Suspected North Texas scented candle thieves allegedly stole $27,774 worth of items

"Candle theft may seem insignificant. But in reality, organized retail theft feeds many of the underlying crime problems that communities across our country are experiencing.” said Lake Worth Police Chief J.T. Manoushagian.

Southlake landscaper electrocuted while trimming trees

A landscaper in Southlake was killed when he came into contact with a live electrical wire Friday morning.

Dallas weather: Strong winds leave behind trail of damage Thursday

Most of North Texas experienced severe weather Thursday afternoon and into the evening, the storms left a trail damage that people are still working to clean up.

Woman injured in Fort Worth road rage shooting

Fort Worth police believe road rage is to blame for a shooting that injured a woman in far southwest Fort Worth.

Reduction in SNAP benefits will put pressure on North Texas food banks

As of March 1, Texans who receive food stamps through the SNAP program go back to receiving pre-COVID benefit amounts even though inflation – especially for food – is at record highs.

VIDEO: Jackknifed 18-wheeler slams into Fort Worth police car, disabled vehicle

Fort Worth police have just released dashcam footage of a jackknifing 18-wheeler that smashed into a police cruiser and a disabled vehicle during last month's ice storm.

Arlington Martin High basketball team players punished after fight during last week's game

For Arlington Martin High School, Tuesday was the biggest game of the post-season. But the team played with just five eligible varsity players after a fight during a game last week caused most of the team to be ejected.

Racist graffiti sprayed painted at 2 North Texas schools

The graffiti had hateful and violent messages about Black people, Jews and Hispanic people. One of the messages contained a vague campus threat. 

Ringleader of gang using romance scams on elderly sentenced to 20 years in prison

A North Texas man will spend the next 20 years behind bars for leading a gang of criminals that allegedly used “sweetheart scams” on elderly victims across the country and sent the money to Nigeria.

Fort Worth city council approves abandoned shopping cart crackdown

Fort Worth City Council approved a new ordinance that would punish retailers if they don't act quickly to remove shopping carts that have been taken from their property.

2 arrested in Lake Worth for organized scented candle theft ring

The suspects are accused in an organized plot to steal thousands of dollars worth of scented candles and other merchandise from a Lake Worth retail store, police said.