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

CBS DFW 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 DFW 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...

Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls Wrap Up District Meet

Murphy BubbleLife iReporter 10/16 1:22A Patricia Chi

The Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls competed in the District Meet on Friday at North Lakes Park in Denton, leaving everything on the course against one of the toughest districts in Texas. Both squads ran...

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

CBS DFW 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,...

Universal Kids Resort unveils renderings and details for Frisco park's 7 themed lands

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/15 8:15A NBCDFW Staff

Universal Kids Resort is giving families a first look at its new theme park in Frisco, revealing renderings and new details about the seven themed lands set to bring beloved characters to life. Kids...

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

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

It s fall y all and not only does that mean the return of football and the State Fair of Texas , it means dusting off your boots, pulling out your plaid, grabbing anything pumpkin spice and heading...

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

CBS DFW 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 DFW 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...

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

CBS DFW 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,...

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

CBS DFW 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...

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

CBS DFW 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 DFW 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...