IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know

Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?

National Roller Freestyle Championships comes to Frisco
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This event brings the country's best rollerbladers to Frisco Skate Park for the U.S. Roller Freestyle Championships, hosted by local pro Fritz Peitzner and his skate shop, Carriers.

Former Dallas Cowboys coach remembers Marshawn Kneeland
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically died at age 24 from an apparent suicide on Wednesday, two days after scoring his first NFL touchdown, prompting mourning across the league and raising awareness about mental health crises among athletes.

TEA announces plans to takeover Fort Worth ISD
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This evening, a representative for the agency gave a timeline of when the elected board of trustees will be replaced by an appointed board of managers. It also appointed a conservator to oversee the takeover. Parents expressed concerns over the takeover in a community meeting this evening.

Local Pro brings National Roller Freestyle Championships home to Frisco

This event brings the country's best rollerbladers to Frisco Skate Park for the U.S. Roller Freestyle Championships, hosted by local pro Fritz Peitzner and his skate shop, Carriers.

2 Cedar Hill High School band directors depart after investigation involving former students

Two Cedar Hill High School band directors have been dismissed from their positions following an ongoing police investigation into unspecified allegations involving former students.

City of Aledo picks Candice Edmondson as new city leader

New Aledo City Manager Candice Edmondson, currently the City Manager of Richland Hills and a Parker County native, was unanimously selected by the City Council and will begin her role in early January.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

Teen driver sentenced to 65 years for crash that killed 6 Georgia family members

Following his sentencing, Luke Garrett Resecker received 65 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in a 2023 Johnson County crash that killed six family members while he was driving under the influence of marijuana.

Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced on Thursday morning, expressing "extreme sadness" over the tragic loss.

TEA names conservator to lead FWISD turnaround plan
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The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."

Dallas sides with police chief blocking ICE partnership
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A Dallas City Council committee rejected a proposal for the Dallas Police Department to join a federal program with ICE, with officials arguing the partnership would hinder local crime-fighting efforts despite a potential $25 million grant.

Dallas City Council sides with police chief blocking plan to empower officers as ICE agents

A Dallas City Council committee rejected a proposal for the Dallas Police Department to join a federal program with ICE, with officials arguing the partnership would hinder local crime-fighting efforts despite a potential $25 million grant.

Kidney donor forges unbreakable bond with ex-husband's wife

Amanda McCowen, the ex-wife of Joshua Maples, donated a kidney to his current wife, Angela Maples, forging an unexpected bond of love and forgiveness within their blended family.

Airport air traffic cut down amid government shutdown
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Airports in Dallas and Houston are among those that will see flight cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Suspect charged in October house fire in The Colony

A person suspected of intentionally setting fire to a home in The Colony last month has been arrested, officials said.

Ken Paxton sues Roblox, claiming it puts 'pixel pedophiles and profits' over children's safety

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed suit against Roblox, claiming the company is putting “pixel pedophiles and profits" over the safety of Texas children. Roblox says it has introduced over 145 safety measures this year alone.