North Texas teen among 15 selected for NextVet internship program
People love their pets, but there is a problem that there may not be enough vets and vet techs in the coming years to help take care of them. The Banfield Pet Hospital chain is trying to get ahead of the curve with a new, paid internship program.
City of Irving swears in first Black police chief in city's history
A packed house Tuesday cheered as Derick Miller took his oath of office. The new leader in Irving is not a newcomer to North Texas. He grew up in Benbrook, came up as police Carrollton and will now lead the Irving Police Department.
Irving announces its new police chief
The city of Irving has selected Derick Miller as its next chief of police.
Teacher, office assistant at Carrollton church arrested for sexual assault of girl
A teacher and an office assistant at a Carrollton church have been arrested for the assault of a 14-year-old girl in 2018.
16-year-old arrested for firing a gun at a car with a mother and her 3 kids inside
Carrollton police arrested a 16-year-old accused of firing a gun at a car with a mother and her three kids inside.
Hebron High School teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting student
A 43-year-old computer science teacher at Hebron High School is behind bars for an alleged sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.
One dead, two injured in Carrollton after accused car thief runs red light
Police say Rohit Khanna, 29, was killed at the scene and two of his friends also in the car remain hospitalized, with one in critical condition.
2 North Texas McDonald's locations among 8 in the U.S. testing out McPlant
North Texans will be among the select few in the U.S. to get the opportunity to try McDonald’s new McPlant sandwich starting Wednesday.
Carrollton shelter shows off adoptable cats in Harry Potter-themed Halloween costumes
Some adoptable North Texas furry felines received their letters to Hogwarts just in time for Halloween!
Man arrested after stealing semi-truck near Forney, leading authorities on chase
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a person who they said stole the cab of an 18-wheeler.
Carrollton police chase ends with suspect vehicle boxed in
Two people were detained after a police chase involving Carrollton police Friday afternoon.
Carrollton teen father accused of murdering newborn son
Carrollton police say a teen father is charged with murdering his newborn son because he was angry at the mother for keeping the baby and was worried about paying child support.
Police investigating shootout outside Carrollton hookah lounge that injured 2
Carrollton police are seeking help from the public to find the people involved in a shootout outside a hookah lounge early Sunday morning.
COVID-19 pediatric hospitalizations in North Texas double since January, UTSW says
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
Prestigious Star of Texas award given to several North Texas injured and fallen officers
The prestigious Star of Texas award is given to first responders who have been killed or were seriously injured while on duty. Several North Texans were honored this year including a Grapevine police officer who is now back on the job after being seriously injured.
COVID-19 outbreaks force more North Texas schools to close
Only weeks and in some cases just days into the new school year, some campuses are closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Ouch! TV falls on thief in North Texas
Police are looking for a burglary suspect who had an unfortunate mishap with the TV he was trying to steal.
Former Carrollton officer dies of COVID-19 just months after retiring
The Carrollton Police Department is mourning the loss of a 38-year-old police sergeant who recently retired. He died this week because of COVID-19.
Growing list of Texas schools defy Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Man and his brother arrested after joyride in stolen Plano ambulance
A patient went on a joyride and even picked up his brother at a Dallas apartment after stealing an ambulance from a Plano hospital.