Flower Mound named safest town in the state, according to a new report

A new report evaluated crime statistics by measuring the crime costs of 1,010 small cities and towns in every state in the U.S.

Former death row inmate graduates from TWU with master's degree

Ryan Matthews was convicted of a murder in Louisiana and spent years on death row for the killing of a convenience store clerk he did not commit. His exoneration offered him a second chance.

Earthquake shakes Denton County overnight

According to the United States Geological Survey, the 2.2 magnitude quake was centered just north of Northlake.

Denton man found shot to death near Goatman's Bridge

Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a Denton man was found shot and killed not far from the Old Alton Road Bridge, also known as Goatman's Bridge.

1 dead, 1 injured in Denton apartment fire

A fast-moving apartment fire killed one person in Denton early Sunday morning.

Things to do in Dallas this weekend: December 1-3

Form Holiday celebrations to kissing for a good cause there is a lot to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.

Longtime U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess will not seek reelection

Burgess, a North Texas Republican who comes from a family of doctors, was a key critic of Democratic efforts to overhaul the country’s health care system.

Midwest-favorite Casey's coming to North Texas

Iowa-based Casey's General Store, a favorite in the Midwest, announced it has purchased 22 Lone Star Food Stores.

Texas voters rejected several athletic bond measures Tuesday

Prosper, Lewisville and Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD voters rejected bond measures for athletic facilities. Political scientists say a recent change to Texas law could be responsible for the measures failing.

Mother of 8 killed in Little Elm hit-and-run, police searching for drivers

Little Elm police are searching for two vehicles and their drivers that they say hit and killed a mother of 8 on Highway 380 in Little Elm last Wednesday.