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'Outrageous and intolerable'; El Paso judge blocks AG's attempt to shut down shelters
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso judge on Monday denied the Texas Attorney General's attempts at shutting down a network of Borderland shelters that provide services to unhoused individuals and migrants, calling the move "outrageous and intolerable." El Paso 205th District Judge Francisco X. Dominguez on Monday...
Paul Finebaum Show unveils new version of 'Call Paul' with Oklahoma, Texas updates
Paul Finebaum was quick to a years-long question in SEC country this week. His show’s popular theme song, “Call Paul” by Birmingham native Taylor Hicks,” has been updated to all 16 members of the SEC. The new “Call Paul,” with musical and lyrical updates from Hicks,...
Final inmate pleads guilty in deadly attack that led to nationwide federal prison lockdown
Beaumont — The final defendant in a racketeering conspiracy that resulted in the nationwide lockdown of the federal prison system has pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Juan Carlos Rivas-Moreiera, a/k/a “Juan Carlos Moriera,” a/k/a “Stocky” pleaded guilty on July 2,...
A Tragedy In Texas: Smoke Billowed in the Sky as Buc-ee’s Burned
Buc-ee's has become a must-visit in Texas. It was such a fun place to stop that it has expanded beyond the Texas borders and into other states. Of course, this Texas staple had to be shared with others because it is an experience. The first Buc-ee's was founded in Clute,...
Texas Rep. Doggett first sitting Democrat to publicly call for Biden to exit presidential race
Rep. Doggett's call for President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race comes less than a week after the first presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Study ranks three Texas lakes among 'dirtiest' in U.S.
A new study ranks three Texas lakes in the top 10 dirtiest lakes in the U.S. The study was released by Lake.com, a vacation rental platform that used data from the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, which is part of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Texas lakes were in West Texas, North Texas and near Austin. ...
'Baby, you're a firework!' North Texas NICU babies dress patriotic for July 4
DALLAS — For many parents, celebrating their baby’s first Fourth of July means watching fireworks or going to a barbecue. But that’s not possible for families with an infant in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. These patriotic preemies are shining like a bright light in...
Eight puppies abandoned in Crowley have been adopted or placed in foster care
Eight puppies left for dead in triple-digit heat have now been adopted out, putting a happy ending to what could have been a very sad story. Ten days ago, the pups were found abandoned in Crowley.
About Last Weekend: Clearfork Farmers Market helps bring local produce to Fort Worth
About Last Weekend looks back at a Weekend Worthy event and informs you of what you may have missed. About Last Weekend is part of Weekend Worthy, your Fort Worth Report guide to fun events in Tarrant County. Mariah Mercer loves growing food for people. Mercer is among the 25...
Denton blotter: Man refuses to leave Denton hotel, assaults officer, police say
A 53-year-old man was arrested on a felony charge after he allegedly refused to leave a hotel and assaulted a Denton officer on Monday, according to a police report. At about 12:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 800 block of South Interstate 35E. Hotel staff said there was a man refusing to leave and being argumentative.
Tarrant County sheriff fires officers indicted in jailhouse killing amid calls for resignation
FORT WORTH – Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn fired a detention officer and a lieutenant following their indictments in connection with the murder of Anthony Johnson Jr., who a man who died while in custody.A spokesperson for the sheriff's office sent a statement Wednesday morning confirming both detention officer Rafael Moreno and Lt. Joel Garcia were terminated. As of Tuesday, CBS News Texas reported that only Moreno had been fired.The two were indicted on Friday. Waybourn had fired Moreno and Garcia in mid-May but later reinstated them because of termination process problems.According to the indictments, Johnson's death was caused when...
With "serial squatters" on the rise, a Tarrant County constable vows to send them to jail
NORTH TEXAS – It's early morning when Tarrant County deputy constables prepare to strike.Their target on this day is Shawndria Allen Graves."She's a known squatter in our area. This will be the third house in 2024 that we've had evictions on her for," said Detective Scott Powell.This time, though, deputies aren't evicting her. They're arresting her.It's a new approach Tarrant County Precinct 7 is taking, treating suspected squatters not like tenants who are unable to pay rent, but like criminals who never intended to.Powell first started looking into Graves last October when, he said, the precinct judge asked if he could...
Body of man found in Trinity River
FORT WORTH, Texas — The body of a white male was discovered floating in the Trinity River early Tuesday morning, authorities said. Central units were dispatched to the scene at N Main and N Commerce St at 7:14 a.m. on July 2, 2024. Homicide detectives have been notified, and the investigation is ongoing, according to a statement from the department.
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