North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.

North Texas theft suspect faces multiple charges after tri-county chase

A Royse City officer in Rockwall County tried to pull over a suspicious pickup, but the driver took off. When it finally ended, police say Jerry Don Frazier, Jr. was arrested for evading arrest, drugs and theft.

Dallas police officer arrested, charged with family violence

A Dallas police officer was arrested in Ellis County Monday for allegedly assaulting a family member. It's not the first time he's been in trouble for family violence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.