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Birdville High School student expelled after posting racist video of student athlete online

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:17:37 GMT

A video circulated on social media showing a Burleson Centennial basketball player's face edited onto a scene from a show depicting slavery.

Fort Worth police sharpen work at Intelligence Exchange Facility after 6th Street shooting

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:14:09 GMT

“For right now, we don’t have any current threats in the United States based on the Iran conflict...but it doesn’t mean it can’t happen,” Captain Jeff Keck said.

What Dallas County voters need to know about Election Day precinct changes

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:41:38 GMT

Dallas County voters must cast ballots at assigned precincts on Election Day. Here’s how to check your location before heading to the polls.

Police identify 2 killed in Austin mass shooting, say it's too early to determine motive of the shooter

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:32:01 GMT

Three patients remain in critical condition, and one person is expected to be taken off life support, Police Chief Lisa Davis said.

North Texas pastor resigns amid backlash over sex offender son working at church school

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:30:21 GMT

Heritage Baptist Church Pastor Eric Crawford had previously been suspended in February following concerns from parents and church members.

City of Plano identifies 15-year-old boy killed in crash on Independence Parkway

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:29:15 GMT

Officials say a Chevrolet Volt crossed the median and struck a Lincoln Navigator, carrying the boy and three others.

71 Texas lawmakers call on Congress to pause immigration after the Sixth Street massacre

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:35:11 GMT

The state legislators delivered a letter to the Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress as the FBI investigates the shooting spree as potential terrorism.

After repeated crashes, new barrier at Tyler Street roundabout is struck by another car

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:30:35 GMT

Another crash at the Tyler Street roundabout has neighbors demanding faster safety fixes, as Dallas installs a permanent barrier to prevent future damage.

4 North Texas restaurants make Texas Monthly's list of best new restaurants

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

North Texas is well-represented on Texas Monthly's annual best new restaurants list.

'The opportunity is huge' | Downtown Dallas Inc. announces support for abandoning City Hall

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:25:06 GMT

"This is about a land grab. This is about an economic development opportunity," council member Adam Bazaldua said in response to the DDI announcement.

Cowtown Marathon results: Fort Worth woman makes race history in the Ultra-Marathon distance

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:15:09 GMT

The winners of the Cowtown Marathon logged some impressive times over the weekend. Plus, a TCU professor came first overall in the ultra marathon.

Two Melissa ISD elementary schoolers hit by a vehicle while biking to school, officials say

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:06:42 GMT

Two Melissa ISD students riding their bicycles to school were hospitalized after being hit by a car, district officials said.

Dallas police investigate hit-and-run motorcycle crash involving officer, officials say

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:53:58 GMT

The Dallas Police Department is searching for a driver who allegedly struck an on-duty police officer before driving away.

Campaign buttons and 50-mile walks: Unique tactics shaped North Texas political history

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:38:08 GMT

As primary elections approach, we look back at the election tactics that shaped the politics of the past.

Two people found dead after a shooting near Old East Dallas, officials say

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:22:47 GMT

The double homicide remains under investigation, police say.

Police investigate double shooting near downtown Dallas, officials say

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:18:51 GMT

Two minors were injured in a double shooting overnight near downtown Dallas, police on the scene said.

Iconic Denton pizza shop Crooked Crust closes its doors

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:11:32 GMT

According to the Fry Street staple's website, rising costs of food, labor and operations combined with slower sales led to the closure.

Nearly a decade later, searchers still comb North Texas for missing Fort Worth woman

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:47:30 GMT

Typhenie Johnson, 25, vanished in 2016 after her ex-boyfriend was seen driving away from her apartment complex. He was convicted of kidnapping her in 2019.

From protest to celebration: North Texas divided over Iran strikes

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:11:51 GMT

Protests and celebrations unfolded across North Texas after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

FBI investigating 'potential nexus to terrorism' in 6th Street shooting that left two dead, 14 injured | Shooter also killed

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:13:08 GMT

The Austin Police Department says 3 people are dead, including the suspect, and 14 were injured after a shooting just before 2 a.m. The FBI is also involved.

Dallas Wings could move into AAC amid practice facility conflict, according to new City Council proposal

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:48:12 GMT

While rumors of movement among the city's sports teams swirl, the American Airlines Center may welcome a new tenant, city officials said.

90-year-old acquitted of felony charge in Navarro County court

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:51:37 GMT

The elderly defendant fought a third-degree felony pursued independently by the Navarro County District Attorney.

'Rudy's forever!' Dallas gathers to say goodbye to Rudy's Chicken after decades in business

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:37:24 GMT

Rudy's Chicken in Oak Cliff closed for good on Saturday, prompting hundreds of people to line up for a final taste.

Dallas officials say they are working to change freeway signs to reflect Botham Jean Boulevard

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:43:31 GMT

Officials did not say when the change could happen, but they estimate it could cost $300,000.

Both occupants rescued after hot air balloon crashes into Longview radio tower

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:08:07 GMT

In Longview, a hot air balloon crash into a radio tower at 920 feet sparked a challenging rescue due to strong winds, but both occupants were safely saved.

Iranian Americans in Dallas react with fear and hope to US, Israeli strikes inside Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:52:49 GMT

At a rally on Saturday, people described a mix of anxiety and optimism, worried about instability but hopeful that international attention could bring change

City of Justin issues boil water notice due to water main break

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:22:02 GMT

The city says it will notify residents when water is safe again for drinking or consumption.

North Texas auction house presenting original artwork from some of comics' most legendary artists

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:32:12 GMT

Items that have been sold so far include the cover of Action Comics No. 21, drawn by Superman co-creator Joe Shuster.

Dallas flight to Dubai cancelled after air strikes in Middle East

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:29:47 GMT

Dubai International Airport alone — the world’s busiest airport for international flights — reported more than 700 inbound and outbound flights canceled.

Norma's Cafe Owner Ed Murph dies at 78

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:14:31 GMT

The restauranter is being remembered as a respected leader of the Dallas restaurant community.

'Fox guarding the henhouse' | Alarm as Dallas delays oversight for pension funds that have faced past investment issues

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:41:03 GMT

In a 10-5 vote, Council members decided to follow the recommendation of city staff to work more closely with the funds themselves on hiring an investment advisor

Celina ISD's new athletic director hire Brent Whitson talks his goals in the role

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:59:28 GMT

Celina ISD appointed Whitson as AD as the district confronts past scandal and ramps up to Class 5A.

Texas Democrats outpacing Republicans in early voting as primary turnout climbs

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:39:36 GMT

More than 1 million Democrats have cast ballots statewide ahead of Election Day, 12% higher compared to Republicans

Dallas Fire Rescue, Atmos respond to ruptured gas line at apartment complex

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:51:25 GMT

The apartment building was evacuated, officials said, but the rupture has since been repaired.

'Hamburgers for all' | Trump makes Whataburger stop in Corpus Christi

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:44:32 GMT

During a visit to Corpus Christi, Donald Trump made a spontaneous stop at a Whataburger, treating patrons to hamburgers and prompting a short “USA” chant.

Former American Institute of Architects Dallas presidents find EDC's $1B City Hall repair cost not credible

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:44:00 GMT

A new paper from the group accused the EDC's report of being "built on faulty assumptions" with "inflated cost allocations."

Fort Worth transportation workers team up with educators to create living black history program for students

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:12:20 GMT

In an immersive tribute to Black history, North Texas school bus drivers brought historical figures to life for students at CC Moss Elementary in Fort Worth.

White Settlement police honored in national photo contest for community policing excellence

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:02:50 GMT

A White Settlement police officer's act of community engagement captured in a photo has won national acclaim in a DOJ contest.

Eagles concert at Globe Life Field moves Texas high school's prom night date, school principal says

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:27:23 GMT

The principal told seniors a newly announced Eagles concert canceled their prom plans. A Globe Life Field spokesperson now says they’re working to find a new date.

Man sentenced to life in prison for killing 2 men in Fort Worth, officials say

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:17:12 GMT

The 45-year-old man was found guilty of shooting and killing two people in 2024.