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Father Charged With Killing Son With ShotgunA father shot and killed his 20-year-old son following an argument Saturday night, Dallas Police Department spokesman Kevin Janse said.

Body Found In Trinity May Be Man Who Jumped In During ChaseDallas County authorities suspect a body found in the Trinity River Tuesday morning may be a man who jumped in while eluding police during a chase on Jan. 9.

Dash Cam Captures Deputy Saving Women From Drowning In LakeA Rockwall County Sheriff's deputy is being called a hero for saving the lives of two women who were trapped inside a sinking car at Lake Ray Hubbard.

Dallas County Searches Property For Malnourished HorsesDallas County authorities responded to a farm Monday where a man is accused of hoarding nearly 300 starving horses and found about a tenth of that number.

New Law Offers More Help For Abuse Victims & Their PetsNew state laws now give more protection to not only victims of domestic abuse, but their pets, as well.

8th DWI Conviction Gets Dallas Man 55 Years In PrisonA Dallas man has received a 55-year prison sentence for his eighth drunken-driving conviction.

Tarrant County Spends $50 Million On Buildings With Little Public InputA CBS 11 News investigation has uncovered nearly $50 million in cash or planned investments for construction projects that were OK’d by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court with little or no public input in the midst of an uneasy economy.

Student Hospitalized After Attack At Grapevine SchoolAn attack in a school hallway left a student so badly injured he had to be flown by helicopter to Parkland Hospital in Dallas.

Arrest Made In Theft From Dallas Co. District Clerk's OfficeA former Dallas County employee, and another person, have been arrested and accused of stealing more than $100,000.
DA's Use Of Confiscated Vehicle Spurs Discussion During Commissioners CourtAn often-overlooked item on the Dallas County Commissioners Court agenda caused a flap at Tuesday’s meeting.
Dallas County Judges Debate Failed Health Insurance Plan Two Dallas County judges engaged in a terse exchange during Tuesday’s meeting while discussing a well-intentioned health insurance plan for the underemployed that never caught on.

Judge Blocks Dallas County's Attempt To Lay Off Deputy ConstablesA federal judge has blocked Dallas County’s plan to save money by laying off a number of deputy constables.

Feds Say Parkland Hospital Poses 'Threat' To PatientsThe federal government said after an inspection at Parkland Memorial Hospital found conditions that were a "serious threat" to patient safety, the public hospital will not be able to participate in the Medicare program without coming up with correction plans.
Dallas County Budget Draft Includes No Property Tax IncreaseAfter months of scrutinizing the budget for the next fiscal year, Dallas County leaders presented a draft Tuesday that included no new property tax increases.