Dallas man exonerated after fighting for innocence for over 3 decades
Benjamin Spencer has been officially exonerated after spending more than three decades in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Benjamin Spencer has been officially exonerated after spending more than three decades in prison for a crime he did not commit.
A crash in southern Dallas County caused a portion of I-35E to shut down Thursday morning.
Interim Director Michael Griffiths previously led the department for 15 years.
A 79-year-old woman is the first confirmed heat-related death of the summer in Dallas County. Heat alerts are in effect through the weekend due to the dangerous heat.
The woman, a resident of Dallas, died without pre-existing medical conditions, officials said.
Dallas County Health and Human Services said the woman was a resident of the 75230 ZIP code and had underlying health conditions.
If you're not hungry yet, you soon will be: DFW Restaurant Week is here!
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
Darryl Beatty's resignation comes amid allegations of unsanitary and inhumane detention center conditions.
So who's telling the truth about conditions inside Dallas County's Juvenile Justice Center?
The breach affected over 67,000 people and took information such as their names, social security numbers, driver's license numbers and medical information.
A judge ruled there will be no talk about "hush money" or other children during the trial.
A public event to honor the officers will take place Monday at 10 a.m. at Dallas College El Centro Campus.
The George Allen Courts Building has sustained a "significant" water leak.
A pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross I-30 and Buckner Blvd.
Some former detainees say they're still traumatized, even decades after getting out.
Political and community leaders in Dallas broke ground Wednesday morning on the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center.
Another runoff election will be held on June 15 in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties.
With all the recent rain, experts say it's more critical than ever for families to guard themselves against the insects.
"Every shelter is over 100%."
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
The New York Sub sign is a University Park icon but today, it's another victim of Tuesday's storms.
A multi-day power outage is anticipated, Jenkins said.
The backups are due to highway repairs at I-45 and Dowdy Ferry Road, authorities said.
The vote came during a specially called school board meeting Tuesday evening.
Eight GISD campuses will offer grab-and-go lunches.
The move was made before the Rangers played their series finale against the New York Yankees.
Showers will continue to taper off as we head through the evening hours.
Despite being born with only half a heart and given a 50-50 chance of survival, the 9-year-old child has defied the odds.
The vote came during a specially called school board meeting Tuesday evening.
Despite being born with only half a heart and given a 50-50 chance of survival, the 9-year-old child has defied the odds.
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
Eight GISD campuses will offer grab-and-go lunches.
The agency has come under fire this year for a string of inmate deaths, including one that led to murder charges against two corrections officers.
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
The issue has been divisive in the small city near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County.
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
The I-Team surveyed 50 school districts and found a growing number joining the phone-free movement.
The Biden administration is debating changes that would make it harder to lift the sweeping asylum restrictions it enacted in June, two officials tell CBS News.
"Our public schools are in crisis and our teachers are struggling," said State Representative Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
The widow of a UPS driver who died last year is calling for safer conditions for workers as temperatures spike.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and through his defense attorney expressed remorse for the incident.
Wyatt Langford hit a game-ending grand slam off All-Star closer Clay Holmes to give the Texas Rangers a 7-4 win over the Yankees and drop New York out of the AL East lead.
Jacob DeGrom likely will make his fourth rehab start Saturday in his comeback from elbow surgery.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 Monday night in Arlington.
"If you can describe it in words, more power to you," Scheffler said. "Because I don't think I can."
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Fallen Dallas police Officer Darron Burks, a former teacher, was honored at Paul Quinn College. He was remembered for his kindness, mentorship and strong faith. Tragically, he was killed while on duty.
A proposal to combat the fentanyl crisis is gaining support from families affected by the drug. The proposal includes a federal bill requiring serial numbers for legitimate pill presses to combat illicit opioid production.
Grand Prairie is testing its water supply for safety after foam used to fight an industrial fire contaminated the system. Residents are advised not to use the water for any purpose until it is declared safe.
A North Texas 9-year-old's biggest dream came true when he became a Texas Ranger for a day, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is taking its first steps towards potential changes to the way jail facilities are being run.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.