Authorities detonate military mortar shell found in Ellis County
An old military issue mortar shell was detonated in Ellis County Sunday afternoon after someone found it near the town of Italy.
North Texas girl inspires new Blue Bell ice cream flavor
Blue Bell ice cream released a new flavor inspired by a North Texas student.
North Texas city begins offering free medical and dental services to residents
A small town on the edge of the DFW area is set to offer free basic healthcare to anyone who lives there. Before that takes effect, residents got access to free medical screenings and dental services on Friday.
Dallas man bought nearly 100 guns to illegally sell to others, DOJ alleges
A federal indictment alleges 31-year-old Demontre Hackworth bought nearly 100 firearms from licensed dealers without having to go through a background check because he had a state “license to carry.” Then, he illegally sold them to other people.
Waxahachie infant dies from effects of meth; parents charged
Ellis County sheriff’s deputies arrested the parents of a 6-month-old baby girl who they say died from the effects of methamphetamine. They are both now charged with murder.
North Texas 7-year-old meets paramedics who saved her life
Jesy Defazio and her mother were hit by a wrong-way driver in Midlothian in January. On Monday, she met the people who saved her life.
City of Ferris will offer free healthcare to all its residents
It’s not government healthcare. People won’t be asked anything about insurance or income. It’s the first municipality in Texas, and maybe the nation, to figure out a way to help get every resident medical attention at no cost to them.
Midlothian City Council considers ordinance banning abortions
Since Sept. 1, most abortions have been halted in the state because of the Texas legislature's so-called Fetal Heartbeat Law. It bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected around six weeks. But Midlothian’s ordinance tries to take it a step further banning all abortions.
Strong winds damage businesses in North Texas
A Dairy Queen in the Ellis County city of Ennis took a serious hit. The entire front section of the restaurant came crashing down on vehicles parked in front.
NWS: Total 6 tornadoes hit North Texas Monday night
The National Weather Service says its damage surveys are complete. There were a total of 6 tornadoes in North Texas Monday night including four in Johnson County and one in both Ellis and Collin counties.
Looking for Texas bluebonnets? Check out the Bluebonnet Trails Festival this weekend in Ennis
You don't have to go far to find Texas bluebonnets for that perfect spring picture. Just head south of Dallas to Ennis for the Bluebonnet Trails Festival this weekend.
Italy High School shooter committed suicide in cell, prison officials say
The person who shot a classmate at Italy High School back in 2018 was found dead in his Northeast Texas prison cell in a suspected suicide.
200+ gravestones damaged at Waxahachie cemetery
Vandals damaged hundreds of gravestones at a historic cemetery in Waxahachie. Police are working to make an arrest as the city discusses how to handle costly repairs.
LIST: Dozens of North Texas districts closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks
Students in more than three dozen school districts across North Texas will get an even longer MLK holiday. Their schools canceled classes due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.
3 dead in murder-suicide at Midlothian apartments
A Midlothian man killed two people and then turned the gun on himself, police say.
Ferris police looking for 2 men connected to fatal hit-and-run
Ferris police are searching for two men who are persons of interest in a fatal hit-and-run case. Witnesses said the driver stopped to check on his SUV but did nothing to help the victim.
Midlothian teacher tries on new prosthetics paid for by community donations
More than $51,000 was raised for Jennifer Campbell after an insurance company repeatedly denied her and said the prosthetics were a want and not a need.
Monoclonal antibody treatment available in Ferris
The infusion center in Ferris, south of Dallas, got a new shipment of monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19. Five other centers in the state including the one in Fort Worth have run out of their supply.
Midlothian teacher advocating for change after community pays for her new prosthetics
Dozens of families in Midlothian came together this holiday to help a special education teacher receive new prosthetics. She realized she needed help after encouraging her students to advocate for their own needs.
Well-known North Texas builder dies from COVID-19
Abel Gallegos became the man behind some of the largest stadiums in the country. He was the lead builder of AT&T Stadium, Kyle Field in College Station, American Airlines Center and Globe Life Field, which opened last year.