Mansfield man killed in shooting; suspect on the run

A man was shot in a Mansfield home on Thursday around 4:30 p.m., according to the Mansfield Police Department.

Armed guard fired after leaving gun in Arlington ISD school bathroom

One of Arlington ISD’s armed security guards was fired this week for leaving his gun and duty belt in an elementary school bathroom.

Denton Animal Services manager fired after family's dog euthanized

In a statement, a city spokesperson says the shelter manager was fired after they became aware of “misrepresentations made on her employment application and during a subsequent interview."

Plano Balloon Festival this weekend

This year’s festival marks 43 years of hot air ballooning in Plano and Collin County.

Bolivar Peninsula stray dog rescued from Galveston Bay by couple fishing

A stray dog on Bolivar Peninsula was rescued from the bay by boaters after swimming away from the ferry landing, where he was not allowed. The dog, named Bolivar, has since found a new home.

Coyotes viciously attack woman's cat in Arlington neighborhood, video shows

One Arlington woman says four of her cats were attacked, killed and eaten by wild coyotes. Although the city says it is stepping up patrols in the area, it currently has no plans to try to remove any coyotes. Here's why.

La Porte pipeline fire is out, human remains found in SUV

The SUV involved in the La Porte pipeline explosion earlier this week is now being examined by authorities, as seen in live footage from Skyfox.

Texas lawmakers push City of Dallas, pension fund leaders to solve problems

On Thursday, state lawmakers warned the City of Dallas to settle its differences between two competing financial plans to fund its public safety pension.

Texas DPS Troopers find 16 illegal immigrants inside trailer with false wall

A Houston man was arrested after authorities discovered 16 illegal immigrants crammed inside a hidden compartment in a trailer during a traffic stop.

18-wheeler driver accused of killing woman in suspected DWI crash in Fort Worth

The driver of a semi-truck has been arrested, accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a woman and injured a man in a Fort Worth crash. Police say the crash was completely avoidable.

Operation Lone Star leaders tout recent improvements for improving morale among National Guard troops

Securing the southern border is challenging for Texas National Guard troops both physically and, oftentimes, mentally. That's why state lawmakers are examining the impact Operation Lone Star is having on the health and well-being of troops assigned to the mission.

DFW Airport, Love Field airports rank among the best in America

The two big airports in North Texas are rated among the best in America. See where they fall on J.D. Power's list of the country's Top 10 airports.

WATCH: Big Boy steam locomotive leaves Dallas area

Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 made a stop at a private Union Pacific Event on Wednesday and will leave for Hearne at 9 a.m.