Benbrook mother, 3-year-old son killed in Mesquite car crash
The mom tried to get her son out of the car after the initial wreck. But as they were trying to get to safety, they were struck by another car and died. Family members are holding on to hearing she was a devoted mother 'til the end.
Woman and child killed after surviving crash on I-20 in Mesquite
A woman and a young child were hit by a car and killed after walking away from a crash on Interstate 20 in Mesquite.
4 arrested for murder of Mesquite 16-year-old
Mesquite police arrested four people connected to the murder of a 16-year-old boy last month. They allegedly conspired to rob him during a gun sale and ended up shooting him in the chest.
Mesquite police release bodycam video of recent officer-involved shootings
Mesquite police have released bodycam video of two recent officer-involved shootings, one of which resulted in the death of the suspect.
Suspect indicted for murder of Mesquite police officer
The man who allegedly killed a Mesquite police officer after his wife confronted him about his infidelity has been indicted for the murder.
Officer-involved shooting at Mesquite apartments sends man to the hospital
The officer-involved shooting happened after responding officers were told a man was kicking at a door and trying to break into an apartment.
Mesquite police chief says officer’s death brought department together
Mesquite Police Chief David Gill says the death of Ofc. Richard Houston, who was gunned down December 3, has ultimately brought the department together.
North Texans venture out in winter storm in search for food
While many North Texas restaurants shut down Thursday because of the storm, some stayed open. But it wasn't exactly business as usual. The advice is to stay off the roads. But some workers headed to their jobs so other people had a hot meal to eat.
Suspect killed after firing shots at Mesquite police officer
Mesquite police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting. They say the suspect fired shots an officer who returned fire.
3 men charged with beating Mesquite gym security guard to death
Investigators say the three men beat a security guard while he was working at Fitness Connection on Town East Boulevard last Saturday. The attack was caught on camera. They have all been charged with murder.
Mesquite police chase ends with suspect taken into custody
A Friday afternoon chase involving Mesquite police ended with the suspect being taken into custody.
Security guard dies following assault at Mesquite gym
Mesquite police say a physical altercation happened inside Fitness Connection. The fight was between a security guard and others in the gym area. What happened during the fight is unclear, but the security guard was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. His family wants answers.
Mesquite 16-year-old fatally shot, dumped from moving car
Police are looking for the killer of a 16-year-old who was shot in the chest and thrown out of a car that never stopped in Mesquite Saturday night.
North Texas districts now asking parents to fill COVID-19 staffing gaps
Richardson ISD hasn't closed campuses yet, but it’s asking parents to pitch in on campuses.
Mesquite FD: Deadly apartment fire likely caused by firefighters’ exploding oxygen tank
Something sparked a fire department oxygen tank, setting off a fast-moving fire that led to one man's death and a Mesquite firefighter's second-degree burns. The apartment building was also destroyed and several people lost their homes.
North Texas school districts make changes to COVID-19 protocols as cases surge
Several North Texas school districts are re-evaluating their isolation period for COVID positive cases.
Suspect arrested after police chase into Downtown Dallas
Officers chased a suspect in a silver car from Mesquite to Downtown Dallas Monday afternoon. That suspect is now in custody.
Mesquite man with long haul COVID-19 symptoms encourages others to get vaccine
Cesar Gonzalez survived COVID-19. But is by his own admission, he says he’s a shell of the man he was before — inside and out. He wants people to know what COVID can do.
School bus with kids on board crashes in Mesquite
A Dallas ISD school bus carrying dozens of children crashed near I-635 and I-30 in Mesquite Monday morning.
Girl who left her doll for slain Mesquite officer's children given new doll
After a 7-year-old girl in Mesquite left her favorite doll on a fallen police officer's memorial, the community stepped in to get her a new one.