Ex-Vikings RB star Adrian Peterson arrested in Texas on DWI and gun charges
Records show that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
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Records show that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
The Galveston, Texas native played college basketball at the University of Houston, and currently resides in Houston.
An Alvarado man was arrested near Houston after police found his wife, a local high school teacher, dead from blunt force trauma inside their home.
Warren McVea, the speedy running back who was the first Black player to receive a football scholarship to a major Texas school and later helped Kansas City win its first Super Bowl title, died Saturday after a long illness.
Authorities say a Texas mother shot her four children, killing two of them, and is now facing murder charges.
She was located at a bus terminal in Houston and was safely taken into custody.
A Houston homeowner is defending a controversial Halloween display featuring mannequins, nooses, and a Mexican flag, saying it is a political statement on immigration.
Harris County officials said a bailiff for the court administered naloxone before emergency responders arrived at the courthouse.
On Sunday, Cruz shared on his social media pages, including X, how he was painting over graffiti that read "F*** Charlie Kirk" on 59 Freeway.
Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, has been charged with the murder of an 11-year-old after the boy knocked on his door and ran away.
The boy, who has not yet been identified, died of his wounds Sunday, Aug. 31, police said.
The influencers say the Houston restaurant failed to protect customers when an SUV crashed through the eatery while they filmed a food review.
Two influencers who were nearly hit by an SUV at a Houston restaurant filed a lawsuit for nearly $1 million.
Authorities in Harris County are searching for Troy Dugas, who was mistakenly released from jail despite state prison sentences for assault and evading arrest.
Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, the Democratic Caucus Chair, removed from office.
Beyonce has two shows in Houston this weekend and both of the city's major airports are getting in the Cowboy Carter spirit.
A man on the flight attempted to open the plane's exit doors during the flight, a spokesperson for the Port of Seattle Police Department told CBS News.
A Houston, Texas, woman celebrated her cat Holly’s 15th birthday with a full quinceañera, complete with a dramatic entrance and heartfelt tributes.
A maternity suite called Three Little Pitties near Houston doesn't treat the patients you would expect.
For the first time, driverless semi-trucks with no one behind the wheel are on the road in North Texas.
Gov. Abbott announced that the special election to fill the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat won't be held until November.
In Grand Prairie, L.J Cryer's family cheered until the game's final seconds revealed the kind of history they anticipated would not happen.
In an NCAA Tournament classic, Houston produced a stunning late-game comeback to defeat Duke 70-67 Saturday night.
Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.
Paxton said that Maria "Dr. Maria" Rojas is a known midwife in Northwest Houston and was taken into custody in Waller County.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Precinct 2 Constable Jason Johnson said the deputy constable was jumped from behind while breaking up a fight in front of a Forney convenience store.
Late Tuesday afternoon, Dallas County and Dallas City officials decided to make a big donation to help North Texans struggling to put food on the table.
Officers with the Royse City Police Department arrested Armando Jaramillo on Tuesday.
By the end of this week, as many as four North Texas cities could be on their way to withdrawing from decades of bus and rail service provided by DART.
See the latest North Texas election results as they come in.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
North Texas school districts holding VATREs include Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland, Rockwall, Crandall, and Peaster ISDs.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Precinct 2 Constable Jason Johnson said the deputy constable was jumped from behind while breaking up a fight in front of a Forney convenience store.
Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
As the Texas Education Agency takes control of Fort Worth ISD, CBS News Texas' I-Team finds past state takeovers offer no guarantees—just a mixed bag of outcomes.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
The AG's office is fighting a open records request for specifics, filed by CBS News Texas.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
North Texas school districts holding VATREs include Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland, Rockwall, Crandall, and Peaster ISDs.
Election Day is Nov. 4 and there are 17 amendments on the ballot for Texans, including two different propositions that would impact homeowners.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Children's Health specialists recommend adjusting bedtime routines and limiting electronics to ease the transition.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
It's become so popular that Dirk Nowitzki will host another celebrity tournament on Wednesday with a bunch of A-listers.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
The Cowboys rank 31st out of 32 teams in both points and yards allowed per game.
Jacoby Brissett threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score filling in again for Kyler Murray, and the Arizona Cardinals stopped a five-game losing streak with a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
The NHL is going to Jerry World for a hockey game.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
