Excessive heat delays, cancels outdoor events in North Texas due to safety

The near-record temperatures across North Texas are forcing the organizers of some outdoor events to either delay or outright cancel the events because of safety concerns.

Carrollton family's apartment hit by dozens of bullets

A shooter or shooters targeted a family's apartment in Carrollton, spraying it with dozens of bullets. Amazingly, none of the three people inside were hurt.

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.

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 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.

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.