Firefighters in North Texas battling 6 wildfires
The Texas A&M Forest Service said there are now six active fires in the region. That includes fires in Dallas, Erath, Jack, Johnson, Red River, and Parker counties.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said there are now six active fires in the region. That includes fires in Dallas, Erath, Jack, Johnson, Red River, and Parker counties.
36 school districts kick off their new year on Thursday
Students in three dozen North Texas school districts are heading back to school on Thursday.
Students in three dozen North Texas school districts are heading back to school on Thursday.
North Texas schools scrambling to get armed security for all campuses ahead of new mandate
It's the 11th hour for several districts in our area. For most of the districts, they have school resource officers for secondary schools, like high school and junior high. But now, elementary schools need to be covered.
It's the 11th hour for several districts in our area. For most of the districts, they have school resource officers for secondary schools, like high school and junior high. But now, elementary schools need to be covered.
Task force officers were not wearing body cameras during deadly shooting of murder suspect in Dallas
U.S. Marshals Service's North Texas Fugitive Task Force shot and killed 36-year-old Corey Thomas while attempting to serve a murder warrant.
U.S. Marshals Service's North Texas Fugitive Task Force shot and killed 36-year-old Corey Thomas while attempting to serve a murder warrant.
Amtrak explores involvement in high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston
The proposed 240-mile rail line, which has faced years of hurdles and setbacks, would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in less than 90 minutes.
The proposed 240-mile rail line, which has faced years of hurdles and setbacks, would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in less than 90 minutes.
27,000 people impacted by Dallas ransomware attack that cost the city $8.5 million
We now know the ransomware attack on the city of Dallas has cost taxpayers more than $8.5 million so far. Dallas City Council members approved paying the expenses on Wednesday while also questioning if two years of credit monitoring for the 27,000 victims identified so far is enough.
We now know the ransomware attack on the city of Dallas has cost taxpayers more than $8.5 million so far. Dallas City Council members approved paying the expenses on Wednesday while also questioning if two years of credit monitoring for the 27,000 victims identified so far is enough.
Cleanup from Sherwin-Williams plant explosion in Garland expected to take weeks
The city of Garland said cleanup from the Sherwin-Williams plant explosion earlier this week is expected to take several weeks.
The city of Garland said cleanup from the Sherwin-Williams plant explosion earlier this week is expected to take several weeks.
Dallas Weather: Triple-digit streak won't be broken any time soon
On Wednesday afternoon, temperatures climbed above 100 degrees for the 17th straight day at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
On Wednesday afternoon, temperatures climbed above 100 degrees for the 17th straight day at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Irving resident dies from West Nile Virus
A woman from Irving is the first person to die because of the West Nile Virus in Dallas County this season.
A woman from Irving is the first person to die because of the West Nile Virus in Dallas County this season.
Cigarette blamed for Dallas condo fire that killed dog
Fire investigators determined that the fire was “most probably the result of the improper discarding of smoking materials.”
Fire investigators determined that the fire was “most probably the result of the improper discarding of smoking materials.”
Dallas County Sheriff's Office lieutenant fired after arrest
Michael Raley had worked with DSO since 2005.
Michael Raley had worked with DSO since 2005.
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.
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.
Dallas police officer shot during carjacking, suspects still at-large
Dallas police are still looking for the men who shot and carjacked an officer overnight.
Dallas police are still looking for the men who shot and carjacked an officer overnight.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Mesquite Horn student brought gun to school Monday, district says new clear bag policy helped find it
Mesquite ISD credits its new clear bag policy for the discovery of the gun.
Mesquite ISD credits its new clear bag policy for the discovery of the gun.
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.
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.
Grand Prairie cobra owner sentenced to 15 months of supervision, banned from owning reptiles
The Grand Prairie man who owned a venomous cobra that escaped his home in August 2021 has received his sentence.
The Grand Prairie man who owned a venomous cobra that escaped his home in August 2021 has received his sentence.