U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduces new legislation aimed at reducing fentanyl poisoning deaths

If passed, the act would increase access to fentanyl testing strips aimed at preventing deaths from accidental fentanyl poisoning. It would also raise community awareness of fentanyl testing capabilities.

State Fair of Texas to host college football game, battle of the bands on opening weekend

A college football game with an epic battle of the bands is one of the big events of the first weekend of the State Fair of Texas and has become a longtime Texas tradition.

Toddler killed, woman critically injured in Dallas party shooting

The family had gathered on the birthday of a relative, a 38-year-old woman killed in a drive-by shooting in Crandall area back in February. Now, a 2-year-old was killed in the same manner in another senseless drive-by shooting.

North Texas auto workers continuing to strike with UAW

Workers at the General Motors distribution center in Roanoke and the Stellantis facility in Carrollton were among those who joined the strike last week.

Funeral plans announced for Arlington police officer killed in hit-and-run

Arlington police have announced funeral and visitation information for officer Darrin McMichael, who was killed in a hit-and-run while on his way to work Thursday morning.

Irving police investigating vehicle vandalism at Las Colinas apartment complex

Irving police are investigating a number of reports of vehicles being vandalized in a Las Colinas apartment complex. Police say at least one vehicle was stolen this week. Residents are worried about their safety.

20-year-old convicted of North Dallas woman's murder

Leslie Baker was killed in front of her home on Memorial Day of 2020. Prosecutors say her murder was a part of a crime spree.

Dallas Animal Services turns dog play yard into space for badly abused horses

Dallas Animal Services was not equipped to provide shelter for horses, but staff made some quick decisions to be able to nurse the horses back to health.

Reward offered for information about Arlington police officer's hit-and-run death

Police still need help from the public as they try to find the driver who ran over Arlington motorcycle officer Darrin McMichael and kept going on Thursday morning.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he is now a Republican

Johnson's party switch makes him the only Republican mayor of the nation's 10 largest cities.

State Fair of Texas: Big Tex put into place in Fair Park

The State Fair of Texas is one week away and Big Tex is taking his place at the center of Fair Park.

Things to do in Dallas this weekend: September 22-24

It is the first weekend of fall! There is plenty to do from Oktoberfest celebrations, hot air balloons, concerts and so much more.

Arlington police officer killed in hit-and-run crash while on his way to work

Arlington Officer Darrin McMichael was killed in an early morning accident on I-20 in Southeast Dallas while he was on his way to work. Police are now searching for an SUV that left the scene after running over the officer.