Rittenhouse of Cards

Fort Worth Weekly 2/26 4:07A Fort Worth Weekly

The Tarrant County GOP are clearly in a frightened state, even if they are still campaigning in a red one. The first eight days of early voting have totaled 75,357 ballots for the Dems while...

Texas U.S. Senate race draws national attention as Democratic candidates blitz North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/22 7:06A Jack Fink

The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is intensifying and making national headlines, as all major Republican and Democratic candidates sweep across the state. Over the past two weeks, every candidate has made campaign stops in North Texas, and CBS...

Boy shot, killed while juveniles were allegedly aiming gun at each other and pulling trigger,...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/21 7:23A Briauna Brown

A juvenile boy is dead after being shot while he and other juveniles were handling a firearm, the Arlington Police Department confirmed Saturday. Police said the juvenile who pulled the trigger is facing manslaughter charges. A deadly game...

UPDATE: 14-year-old killed in Arlington shooting; juvenile arrested for Manslaughter

DFW Scanner 2/21 4:32A dfwscanner

Late Friday night, Arlington PD officers responded to a reported shooting at Sausalito Drive, near W. Arkansas Lane and Little Road in Arlington. Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound. Despite...

1 killed, 1 injured after gunfire erupts during gathering at Fort Worth apartment, police say

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/9 2:14A Briauna Brown

One person was shot and killed, and another was injured after gunfire erupted during a gathering at a Fort Worth apartment complex overnight, police confirmed. Fort Worth police told CBS News Texas that at about 3 a.m., officers responded to a...

How a Democrat defeated the Republican in a GOP majority state Senate district in Tarrant County

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/8 2:54A Jack Fink

It was a major political upset that delighted Democrats and rattled Republicans here in North Texas, across the state, and the nation. Democrat Taylor Rehmet trounced Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state...

Inmate captured after escaping jail transport in Fort Worth, sheriff's office confirms

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/2 8:00A Briauna Brown

An inmate is back in custody Monday afternoon after escaping custody in Fort Worth. According to a spokesperson with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, the inmate, whose name has not been released, was being transported by van from the downtown...

Dispute over french fries spirals into deadly shooting, Fort Worth police say

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/29 6:36A Steven Rosenbaum

Fort Worth detectives are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed his friend after an argument that began over french fries. Police said the shooting happened on Wednesday evening at an apartment complex on Jeremiah Drive near Alemeda...

Thousands without power across Texas as winter storm sweeps through state

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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...