Dallas ISD student receives international soccer scholarship

A recent Dallas ISD graduate became the first in the district to earn a soccer scholarship, and he'll be playing the sport internationally.

Cigarette smoking rates in US hit historic low among adults

Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.

FBI joins search for suspect after 5-year-old shot at apartment in Tyler; $6,000 in rewards offered

The FBI and Crime Stoppers are offering a combined $6,000 reward for information after a 5-year-old child was critically injured in a Tyler apartment shooting, with the armed suspect still at large

Groom, pilot killed in Georgia helicopter crash; bride injured

A bride and groom leaving their wedding were among three people aboard a helicopter that crashed in Dawson County.

Sec. Mullin honors the 2025 Dallas ICE shooting heroes
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The FBI is investigating the shooting at the Dallas ICE facility on Sept. 24, 2025, as an act of targeted violence. Officials said a sniper on the roof of a nearby building fired indiscriminately at the detention center, hitting three detainees who were arriving in a transport van. One of those detainees was killed, and two others were critically injured. Norlan Guzmán-Fuentes, a 37-year-old from Venezuela, died shortly after the shooting. Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, a 32-year-old from Mexico, died six days later. Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, who is also from Mexico, remains hospitalized. No law enforcement officers were hurt. Related Dallas ICE shooter Joshua Jahn wanted to ‘cause terror,’ according to handwritten notes. The 29-year-old man who opened fire on a Dallas ICE facility left behind handwritten notes at his home in Oklahoma that shared a motive for his attack – to terrorize ICE employees. The FBI identified the shooter as Joshua Jahn, 29, who had ties to North Texas and Oklahoma. Investigators said he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as agents approached him. Bullets reportedly found at the scene had an anti-ICE message and FBI officials said they found handwritten notes in Jahn's home indicating he wanted to terrorize ICE employees.

DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order

The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.

Experts rank the best used cars for teen drivers in 2026

A new study is providing parents with affordable and safe ways to assist their teen drivers in getting out on the road. 

Karmelo Anthony Trial: Jury selection begins for deadly Frisco track meet stabbing

Jury selection began on Monday in the Frisco track meet stabbing murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, who claims the 2025 death of Austin Metcalf was an act of self-defense.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Dangerous and deadly Hill Country highway: How TxDOT plans to fix and widen SH 46

The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a multiphased safety strategy along State Highway 46 to combat a surge in traffic and a rising number of collisions, officials announced Monday.

Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway

An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.

FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways

A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.

One North Texas city is growing faster than anywhere else in America

This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.

Texas teen couple used dating apps to lure young men into violent ambushes, police say

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of violent online dating traps that led to armed robberies, a pistol-whipping, and the near-fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, police said.

New study reveals which states have the best economies

This state topped the list as the strongest state economy, fueled by innovation, STEM talent and a thriving tech sector, according to new data.