Tarrant County coalition announces $2 million to pay early childcare education workers

Tarrant County, Fort Worth, and Arlington have formed a coalition with the group Child Care Associates to attract and keep those caring for our youngest generation.

Andrew Yeager easily defeats Stephanie Williams for seat on Carroll ISD school board

Voters in Southlake sent another message to the Carroll ISD school district about their stance on a controversial issue. They handily chose a candidate who ran against a diversity plan that the district's been developing since 2018.

Saginaw PD: Homeowner fatally shoots man knocking on door

Investigators say a 21-year-old Saginaw man had gone to three or four homes, knocking on the front doors. One homeowner answered the door and told him to go away. Police say the homeowner shot him after he rushed toward the homeowner. But the man's mother says her son suffered from a medical condition and had likely wandered out of his home and needed help.

First pediatric COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed in North Texas beginning Wednesday

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final approval for children as young as 5 to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Dallas and Tarrant County health departments both say vaccinations will begin Wednesday.

Christian radio host gets 3 life prison terms for bilking listeners

A North Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars.

12-year-old girl, 20-year-old woman killed in Fort Worth hit-and-run

Fort Worth police are hoping someone has information about the driver involved in a hit and run on I-20 that killed two people, including a 12-year-old girl.

Fort Worth PD: Man was blackmailing exotic dancer before her murder

Investigators found items inside Abigal Saldaña’s car indicating she worked as an exotic dancer at Rick’s Cabaret DFW. Managers told police recently she’d been worried about a particular patron named Stan.

Fort Worth mother meets 911 dispatcher who helped save her child's life

Erin Fennell was at home when her 3-week-old son, Parker, stopped breathing. She called 911 and was connected to MedStar emergency medical dispatcher who walked her through CPR and saved the boy. "I'm never going to forget that phone call. She is the reason Parker is here."

North Texas school districts revisiting mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop

COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.

Police: Man was stalking, harassing Dallas woman before murdering her

Fort Worth detectives found evidence that 54-year-old Stanley Szeliga had been stalking and harassing a young Dallas woman just prior to her death, and are looking into the potential use of a tracking device.

Man arrested for murder of Dallas woman who may have been stalked

22-year-old Abigail Saldaña was shot and killed just a few weeks after she told her mother she found a tracking device on her car and that she thought someone was following her. Police confirm the reported tracking device is part of the investigation.

Four suspects sought in Fort Worth smoke shop robbery

Three armed men walked into Prime Smoke Shop around 2 a.m. on October 17 while a woman held the door open and acted as look out.

High winds causing issues across North Texas

A Wind Advisory is in effect for North Texas Thursday and is causing issues, including power outages and flight cancellations.

19-year-old killed in crash on I-30 in Arlington

A portion of I-30 was closed for several hours Thursday morning in Arlington after a fatal crash.

Haltom City officer loses battle with COVID-19

A Haltom City police officer who was known for his volunteer work serving children in the community died after a month-long battle with COVID-19.

Fort Worth PD: 11-year-old boy killed while crossing freeway was headed to shopping center

Investigators say the boy was with two other children when he was hit by a car while trying to cross the southbound lanes of the six-lane freeway. Investigators now believe the children were heading towards a shopping across the freeway.

National Juneteenth Museum to be built in Fort Worth

Just four months after Juneteenth became a national holiday, plans are now in the works for a national Juneteenth museum in the Fort Worth.

Fort Worth ISD gives tour of Arlington Heights renovations

A two-story library and media center is giving students a college-like atmosphere on campus. There are also newly renovated fine arts spaces and more career and technology education options at the school.

Planning underway in Tarrant County to administer COVID-19 vaccine once it's approved for kids

A Wednesday morning conference call gave insight into how Tarrant County school districts are preparing to administer COVID-19 Pfizer vaccinations for children 5-11 years old.