Former SMU football player breaks ground on new housing development in southern Dallas

Mikail Onu sees opportunities where others have seen obstacles. When an injury ended his football career, he turned to another venture. Now, he hopes to level the field to create better neighborhoods in neglected communities in Dallas.

Pedestrian killed in early morning crash in southeast Oak Cliff

Investigators say it happened around 12:30 in the morning at the intersection of Great Trinity Forest Way and Bonnie View Road.

Dallas officer shot during chase released from rehab

The officer who was shot last month while following a stolen vehicle is headed home from the hospital.

Dallas police officer shot during chase; teen suspects arrested

A Dallas police officer is recovering from surgery after being shot overnight. And several of the teenage suspects who were involved are now in custody.

Dallas ISD teams up with Dallas PD to build student confidence

Students at one school took part in breakout sessions where they learned how to resolve conflict and build confidence from judges, police officers and athletes.

Plans unveiled for Dallas Police Training Academy on UNT Dallas' campus

The Dallas Regional Police Academy will be housed on the campus of UNT Dallas. The state-of-the-art training facility will be at the campus with the Caruth Police Institute.

UNT Dallas hosts drive-thru food pantry event Friday morning

Volunteers will be out in the cold weather Friday morning as the University of North Texas at Dallas hosts a drive-thru food pantry for families in need.

Ikea Hood shooting: Balloon release held for slain 17-year-old new mother

After a moment of silence, dozens of balloons were released Wednesday outside of Lancaster High School where Ikea Hood attended school as a junior.

Ikea Hood murder: 'On-again-off again' boyfriend charged with killing high schooler

17-year-old Trevon Wright is charged with the murder of Ikea Hood. An arrest warrant affidavit says that Hood planned to tell Wright, her "on-again-off-again" boyfriend, the baby she recently had was not his.