISD responds to criticism after pulling and reviewing books community said are inappropriate

CBS DFW 8/18 4:39P Erin Jones

KELLER, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - In Keller ISD, the decision to remove dozens of books including the Bible and a graphic adaptation of Anne Frank's Diary from library shelves has been met with support and criticism nationwide. The district's...

Veterinarian's Son-in-Law Charged in Connection With His Death

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/18 9:58A

Days after a Benbrook veterinarian is killed in a fight at a Fort Worth bar, his son-in-law is under arrest. John Birdwell, 38, is being held on a $75,000 bond in connection with the death of his...

Aaron Dean Murder Trial Scheduled to Begin After Thanksgiving

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/18 6:32A

What to Know The case was transferred to a new court after the defense says the previous judge was hostile and rude. The new judge says pretrial hearings will begin on Nov. 16, jury selection on Nov....

Where the Doggos Go

Fort Worth Weekly 8/17 2:45P Fort Worth Weekly

Since my dad works at Lola’s  (2000 W Berry St, LolasFW.com), we hang out there a lot, but sometimes — when I’m a very good boy — we go on new adventures. That’s when I get to explore other great...

Changes won't be made to Tarrant County juvenile system anytime soon, following release of audit

CBS DFW 8/17 2:38P Jason Allen

TARRANT COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) - The Tarrant County Juvenile Board held off on making any immediate changes to the system Wednesday, following the release of an audit showing ongoing overcrowding issues at the juvenile detention center . The judge...

Audit Probes Sources of Overcrowding at Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Center

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/17 12:57P Lili Zheng

The issue of overcrowding at Tarrant County Juvenile Services was discussed before a board meeting Wednesday following the release of an audit examining possible causes and solutions. The audit was prepared by Carey Cockerell, former director of...

Woman Arrested for Murder in Husband's Drowning Death: Denton Police

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/17 11:00A

According to Denton Police Department, a woman has been arrested for Murder after her husband s drowning death on Tuesday. Officers and Denton Fire Rescue were dispatched to a call in the 1700 block of Spencer Road after a 911 caller reported...

Tarrant County leaders call new juvenile detention report 'disturbing'

CBS DFW 8/16 2:11P Jason Allen

TARRANT COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) - Overcrowding at a juvenile detention center prompted Tarrant County leaders on Tuesday to suggest defunding two judicial positions, unless children are moved through the justice system faster. County Judge Glen...

Fort Worth police partner with United Way of Tarrant County on new safety initiative

CBS DFW 8/16 1:58P Nick Starling

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes has unveiled his new strategy on combating violent crime in the city with a new initiative called 'One Second Collaborative.' This involves a partnership with the United Way of...

DFW Restaurant Week Fundraiser Benefits 2 North Texas Charities

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 12:13P Noelle Walker

DFW Restaurant Week is marking a 25-year milestone this year. It s North Texas largest culinary event of the year and the second longest-running restaurant week in the country. It is also a major fundraiser for charitable partners; the North...

Tarrant Area Food Bank Increases Food Distribution Schedule through Aug. 31

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 10:41A NBC DFW Staff

With many parents feeling the financial burden of back-to-school expenses, the Tarrant Area Food Bank is taking some of the stress off families by increasing their food distribution schedules through the end of August. This includes their...

Fort Worth ISD Welcomes Students Back To Class Monday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 7:21A Alanna Quillen

Fort Worth ISD, the second largest district in North Texas, welcomed over 70,000 students back into 140 schools on Monday. Superintendent Kent Scribner paid a special visit to one of his district s most unique campuses, FWISD Early Collegiate...

Your Monday Afternoon Headlines, August 15th, 2022

CBS DFW 8/15 7:00A CBS Dallas Fort Worth

Irving ISD registration issues, CBS 11 Twitter poll shows security as a top concern for parents, CDC gives new COVID protocols and removes quarantine requirement, Tarrant County offering back to school vaccinations, Free lunch programs at schools...

Officer-involved shooting in Richland Hills leaves 1 dead

CBS DFW 8/13 11:47A Alex Keller

RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) A man allegedly firing a semi-automatic rifle in a Richland Hills street was shot and killed by police on Friday after, they said, he raised his gun at them. Just before 3:15 p.m. on August 12, Richland Hills...

Frisco Man Found Guilty of Child Sex Assault Dies After Drinking Cloudy Liquid in Courtroom

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/12 10:02A The Associated Press

A Frisco man on trial in Denton died Thursday after drinking from a large water bottle containing a cloudy liquid as a jury found him guilty of child sexual assault, officials said. Edward Leclair, 57, was accused of five counts involving one...