Child predator sentenced to life in prison in Collin County
A Collin County judge sentenced a three-time child predator to life in prison.
North Texans collect emergency supplies, donations for Ukraine
North Texans continue to open their hearts to fill the humanitarian need in Ukraine. On Saturday, people dropped off lifesaving supplies that will be shipped overseas.
Garland police officer arrested for intoxication assault charge on New Year’s Day
Garland police say Officer Louis Ellis is on administrative leave while Farmers Branch Police investigate the DWI crash. The woman he is accused of hitting is still hospitalized.
Texas farmer rides tractor to Austin to talk about farming regulations
James Lockridge pulled up in his John Deere outside the Capitol Tuesday night. He spent the day Wednesday in the Texas Capitol, hoping to meet with the Governor and others.
Person died after being hit by DART train near Farmers Branch Station
A person is dead after being hit by a DART train Saturday night.
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.
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.
Farmers Branch residents worried as erosion eats away at backyards
Delays are worrying some Farmers Branch townhome owners who are watching erosion take their backyards. They are afraid if the work is not finished quickly their homes could be in danger.
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.
Civil lawsuit filed against Farmers Branch, FBPD over fatal 2019 shooting
A new civil lawsuit argues the city of Farmers Branch contributed to the death of a man in 2019 with a lack of de-escalation training for police and a racist culture.
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.
Dallas County’s oldest Methodist church holds final service
Dallas County’s oldest Methodist church held its final service Saturday.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD superintendent apologizes for racist quiz question about Asian Americans
A North Texas superintendent is apologizing for the hurt caused to Asian Americans by a racist question on a middle school social studies quiz.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers suspended after racist question about Asian Americans used on quiz
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.
1 critically injured after early morning crash in Farmers Branch
One person is in critical condition at a local hospital after having to be cut from a vehicle after a crash early Sunday morning in Farmers Branch.
3 vehicles involved in early morning crash on 635
A crash blocked a portion of 635 for a time early Sunday morning.
Students, parents mourn after special education teacher dies in Farmers Branch wreck
A tight-knit community of parents and students in Ellis County is devastated after a beloved teacher died in a car crash.
2 dead in wrong-way crash in Farmers Branch
A Red Oak High School special education teacher died in a wrong-way crash in Farmers Branch early Saturday morning.
Hurricane Laura evacuees grateful for North Texas hospitality
For a second day in a row, hurricane evacuees waited for hours in Mesquite hoping to be put in a hotel room for the night.