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A lab assistant drops mosquitoes into test tubes to prepare them for West Nile Virus testing. (credit: im Boyle/Getty Images)

Tarrant County Expands 2013 West Nile Virus Plan

Like other counties across North Texas, Tarrant County is expanding its West Nile plan as it heads into a new virus season.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/26

Tarrant DA, Wife, Accused of Sharing Confidential Information

Tarrant County District Attorney Joe Shannon is being accused of investigating and prosecuting a man based on information Shannon got from his own wife.

2013/02/22

Mugshot of Luis Alfredo Perez. (credit: Tarrant Co. District Attorney's Office)

Man Gets 50 Years For Killing Ex-Girlfriend’s Mom

A judge has sentenced a North Texas man to 50 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend’s mother.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/20

Texas Bill Would Allow Veterans To Skip Police Training

Texas lawmakers will likely see a bill in the next legislative session allowing some military veterans to skip most police academy training en route to becoming a sworn police officer.

2013/02/19

Family: No Justice For 7-Year-Old Killed In Target Parking Lot

The Deegear family has been praying for justice since their 7 year-old daughter Savannah was killed in a horrifying crash over the summer.

2013/02/10

Drivers sit in traffic. (credit: David McNew/Newsmakers)

Construction Zones Dangerous For DFW Drivers

Constructions zones creating dangerous, sometimes deadly, driving situations for DFW residents.

2013/02/03

County Implementing “No Refusal” Campaign Super Bowl Sunday

For the first time, Tarrant County law enforcement agencies will be implementing a “No Refusal” drinking and driving campaign during Super Bowl Sunday.

2013/02/01

Customers board a Fort Worth city bus. (credit: Fort Worth Transportation Authority)

Major Overhaul Planned As The T Behind On Updated System

The T’s vision of a long, fast commuter rail system, though, is at least four years behind schedule. Now, The T is in danger of missing a federal deadline for $450 Million.

2013/01/31

Tarrant County Republicans & Democrats Call For DA Joe Shannon To Resign

Sexual harassment claims against Tarrant County District Attorney Joe Shannon led to the first calls Wednesday for him to step down.

CBS 11–2013/01/30

Homeless Man Gets 15 Years For Biting Off Man’s Nose

A Tarrant County jury sentenced a homeless man to 15 years in prison for attacking a man and biting his nose off during an argument.

2013/01/30

The inside of Tarrant County's Sub-Courthouse in Arlington.

Tarrant County DA Will Not Resign Over Sexual Harassment Scandal

Tarrant County District Attorney Joe Shannon is accused by a former employee of repeatedly making unwanted sexual advances and turning his office an unworkable environment.

CBS 11–2013/01/28

Situation Critical For Local Meals On Wheels Organization

Organizers with Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County say their situation has become critical. The non-profit has a shortage of volunteers to deliver food to the elderly, sick and shut-in.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/28