Former Texas police officer sentenced to 300 days in jail after turning off body camera, abusing detainee

Former Cedar Hill police officer Donald Najee Mercer has been sentenced to 300 days in jail following a conviction for official oppression and abusing his power during a 2024 traffic stop.

Newborn baby surrendered at Ennis fire station

An infant was safely and legally surrendered at Fire Station No. 3 in Ennis, marking the first time the city’s anonymous Safe Haven Baby Box system was utilized to protect a child under the state’s Safe Haven law.

Ferris man arrested after child gets hold of gun, kills 7-year-old

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting that left a 7-year-old child dead in a residential neighborhood, authorities said Monday.

Ellis County sheriff's deputies shoot and kill suicidal man in Red Oak

DPS officials are investigating a fatal shooting in Red Oak where Ellis County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a suicidal man.

Ferris Peeping Tom arrest made after alleged voyeurism involving juveniles

Ferris police arrested Cristian Ivan Ceballos Vegas for voyeurism and criminal trespassing after he allegedly entered entered at least one home and looked into others to watch victims for his own sexual gratification.

Suspect who killed 2 after crashing into Stephenville home arrested again

Gracie Yates faces upgraded intoxication manslaughter and injury to a child charges after a March 22 crash in Stephenville, Texas claimed the lives of 47-year-old Barbara Rocha and her 7-year-old son, Alex.

Red Oak approves 800-acre data center project despite resident protests

Red Oak residents turned out in record numbers to a heated City Council meeting to protest a proposed 800-acre data center project, citing concerns over noise, power usage, and the impact on local schools.

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The City of Red Oak is discussing building a data center on existing farmland, but many residents are against the idea. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more on what residents have said during tonight's city council meeting.

125+ dogs rescued from Ellis County hoarding site

More than 125 dogs were rescued from inhumane hoarding conditions in Ellis County following a months-long joint operation by local and national animal welfare groups.

2nd suspect arrested in Frisco cold case murder

Frisco police arrested Keith Hart for the 2002 cold case murder of Frank Weiss, marking the second arrest in the 24-year-old investigation. The victim's former wife, Lisa Honrud, was taken into custody last month.

Grand Prairie firefighter’s husband detained by ICE after routine check-in

A Grand Prairie firefighter is pleading for the release of her husband, a Venezuelan asylum seeker with no criminal record who was detained by ICE during a routine immigration check-in.

New Texas BJ's Wholesale Club location offers $2 gas for members

Another Texas location of BJ's Wholesale Club is on its way, and they say it's coming with a $2 price tag on gas for a members-only grand opening. 

Woman arrested for 2002 murder of husband in Frisco

A 55-year-old woman was arrested in Waxahachie and charged with murder after Frisco police linked her to the 24-year-old cold case death of her husband near Lake Lewisville.

Missy Bevers Murder: 10 years since unsolved Midlothian church killing

Decade-old mystery remains unsolved: Saturday marks 10 years since fitness instructor Missy Bevers was murdered inside a Midlothian church, a case famous for surveillance footage of a suspect in tactical gear.

10 years later: Federal and state agencies still pursuing Missy Bevers’ killer
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This week marks 10 years since Missy Bevers was killed at a church in Midlothian. Police say it's still an active investigation and no one has been ruled out as a suspect. 

Teen arrested in connection to Ellis County shooting

A North Texas teenager was arrested on a murder warrant in connection to a shooting in Ellis County over the weekend.

Midlothian man charged with aggravated assault after 11-year-old shot

An 11-year-old girl was injured and a suspect is in custody following a dispute in Midlothian that involved multiple shootings and a self-inflicted stabbing.