Amber Alert suspect among 2 killed in Johnson County crash, missing girl flown to hospital
A registered sex offender accused of abducting two children, leading to an Amber Alert out of Bosque County, died in a crash while fleeing from authorities Saturday morning.
Glen Rose Junior High to remain closed due to COVID-19 outbreak, Trenton and Venus ISD schools reopen
A pandemic shutdown will last longer than expected for the teachers and kids at one North Texas school.
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.
Former Joshua ISD vice principal dies of COVID-19 just weeks after giving birth
The 32-year-old career educator stayed in the ICU after delivering her daughter by C-section and never got to hold the baby before she died Sunday.
Joshua ISD staff to receive 4% pay raise, $1,000 bonus for work during pandemic
“Our employees have gone through a trying period of time the last year and a half,” said Joshua ISD Board President Ronnie Galbreath. “We want to reward and keep our staff. They continue to do a great job. We want to keep them here and encourage other teachers to come here.”
Alvarado police chief on administrative leave amidst investigation
The chief of police in the Johnson County town of Alvarado is on administrative leave.
Downtown Cleburne structures could be examined after historic building’s wall collapse
The mayor of Cleburne has requested a review to examine surrounding structures in the town's downtown area, where there are buildings dating back to the 1800s.
Air Force Academy identifies cadet who died in plane crash near Cleburne
The U.S. Air Force Academy has identified the cadet who died in a single-engine plane crash near Cleburne on Thursday.
Air Force Academy cadet among 2 killed in plane crash near Cleburne
An Air Force Academy cadet was one of two people killed in a small plane crash in Johnson County Thursday.
20 years later, Angel Baby Doe’s identity still a mystery in Johnson County
Investigators are still trying to identify a newborn baby found dumped on the side of the road in Johnson County nearly 20 years ago.
Hill County constable wounded during multi-county chase along I-35W to undergo surgery
Hill County Constable Kevin Cordell was released from the hospital on Friday, one day after he was shot during a high-speed chase. He'll return Monday for surgery.
Constable out of hospital after being shot during police chase with fugitives wanted for Dallas homicide
A constable who was shot during a multi-county high-speed chase Thursday afternoon is out of the hospital.
Hill County constable shot during police chase along I-35W that ended with standoff in Johnson County
A Hill County constable was shot during a chase Thursday afternoon while trying to help capture two felony suspects wanted by Dallas police.
Cleanup begins after at least five tornadoes cause damage across North Texas
The National Weather Service spent the day surveying damage from Monday night after at least five tornadoes ravaged North Texas.
18-year-old charged with fatal shooting in Alvarado
An 18-year-old has been arrested after police said he fatally shot a man in Alvarado Friday night.
Man accused of shooting Burleson officer, fatally carjacking woman arrested
A police officer in Burleson was shot multiple times early Wednesday morning during a traffic stop near Burleson High School.
Joshua ISD says masks now optional for students, staff
The district is located in Johnson County south of Fort Worth and it said there are some exceptions on removing mask rules, mostly related to music classes.
Pilot dies in plane crash in Burleson
There was a single-engine plane crash in Burleson Saturday afternoon that resulted in the death of the pilot.
2 wounded after fight leads to gunfire at rodeo/concert event in Johnson County
Two people were wounded after gunshots erupted at a rodeo/concert event in Johnson County Saturday night.
Body of fallen North Texas firefighter set to return home
The body of a North Texas firefighter who died in northern California will be flown back home Wednesday.