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Fighting Drug Houses

People throughout North Texas peruse different solutions to help eliminate drug houses near them.

2012/07/27

Man Hit By Off-Duty Fort Worth School Bus

A man walking along East Lancaster Avenue underneath the I-30 and I-35W interchange in Fort Worth was hit by an off-duty school bus Wednesday morning.

2012/07/25

Officer Dustin Dodson died Saturday night after a traffic accident earlier in the day. (Photo credit: Lancaster Police Department).

Dad Says Killed Lancaster Cop Achieved Dreams

The father of a North Texas police officer who died because a car accident Saturday morning says his son achieved both of his life dreams.

2012/07/22

Police Officer Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver

A police officer died Saturday night after colliding with a suspected drunk driver earlier in the day.

2012/07/22

Officer In Critical Condition

A Lancaster police officer is in critical condition after an off-duty car accident Saturday morning.

2012/07/21

Man Shot By Nine Year Old Nephew

Lancaster police say a nine-year-old shot his uncle in what they believe was an accident.

2012/07/15

A row of jail cells sit empty. (credit: AP Photo)

Dallas County Woman On Death Row Loses Appeal

A Dallas County woman on Texas death row has lost a federal court appeal, moving her a step closer to execution for the fatal stabbing and bludgeoning of a 71-year-old neighbor.

2012/07/11

Lancaster Storm Victims Still On Bumpy Road To Recovery

Ronnie Lowe is Executive Director of the Lancaster Outreach Center. It’s been two and a half months since the storm and Lowe says tornado victims are still coming in for help.

2012/06/12

Lancaster Sweeps State Track Meet Again

For the 12th straight year, the Lancaster Tigers have won a Class 4A track and field state championship. In fact, they won two of them Friday night in Austin.

2012/05/12

Lancaster residents were allowed back in their homes Wednesday following Tuesday's tornado. (Jay Gormley/CBSDFW)

Lancaster Votes For Property Tax Re-Appraisal For Tornado Damage

Tina McCray is standing in what used to be her master bedroom. “It’s unbelievable. I come out here and I can’t believe it hit my house,” said McCray.

2012/04/23

Accused Attacker’s Ankle Monitor Goes Dark For 6 Hours

Maria Escamilla says she’s endured more than 500 stitches and suffered through four surgeries. Her accused attacker has to wear an ankle monitor, but last week it briefly went dark.

2012/04/16

Tornado damage in Northwest Lancaster near Wintergreen Rd. on April 3, 2012. (Credit: Jay Gormley/KTVT)

Lancaster Prepares For More Severe Weather 11 Days After Tornado

Less than two weeks after a tornado, Lancaster homeowners are still recovering and bracing for more severe weather. Resident Albert Smith is packing up what he can, while he still can.

2012/04/14