Aaron Dean Trial: Fmr. Fort Worth police officer takes stand, faces intense cross-examination from prosecutors

"This jury needs to hear from me, and hear the truth," Aaron Dean said as he took the stand Monday. Dean admitted to doing "bad police work" during intense cross-examination from prosecutors.

Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap

Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

VIDEO: 1 in critical condition, 1 arrested after apparent street racing crash in Lewisville

Dash camera video shows a 2020 Ford Mustang and a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette speeding by in the southbound lanes of the Sam Rayburn Tollway near Standridge Drive at around 9:35 p.m.

Athena Strand's mother, lawyers launch investigation into FedEx hiring practices

Maityln Gandy, the mother of Athena Strand, called for a private investigation into the process that allowed delivery driver Tanner Horner to be hired.

Gov. Abbott orders TikTok ban for all Texas state agencies

Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of the social media platform TikTok on any government-issued devices.

Donald Trump's company found guilty of tax fraud

Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars. As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to $1.6 million.

Aaron Dean Trial Day One: Atatiana Jefferson's nephew testifies, lawyers give emotional opening statements

The murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean began Monday with opening statements from attorneys and testimony from Atatiana's 11-year-old nephew, who was in the house on the night of the shooting.

Athena Strand found dead after being kidnapped by delivery driver: Wise County sheriff

The sheriff says a tip led them to a FedEx driver, who is believed to have abducted Athena from her home Wednesday night. The driver confessed to kidnapping her. Athena likely died an hour after her disappearance, the sheriff said.

Westworth Village home explosion leaves man seriously injured

Investigators are trying to find the source of an explosion that destroyed a home in Westworth Village near Fort Worth that left one person seriously injured Thursday morning.

Things to do in Dallas this weekend: December 2-4

From Klyde Warren Park's tree lighting to the Dallas holiday parade and a World Cup showdown there is a lot to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.

Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill

The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.

Ted Cruz, John Cornyn vote against same-sex marriage bill that passes Senate

The bill is largely a safeguard against potential action by the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, which made the Defense of Marriage Act unenforceable and enshrined the right to same-sex marriages across the country.

Florida man who went viral for wide neck in mugshot gets arrested again on stalking charge

A Florida man who went viral for a mugshot featuring his unusually large neck is behind bars again. Charles McDowell, who goes by his rap name "Wide Neck," has 1 million followers on Instagram.

When should you hang Christmas lights? Survey reveals where Americans stand

Most Americans prefer to hang up their Christmas lights in this specific timeframe, according to the survey. A minority said they display their yuletide cheer even before Halloween.

Things to do in Dallas this weekend: November 25-27

Looking for something to do with your family after the turkey is gone? This week we have a special jam-packed edition of Things To Do, including lots of activities to get you in the Christmas spirit, a classic band coming to town and World Cup watch parties for US-England.