North Texas dad dresses like 80s fitness instructor to drop his kids off on their first day

A North Texas father is continuing his first day of school tradition of wearing silly outfits to help Boles ISD students build confidence and start the school year with a smile.

Tropical activity grows with peak of hurricane season a month away

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is a month away and, seemingly on cue, activity in the tropics has started ticking up.

Dallas explores billboards in city parks to generate extra revenue

Dallas is considering placing custom billboards in city parks to boost revenue at a time when costs are rising and the budget is tight. They estimate the advertising signage could generate up to $10 million annually for the park system.

Tarrant County woman arrested in Mexico 29 years after capital murder of 3-year-old daughter

A woman who fled to Mexico nearly three decades ago while facing capital murder charges in the 1996 death of her 3-year-old daughter has been captured, authorities announced.

Georgia man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 murder of Crowley ISD JROTC instructor

A 29-year-old Georgia man was sentenced to life in prison Monday after pleading guilty to the June 2024 murder of his father, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant and Crowley ISD JROTC instructor, in Fort Worth.

Karmelo Anthony’s upcoming court hearings open to observers

Upcoming Collin County court hearings regarding Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial and judge recusal will be open to public observers, but cameras will not be allowed inside the courtroom.

Meta gives Texas data center standards a thumbs up

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said Monday it endorses the new data center standards in Texas.

Dallas grocery store sells $2 million Powerball ticket in Saturday drawing

A Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold at a Tom Thumb in North Dallas for Saturday's drawing. The jackpot has now rolled over to an estimated $905 million.

Fort Worth ISD starts school year fully staffed under state takeover

Fort Worth ISD students returned to class for the first day of school under a state takeover. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata and many parents expressed optimism for the district's future academic performance.

Former EDS Headquarters Imploded in Plano for AT&T Campus
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The iconic former Electronic Data Systems headquarters in Plano was imploded Sunday morning, clearing the property for AT&T's new campus.

Suspect arrested in Mexico after woman killed, 2 children injured in Lake Highlands

A 35-year-old woman was stabbed to death and two children were injured during a Sunday morning home disturbance in Lake Highlands, leading to the arrest of a suspect in Mexico later that evening, authorities said.

DFW dry spell hits 26 days as triple-digit heat wave returns to North Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth reaches 26 days without measurable rain as triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas, bringing potential heat advisories for back-to-school week.

Dallas City Council to Vote on Police Academy Funding
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Dallas City Council receives an update on plans for a new police training academy ahead of a crucial vote this week that could fully fund the project.

Dallas Police to Release Video in 2 Officer Shootings
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Dallas police will hold a briefing and release body camera footage detailing two separate officer-involved shootings that occurred last week.

Fort Worth ISD starts new school year under state control
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Dozens of North Texas school districts return to class for the first day of school, including Fort Worth ISD as it begins its first school year under state control.

Nocona woman killed, 3 injured in head-on Montague County crash

A Nocona woman was killed and three Oklahoma residents were injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash on FM 677 in Montague County, according to Texas DPS.