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Dallas 21 mins ago

Gas station employees say they are lucky to be alive after someone sets their store on fire

Dallas Fire investigators say a customer using gas from a gas can started the fire while employees were inside.

Dallas 4 hours ago

Dallas council member calls public safety meeting to address recent violence
Fort Worth 19 hours ago

City of Fort Worth spending millions to resolve pair of whistleblower lawsuits

Dallas Apr 15

Dallas crash victims sue Chiefs' Rashee Rice, SMU's Teddy Knox seeking more than $1M

Two Dallas residents are suing Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and SMU cornerback Theodore “Teddy” Knox in connection with a multivehicle crash last month that injured them and at least f...
Duncanville Apr 16

Toddler killed, mauled by 3 dogs at babysitter's Duncanville home, police say

An investigation is underway after a small child was viciously mauled to death by a dog at a home in Duncanville Monday morning.
airlines Apr 16

American Airlines pilots union reports ‘a significant spike' in safety and maintenance issues

The pilots union at American Airlines says there’s been a significant spike in safety and maintenance issues at the airline.
TxDOT Apr 15

TxDOT launches driving safety campaign after increase in work zone crashes in 2023

TxDOT launched a work zone safety campaign following increased crashes in 2023.

Dallas Apr 15

Man accused of killing 9-year-old in Old East Dallas takes plea deal

Tyrese Simmons agreed to 5 years in state prison for manslaughter.
dallas isd Apr 15

Students walk out of Wilmer-Hutchins High School, protest lack of security on campus

On the first day back to school after a shooting on campus, students walked out of Wilmer-Hutchins High School on Monday morning in an apparent act of protest.
severe storms Apr 16

Watching the Dry Line; Biggest storm concern west and northwest of DFW

A storm system will bring a threat of severe weather into North Texas.
DallasNews.com Apr 15

Trial of man accused of killing Old East Dallas girl, 9, ends without a verdict

The trial of Tyrese Simmons was supposed to begin last summer but was delayed when police said he cut off his ankle monitor and fled just days before the proceedings.
Israel Apr 14

How will Israel respond after Iran drone attack? US leaders urging restraint

As Israel weighs just how severe its answer will be, U.S. leaders are urging caution due to concerns about wider destabilization of the Middle East.
Denton Apr 15

Experience the colorful celebration of diversity at the Texas Gay Rodeo

Over the weekend in Denton, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo hosted a groundbreaking event—a gay rodeo show that drew crowds from all over the state.
Total Eclipse 2024 Apr 14

AP photographer explains how he captured the moment of eclipse totality

Photographer Mat Otero works for The Associated Press in Dallas, Texas, just inside the path of totality for this week’s solar eclipse.
Texas Wants to Know Apr 15

Why did Pornhub disable its site in Texas?

In 2023, the site sued Texas AG Ken Paxton to stop the enforcement of HB 1181, arguing that it violates the First Amendment and users’ privacy. So, Texas Wants to Know, how does the new law, Pornhub and the First Amendment fit together?
Dallas Apr 15

Suspects identified in Dallas death of woman found shot in her car

Police are looking for two men connected to the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old woman in Dallas.
Dallas Apr 15

Internal investigation ordered over 911 response after woman killed, 8 others shot at Dallas party

The Dallas chief of police ordered an internal investigation to determine if officers could have handled the circumstances of a call differently after a shooting left eight people injured and a woman dead.
Fort Worth Apr 15

Episcopal associate rector in Fort Worth accused of soliciting a minor online

Jason Myers was arrested by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
Fort Worth Apr 15

Shooting in W. 7th District stemmed from argument and fist fight, Fort Worth police say

Fort Worth police are still trying to find out more about a shooting that happened in the West 7th Street Entertainment District about a month ago, in which one man was seriously hurt.
Fort Worth Apr 13

Fort Worth Police address street racing concerns after recent takeovers, arrests

The video shows when chaos ensued at a busy intersection near homes and businesses in South Fort Worth on Sunday night.
Dallas Apr 13

Dallas police search for hit-and-run driver who left a man dead early Saturday

Dallas police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian dead early Saturday morning.
Dallas Apr 13

Forest Forward celebrates the renovation and rebirth of the historic Forest Theater in South Dallas

A new chapter begins for Forest Theater, a cultural gem in South Dallas. Take a look at Forest Forward’s plans to revive the iconic theater to its former glory and the massive revitalization program planned for South Dallas.
Arlington Apr 12

Arlington police release new surveillance video hoping to get new leads in February murder case

Arlington police released new surveillance video in hopes of getting new leads in the February murder case.

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