Ruptured pipeline in South Arlington spills more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater

A ruptured pipeline in South Arlington caused more than 100,000 gallons of domestic wastewater to overflow from a regional collection system, utility officials announced Sunday.

Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98

Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.

Dallas police and fire teams seize of nearly a ton of illegal fireworks

A coordinated holiday crackdown by Dallas police and fire officials resulted in the seizure of nearly a ton of illegal fireworks and multiple citations on the Fourth of July, authorities said Sunday.

Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say

A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.

Dallas Weather: Severe storms move across metroplex ahead of triple-digit heat

North Texas residents are bracing for a tumultuous week of weather, starting with storm risks Sunday before shifting into a sweltering, humid game day Monday and culminating in the region's first triple-digit heat wave of the season.

150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon

One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens. 

Abbott marks 1 year since deadly Texas floods with Kerrville speech

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark one year since the deadly Hill Country flooding that claimed 136 lives across Central Texas.

Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026

The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. 

Arlington July 4 parade celebrates city’s 150th, America’s 250th anniversary

The annual Arlington Independence Day parade was held Saturday morning, drawing an expected 75,000 visitors to Downtown for the city's 150th anniversary and the country’s 250th birthday.

Egypt players, coaches meet with Dallas Police meet after viral confrontation with officer

Egypt’s head coach has reportedly moved on after a confrontation with a Dallas police officer at the team’s hotel before their World Cup match. But at least one Dallas city council member is calling for an investigation.

Court says Satanism evidence was allowed in Texas death penalty case

A federal appeals court upheld a Texas death row inmate's sentence, finding that state courts did not unreasonably allow evidence of his affiliation with Satanism because it was relevant to “future dangerousness.”

Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House for job in Abbott's office

State Rep. Nate Schatzline resigned from the Texas House Thursday after being appointed as Gov. Greg Abbott's senior advisor on election policy.

Parker County helicopter crash leaves pilot injured

A pilot sustained minor injuries after a helicopter crashed into a tree while refueling at a private airstrip in Parker County on Friday afternoon.

Trump pardons 11, including defendants convicted of Clean Air Act violations

President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including former Jack Abramoff business partner Adam Kidan and nine individuals convicted in cases involving violations of the Clean Air Act.

Police officer injured in Downtown Dallas crash during shooting investigation

Dallas police are investigating a Downtown Dallas car crash involving an officer and a pickup truck near Jackson and Ervay streets, which occurred around the same time as a nearby shooting on Commerce Street.