North Texas Fair and Rodeo opens to favorable weather, happy crowds

While Saturday’s weather was still hot, it was cooler than it was last year, making a difference to the overall North Texas Fair and Rodeo experience.

$7.6M worth of meth smuggled in flower shipment seized at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized millions of dollars worth of drugs hidden in a shipment of roses headed from Mexico to Texas.

9 teens charged in deadly South Carolina shooting of 16-year-old

Police in South Carolina have charged nine Myrtle Beach-area teens, including his girlfriend and a romantic rival, in the murder.

Beto O'Rourke says his political org. donated more than $1M during first special session

In a release from Powered by People, the organization said it donated more than $1 million to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus during the special session.

No resolution after Trump, Putin meeting in Alaska
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President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke during a live news conference after a summit in Alaska. The two leaders met for the first time in six years to discuss what it will take to stop Russia?s invasion of Ukraine. No resolution was reached in Friday's meeting.

Dallas County judge still undecided on fate of popular Deep Ellum nightclub

The court was told a decision on whether Rodeo Dallas would be allowed to reopen would come sometime Friday, after a seven-hour hearing the day before.

Trump and Putin hold presser in Alaska: Full
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President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke during a live news conference after a summit in Alaska. The two leaders met for the first time in six years to discuss what it will take to stop Russia?s invasion of Ukraine

U.S. to spend $850M fighting screwworm fly that's threatening Texas livestock

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the U.S. Agriculture Secretary met on Friday to announce steps to battle an invasive species that is threatening the state’s livestock. Those steps include a federal cash infusion of about $850 million.

Plano ISD parents voice safety concerns after 5 bus routes eliminated

Parents in Plano ISD say they are concerned about the safety of their children getting to and from school after their bus route was eliminated.

Grapevine Lake fatal jet ski hit-and-run suspect indicted in Tarrant County

The alleged jet ski driver faces up to 20 years in prison for manslaughter, while her accused accomplice could receive up to a year for his alleged role.

Texas teen’s homecoming mum made entirely out of Lego

A North Texas high schooler is putting a unique twist on a uniquely Texas tradition. His homecoming date this year will wear a mum made entirely out of Lego.

Irving road rage shooting injures 1

Irving police said one person was injured Friday in an early morning road rage shooting.

Trump and Putin meet after arriving in Alaska
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Video shows President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands after both arriving at an Alaskan military base, where they will meet. It's been six years since they last met in person.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation

The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.

Fort Worth fire captain dies at the age of 50

A captain with the Fort Worth Fire Department died recently after three decades of service with the department.