Lewisville firefighter who died on New Year's Eve laid to rest
Landun Charles was just 31 years old when he had a medical emergency and died. He and his wife were expecting their first child due next month. He was only with the Lewisville Fire Department for two years, but he made a lasting impact on the department and those who knew him.
Landun Charles was just 31 years old when he had a medical emergency and died. He and his wife were expecting their first child due next month. He was only with the Lewisville Fire Department for two years, but he made a lasting impact on the department and those who knew him.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flower Mound family stuck in Paris due to backlog in visa cases amid omicron surge
One North Texas business owner thought his wife and son were taking a quick trip to Paris, France, to renew their visas. But once they arrived, it was unexpectedly canceled.
One North Texas business owner thought his wife and son were taking a quick trip to Paris, France, to renew their visas. But once they arrived, it was unexpectedly canceled.
Lewisville firefighter collapses on New Year's Eve, dies unexpectedly
The Lewisville Fire Department is mourning the unexpected loss of a 31-year-old firefighter on New Year’s Eve. His wife is due to give birth to their first child next month.
The Lewisville Fire Department is mourning the unexpected loss of a 31-year-old firefighter on New Year’s Eve. His wife is due to give birth to their first child next month.
$16.25 million Lotto Texas winning ticket sold in Flower Mound
The ticket was for the Lotto Texas drawing held on January 1 and was purchased at RaceTrac #375 located at 1809 Justin Road.
The ticket was for the Lotto Texas drawing held on January 1 and was purchased at RaceTrac #375 located at 1809 Justin Road.
Man killed in shooting at Lewisville restaurant
Lewisville police are searching for the person who shot and killed another man during a fight the Chill Bar and Grill.
Lewisville police are searching for the person who shot and killed another man during a fight the Chill Bar and Grill.
Denton closes libraries, recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases
The city of Denton has temporarily closed its libraries and recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.
The city of Denton has temporarily closed its libraries and recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.
Increased COVID-19 positivity rates being seen at North Texas testing sites
Positivity rates and hospitalizations are increasing in Dallas County, and in Tarrant County, health officials said roughly one in five people are testing positive.
Positivity rates and hospitalizations are increasing in Dallas County, and in Tarrant County, health officials said roughly one in five people are testing positive.
COVID-19 testing sites expanding across North Texas due to increased demand
Multiple North Texas counties are expanding COVID-19 testing because of increased demand.
Multiple North Texas counties are expanding COVID-19 testing because of increased demand.
Feed-A-Hero feeds thousands of first responders on Christmas
The North Texas organization Feed-A-Hero made sure thousands of first responders were fed on Christmas.
The North Texas organization Feed-A-Hero made sure thousands of first responders were fed on Christmas.
North Texas teen survives stroke caused by hole in heart
The 18-year-old college student was walking down the stairs of her parent's house on October 14 when she unexpectedly collapsed.
The 18-year-old college student was walking down the stairs of her parent's house on October 14 when she unexpectedly collapsed.
18-year-old arrested for Rhome crash that killed child, injured others
Police say Christopher Fowler, 18, was driving the wrong way of the highway when he slammed into a Toyota Camry with a family of six inside. A 5-year-old was killed. A 14-year-old was seriously hurt.
Police say Christopher Fowler, 18, was driving the wrong way of the highway when he slammed into a Toyota Camry with a family of six inside. A 5-year-old was killed. A 14-year-old was seriously hurt.
Investigation details improvements for Little Elm ISD following student protest
Little Elm ISD released results on an independent investigation into an incident that sparked a protest last month.
Little Elm ISD released results on an independent investigation into an incident that sparked a protest last month.
Smoky North Texas skies due to West Texas wildfires
Wildfires have been burning for several days in parts of West Texas and the panhandle. A cold front brought smoke into North Texas on Thursday.
Wildfires have been burning for several days in parts of West Texas and the panhandle. A cold front brought smoke into North Texas on Thursday.
Denton County reports first omicron variant case; pediatric hospitalizations rising
The omicron variant is now confirmed in 8 Texas counties, including Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties here in North Texas. The WHO said the omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous version of the virus.
The omicron variant is now confirmed in 8 Texas counties, including Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties here in North Texas. The WHO said the omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous version of the virus.
Juvenile arrested for hoax threat at Marcus High School
A juvenile was arrested for making threats against Marcus High School in Flower Mound. Police said those threats were a hoax, but the consequences are not.
A juvenile was arrested for making threats against Marcus High School in Flower Mound. Police said those threats were a hoax, but the consequences are not.
False threats investigated by several North Texas school districts
School districts across North Texas worked overtime to reassure parents that a series of threats spreading on social media are not credible.
School districts across North Texas worked overtime to reassure parents that a series of threats spreading on social media are not credible.
Parents blast Little Elm ISD administrators over handling of chaotic protest
District staff heard from dozens of speakers who addressed what they called the administration’s lack of preparation and poor handling of the situation on Nov. 19. “You allowed our children to be tased, manhandled, arrested and jailed,” one parent said. "They are traumatized."
District staff heard from dozens of speakers who addressed what they called the administration’s lack of preparation and poor handling of the situation on Nov. 19. “You allowed our children to be tased, manhandled, arrested and jailed,” one parent said. "They are traumatized."