How to apply for federal disaster loans after historic flooding

Low-interest government loans are now available to North Texans affected by the historic flooding in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis and Kaufman counties last month.

Newborn baby abandoned in bushes in Waxahachie

A newborn baby boy was wrapped in a t-shirt and abandoned in the bushes outside a Waxahachie town home complex Thursday night.

Ferris trash fire grows out of control, burns down home

The fire was in Ellis County, which is under a burn ban. Still, someone was out burning trash Tuesday afternoon.

6-year-old North Texas amputee featured in JC Penney ad

A new back-to-school ad shows more than the latest trends. It features a young North Texas amputee to help share a message about inclusivity.

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 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.

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.