Dallas murder rate drops 12% in 2025
There were 43 fewer murders in Dallas last year. It’s a number the Dallas police chief is using to highlight a decrease in violent crime, but he also emphasized there’s still work to be done.
There were 43 fewer murders in Dallas last year. It’s a number the Dallas police chief is using to highlight a decrease in violent crime, but he also emphasized there’s still work to be done.
Texas DPS holding Flight Officer training in Collin County
Residents of Collin County may notice an increased law enforcement presence this week due to scheduled Texas DPS training.
Residents of Collin County may notice an increased law enforcement presence this week due to scheduled Texas DPS training.
1st Western Diamondback Rattlesnake officially documented in Denton County
The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection.
The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection.
DeSoto Eagles to celebrate state football championship with parade on Jan. 24
The City of DeSoto is celebrating the DeSoto Eagles football team and their 2025 UIL State Championship win in a championship parade at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. 2026.
The City of DeSoto is celebrating the DeSoto Eagles football team and their 2025 UIL State Championship win in a championship parade at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. 2026.
2 in North Texas each win $1M on lottery games
Two North Texas residents are each $1 million richer after separate lottery wins.
Two North Texas residents are each $1 million richer after separate lottery wins.
Where is everyone moving? 6 Texas metros rank among top 25
The 2025 U-Haul Growth Index, released Tuesday, reveals a "Texas stronghold" in the top tiers of migration. The Lone Star State claimed the top three spots for metropolitan growth and placed six metros in the top 25 overall.
The 2025 U-Haul Growth Index, released Tuesday, reveals a "Texas stronghold" in the top tiers of migration. The Lone Star State claimed the top three spots for metropolitan growth and placed six metros in the top 25 overall.
Pete Hegseth addresses Lockheed Martin employees in Fort Worth
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke to Lockheed Martin employees in Fort Worth on his 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke to Lockheed Martin employees in Fort Worth on his 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour.
Doctor shares story after his daughter dies from the flu
A North Texas pediatrician is warning other parents to take the flu seriously after losing his own daughter to the virus.
A North Texas pediatrician is warning other parents to take the flu seriously after losing his own daughter to the virus.
Frisco ISD Threat: Emails prompt extra security on campuses
The Frisco Independent School District's campuses are operating normally again after a series of email threats prompted extra security.
The Frisco Independent School District's campuses are operating normally again after a series of email threats prompted extra security.
Denton meth traffickers get federal prison sentences
Two Denton men are going to federal prison for intending to distribute meth across North Texas.
Two Denton men are going to federal prison for intending to distribute meth across North Texas.
Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches
The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.
The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.
Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules
Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.
Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.
Plano 15-year-old detained after allegedly shooting his father
Plano police are investigating a shooting that involved a 15-year-old boy and his father.
Plano police are investigating a shooting that involved a 15-year-old boy and his father.
Pete Hegseth visits Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth
The Secretary of Defense visited Fort Worth Monday afternoon addressing Lockheed Martin employees at the company's F-35 production plant.
The Secretary of Defense visited Fort Worth Monday afternoon addressing Lockheed Martin employees at the company's F-35 production plant.
Dallas making progress in reducing violent crime
The Dallas Police Department says it's making progress in efforts to reduce violent crime and hiring more officers. Chief David Comeaux will share details on Monday in a presentation.
The Dallas Police Department says it's making progress in efforts to reduce violent crime and hiring more officers. Chief David Comeaux will share details on Monday in a presentation.
Surviving teacher testifies in 2nd week of Uvalde school shooting trial
So far in the trial, witness testimony was heard from former teachers who were sheltered in classrooms, parents of children who lost their lives and forensic experts who weighed in on video from the shooting and evidence examined at the scene.
So far in the trial, witness testimony was heard from former teachers who were sheltered in classrooms, parents of children who lost their lives and forensic experts who weighed in on video from the shooting and evidence examined at the scene.
US Sec. of War Pete Hegseth to be in Fort Worth today
The U.S. Secretary of Defense will make his way to North Texas later today as part of a new tour.
The U.S. Secretary of Defense will make his way to North Texas later today as part of a new tour.
Man arrested after leaving bomb threats on church voicemails: police
A 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly leaving a bomb threat for two local churches, authorities said.
A 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly leaving a bomb threat for two local churches, authorities said.
Fort Worth SWAT standoff ends in arrest after man fires shots into air: police
A 25-year-old man faces a felony charge after an early morning shooting led to a SWAT standoff in South Fort Worth on Sunday.
A 25-year-old man faces a felony charge after an early morning shooting led to a SWAT standoff in South Fort Worth on Sunday.
City of Aledo debuts new municipal complex in ribbon-cutting ceremony
The City of Aledo officially opened the Aledo Municipal Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.
The City of Aledo officially opened the Aledo Municipal Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.