State Fair of Texas: 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists announced

Deep fried pho or loaded fries pizza, anyone? Those are two of the unique and delicious food options unveiled as finalists in this year's Big Tex Choice Awards for the State Fair of Texas.

Off-duty Plano officer shoots back at group trying to break into his car, police say

An off-duty Plano police officer was involved in a shootout Tuesday morning at an apartment complex near White Rock Lake in Dallas. Investigators say he caught a group of people breaking into his car, and they fired first.

Mesquite ISD teacher resigns amid investigation into racist posts on X

Monday evening, the teacher claimed on social media she wasn’t going to get fired because "they told me to delete the post, but my job is safe since I did not directly wish harm on all white people. They laughed and told me to watch what I say, and I’ll be good to go."

Garland PD hopes to connect suspected drug dealer to more fentanyl overdoses

The three girls who overdosed and survived met Santos at Firewheel Mall, according to an arrest affidavit. Santos allegedly gave them pills and “did not take anything in return.” Two of the girls went inside T.G.I. Fridays, took the drugs and overdosed.

Beloved Dallas A/C repairman shot while confronting burglar

The beloved owner of an East Dallas air conditioner service is paralyzed below the knees after he was shot by a thief trying to break into his work truck.

Garland urges public to avoid creek affected by Sherwin-Williams plant explosion

The public is advised not to fish or go into the creek while crews continue to test for contaminants. The City of Garland says that there are no major impacts to public health in the air or water that have been identified at this time.

Dallas Zoo hosts sold-out 'Dollar Day' despite the heat

About 25,000 people are expected to visit the zoo on Tuesday for the final “Dollar Day" of the season. The $1 tickets were sold out despite the heat.

Mesquite woman shoots at burglar, scaring him off, police say

The female who called 9-1-1 told police she was inside her home when she spotted a male had opened a window and was removing items from inside the house.

Murder suspect killed by task force officers in Dallas

Fugitive task force officers shot and killed a murder suspect in Dallas Monday morning, the U.S. Marshals Service said.

Sherwin Williams plant explosion rattles homes in Garland, 1 person injured

Crews worked to put out flames at the Sherwin Williams paint plant in Garland, east of Dallas. There were multiple explosions there overnight.

1 killed in Southeast Dallas shooting

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Southeast Dallas from Saturday night.

Sales of Lionel Messi's favorite dish spike at Dallas Argentine restaurant

Argentine restaurant Chimichurri in Dallas' Bishop Arts District is hosting a special FC Dallas-Inter Miami watch party as one of Argentina's favorite sons, Lionel Messi, plays soccer a few miles away.

Jake Paul wins unanimous decision against Nate Diaz at AAC

Jake Paul, the YouTube personality turned prizefighter, improved his record to 7-1 after defeating former UFC fighter Nate Diaz at the American Airlines Center Saturday night.