Dallas nonprofit working to help Tonga rebuild after volcanic eruption caused tsunami

This weekend’s Earth X conference is launching its Tonga Strong effort focused on helping the country recover months after a massive volcanic eruption wiped out parts of Tonga.

Immigration experts discuss how to address border surge with compassion

At Criswell College in Dallas Friday, a panel of immigration experts gathered to take part in a forum about how to address the problem with compassion.

Say Something: Dallas ISD launches new anonymous reporting system

Sandy Hook Promise, a charity formed in the wake of a mass shooting, brings help to other school districts. Now it's giving Dallas ISD students a chance to "Say Something" to prevent violence or bullying.

Trackdown Arrest: Teens in custody for 16-year-old Marvin Rivera’s murder

Dallas police have arrested a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old for the murder of another teenager. 16-year-old Marvin Rivera was driving when he was shot and crashed into a home.

Woman’s body found after police chase into Dallas

Officers found a woman's body in a car at the end of a police chase into Dallas. They are still trying to identify her.

Bush Center hosts annual forum on leadership

From the military to the medical field and foreign policy, the George W. Bush Presidential Center hosts some of the great minds of our time in today's 5th annual forum on leadership.

Jerry Jones paternity lawsuit dropped; alleged daughter Alexandria Davis seeks DNA test

The woman who claims Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is her father is dropping her paternity lawsuit against him. Alexandra Davis still wants a DNA test, though.

City of Dallas sues concert promoter, property owner over fatal mass shooting

The city of Dallas announced it's filing a lawsuit related to this month's concert shooting that killed one person and injured more than a dozen others. They are suing a church, which owned the property where the event was held, and the concert's promoter.

Tax appraiser explains why North Texas home values are rocketing up

A majority of North Texas home appraisals are increasing this year. That’s not really a surprise, but some homeowners are shocked at 50% increases in their home value.

Trackdown: Help find 16-year-old Marvin Rivera's killers

In this week’s Trackdown, Dallas police hope someone can help solve the murder of a 16-year-old in East Oak Cliff last month. The teen was driving when he was shot and crashed into a home.

Dallas City Council considers changing parking requirements for apartment developments

The city's plan would allow developers to build taller apartment complexes with fewer parking spaces. In exchange, the developers would need to either build affordable units or pay into a city fund that would subsidize them throughout the city.

New affordable housing community being built in Dallas

“Affordable” and “housing” are not two words you hear together very often these days. A new project in Dallas hopes to change that.

Sketch shows unidentified woman found dead in Dallas lake

Dallas police need help identifying a woman whose body was found in a lake near Love Field earlier this month.

Northeast Dallas apartment fire leaves dozens homeless

An intense fire forced several dozen people out of their northeast Dallas apartments late last night.

Dallas officer gets award for overcoming life-threatening injury

A Dallas police officer who was critically injured in the line of duty was honored by the department for his courage in overcoming his injuries and returning to work. He wasn't expected to live after his 2018, but he's a prime example of someone who doesn't give up.

Missing North Texas teen was a sex trafficking victim in Oklahoma, police say

The North Texas teen went to the restroom alone at a Dallas Mavericks game and never returned to her seat. Video surveillance showed her leaving with an adult man. Police believe she left voluntarily and ended up 200 miles away with a registered sex offender who was trying to prostitute her through online ads.

Dallas ISD considers changing start times for elementary, middle school students

Under the proposal, the district is considering starting elementary school 15 to 35 minutes later and starting middle school earlier. The district says the reason is for student safety.

Millions donated to build new southern Dallas deck park

The former mayors are leading the charge for a vision to transform southern Dallas. Phase one of the massive park under construction on top of I-35 is expected to become reality by the end of 2023.