Bill filed to protect Texas renters in cases of justified force

A Texas lawmaker has filed legislation that would protect renters from facing eviction if they use justified force to protect their families and homes. The bill was inspired by a Fort Worth mom's legal battle after being burglarized numerous times.

Measles vaccination rates in Texas: Find your school district

A measles outbreak in West Texas has people across the state curious about the vaccination rates in their communities. You can check the vaccination rates in your district and county here.

Measles case reported in Mexia ISD a "false alarm," Texas DSHS says

The Texas Department of State Health Services says that a reported case of measles in Mexia ISD was a "false alarm." The school later clarified that it's actually a different contagious disease.

Fort Worth woman sentenced for smuggling minors from Mexico

A 36-year-old Fort Worth woman has been sentenced to federal prison for trying to smuggle two Mexican children from Mexico into the United States. She was trying to take them to their mother in Fort Worth, according to what she told officers at the border.

2 Mesquite juveniles arrested for 15-year-old’s murder

A 15-year-old boy is dead, and two other 15-year-old boys are facing charges for his murder in Mesquite.

JFK files: House Oversight Committee will hold March hearing, plan to visit Dallas

The House Oversight Committee is planning its first hearing on the release of records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and a possible visit to Dallas.

8 arrested in Irving police prostitution sting

Irving police said the eight suspects were taken into custody on Tuesday during an operation that is part of their continued effort to combat human trafficking.

Fort Worth man sentenced to life for killing game room clerk in robbery

Albert Gonzalez was sentenced to life in prison after fatally shooting a game room clerk. He then stole cash from the clerk's pockets and robbed others in the store.

North Texas boot bandit steals boots by hiding them in his pants: police

The woman would point to a pair of boots and the man would hide them in his pants. In some cases, he was able to hide up to four pairs of boots at a time.

Fire damages Dallas assisted living center

Dallas firefighters worked to put out a fire at a four-story assisted living center on Lovers Lane Thursday morning.

Who are the Mennonites? Texas measles outbreak impacts community

The measles outbreak in West Texas is significantly impacting the region's Mennonite community. Here's what we know about them.

Mexico native sentenced: 9 buckets of meth found in truck headed to San Antonio

A man from Monterrey, Mexico is heading to a U.S. prison for his role in importing 300 pounds of liquid meth that was to go from Mexico to San Antonio.

Measles case confirmed in unvaccinated adult in Rockwall County

Health officials revealed an adult living in Rockwall County tested positive for measles this month after traveling out of the country. They say he was not vaccinated.

City Council once again lowers Dallas police hiring goal to satisfy Prop U requirement

After nearly two hours of spirited debate, the city council passed a nonbinding resolution to beef up recruiting numbers within the Dallas Police Department. But instead of adding 325, they dropped the requirement to 300 this fiscal year.

Richardson girl pushes for girls flag football to become a UIL-sanctioned sport

Both boys' and girls' flag football teams are exploding in popularity with 20 million players worldwide. But in Texas, there is still a long way to go. One North Texas girl hopes it becomes a reality in the near future.

Dallas man chased down woman, sexually assaulted her at Uptown apartment: arrest affidavit

A woman told police she was going to her car when she locked eyes with the suspect and had an "unsettling feeling." She said "no," thinking something bad was about to happen. According to the affidavit, the suspect nodded his head up and down saying yes and immediately started chasing her.

Dallas school, hospital team up to offer hands-on education in medical field

On Wednesday, Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute students got a hands-on opportunity to learn about respiratory care and how to perform ultrasounds.