Don’t call 911 to report non-emergencies in Dallas, police say

Starting Monday, all non-emergency calls to Dallas police must instead be reported online. The police chief says it will help free up officers for more important calls.

2023 July 4th Fireworks & Events in Dallas-Fort Worth

Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2023 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.

Driver charged with DWI after pedestrian killed in crash in Dallas

Dallas police arrested a 21-year-old driver on a DWI charge after a pedestrian was killed when he was struck early Sunday morning.

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.