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.
Carrollton man given 63-year prison sentence after being found with 2,253 grams of date rape drug
A 55-year-old Carrollton man was given a 63-year prison sentence in Collin County for intent to sell date rape drugs after he was found with the drugs following a high-speed chase.
20-year-old arrested for fatal shooting of 18-year-old in Carrollton
A Farmers Branch man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of an 18-year-old at a Carrollton apartment complex Thursday afternoon.
Police working to identify man stealing from North Texas hospital workers by impersonating them
Police said he’s hit multiple hospitals in the surrounding area, and the suspect has been doing this for months.
Video shows car used in drive-by shooting at Carrollton Police Department
Carrollton police are looking for a blue sedan that sped past the police station and fired shots early Thursday morning.
No officers hurt in drive-by shooting at Carrollton Police Department
Someone drove by and fired multiple shots at the Carrollton police building. Three officers who were arriving for their shift had to duck down to avoid being shot.
No discipline yet against suspended Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD still has not taken any action against three teachers suspended more than five weeks ago over a racist question on a quiz.
North Texas couple that contracted COVID-19 while in Cancun, Mexico set to return home Monday
One North Texas couple found out the hard way that COVID-19 can disrupt the best made plans, and at the worst possible time.