Irving Great Flag Caper continues in its 31st year as people show their patriotism

It’s 4th of July weekend, and residents in Irving are showing their patriotism by planting flags in a tradition known as the Great Flag Caper, which has grown for more than 30 years.

Suspected drunk driver crashes into Dallas PD vehicle that was working another crash

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a Dallas Police Department vehicle Friday night that was on scene for another wreck that sent two people to a hospital.

North Texas women team up to 'make chemo bearable' with gift bags for chemo patients

Two North Texas women drawn together by personal and family experience with breast cancer have collaborated to spread a little joy to others taking chemotherapy. They want to help people during their treatments that can cause them to be very sick while fighting the disease.

Dallas police looking for driver who killed bicyclist in hit-and-run

Dallas police are asking for the public's help to find the driver of a black SUV who hit and killed a person riding a bicycle in Pleasant Grove Friday morning.

Things to do in Dallas this weekend: June 30-July 2

Willie Nelson, Dave Chappelle and July 4th celebrations for the whole family. There is a lot to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend!

Dallas, Heath ask residents to cut back water usage

The hot and dry weather is forcing some North Texas cities to ask residents to restrict their water usage.

Family of teacher killed by DeSoto police believes 'broken' mental health system failed him

The family of Michael Nunez said he started getting delusional just days before the encounter with law enforcement, in which he lost his life. His family, and advocates, said it's evidence of a broken mental health system that often puts police in the unenviable position of weighing a person's individual liberties against medical care.

Urban Specialists canvas event held to help Dallas police reduce violent crime

As Dallas police are trying to curb violence in neighborhoods, they are getting help from Urban Specialist, which works to bring positive change to inner city communities and prevent senseless violence.

Former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez running to retake her old job

Valdez, who is 75, announced Thursday that she will run for a fifth term as Dallas County Sheriff, a role she held from 2005 to 2017.

On Your Side: Dallas woman's vanity license plate nearly lands her in jail

There are more than 500 specialty license plate designs available to Texas drivers, but just one mishap could have landed a Dallas woman in jail.

North Texas authorities working to avoid July 4th violent incidents, illegal firework shows

We're less than a week from 4th of July festivities, and North Texas cities are sending out warnings about shooting off fireworks, as well as directions for how people can report them.

Coppell boil water notice expected to continue until Thursday

A power line at E. Sandy Lake and Kimbel Court fell, knocking out power to the area, including the Village Parkway Pump Station.

Trackdown: Help find suspect who shot 7-Eleven clerk

“This poor man has never done anything wrong in his life. Gunned down in front of his wife while he's just doing his job trying to make a living, and nobody in the community seems to recognize this guy or wants to help this guy out and do the right thing? There's no way that's the case," said Dallas Police Detective David Grubbs.

Richardson mom accused of killing daughter's grandmother found incompetent to stand trial

Justice was delayed for the family of a woman shot and killed by her grandchild's mother at a Richardson Starbucks. The trial for Tranisa Watts was set to start last week, but a recent evaluation led the court to halt proceedings.

Man accused in hit-and-run crash that killed boy, 12, was driving 90 miles an hour, witnesses say

Police say a silver Ford Mustang driven by 21-year-old Damien Torres was speeding when it hit a Honda sedan. Multiple witnesses told officers he was driving erratically and estimated the Mustang was going more than 90 miles per hour in the 45-mile-per-hour zone.