Amber Guyger murder conviction upheld by Texas appeals court
A panel of three state judges ruled that a Dallas County jury had sufficient evidence to convict Amber Guyger of murder in the 2018 shooting of Botham Jean.
A panel of three state judges ruled that a Dallas County jury had sufficient evidence to convict Amber Guyger of murder in the 2018 shooting of Botham Jean.
Dallas convenience store clerk charged with murder after shooting suspected beer thief
The clerk told officers he fired at two men and their truck as they ran off with the beer.
The clerk told officers he fired at two men and their truck as they ran off with the beer.
Rapid tests, sanitizing, contract tracing part of North Texas schools’ COVID-19 plans
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Dallas code compliance director proposes sanctioning absentee land owners for illegal dumping
Carl Simpson began leading the Dallas Code Compliance Department not long before the pandemic began. One of his biggest frustrations is people caught trashing empty lots.
Carl Simpson began leading the Dallas Code Compliance Department not long before the pandemic began. One of his biggest frustrations is people caught trashing empty lots.
Stolen vehicles recovered from suspected chop shop in Seagoville
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said the 17 vehicles – mostly Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks and full-sized SUVs – were found Tuesday inside a building along Highway 175.
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said the 17 vehicles – mostly Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks and full-sized SUVs – were found Tuesday inside a building along Highway 175.
Dallas police officer arrested in Anna for family violence
DPD confirmed Sr. Cpl. Carlos Almeida was arrested by the Anna Police Department and charged with family violence assault – strangulation.
DPD confirmed Sr. Cpl. Carlos Almeida was arrested by the Anna Police Department and charged with family violence assault – strangulation.
North Texas clinics overwhelmed by demand for COVID-19 tests, steep increase in new cases
More than 64,000 coronavirus tests were done in Dallas County in the past week, the most since early February. The head of Sinai Urgent Care said his clinics are overwhelmed and can’t hire staff fast enough.
More than 64,000 coronavirus tests were done in Dallas County in the past week, the most since early February. The head of Sinai Urgent Care said his clinics are overwhelmed and can’t hire staff fast enough.
Trackdown: Help find the persons of interest in February Dallas gas station shooting
In this week’s Trackdown, Dallas police are looking for two women seen on surveillance video they believe can give them information in a February shooting. A man was shot in the neck but survived.
In this week’s Trackdown, Dallas police are looking for two women seen on surveillance video they believe can give them information in a February shooting. A man was shot in the neck but survived.
Texas chief emergency manager defends state's denial of extra hospital staff
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations back over 1,900, highest since mid-February
One month ago, on July 4, there were 398 COVID-19 hospital patients in the 16-county North Texas region. On August 4 that number is 1,922.
One month ago, on July 4, there were 398 COVID-19 hospital patients in the 16-county North Texas region. On August 4 that number is 1,922.
Venomous Cobra snake missing in Grand Prairie, search underway
Authorities in Grand Prairie are warning about a missing venomous West African Banded Cobra snake that is on the loose.
Authorities in Grand Prairie are warning about a missing venomous West African Banded Cobra snake that is on the loose.
Dallas mother of quintuplets adjusts to life at home
Their parents for years thought they couldn't have children, so they certainly were not ever expecting of having five at once.
Their parents for years thought they couldn't have children, so they certainly were not ever expecting of having five at once.
Children’s Health, Cook Children’s to require COVID-19 vaccine for all employees
Children’s Health in Dallas and Cook Children’s in Fort Worth announced their mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies on Wednesday as cases continue to rise throughout the region.
Children’s Health in Dallas and Cook Children’s in Fort Worth announced their mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies on Wednesday as cases continue to rise throughout the region.
Parkland Hospital limits visiting hours due to COVID-19 surge
Parkland Hospital in Dallas is cutting its visiting hours again because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Parkland Hospital in Dallas is cutting its visiting hours again because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Dallas County raises COVID-19 threat level back to red as delta variant spreads
Dallas County raised the COVID-19 color-coded warning level back to the highest level possible – red.
Dallas County raised the COVID-19 color-coded warning level back to the highest level possible – red.
North Texas hospitals suffering staff shortages with coming COVID-19 surge
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
Dallas firefighter accused of lying about COVID-19 diagnosis got $12k in sick pay
Police say the Dallas firefighter received more than $12,000 during three pay periods where he claimed he or family members tested positive for COVID-19.
Police say the Dallas firefighter received more than $12,000 during three pay periods where he claimed he or family members tested positive for COVID-19.
Garland teen with breast cancer misdiagnosed with benign tumor
It was in the middle of the pandemic last summer when Cameron Melton went to a specialist to get a lump checked out. The doctor told her it was a benign breast tumor, but it turns out the lump was not benign. It grew for six more months unchecked.
It was in the middle of the pandemic last summer when Cameron Melton went to a specialist to get a lump checked out. The doctor told her it was a benign breast tumor, but it turns out the lump was not benign. It grew for six more months unchecked.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations back to February levels as Delta variant spreads
Hospital bed occupancy for North Texas is back up to levels last seen in February as doctors say the Delta variant is spreading among unvaccinated groups.
Hospital bed occupancy for North Texas is back up to levels last seen in February as doctors say the Delta variant is spreading among unvaccinated groups.
Dallas Co. Commissioner JJ Koch escorted from meeting after refusing to wear mask
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins ordered the bailiff to clear the court of anyone not wearing a mask. Commissioner JJ Koch was the only one.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins ordered the bailiff to clear the court of anyone not wearing a mask. Commissioner JJ Koch was the only one.