Wrongly convicted former inmates spotlight criminal justice reform in Denton County

The UNT Department of Criminal Justice joined the House of Renewed Hope by hosting a Wrongful Conviction Day panel featuring judges, attorneys, and investigators who have worked on innocence cases, as well as four men who were wrongfully convicted.

Trackdown: Help find the Mesquite storage unit burglars

In Mesquite, police believe two burglars are responsible for breaking into at least 17 storage units. Police say they got a clear picture of one of the suspects.

Woman shot man in alleged Dallas road rage incident

A woman shot a man during an alleged road rage incident on a Dallas freeway Tuesday night, police said.

Rowlett's only early voting location in jeopardy of closing over safety concerns

Rowlett is expecting a big early voting turnout. But the only place to cast a ballot in person is a small church that is now at risk of losing its certificate of occupancy.

Texas Drivers License Renewal: Saturday appointments now available

Need to renew your driver’s license and don’t want to drive two or three hours to get an appointment before the end of the year? You may be in luck.

Trophy Club parents pledge to wait until 8th grade for smartphones

One North Texas elementary school is the first public school in North Texas to have an active "Wait Until 8th" pledge in every grade.

You need to make this much to live comfortably in Dallas-Fort Worth

The income needed to live comfortably is rising in nearly all major cities. Of the 50 largest cities in America, five Texas cities make the list, and Dallas is in the middle of the pack. Arlington and Fort Worth are close behind.

American Red Cross in urgent need of volunteers for Hurricane Helene relief

The American Red Cross North Texas Region is making an urgent plea for volunteers who are willing to travel to help those displaced by Hurricane Helene.

Off-duty Irving firefighter killed in motorcycle crash

An off-duty Irving firefighter was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Parker County on Tuesday.

$2.5 million worth of olive oil stolen in Houston, investigation underway

A Houston-based olive oil company is offering a reward for the return of thousands of gallons of olive oil that were stolen from a warehouse.

Russian hacker wanted for targeting North Texas businesses in ransomware attacks

The Justice Department unsealed an indictment charging Aleksandr Ryzhenkov with ransomware attacks against North Texas businesses, but it’s unclear if Ryzhenkov will ever be held accountable for the attacks.

Texas man executed for fatally stabbing twin teenage girls in 1989

A Texas man convicted of fatally stabbing twin 16-year-old girls more than three decades ago was executed on Tuesday evening.

'Smishing' text message scam targeting TxTag toll customers

There’s a new scam going around, targeting people who drive on Texas toll roads. It involves fraudulent text messages that appear to be from TxTag or other toll agencies.

Dallas woman credits genetic testing for detecting breast cancer early

Armed with the knowledge her mom passed down to her, Laura Heims wants to encourage other women to talk to their OBGYNs about genetic testing. It could be a lifesaver -- like it was for her. The early detection made other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation unnecessary.

Man arrested for attacking Richardson ISD bus driver: police

The assault happened on Skillman Street more than seven months ago, but police were recently able to identify the alleged attacker through social media.

Fort Worth students paint positive messages on park wall

The crafty collab between Eastern Hills High School and the city of Fort Worth celebrates positive messages, bright colors, and talented young artists.

Port Strike: How dock workers striking could affect North Texas

For the first time in decades, dock workers from Houston to Maine are on strike. A local economist weighed in on how that might affect people in North Texas.

Driver dead, passenger arrested after police chase across Rockwall County ends in crash

One person is dead, and another is charged with aggravated assault of a public servant after a driver led a Rockwall County sheriff’s deputy on a chase. The passenger allegedly opened fire on a deputy.