Marisela Botello case: Couple charged with murder flee while out on bond

Two of the three suspects arrested for the murder of a Seattle woman whose body was found months after she disappeared from Deep Ellum are now missing. Court documents reveal the women "have shown a pattern of avoidance." They fled the state while under investigation, and now two have fled while on bond.

Up to 15% of North Texas hospital workers out with COVID, DFW Hospital Council says

The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.

Omicron surge forcing North Texas colleges to double down on COVID-19 protocols

Colleges throughout North Texas are evaluating how students and staff will safely begin their spring semesters in the midst of a significant COVID-19 surge.

Dallas Zoo names twin tiger cubs after conservation heroes

The Dallas Zoo named its Sumatran tiger twins after two conservationists who are working to save the critically endangered species in its natural habitat.

Police: Dallas hit-and-run victim was watching New Year's Eve fireworks

Police said Dil Chainey got out of his car in Deep Ellum to watch the Dallas fireworks show on New Year's Eve. He was hit by a pickup truck that was going the wrong way with no headlights on.

North Texas first responders hit hard by omicron variant

As North Texas continues to see a big spike in new coronavirus cases from the omicron variant, first responders are also starting to see an impact. Dallas Fire-Rescue is experiencing the most workers out of the office at one time since the pandemic started. And they are not alone.

Garland shooting: Suspect had prior altercation with victims, police say

Newly released police documents talk about threats made and gunfire weeks before the shooting. Meanwhile, police are still looking for the 14-year-old boy they say committed the murders.

Funeral services set for final Garland shooting victim; suspected shooter still at large

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for the third Garland teenager killed last month at a convenience store. There is a $10,000 reward for suspected killer Abel Acosta.

North Texas omicron surge drives up testing demand, increases hospital cases

With the metroplex seeing some of the highest COVID-19 hospitalization numbers since last September, the DFW Hospital Council is urging everyone to take precautions against the omicron variant.

Omicron variant surge to peak in late January in North Texas, UT Southwestern says

Right now, about one in three COVID tests in the state are coming back positive. That's up from about one in four last week. UT Southwestern researchers who forecast COVID's impact are pushing the omicron peak in our area from mid-January to the end of the month.

Dallas ISD extends mask mandate, Lancaster ISD students to learn remotely due to omicron variant

Many North Texas students are returning to class this week after the winter break. Some will be required to wear masks or learn from home because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Tony Timpa case: Dallas seeks rehearing of case after appellate court rules officers can be sued

The city of Dallas wants all 17 judges from three states who make up the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to re-hear the case involving officers being sued by the family of Tony Timpa. He died in police custody nearly five years ago.

North Texans bracing for cold temperatures this weekend

Some North Texans have been stocking up on essential supplies ahead of the freezing temperatures, while others are reaching out to those who need a place to stay warm.

Dallas police release photo of vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run

Dallas police are working to find the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that happened as people were ringing in the new year.