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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Dallas police offer choice to repeat offenders: intervention or federal punishment
The program called "focused deterrence" offers an "olive branch" for individuals to get on a productive, positive path or face punishment in the federal system.
The program called "focused deterrence" offers an "olive branch" for individuals to get on a productive, positive path or face punishment in the federal system.
North Texans unable to stay inside try to stay cool in triple-digit heat
Most people are choosing to stay inside to stay safe from this dangerous heat, but some don't have much of an option.
Most people are choosing to stay inside to stay safe from this dangerous heat, but some don't have much of an option.
USPS moves up shifts after Dallas postal worker dies in heat, union says
A week after Dallas letter carrier Eugene Gates Jr. collapsed during his route, and later died at a hospital, USPS shifts in Texas will start earlier.
A week after Dallas letter carrier Eugene Gates Jr. collapsed during his route, and later died at a hospital, USPS shifts in Texas will start earlier.
Woman shot and killed in Pleasant Grove, police say
DPD has not released any information about suspects or the circumstances of the shooting.
DPD has not released any information about suspects or the circumstances of the shooting.
Teen killed, man injured in Southeast Dallas shooting
The two shooting victims were taken by private vehicles to the hospital on Monday night.
The two shooting victims were taken by private vehicles to the hospital on Monday night.
Popular Dallas nature preserve closing early due to excessive heat
A popular hiking spot southwest of Dallas is making sure its guests are safe during the dangerous temperatures over the next few days.
A popular hiking spot southwest of Dallas is making sure its guests are safe during the dangerous temperatures over the next few days.
Woman arrested for pistol-whipping another woman in Deep Ellum
One woman is in custody and another was seriously injured after being pistol-whipped in Dallas’ Deep Ellum entertainment district.
One woman is in custody and another was seriously injured after being pistol-whipped in Dallas’ Deep Ellum entertainment district.
Independence Day Fashions
Shelby Foster from NorthPark Center shares fashion trends for the entire family to sparkle and shine during 4th of July celebrations
Shelby Foster from NorthPark Center shares fashion trends for the entire family to sparkle and shine during 4th of July celebrations
Suspected Carrollton drug dealers could face murder charges
Last week's arrest of two suspected drug dealers in Carrollton may be one of the first cases in Texas where a murder charge could apply. That's because of a new law allowing for the charge if certain drugs are sold leading to death.
Last week's arrest of two suspected drug dealers in Carrollton may be one of the first cases in Texas where a murder charge could apply. That's because of a new law allowing for the charge if certain drugs are sold leading to death.
Dallas ISD superintendent rallies for teacher pay raises
Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde has been very vocal on Twitter about lawmakers not committing funding to teacher pay raises. She says while the school board just approved raises locally, it’s not enough.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde has been very vocal on Twitter about lawmakers not committing funding to teacher pay raises. She says while the school board just approved raises locally, it’s not enough.
Man on probation, with 13 arrests since 2014, accused of robbing 3 Dallas stores in 5 days
The case was used as an example of a new initiative by Dallas ATF and Dallas police as it looks to curb violent crime across Dallas.
The case was used as an example of a new initiative by Dallas ATF and Dallas police as it looks to curb violent crime across Dallas.
Country's first glow-in-the-dark park now under construction in Farmers Branch
The playground named Joya, which is Spanish for jewel, will be equipped with interactive glowing parts that allow kids to play both day and night, especially during the hot summer months.
The playground named Joya, which is Spanish for jewel, will be equipped with interactive glowing parts that allow kids to play both day and night, especially during the hot summer months.
Grand Prairie ready for first Major League Cricket match next month
Grand Prairie Stadium will serve as the home for the Texas Super Kings from the newly-formed Major League Cricket, which features top players from around the globe.
Grand Prairie Stadium will serve as the home for the Texas Super Kings from the newly-formed Major League Cricket, which features top players from around the globe.
Latest fatal shooting in Dallas happens just before police to talk about stopping summer gun violence
A fatal shooting in South Dallas Saturday night has those in the area thinking twice before going to one of their favorite spots.
A fatal shooting in South Dallas Saturday night has those in the area thinking twice before going to one of their favorite spots.
MedStar reports increase in heat-related illnesses as triple digit heat set to continue all this week
While families are finding ways to beat the heat and enjoy the summer, MedStar is still warning people of the dangers of this heat, as we’re looking at triple digit temperatures all days this week.
While families are finding ways to beat the heat and enjoy the summer, MedStar is still warning people of the dangers of this heat, as we’re looking at triple digit temperatures all days this week.