One Texas city makes list of top travel destinations for 2026

While 76% of Americans plan to vacation in 2026, more than half cite price as their top priority, fueling interest in "hidden gems" and off-season travel.

Ken Paxton sues Xcel Energy over deadly Smokehouse Creek fire

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.

North Texas-based The Biscuit Bar closes all locations after seven years

All North Texas locations of The Biscuit Bar have closed after seven years in business, according to a statement posted to the company's Facebook page.

Reiner killings: Nick Reiner formally charged with 2 counts of murder

Authorities said Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night on suspicion of stabbing both parents to death inside their Brentwood home.

Arlington resident wins $1M on scratch-off lottery ticket

A North Texas resident is $1 million richer after purchasing a scratch-off lottery ticket in Arlington.

Dallas sexual assault suspect arrested at the border

A man wanted out of Dallas County for felony sexual assault was arrested while trying to cross the border into the United States.

Man killed in Southeast Oak Cliff shooting

A 29-year-old man was shot and killed in Southeast Oak Cliff on Monday night.

Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history

The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.

Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78

Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.

Driver arrested after high-speed police chase and crash
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A police pursuit in a south Fort Worth neighborhood concluded dramatically when the suspect's car nearly struck a home, leading to the driver's arrest on new charges and outstanding warrants.

Former Texas coach used AI for child grooming plan
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Newly released documents detail why police arrested a former Mesquite teacher and volleyball coach on child grooming charges.

Driver arrested after high-speed police chase nearly crashes into Fort Worth home

A police pursuit in a south Fort Worth neighborhood concluded dramatically when the suspect's car nearly struck a home, leading to the driver's arrest on new charges and outstanding warrants.

Mission Arlington's Christmas store offers free gifts
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Mission Arlington is embracing the spirit of giving. The nonprofit organization opened its annual Christmas store and, in just two days, has already helped 8,000 parents find free gifts for their children.

1 arrested in Cedar Hill officer-involved shooting
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A man is in custody after police responding to a domestic disturbance call were met with gunfire early Monday, leading to a standoff that ended nearly two hours later.

81-year-old Texas trailblazer graduates from UNT Dallas
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History will be made this week when the University of North Texas at Dallas holds its commencement. Among the graduates is an 81-year-old woman with an incredible story.

Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment

Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.

Church nativity scene depicts Holy Family as immigrants
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The nativity scene outside Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is drawing a lot of attention this year because it shares a controversial message about immigration.