Heavy, widespread rain and flooding threat overnight in North Texas: First Alert Weather Day

CBS DFW News 1/29 6:55P Erin Moran

NORTH TEXAS Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across North Texas, with rainfall rates of 1-2" per hour. Between 1-3" of rain has already fallen Wednesday night. A widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain...

Perry Elliott Named Fire Chief of Murphy Fire Department

City of Murphy (News Flash) 1/27 2:55A

DFW 2025 Housing Market Outlook: Rates to remain steady, prices expected to rise

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/23 6:08A Brittney Johnson

If you were waiting for mortgage interest rates to drop before buying a home, experts suggest you might want to follow the projections of national housing economists. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors,...

Feeling Alive in 2025: Finding strength through sobriety

CBS DFW News 1/23 3:02A Lacey Beasley

Sobriety can be a challenge entering the new year, though one North Texas woman showed with grit and determination any goal can become a reality. Cheri Chafin begins every day at 5:30 a.m. working out with a sober friend. On Tuesdays, she then...

Fire destroys Prosper's largest food pantry, leaving community in need

CBS DFW News 1/21 10:23A Amelia Mugavero

PROSPER Prosper's largest food pantry caught fire over the weekend, destroying nearly everything inside. Jill Stillman Volunteers were able to step inside the Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors food...

Habitat for Humanity to break ground on ‘Jimmy Carter House' in McKinney on Thursday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/16 3:03A Alanna Quillen

As the world mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, a special project in McKinney is honoring his remarkable legacy. Habitat for Humanity of Collin County is breaking ground on a new home named “The Jimmy Carter House”, continuing...

Here's how much snow fell across North Texas during the winter storm

CBS DFW News 1/10 7:11A Julia Falcon

NORTH TEXAS Snow is no longer falling over most of North Texas after the first winter storm of the season. The National Weather Service dropped a winter storm warning early Friday morning, and let a...

Winter weather advisory for North Texas is over, radar clearing before freeze returns overnight

CBS DFW News 1/10 6:51A Julia Falcon

NORTH TEXAS The winter weather advisory for North Texas expired at 12 p.m. Friday as snow and sleet cleared out of the region. Early Friday morning, the originally issued winter storm warning was...

North Texans brace for winter storm with last-minute preparations

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/9 1:04A Meredith Yeomans

Collin County and areas north of Dallas-Fort Worth could see the heaviest snowfall as the winter storm approaches. Cities along Highway 75, from Plano to Anna, have made their preparations and are now standing by, ready to respond to whatever the...

Sunday morning carjacking triggers multi-agency chase in North Texas; 18-year-old suspect charged

CBS DFW News 1/5 6:32P S.E. Jenkins

NORTH TEXAS A Sunday morning carjacking led to a multi-agency chase and the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect, police say. Around 8 a.m., Van Alstyne Police Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a carjacking in the 400 block of North SH 5. The...

Dallas Mavericks partner with Raising Canes for ‘Winter Warm Up' clothing drive

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/1 10:40P NBCDFW Staff

The Dallas Mavericks are partnering with Raising Canes to host a drive collecting warm winter clothing for families in need. Those who want to participate in the Winter Warm Up can donate new and gently used coats between now and January 19....

Here's where you can watch fireworks in North Texas on New Year's Eve

CBS DFW News 12/30 11:54P Julia Falcon

NORTH TEXAS 2025 is almost here and there will be several Texas-sized fireworks shows throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to celebrate. From McKinney to Fort Worth, here is a list of fireworks shows happening on Dec. 31: Where to watch...

Congresswoman Kay Granger's absence, missed votes, prompt reaction from Texas leaders

CBS DFW News 12/29 1:50A Jack Fink

Veteran U.S. Representative Kay Granger received praise for her record in Congress, but also some criticism over how she disclosed her health challenges during the past year. There's a pressure campaign among Texas House Republicans in the...

Texas outlines strategies to handle security on the southern border

CBS DFW News 12/21 11:00P Nathalie Palacios

Ken Molestina fills in for Jack Fink this week as Texas outlines another strategy to handle security on the southern border. Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet recently announced he's retiring and reflects on his time in the role...

Suspect identified in Plano hit-and-run involving child, police say she expressed ‘deep regret'

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/21 6:30A NBCDFW Staff

Plano police have identified the suspected driver of the car that slammed into a child and drove away without stopping earlier this month. The woman admitted her involvement in an interview with police, officials say. She expressed deep regret...