TikTok challenges result in damages, vandalism at North Texas schools
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
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.
1 injured in shooting at Irving DART station
DART's Irving Convention Center Station was shut down for several hours Sunday because of a shooting.
North Texans remember and teach the history of 9/11 terror attacks 20 years later
Several events across North Texas will mark 20 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. While they may bring up painful memories for those old enough to remember exactly what they were doing when the World Trade Center's twin towers fell, the memorials are serving as important history lessons for the younger generation.
University of Dallas pauses in-person classes due to COVID-19 cases
The University of Dallas has paused in-person classes and in-person activities for more than a week due to a surge of COVID-19 cases on campus.
Irving PD: 'Grenade' linked to Nimitz High School threat was really a car accessory
The juvenile students responsible for a terroristic threat against Irving's Nimitz High School could face serious consequences, police said.
Sen. Ted Cruz stops in Irving to meet with newly-elected North Texas mayors
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stood firmly in his conservative beliefs during a meetup with North Texas politicians. He spent about two hours talking to newly elected North Texas mayors.
Parents across North Texas school districts protest in support of virtual learning options
A group of parents in Allen is demanding the district provide a virtual learning option for students.
Irving police investigating morning shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured
Irving police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and another injured Saturday morning morning.
Texas House Democrat Michelle Beckley announces run against GOP U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne
State Rep. Michelle Beckley, one of the House Democrats who is camped out in Washington, D.C., announced Tuesday that she is challenging U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, a national Democratic target.
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne hosts job fair to help North Texas businesses find quality workers
North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne hosted a job fair Thursday, bringing together local employers and job seekers.
"Texas 7" member on death row appears in court to argue judge in his case was racist
Randy Halprin is one of two men left waiting on death row. His attorneys say the judge who sentenced him for the 2000 murder of an Irving officer was racist and prejudiced the jury against him.
Video shows suspect in Irving road rage shooting
Irving police want help finding the suspect in another recent road rage shooting. The incident was caught on camera.
Attorney says proposed Boy Scouts sex abuse settlement isn't enough
The $850 million payout is more than double the initial offer for compensation from BSA, but attorneys for several victims say it is still not enough.
Boy Scouts of America reaches $850M agreement with victims
The Boy Scouts of America has reached a deal with thousands of men who say they were abused as children.
Man’s body found at Irving’s Running Bear Creek Park
Police are searching for who is responsible for the murder of a man who was found dead at Irving's Running Bear Creek Park.
Irving PD: Child abuse suspect paid victims in gifts, cash for grooming
Newly released documents explain how police said a child sex suspect lured and groomed his victims.
Irving police arrest suspected serial child predator in cases dating back to 1986
Irving police say they have arrested a suspected serial child predator in more than two dozen cases spanning over three decades. Police say the cases go back to 1986 when he was just 12 years old.
Irving ISD to give teachers $2,000 COVID-19 bonus in August
The $2,000 bonus is a way for Irving ISD to say thank you to its employees who worked through the hardships and challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pop-up clinics set up at four Dallas ISD high schools to vaccinate students
Summer vacation is finally here, and at least two North Texas school districts are using the time to vaccinate as many students as possible. Partnering with Parkland Hospital, the aim is to get the vaccine straight to students in the communities where they live.