Dallas weather: Tornado Watch in effect for parts of North Texas

A Flood Watch is in effect for Dallas-Fort Worth as heavy rain and hail hit North Texas this morning before a cold front moves in this week.

Denton man gets 14 years for using social media to exploit children

A Denton man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for trading child pornography, grooming children on social media, and encouraging them to abuse other children, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Dallas weather: Flood Watch in effect, high water threat

Grab that umbrella! A very stormy and wet start to the day will continue into Thursday evening. But don't put those raincoats away yet. The rain is expected to return this weekend.

Dallas FIFA World Cup 2026 security plan targets extreme heat, fan festival crowds

Dallas is preparing to host key World Cup events like the International Broadcast Center and Fan Festival, while public safety officials focus on extreme heat and crowd control challenges ahead of the major 39-day event.

North Texas details FIFA World Cup 2026 security plan
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Dallas is preparing to host key World Cup events like the International Broadcast Center and Fan Festival, while public safety officials focus on extreme heat and crowd control challenges ahead of the major 39-day event.

Armed man killed in Denton officer-involved shooting

The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Sunday morning that resulted in the death of an armed man after he allegedly fired a weapon at responding Denton police officers.

Dallas weather: 6 fires reported amid early morning North Texas thunderstorms

Multiple structure fires were reported across North Texas early Friday following heavy thunderstorms, with fire officials confirming at least some of the blazes were lightning-related.

Dallas weather: High school football games moved as severe weather brings hail, flood, wind risks

Severe storms expected to bring wind, flood, and hail risks to North Texas this weekend have prompted multiple school districts to move high school football games from Friday night to Thursday.

Thousands attend 'No Kings' protests Dallas-Fort Worth despite rain

The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers.

North Texas man sentenced to federal prison for producing child pornography

Michael Bo Peacock, 50, of Denton, TX, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for a child pornography production and exploitation conspiracy.

UNT fans rally to watch first sold-out game in stadium history

Under the lights in Denton, it’s not just Friday night football. It’s a dream. Thirty thousand fans, a blackout in the stands, and the kind of electricity you can feel in your chest.

UNT Football sells out DATCU Stadium for first time in program history

In honor of their historic first sellout against No. 24 South Florida on Friday, UNT canceled classes after noon, setting the stage for the biggest game in DATCU Stadium history.

2 charged after fatal parking lot dispute in Denton
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Two people from Mississippi are being held in the Denton County jail for murder. Police said they got into a fight with another driver in a gas station parking lot, and the altercation turned deadly.

Mississippi residents charged after Denton parking lot dispute turns deadly

Two people from Mississippi are being held in the Denton County jail for murder. Police said they got into a fight with another driver in a gas station parking lot, and the altercation turned deadly.

Severe weather damage at Walmart distribution center
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The first calls of a tornado rotation were received at 5:25 p.m. with the first reports of damage within minutes. A 45- to 50-foot hole was reported in the roof of the Walmart Distribution Center. No injuries were reported and all employees were dismissed to go home. Across the freeway at Sanger/Denton North KOA at McClain’s Longhorn RV, damages were reported to RVs with one individual sent to Denton Presbyterian Hospital with critical injuries.

Paxton calls on UNT to investigate students' response to Charlie Kirk's death

Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on the University of North Texas to investigate a professor and students who allegedly punished a student for speaking out against classmates celebrating the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.