Viral video of girl saving her brother shines a light on the importance of the Heimlich maneuver

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/16 11:43A Dawn White

Video showing a girl from Collin County doing the Heimlich maneuver on her younger brother continues making the rounds on social media. North Texas doctors hope it shines a light on the importance of knowing life-saving techniques. It's the viral...

Dallas police rejected $25 million federal offer to help ICE with immigration enforcement, Chief...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/16 11:20A Steven Rosenbaum

Dallas Police Department Chief Daniel Comeaux revealed this week that his agency turned down $25 million in federal funding to assist U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with immigration enforcement in the city. Comeaux made the...

Here's where you can find a haunted house in Dallas-Fort Worth

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/15 8:38A CBS Texas Staff

It's October and Halloween events are in full force across North Texas. If you're looking for a family-friendly, spooky activity this month, here's where you can go. Haunted houses in Dallas County The Parker House 8550 W University Dr, Denton,...

Texas Democrat Gina Hinojosa enters race for governor

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/15 6:59A Sean Murphy | The Associated Pre

The Food and Drug Administration said in a pair of new health alerts that it has identified additional cinnamon products sold in the U.S. that were found to contain elevated levels of lead. In a Oct. 8 notice, the FDA published a health alert...

Here are the fall festivals happening across North Texas in October 2025

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/15 6:22A Tatum DeHart

The Food and Drug Administration said in a pair of new health alerts that it has identified additional cinnamon products sold in the U.S. that were found to contain elevated levels of lead. In a Oct. 8 notice, the FDA published a health alert...

Dallas businessman donates $2m to alma mater

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/15 4:24A Deborah Ferguson

The Food and Drug Administration said in a pair of new health alerts that it has identified additional cinnamon products sold in the U.S. that were found to contain elevated levels of lead. In a Oct. 8 notice, the FDA published a health alert...

North Texas repeat offender gets life sentence for abusing 11-year-old girl, Collin County DA says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/14 10:37A Julia Falcon

A Princeton man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of indecency with a child, according to Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. David Sanchez, 66, was found guilty of two...

Collin County school district takes closer look at security, new policies after another high school...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/8 6:34A Amelia Mugavero

The Community Independent School District in Collin County is taking a closer look at campus safety after another lockdown at Community High School . District leaders met Tuesday night for an emergency board meeting to discuss new security...

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue plans annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Toss for Saturday, November 1

Blue Ribbon News 10/7 7:12A Melanie M

Wylie, TX (October 7, 2025) Wylie s In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center is set to celebrate the season with their annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Toss! The event on Saturday, November 1 offers tons of fun and family friendly...

Man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2023 shooting outside a Frisco Walmart

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/30 3:53A Steven Rosenbaum

A Louisiana man will spend the rest of his life in Texas prison after a Collin County jury convicted him of capital murder stemming from a 2023 shooting outside of a Frisco Walmart. Jhirrell Harris was found guilty after a three-day trial,...

Second victim from Dallas ICE facility shooting dies, LULAC says

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/30 3:00A Hannah Jones

A second victim in the shooting at the Dallas ICE facility last Wednesday has died, LULAC announced Tuesday morning. According to a statement from the League of United Latin American Citizens, Miguel...

More than 800 runners honor first responders, military members in DFW 9/11 Heroes Run

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/7 7:15A Dawn White

Hundreds of people remembered the nation's heroes during the 2025 Dallas-Fort Worth 9/11 Heroes Run in Collin County on Sunday morning. The event also raised money for a good cause. Organizers said 802 participants ranging in age from two to 72...

Frisco Memorial High School hosts first game since stabbing death of standout player

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/6 2:22A Candace Sweat

Frisco Memorial High School hosted its first home game since the stabbing death of one of its standout players. Rising senior Austin Metcalf died in April after being stabbed by another student during...

North Texas mother tried to cover up her son's hot car death, went to McDonald's on the way to the...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/3 11:20A Julia Falcon

A North Texas mother who was arrested after Frisco police said she intentionally left her 15-month-old child in a hot car earlier this month is now facing a first-degree murder charge. According to an arrest affidavit for Vanessa Esquivel, 27,...

Dallas mom charged with murder after "intentionally" leaving 15-month-old in a hot car, Frisco...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/28 10:10A Nathalie Marie Palacios

A Dallas mother has been arrested after Frisco police determined she "intentionally" left her 15-month-old child in a hot car earlier this month. Detectives with the Frisco Police Department responded...