Woman sentenced for 2017 DWI crash in Ellis County that injured 5 SMU students

A 33-year-old Dallas woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a 2017 drunk driving crash in Ellis County that resulted in five SMU students being injured.

Rationing of COVID-19 therapeutic treatments to impact North Texas infusion centers

New federal guidelines on the distribution of monoclonal antibodies are threatening to temporarily shutter some infusion centers set up across the state.

TikTok challenges result in damages, vandalism at North Texas schools

School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.

Texas schools dealing with 'major operational issues' due to COVID-19 outbreaks, TEA says

The head of the Texas Education Agency said that schools are dealing with major operational issues. Mike Morath told members of the state's department of education that community spread is so rampant that it’s pretty much a guarantee that someone with an active infection is walking into a school campus.

Midlothian boy born with rare condition gets a special escort on his first day of kindergarten

It was a very special first day of school for a Midlothian kindergartener who looks a little different. Last week, his mom made a plea for kindness that has sparked an outpouring of support.

1 teen killed, 5 others injured in Waxahachie car crash

People in one North Texas city are mourning the death of a 16-year-old. She died in a crash that sent five other teenagers to hospitals with serious injuries.

DPS investigating fatal crash in Waxahachie

One person is dead and five others were hurt  in a crash Saturday afternoon in Ellis County, according to officials.

Early voting begins for 6th Congressional District runoff election

Early voting begins Monday in the runoff to fill a seat vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright. His widow, Susan Wright, and State Rep. Jake Ellzey are the final two candidates in the District 6 race.

Suspect wanted for abducting Ennis infant taken into custody

The man who was wanted for forcefully abducting a 7-month-old baby and sparking a statewide Amber Alert out of Ennis is now in police custody.

Amber Alert canceled after Ennis 7-month-old found safe, mom in custody

Police said the 7-month-old who was taken by his mother without consent has been found safe, and the mother is in custody. The man wanted for helping her has not been caught. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Amber Alert issued for 7-month-old by Ennis police

An Amber Alert has been issued out of Ennis for a 7-month-old who was reportedly abducted by a 20-year-old woman.

Beto O'Rourke speaks out against GOP-backed Texas voting bill

Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke said those who care about democracy should stand up against what he calls “voter suppression.”

Morning wreck causes traffic problems on I-45 in Ellis County

A crash between an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck caused traffic problems on I-45 in Ellis County Sunday morning.

Waxahachie father hurt while shielding daughter during tornado

Among those recovering from the tornadoes Monday night is a hero father who risked his own life by covering his child to protect her from the storm while it leveled their Waxahachie home.