Trevor Reed to focus on freeing other Americans in Russian custody

Trevor Reed, the North Texas Marine veteran who was set free in a prisoner exchange, is working to help other Americans detained in Russia. He said he's still getting used to being back home.

Fueled by momentum, families of hostages lobby White House

The family of a North Texas Marine veteran who was freed by Russia returned to the White House to plead for other families. Trevor Reed's parents joined families of Americans who are held captive in Russia and other countries.

Russia releases Trevor Reed, US Marine vet from North Texas, as part of prisoner exchange

A Marine veteran from North Texas who was being held prisoner in Russia has been released. The U.S. and Russia carried out a prisoner exchange in Europe that allows Trevor Reed to finally come home.

Cook Children's Medical Center seeing spike in drownings, near drownings this year

So far this year, Cook Children’s has had three drownings and 14 near drownings. It’s more than double what they saw during the same time period last year. Three have already died.

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.

North Texan Trevor Reed to remain in Russian prison following appeal

A Marine veteran who grew up in North Texas will remain behind bars in Russia for a crime that his family claims he did not commit. A Russian appeals court decided not to act on Trevor Reed's case.

Granbury ISD teacher resigns after student burned in science experiment gone wrong

Granbury police are investigating a science experiment gone wrong at Granbury Middle School last Friday that landed a 12-year-old boy in the hospital with severe burns to both of his hands. The experiment involved hand sanitizer and fire.

Family of Trevor Reed, who is detained in Russia, able to meet with President Biden

The Granbury parents of a Marine veteran who is in prison in Russia were outside the White House in hopes of getting President Joe Biden's attention. A spokesperson for the family said President Biden did meet with them.

AUDIO: Granbury ISD superintendent orders librarians to remove LGBTQ books

Granbury ISD responded to leaked audio from January, in which the district's superintendent tells school librarians to pull books that focus on sexuality and gender. Shortly after that. more than 100 titles were removed for review.

Texas wildfires nearly contained; funeral set for Eastland Co. deputy killed while saving others

Cooler and less windy weather has helped firefighters fighting wildfires west of Dallas-Fort Worth. Friends and family are also preparing to say goodbye to the deputy who was killed while rescuing people from the fires in Eastland County.

Crews making progress fighting wildfires in Hood, Eastland counties

Monday’s rain provided some help for firefighters battling wildfires in Eastland County, as well as the Big L fire in Hood and Erath counties.

‘Big L’ wildfire partially contained; evacuation orders lifted

A wildfire has burned more than 11,000 acres in Hood and Erath counties and is only 20% contained. But the Texas A&M Forest Service said firefighters have stopped its forward progress.

Wildfires cause evacuations in multiple Texas counties

Crews are battling wildfires in Eastland County and near the Erath/Hood County line. People who live in those areas are being asked to evacuate.

Family of Trevor Reed, who is detained in Russia, speaks with President Biden over the phone

Marine veteran Trevor Reed's family lives in North Texas, and they are calling on anyone with influence to get their son home, including camping out near President Joe Biden's event Tuesday in Fort Worth.

Civil rights groups demand apology after Granbury ISD removes library books

The fight over school library content in Texas ratchets up in one North Texas city. The Granbury school district is being asked to apologize for removing books it deemed sexually explicit.

Oath Keepers founder ordered to stay in jail until Capitol riot trial

The leader of a far-right militia group is accused of mobilizing and equipping hundreds of people during last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol.