Dallas police chief testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee about rising carjackings

“Active policing is critical and will be key to reducing violent crime overall, which will help drive down carjackings,” the chief said. “Law enforcement needs more resources to bolster response to violent crime.”

Man accused of calling the shots goes on trial for Shavon Randle's death

A man who Dallas County prosecutors said was calling the shots from afar so that he wouldn't get blood on his hands directly is now on trial for charges related to 13-year-old Shavon Randle's death. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison.

Russians in North Texas oppose invasion, support Ukraine

Since the invasion began, Reuters News agency reports that Russian authorities have arrested 5, 500 demonstrators supporting Ukraine. Some people of Russian descent living in North Texas feel the same way as those protesters.

Local Ukrainian businessman in Dallas in touch with employees abroad

Roman Talis owns Kruto Vodka. He lives in Dallas and has been working on a Ukrainian schedule to keep up constant communication with the more than 250 employees he has there. He is terrified for ones back home.

City of Dallas to provide port-a-potties near homeless encampments

The port-a-potties will be placed for 90 days at seven locations primarily around downtown and South Dallas. If council members like how the plan is working, the locations will continue to rotate around homeless encampments.

Dallas bar offers ‘F*** Putin Shot’ to show support for Ukraine

Alexandre’s in Oak Lawn has created a blue and yellow drink special to show support for Ukraine and condemn Russia President Vladimir Putin’s actions.

Marisela Botello case: Couple charged with murder caught in Cambodia after fleeing

Two women charged with the murder of a Seattle woman, whose body was found months after she disappeared from Deep Ellum, have been taken into custody in Cambodia after they fled while out on bond.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: North Texans rally for Ukraine as invasion intensifies

While Russia's attacks in Ukraine intensify, some North Texans are trying to keep track of loved ones in the war zone. Friday afternoon, dozens in Downtown Dallas who have family members trapped in Ukraine stood shoulder to shoulder, hoping the violence will end.            

Daughter of TV judge pushing to destigmatize mental illness among minorities

Jade Mathis is a program ambassador for a research program in an effort to destigmatize the topic of mental illness among minorities. As a college undergrad, she was diagnosed with clinical depression.

While most stay home, some Dallas pedestrians venture out in icy weather

For people out in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas, they found mostly closed businesses and slick conditions Thursday. But there were a few places open for those willing to walk.

Ice forms on North Texas roadways, people urged to stay home

While the streets thawed some Thursday afternoon, all the moisture is expected to re-freeze. City officials are advising people to continue to use caution if they have essential business on the roads.

Missing Dallas woman found dead; husband charged for her murder

A 25-year-old Dallas woman who had been reported missing was found dead Wednesday, and police arrested her husband and charged him with her murder.

1 dead in fiery crash on Hwy. 75 service road

One person was killed in a fiery crash along the service road on northbound Highway 75 near Forrest Lane in Dallas overnight.