North Texas pediatricians seeing an off-season spike in flu cases

March is typically when flu season is ending. This year, the flu is not ready to go away. It’s a likely result of demasking and the vaccine this year being less effective.

Most of North Texas avoids wintry mix as Arctic air arrives

A cold front has arrived in North Texas that has brought temperatures down into the 30s, and that could also bring a wintry mix to parts of the area.

Dallas home destroyed following gas explosion

A Dallas home was destroyed in a fire caused by what fire officials said was a gas explosion overnight Thursday. Another home nearby was also damaged.

DeSoto ISD cancels Friday classes after violent fight between teacher and student

DeSoto ISD announced it is canceling all classes Friday after a violent fight between a substitute teacher and a student this week. The district made the move after a video of the fight was posted online. It shows a student throwing a chair at a substitute teacher and that teacher throwing chairs back.

Rep. Colin Allred working to get Brittney Griner freed from detention in Russia

North Texas Congressman Colin Allred said he's working with the U.S. State Department to get American basketball star Brittney Griner freed from detention in Russia.

Dallas ISD student-athlete arrested for shooting while at state playoffs in San Antonio

A member of Dallas ISD’s Kimball High School basketball team has been arrested in San Antonio after police said the student’s gun went off and a bullet hit a teenage girl.

Crews put out 3-alarm fire at vacant building in Dallas

Dozens of firefighters battled a large and smokey fire at an abandoned office building in Northwest Dallas Thursday morning.

Trackdown: Help find Erriton McDowell's killer

Erriton McDowell was found shot to death. Neighbors heard gunfire, but they are so accustomed to it that no one called police. Police say he had nothing in his life that they could identify that could have caused his death.

North Texas missionaries helping Ukrainian refugees escape war-torn country

Missionaries from North Texas have helped several hundred refugees escape Ukraine. While their loved ones here the work is important, they're worried their lives are at risk.

Darius Fields given 55-year sentence in connection to Shavon Randle’s murder

The man convicted of masterminding the kidnapping and murder of 13-year-old Shavon Randle testified during his sentencing Wednesday, before being sentenced to 55 years in prison.

Grand Prairie ISD teacher wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award

A Grand Prairie ISD teacher won what is known as the equivalent of an Oscar award in education, and the award also comes with a nice cash prize.

Dallas City Council approves mental health leave plan for firefighters, civilian employees

The new policy passed unanimously will provide all city employees with paid time off for mental health assistance from trauma on the job. This comes days after another Dallas firefighter attempted suicide over the weekend.

Dallas City Council approves resolution in support of Ukraine

The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the people of Ukraine and condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Dallas Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki named Grand Marshal of St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Dirk Nowitzki's jersey #41 was retired by the Mavericks earlier this year. And since it's the 41st annual parade, local leaders say it was fitting to have Nowitzki on board to celebrate the return of one of the largest events in Dallas.