Arlington PD fires officer after deadly police shooting involving DWI suspect

The Arlington police officer has been fired two days after shooting and killing a suspected drunk driver. The police chief called his decision a matter of transparency.

Police chief: Bullying played no role in Timberview High School shooting

Arlington's police chief says he does not believe bullying played any role in this month's school shooting at Mansfield ISD’s Timberview High School. He said the suspected shooter was involved in "high-risk activity" leading up to the fight.

Beloved Arlington ISD soccer coach dies of COVID-19

A well-known and well-liked soccer coach for Sam Houston High School in Arlington died from COVID-19 nearly two months after contracting it. He was fully vaccinated. But he also suffered from an immune system condition that still left him very vulnerable.

Suspected drunk driver charged for Arlington crash that killed man, pregnant woman, baby

A memorial stands at the spot where 28-year-old Justin Eric Dike, his pregnant girlfriend, 29-year-old Alexius Mills, and their unborn child were killed by a suspected drunk driver.

Man, pregnant woman, baby die following crash in Arlington; 1 arrest made

A man, a pregnant woman, and her baby who was delivered at the hospital died following a crash Saturday morning near the Arlington/Mansfield city line.

Texas schools urged to review security measures following Timberview High School shooting

Public and charter school districts in Texas are being told to review safety and security procedures and how they would respond to a campus tragedy following last week's school shooting at Mansfield ISD's Timberview High School.

Timberview High School adds metal detector wands following shooting

The Mansfield school district is making some changes to improve security after a shooting at Timberview High School last week.

Salvation Army gearing up for Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army hosted a breakfast for mayors of the Arlington-Mansfield area. A challenge was issued to the mayors to get their communities involved in the giving spirit.

Enhanced security in place at Timberview High School following shooting

One day before students and staff return to campus at Timberview High School in Arlington, Mansfield ISD leaders announced enhanced security and a safety protocol review.

Family of 15-year-old Timberview High School shooting victim asks for prayers

The family of the 15-year-old boy who was critically injured in the Timberview High School shooting is asking for prayers as he struggles to recover.

Timberview High School shooting suspect bonds out of jail

Timothy Simpkins kept quiet after getting out of jail. He did not respond to reporters when asked if he had anything to say to those who were hurt in Wednesday's shooting at Timberview High School.

Classes canceled, counseling offered following Timberview High School shooting

After such a traumatic day, classes are canceled and counseling services are being offered to students, staff and families. Experts are encouraging the Timberview High School community to focus on their mental health.

Family of Timberview High School shooting suspect says he was being bullied

“The decision he made, taking the gun, we are not justifying that. That was not right. But he was trying to protect himself. We hope the police department does the investigation properly,” the Timberview High School shooting suspect's family told reporters.

Fake threats at other schools pop up during search for Timberview HS shooter

Police said while they tried to locate the Timberview High School shooting suspect Wednesday, officers were dealing with fake threats from other campuses.