Texas DPS trooper in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Dallas North Tollway

CBS DFW Local News 12/16 5:33A Julia Falcon

DALLAS COUNTY A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Dallas North Tollway. It happened in the northbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway at Keller Springs Road around 12:40 a.m....

Proposed ‘Carla Walker Act' could fund advanced DNA testing to solve cold cases

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/15 8:36A Sara Hummadi

A backlog of over 1,000 unsolved cold cases sits in the Fort Worth Police Department s Cold Case Unit. Now, a proposed bipartisan bill could help provide the funding needed to solve these cases and...

North Texas man struck 133 times on feet suing four Dallas police officers

CBS DFW Local News 12/13 2:05A Marvin Hurst

DALLAS Cedric Cheeley says he does some comedy writing. He's using laughter to cope with an incident in a far north Dallas parking lot in April 2022. He's also suing four officers from the Dallas Police Department. "You know to keep from crying,...

Father sues Amazon after disabled daughter's alleged abuse at Irving warehouse

CBS DFW Local News 12/11 8:25A ShaCamree Gowdy

IRVING A father has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the online retail giant of failing to protect his developmentally disabled daughter after she was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted...

Victims identified in deadly Dallas crash that left McLaren sports car split in half

CBS DFW Local News 12/10 4:36A Julia Falcon

Two people are dead and a third was hospitalized after a Monday afternoon crash that involved a luxury sports car. The crash happened after 3 p.m. on Monday in the 8500 block of Abrams Road in Dallas....

Terrell police officer fatally shot during traffic stop, suspect in custody following search

CBS DFW Local News 12/9 12:38A Julia Falcon

TERRELL A 25-year-old man from Mississippi has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza , according to the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office. The...

North Texas shines bright with dazzling light displays

CBS DFW Local News 12/4 6:33A ShaCamree Gowdy

NORTH TEXAS It's the most wonderful time of the year and Texas has tons of dazzling light displays for residents of all ages. Whether you're looking to embrace the holiday spirit, are already enjoying it or just want to get out of the house,...

Man fatally shot in Seagoville park, gunman at large

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/3 10:19A Lauren Harper

One man is dead after being shot in the stomach at a neighborhood park in Seagoville, police say. First responders received reports that a man had been shot in the 600 block of Fountain Drive, north of U.S. Highway 175, on Monday at about 5:50...

Deadline to adopt for Salvation Army Angel Tree fast approaching

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/29 4:05A Alanna Quillen

Time is running out to change a life this holiday season. NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are proud partners of the Salvation Army of North Texas Angel Tree giving program. The deadline to adopt an angel is...

Former anesthesiologist found guilty of tampering with IV bags sentenced to prison

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/20 6:08A Sophia Beausoleil and Frank Hein

A former Dallas anesthesiologist found guilty earlier this year of tampering with IV bags has been sentenced to 190 years behind bars. Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz was accused of injecting heart-stopping drugs...

Civil trial for Amber Guyger set to begin Monday for her role in Botham Jean's death

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/17 11:52P NBCDFW Staff

The civil trial for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger who was convicted of shooting and killing Botham Jean in his own apartment begins on Monday morning. It’s been more than six years since  Botham Jean was shot and killed in his Dallas...

Texas lawmakers file a slew of new bills proposing education funding changes, school choice

CBS DFW Local News 11/16 11:00P Jack Fink

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath tells CBS News Texas he opposes changing a model of how schools are funded in the state. The European Union Ambassador to the United States says Texas could soon benefit from additional sales of...

Holiday happenenings and family fun events across North Texas in 2024

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/14 9:49A Laura Harris and NBCDFW Staff

Thanksgiving marks the traditional kickoff of the holiday season but many North Texas cities start their Christmas and holiday events in November. We’ve compiled a list of all the events where you can...

Collin County elections administrator retires after 44 years of service

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/14 7:01A Sara Diaz-Maldonado

Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbert says he s ready to retire after 44 years of service in elections. Sherbert s long election career began in 1980 as a voter registration supervisor. He then became the elections administrator...

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center kicks off ‘Holiday of Hope' toy drive

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/12 3:11A Alanna Quillen

It s that time of year for giving back. You can help spread a little cheer this holiday season for children who need something to brighten their days. The Dallas Children s Advocacy Center has launched its annual Holiday of Hope toy drive. For...