Outgoing superintendents say critical race theory is not taught in schools

Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."

Colleyville man going to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees

A North Texas man is joining the Ukrainian refugee relief effort in Poland. He's not affiliated with any group or non-profit but felt compelled to go to Europe to help.

Wrong-way driver crashes into Mansfield gas pipeline, causing large fire

Mansfield police say a speeding, wrong-way driver crashed into a gas pipeline overnight, sending flames high into the air. People who live in the area were forced to leave their homes.

Texas tornado outbreak: 10 confirmed tornadoes rip through North Texas, 1 dead

At least 10 tornadoes ripped through North Texas Monday afternoon, leaving trails of destruction, dozens of injuries and at least one person dead.

9 injured after powerful EF-3 tornado leaves trail of damage in Jack County

A powerful EF-3 tornado ripped through Jacksboro, a city 60 miles northwest of Fort Worth in Jack County, the National Weather Service confirmed.

Tornadoes rip through North Texas, causing extensive damage to schools, homes

Two schools in Jacksboro in Jack County were heavily damaged after a reported tornado. Over in Bowie, four people were rescued from flattened homes.

Police seek 18-year-old wanted for fatal shooting of teens in Watauga

Police in Watauga want 18-year-old Keiwone Leotis Morris, who is accused of shooting and killing two teenagers last week, to turn himself in.

North Texas serial rapist admits to murdering two women

Reginald Kimbro was set to go to trial next week for the 2017 rape and murder of 22-year-old Molly Matheson. He also pleaded guilty on Friday in the murder of a Plano woman and multiple other rapes across the state. It was a sudden turn of events this week in a yearslong case.

Future doctors from Fort Worth college learn their residencies on Match Day

More than 200 medical students from the College of Osteopathic Physicians at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth opened their match letters for residency Friday. The class of 2022 was the first in-person Match Day since 2019 due to COVID-19.

Peer-to-peer support program launches for North Texas first responders

A unique program launches this week to help North Texas first responders handle the stress of their job. The program pairs officers from one department with officers from another to offer support. If it works here, it will be expanded nationwide.

UT-Dallas, UT-Arlington offering free tuition to more students

Undergraduate students at UTD and UTA whose families make less than a certain amount will qualify for free tuition next year. It's all part of a program to make a college education more affordable for Texans.

Audit finds $250K in questionable spending by 2 Grapevine city employees

The city of Grapevine says an internal audit found $250,000 in questionable spending by two senior city employees, including hotel stays, flights, tickets to football games, lawn furniture, Amazon purchases and more. The case is serious enough that the Tarrant County DA is ordering a grand jury investigation.

1 killed, 2 hurt in fiery Fort Worth crash

One person was killed, and two others were injured in a fiery crash Tuesday night in southwest Fort Worth.

Hurst police fatally shoot man after hourslong standoff

Police said it started with a call about shots being fired in a home. When officers arrived, a man inside was firing his gun. It continued even after officers rammed an armored vehicle into the home and deployed tear gas.