Suspect charged in October house fire in The Colony

A person suspected of intentionally setting fire to a home in The Colony last month has been arrested, officials said.

Ken Paxton sues Roblox, claiming it puts 'pixel pedophiles and profits' over children's safety

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed suit against Roblox, claiming the company is putting “pixel pedophiles and profits" over the safety of Texas children. Roblox says it has introduced over 145 safety measures this year alone.

Texas Education Agency names conservator to oversee Fort Worth ISD

The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."

Murder suspect arrested in connection with 2021 Arlington shooting

An arrest has been made in the December 2021 murder of Alphonso Lewis Jr. in his southwest Arlington apartment, with the suspect charged with capital murder.

Frisco serial stalker gets maximum prison sentence

Robert Bevers was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The sentence came after evidence showed Bevers had also targeted four other women dating back as far as 2016.

Dallas, Houston airports among those to see flights cut amid government shutdown

Airports in Dallas and Houston are among those that will see flight cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.

Second arrest made in deadly Fort Worth nightclub gang-related shooting

A second murder suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left one person dead and five others injured in a shooting in the West 7th Entertainment District in Fort Worth on Oct. 5.

I-635 Traffic Alert: Major closures begin Thursday

Drivers in North Texas should prepare for significant congestion and major traffic pattern changes on I-635 LBJ Freeway starting tonight.

How to check TSA security wait times at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field

The FAA's 10% air traffic reduction will likely cause significant delays and chaos at airport security checkpoints nationwide. Travelers are warned to check wait times before departing as the government shutdown impacts continue.

Texas most wanted fugitive arrested in Jacksonville officer shooting case

A fugitive accused of shooting a Jacksonville police officer was captured Wednesday night after a multi-agency search in a wooded area west of the city.

Plano voters to decide DART future in May 2026 special election

Plano City Council approved a special election in May, allowing voters to decide whether the city will withdraw from DART services due to financial concerns, despite strong opposition from residents who rely on the transit system.

FAA to reduce air traffic amid government shutdown
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The FAA says the reductions will hit 40 high volume airports. Leaders are blaming the ongoing strain on air traffic controllers, who were already short staffed before the shutdown and are now working without pay.

International expert astounded Dallas might demolish City Hall

A prominent Australian architecture professor is urging the Dallas City Council to save its iconic I.M. Pei-designed City Hall building from a potential demolition, calling it an internationally important symbol of the city and democracy.

Collin County voters wait in long lines on election day

Some voters in Collin County were met with long lines at their polling sites. The county switched to paper ballots this year, though officials have not said whether that’s what was causing the lines.

McKinney ISD votes to close 3 elementary schools to save $3M annually

McKinney ISD voted to close three elementary schools by the 2026–2027 school year, a move intended to save the district about $3 million annually and correct a student imbalance partly caused by unaffordable housing leading to low enrollment in some areas.

Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.