Former North Texas state senator announces bid for comptroller, gets Abbott endorsement

Former state Sen. Kelly Hancock was sworn in as chief clerk of the Texas Comptroller's Office on Thursday while simultaneously launching his campaign to lead the office.

Two bodies recovered from Lewisville Lake

Texas Game Wardens say they have recovered a man's body from Lewisville Lake, but the search continues for a missing female boater.

North Texas animal rescue operator arrested, 66 animals found in 'deplorable conditions'

A Van Zandt County judge has awarded the SPCA of Texas custody of 66 animals rescued from a property in Eustace, Texas on Wednesday. The organization was also awarded over $22,000 in restitution.

Paul Mitchell headquarters relocating to Dallas County, Gov. Abbott announces

Paul Mitchell, the global hair care giant, is moving its headquarters from California to Dallas County, bringing 80 new jobs and a $12 million investment to North Texas.

Texas judge blocks enforcement of Ken Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules

A district judge temporarily blocked enforcement of new reporting requirements for district attorneys in the state's highest populated areas.

Dallas police say missing 83-year-old man found safe

UPDATE: Dallas Police reported Apolonio Buenrostro was found safe. The announcement was made at 10:20 a.m.

Texas man receives seven life sentences for sex trafficking teens

According to information presented in court, he began trafficking multiple teenage girls for commercial sex acts in 2019. He recruited victims, some as young as 13, through social media, promising them riches.

Opal's Walk for Freedom: Annual Juneteenth walk in Fort Worth

The walk is a symbolic gesture recognizing the 2 1/2 years it took for news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Fort Worth man in critical condition after being shot in the head inside car

A Fort Worth man is in critical condition after being shot in the head inside a car Wednesday night. Police say the victim and a suspect exchanged gunfire, and the suspect remains at large.

Dallas weather: Summer heat arrives early with 100+ heat index

North Texas wraps up spring today with intense heat and humidity, as temperatures feel like 100 degrees or more just before summer officially begins.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get 400% pay raise

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are reportedly getting a "life-changing" 400% pay raise this season, a big jump revealed in their new Netflix series.

Arlington fans, officials see CONCACAF Gold Cup as preparation for hosting FIFA

The CONCACAF Gold Cup is an international sporting event, and the City of Arlington sees it as another opportunity to prepare for the FIFA World Cup next year.

Karen Read found not guilty of murder and leaving scene
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Read was accused of hitting her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, with her car and leaving him for dead in the cold. Her defense team and supporters accused corrupt investigators of framing read to cover up the true details of O'Keefe's death.

CONCACAF Gold Cup gets Texas excited for FIFA World Cup
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The CONCACAF Gold Cup is an international sporting event, and the city of Arlington sees this as another opportunity to prepare for the FIFA World Cup next year. The tournament is also getting fans even more excited for the world cup, and they hope they get to watch their teams here next year.

Gateway Church layoffs amid former paster allegations
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Gateway Church is experiencing financial difficulties and staff layoffs due to a decline in donations following the child sex abuse allegations and subsequent indictment against its former pastor, Robert Morris, who is now engaged in an arbitration dispute with the church over millions in benefits.

Operation Showdown on Fort Worth's violent crime
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Operation showdown took place in April and may across Fort Worth. It's one of the largest initiatives in the history of the region. Five hot spot crime areas in Fort Worth were identified where there's a high volume of drugs and guns being trafficked.

President Trump considers striking Iran
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Iran's supreme leader is rejecting calls to surrender and is warning any military involvement by Americans could cause irreparable damage. President Trump has reportedly withheld giving a final order to attack Iran.

Gateway Church faces layoffs as donations plummet amid Robert Morris scandal

Gateway Church is experiencing financial difficulties and staff layoffs due to a decline in donations following the child sex abuse allegations and subsequent indictment against its former pastor, Robert Morris, who is now engaged in an arbitration dispute with the church over millions in benefits.

Dallas warehouse raids seize 75,000 lbs of THC products
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Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.