Grand Prairie family takes in family fleeing violence in Afghanistan

A family that fled the violence in Afghanistan says they finally feel safe and relaxed in their new, temporary home in North Texas. A local family took them in using Airbnb.

North Texas non-profit helping veterans through power of music

Operation Rock The Troops has been playing shows for troops overseas and started hosting music camps for veterans. They say the songwriting process is a form of therapy for some. "This program helps, and it works. And it’s not another pill.”

Holiday at the Arboretum opens to public Wednesday

It features Victorian gazebos representing each of the 12 Days of Christmas, more than one million lights and plenty of holiday decorations.

Judge: Delta-8 products can temporarily be sold in Texas stores

The state is expected to appeal the judge’s ruling. Some businesses already have Delta-8 back on their shelves. Others never stopped selling it.

Women big rig drivers celebrated during expo in Dallas

It comes at a time where drivers are in desperate need to help alleviate strains on the supply chain. Attendees say trucking is not the male-dominated industry people think it is, and jobs are not limited to just truck driving.

Violent crime in Dallas drops 7% since crime reduction plan implemented, police chief says

Six months into the Dallas violent crime reduction plan, Police Chief Eddie Garcia says overall violent crime is down. The city is seeing decreases in murders, assaults and robberies. But the chief says while the trend is encouraging, they are not celebrating just yet.

Trial begins for man accused of killing Dallas transgender woman

In 2019, Chynal Lindsey's body was found near White Rock Lake. She had been strangled. Ruben Alvarado is charged with her murder.

Dallas police officer shot in hand responding to apartment burglary call

A Dallas police officer is recovering after being shot in the hand during a confrontation with a burglary early Monday at a Lake Highlands apartment complex.

Male, dog found dead following fire at Dallas apartments

Fire crews found the bodies of a male and a dog while they put out an apartment fire that damaged several units in Dallas early Sunday morning.

Ex-Grand Prairie ISD teacher accused of indecency with child

Administrators said they were informed about a possible inappropriate student-teacher relationship at a Grand Prairie all-girls school on October 22 and alerted authorities.

531,000 jobs added in U.S. October jobs report

The new U.S. jobs report was much better than expected, as employers added 531,000 jobs last month.

Dallas rapper Yella Beezy arrested in Collin County

Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, has been arrested in Collin County.

American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.