Federal appeals court to hear Texas, Louisiana Ten Commandments cases

The full panel of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear both the Texas case and a similar case from Louisiana in January.

Whooping cough cases soar in Texas, quadrupling last year's count

Provisional data shows the state has recorded more than 3,500 whooping cough cases through October 2025. This marks the second year in a row that Texas has seen a high, year-over-year increase in the highly contagious bacterial infection, prompting DSHS to issue a health alert.

Duncanville police, DEA discover meth lab; $10M in narcotics seized

A multi-week narcotics investigation in Duncanville and Dallas County has culminated in the seizure of illegal drugs with an estimated street value of up to $10 million.

Texas Bass Pro Shop fight: Brawl breaks out at grand opening

A dispute over a restroom line at a Bass Pro Shops store in Odessa escalated into a multi-person brawl Saturday afternoon, authorities said. It was the grand opening weekend for the new store.

Voting in Texas: Races to watch across the state

Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.

Dallas weather: Election Day brings unseasonable heat

Temperatures for Election Day and the entire workweek are forecast to be 10 to 15 degrees above average, with highs peaking in the upper 70s and mid-80s.

DFW National Cemetery Veterans Day ceremony canceled due to gov shutdown

We’re approaching the longest federal government shutdown in history, and its impact is being felt in a different way here in the Metroplex. 

Dallas Stars to play at AT&T Stadium in 2027

The game marks the second time the Stars and the state of Texas will serve as hosts of an NHL outdoor game.

Mansfield father sentenced to 20 years after toddler's fatal fentanyl overdose

The father waited two hours before calling 911 after the child ingested fentanyl-laced pills, first attempting to order the opioid antidote Naloxone on DoorDash.

Lego Theft Ring: Man accused of stealing from at least 23 Target stores in DFW

Watauga police arrested a man suspected of nearly two dozen thefts across multiple North Texas cities. Among the stolen merchandise were thousands of dollars' worth of Lego products.

Dallas leaders compare cost of repairing city hall vs leasing office space

Dallas city staff on Monday told council members that moving out and leasing a new building would be more cost-effective over 10 years. But some council members questioned how little staff expected a move to cost and how much it would take to repair the existing building.

Dallas County Judge raises over $2 million to tide over SNAP lapse

The money will go to the North Texas Food Bank and food boxes for furloughed federal workers and for Dallas County residents who are right now without SNAP benefits and for now will get less than what they normally receive.

Denton County voting locations for Election Day

Denton County registered voters on Election Day can vote at their precinct polling location from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Collin County voting locations for Election Day

Collin County registered voters on Election Day can vote at any polling location within Collin County from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Tarrant County voting locations for Election Day

Tarrant County registered voters on Election Day can vote at any polling location in the county from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. See where you can vote here.

Dallas County voting locations for Election Day

For Election Day there will be more than 400 Vote Centers across Dallas County, providing you with multiple locations to make your voice heard. You are able to vote at any of these locations within Dallas County.