North Texas mom creates a one-stop shop for fellow homeschooling parents: "It's special"

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 7/3 2:13A Lacey Beasley

As the new school year approaches, more and more families in North Texas are turning to home schooling. One woman in Lewisville noticed the need for a one-stop shop for parents to buy curriculum and get connected with other homeschoolers. The...

North Texas firefighters concerned with fire risk during July 4th celebrations

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/2 11:32A Alanna Quillen

Backyard barbecues and fireworks are classic ways to celebrate Independence Day, but fire departments across North Texas are urging extra caution this week as dry conditions raise the fire risk. Captain Hunter Lott with Denton Fire Department...

Duncanville ISD breaks ground on new CTE building at Duncanville High School

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/2 10:02A Alexis Garcia

Backyard barbecues and fireworks are classic ways to celebrate Independence Day, but fire departments across North Texas are urging extra caution this week as dry conditions raise the fire risk. Captain Hunter Lott with Denton Fire Department...

Fireworks laws, tariffs, and safety reminders ahead of July 4th in North Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/2 9:25A Alanna Quillen

Backyard barbecues and fireworks are classic ways to celebrate Independence Day, but fire departments across North Texas are urging extra caution this week as dry conditions raise the fire risk. Captain Hunter Lott with Denton Fire Department...

Euless launches new drone program to respond to emergencies in seconds

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/2 8:53A Alanna Quillen

Backyard barbecues and fireworks are classic ways to celebrate Independence Day, but fire departments across North Texas are urging extra caution this week as dry conditions raise the fire risk. Captain Hunter Lott with Denton Fire Department...

Deferred Tarrant County property tax payments due Monday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/30 6:29A Frank Heinz

Addison Kaboom Town July 3, 5 11 p.m. at Addison Circle Park For four decades, Addison Kaboom Town! has attracted people from all over the country for a night of breathtaking fireworks, thrilling aerial shows, and more. Arlington Light Up Arlington...

Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/27 5:36A Julia Falcon

The Fourth of July is here, which means you're probably looking for somewhere to catch a fireworks show. There are several family-friendly events across North Texas. Check out what's happening below. Fireworks shows on June 28 Independence Day...

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD parents, community members sue after 4 schools closed

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/27 4:40A Julia Falcon

A group of parents is suing Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD over violations they said led to school closures. The lawsuit alleged that school officials and trustees violated state transparency and nepotism laws. The parents said this contributed to...

Red, white and blue: Fourth of July events near you

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/26 10:44A Alexis Garcia and Tatum DeHart

Addison Kaboom Town July 3, 5 11 p.m. at Addison Circle Park For four decades, Addison Kaboom Town! has attracted people from all over the country for a night of breathtaking fireworks, thrilling aerial shows, and more. Arlington Light Up Arlington...

Southbound lanes of I-35E reopened in Denton County after 18-wheeler caught fire

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/18 2:41A Julia Falcon

An 18-wheeler caught on fire early Wednesday morning, prompting a portion of I-35E to shut down. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-35E between Swisher Road and Hundley Drive near Corinth. As of 7 a.m., all southbound lanes were...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign property tax relief bills that would save homeowners thousands of...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/16 3:15A Lauren Crawford

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will travel to North Texas on Monday to sign two bills into law that could save homeowners thousands. The two bills he is signing will lower property tax burdens in fast-growing areas like Denton County, where he will be...

2 arrested in Denton County after police find $1 million in stolen merchandise, $636,000 in cash

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/13 5:06A Julia Falcon

Two Denton County residents are in jail following a massive retail theft bust this week. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, $636,000 was seized and about $1 million in stolen...

Man fatally shot by Denton County deputies after pointing gun during arrest attempt

DFW Scanner 6/5 3:58A dfwscanner

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at approximately 2:45 pm, Denton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were serving an arrest warrant in the 10000 block of Field Lark Lane in unincorporated Denton County. As the deputies contacted the 58-year-old individual,...

3 men arrested during prostitution sting in Denton County, officials say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/2 5:35A Briauna Brown

Three men were arrested following a prostitution sting in Denton County, officials announced Monday. The Denton County Sheriff's Office said its "Prostitution Demand Suppression Operation" took place...

7-year-old girl dies after being found in a Frisco pond Saturday night, police say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/1 4:14A Sara Hummadi

A 7-year-old girl is dead after police found her in a pond in Frisco on Saturday evening, according to the Frisco Fire Department. The Frisco Police and Fire Department, Lewisville Fire and the DPS were called to the scene Sunday around 9 p.m. to...