Fort Worth PD clears its rape kit backlog

The Fort Worth Police Department had been under fire for hundreds of backlogged sexual assault test kits. That backlog is now cleared.

Texas fugitive arrested in Mexico on child sex assault charges

A fugitive from Texas who had been on the run since 2012 was arrested in Mexico on charges of sexual assault of a child.

79-year-old fisherman dies on Lake Tawakoni, foul play not suspected

Deputies with the Hunt County Sheriff's Office say foul play is not suspected in the death of a fisherman on Lake Tawakoni on Monday afternoon.

Brenham girl, 10, swept away by rising water found dead

A 10-year-old Brenham Elementary School student who was swept away by rising water in Brenham on Monday has been found dead, officials say.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases surpass 700 since January

State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 702 since January.

TEA warns Fort Worth ISD of potential school district takeover

The Texas Education Agency is warning Fort Worth ISD that it is at risk of a potential state takeover. This comes after the 2023 school accountability ratings were released a few weeks ago.

Search for Midlothian firehouse dog, Riggs, comes to a sad end

The search for a missing firehouse dog is over. Sadly, the outcome is not one the Midlothian Fire Department had hoped for.

Dallas man arrested for indecent exposure on SMU campus

A man who was accused of repeatedly exposing himself to an SMU student last week has been arrested, according to SMU officials.

4 officers hurt during the takedown of armed robbery suspects

Two DART officers and two Dallas police officers were injured during the take-down of five suspects on Friday evening.

Massive new land development for the City of Ferris

Ferris is twenty miles south of Downtown Dallas and has in the last few years undergone innovative changes under its current city manager.

Denton County child tests positive for measles

Denton County health officials have identified its second case of measles as more cases pop up across North Texas.

Dallas leads the state in the number of deadly crashes per capita

A new report shows Dallas has the highest rate of deadly crashes per capita in Texas. A work group believes that’s because of how streets are designed in Dallas.

Midlothian Fire Department continues search for Riggs, the firehouse dog

Midlothian firehouse dog, Riggs, went missing on Friday, May 2 and the Midlothian Fire Department continues the search for the 3-and-a-half-year-old yellow labrador.