Italy ISD extends winter break due to COVID-19
A North Texas school district is extending its winter break because of a rising number of faculty and staff members with COVID-19.
North Texas groups giving meals, treats to frontline workers for Christmas to show their support
Across North Texas, people are giving a boost to first responders and healthcare workers to show their appreciation.
Palmer ISD moves to remote learning for final weeks of 2020
Palmer ISD is east of Waxahachie and district officials are concerned about COVID-19 and how it may affect staffing.
Police investigating after 2 people found fatally shot inside vehicle in Ennis
Ennis police are investigating a double fatal shooting Friday night.
Healthy 35-year-old Midlothian man with no underlying conditions dies of COVID-19
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
Waxahachie ISD to offer only in-person learning after Nov. 2
The Waxahachie Independent School District wants all kids back in the classroom by Nov. 2.
Students, parents mourn after special education teacher dies in Farmers Branch wreck
A tight-knit community of parents and students in Ellis County is devastated after a beloved teacher died in a car crash.
Numerous buses, cars with Hurricane Laura evacuees arrive in North Texas
Some of the people evacuating from the Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Laura have made their way to North Texas for shelter.
North Texas leaders proclaim Day of Prayer to help eradicate COVID-19
Some North Texas leaders are hoping prayer will help eradicate COVID-19 and lift those who are on the front lines.
Overnight storms dump rain, hail on parts of North Texas
There were brief but strong storms in parts of North Texas overnight.
Family seeks plasma donor for Midlothian man battling COVID-19
The family of a Midlothian man fighting for his life against COVID-19 is asking for the public’s help getting a vital plasma donation that could help save him.
Ellis County reports first case of COVID-19 coronavirus
Ellis County is reporting its first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 coronavirus.
Loud boom heard in parts of North Texas believed to be Tannerite used for gender reveal
Many in Ellis County reported hearing a loud boom Saturday afternoon, and authorities believe it was caused by someone using Tannerite as part of a gender reveal.
Google to open new offices in Addison, Midlothian
Google’s expansion plan for this year includes North Texas.
Midlothian city council member dies in crash in Waxahachie
A Midlothian city council member died after an 18-wheeler jumped a median and struck him.
Midlothian teen making big strides in recovering from New Year's Day car crash
An Ellis County college student is taking strides in her recovery after spending a month in intensive care.
Ellis County commissioners vote to become a 'sanctuary for the unborn'
Ellis County became the first county in Texas to make itself a so-called ‘sanctuary county for the unborn.’
Junior high school student dies in shooting in Waxahachie
Waxahachie police are investigating the shooting death of a junior high school student.
Midlothian teen remains in ICU after New Year's Day car accident
A college student from Midlothian who was home for the winter break is still in intensive care after a devastating New Year’s Day car accident.