Measles cases in two Dallas-Fort Worth counties linked to West Texas outbreak, state says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/13 10:38A Doug Myers

Measles cases linked to a West Texas outbreak have now been confirmed in two North Texas counties, marking the virus's continued spread across the state. State health officials said cases have been...

Several Lewisville businesses closed due to a large gas leak, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/13 9:49A Nathalie Marie Palacios

A large gas leak in Lewisville has forced several businesses to close Tuesday afternoon, Lewisville police said. The Lewisville Police and Fire Departments arrived at the Lakepointe Crossing near 2428...

Lewisville ISD to cut nearly 500 school bus drivers, says there are plans to hire internally

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/8 1:21A Lacey Beasley

In an effort to cut back on costs , Lewisville ISD has plans to lay off 460 bus drivers by summer break. The school district said it won't be renewing the current contract with a bus driver agency and instead, Lewisville ISD told CBS News it will...

School bus contractor to cut 400-plus jobs

Dallas Business Journal 5/7 2:37A Seth Bodine

The cuts come as Lewisville ISD tries to move bus services in-house to save money amidst higher costs, lower enrollment and school closures.

Southern Dallas project at center of legal dispute

Dallas Business Journal 4/25 3:06A Plamedie Ifasso

A legal dispute threatens to derail an innovative affordable housing project in Dallas. Good Urban Development LLC, a joint venture between Lewisville-based developer Matthews and Dallas nonprofit Urban Specialists Inc., is still determined to...

Former Lewisville mayor stabbed, husband killed in assault at Lewisville home

DFW Scanner 4/21 4:03A dfwscanner

This morning at approximately 3:53am, Lewisville Police Department and Fire Department responded to a report of an assault in progress at a home in the 1000 block of Springwood Drive. Upon arrival, Lewisville police officers located two adult...

A day through the eyes of Texas lawmakers of the historic vote for controversial school choice bill

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/20 11:42A Jack Fink

Under Senate Bill 2, students will receive $10,000 each year if they attend a private school. Disabled students would receive up to $30,000 a year and home-schooled students would get $2,000. The vote marks the first time since 1957 that the...

"Pissed" city leaders urge lawmakers to close loophole costing millions in tax revenue

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/20 11:27A Andrea Lucia

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross is furious. "Are they gonna bleep me?" he asked at the end of his interview. He sat down recently with the CBS News Texas I-Team to talk about the real estate deal that's cost his city and local government entities more...

Body recovered from Lake Lewisville day after car went over guardrail, into water

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 4/13 8:33A Sara Hummadi

A body was recovered from a stretch of Lake Lewisville at Copperas Branch Park on Sunday after a car crashed into the lake early Saturday morning, according to police. At about 3:35 a.m., Lewisville Fire and police were called to a single-vehicle...

Should Texas lawmakers approve paying for $6.7 million judgment against Texas Attorney General's...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/13 3:42A Jack Fink

Texas taxpayers will likely have to pay for the $6.7 million judgment filed against the Texas Attorney General's Office in the whistleblower case . Travis County Judge Catherine Mauzy filed the judgment more than one week ago. Four plaintiffs...

Another $1 million scratch-off ticket sold in DFW, this one in Arlington

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/31 7:05A NBCDFW Staff

Another North Texan has won $1 million in a Texas Lottery scratch-off game. The Texas Lottery said Monday that an Arlington player claimed one of the six remaining million-dollar prizes in the...

Body recovered from Lake Lewisville after fatal kayaking incident, police say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/17 7:05A Lauren Harper

One man is dead after a kayaking-related incident on Lake Lewisville over the weekend, according to police. Texas Game Wardens for Denton County responded to reports of an incident on Lake Lewisville at about 11 p.m. Saturday. Police said the...

Severe storms leave behind damage across the Dallas-Fort Worth region

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 3/4 4:33A Steven Rosenbaum

The severe weather system that blew through North Texas early Tuesday morning left behind severe damage in numerous locations throughout the Metroplex. A tornado watch was in effect for the entire...

Power outages hit North Texas amid strong storms

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 3/4 3:37A ShaCamree Gowdy

A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for North Texas on Tuesday due to strong to severe storms that may produce large hail and damaging winds. As the severe weather moved through the Metroplex, many residents experienced power outages. As of...

North Texas under wind advisory Tuesday following a stormy morning

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 3/4 3:34A Julia Falcon

Severe storms entered North Texas in the early morning hours Tuesday, prompting several weather advisories. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Tuesday due to the strong, severe storms followed by...