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The ninth person convicted in federal court in March for the nonfatal shooting of a police officer outside a North Texas ICE facility was sentenced to 50 years in prison Wednesday.
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Metrocare, Dallas County's largest provider of help to individuals struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities, is facing a desperate financial situation.
Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported.
City of Dallas employees will be required to take mandatory furlough days as the city tries to balance its budget.
Metrocare is the largest provider of help to people struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities in Dallas County. But the county-funding resource is facing financial problems. Leaders are hoping to fix them before it's too late.
A former Crowley ISD principal, who was later hired by Godley ISD, faces felony drug charges after investigators said he illegally sold a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug to school teachers and staff.
Victor Runnels' family is demanding more transparency from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office about his death. They claim he was still handcuffed to a hospital bed when he died, even though the department said he was released and was no longer in custody.
Dallas employees are going to have to take a significant hit to their budget with three upcoming furlough days. The first day civilian employees will go unpaid is next Friday.
In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talorico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage.
Fireworks are a hallmark of the Fourth of July, but almost all Denton County cities prohibit residents from shooting off fireworks.
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
The family of Victor Rennels is demanding answers from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office after his death following a 14-day jail stay, raising fresh questions about recent inmate deaths and the criteria used for in-custody reporting.
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that…
A 25-year-old man turned himself in at the Denton Police Department Tuesday after he allegedly masturbated outside an apartment last month.
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Denton Noon Kiwanis Club is trying to raise $10,000 after the city of Denton cut nearly $50,000 in sponsorship funding for this year’s annual fireworks show, which helps support the nonprofit Children’s Clinic.
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Nearly a year after floodwaters destroyed their home along the Upper Guadalupe River, Juliet and Scott Welden watched construction crews build a new one on the same property.
A massive afternoon fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 people, though no injuries were reported.
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Many San Antonians, like most Texans and Americans, are hitting the road for the long Fourth of July weekend.
Pilot Point police arrested a Celina man Monday on felony charges related to a crash that killed two bicyclists in December.
Argyle once again put together the top Denton-area showing in the 2025-26 UIL Lone Star Cup standings, which were made official Wednesday. The Eagles placed third in Class 5A, led by state championships in academics and girls basketball.
A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.
The final seven co-defendants involved in a coordinated, midnight domestic terrorist ambush at a North Texas immigration facility last summer have been sentenced to prison.
Texas' Halloween capital will welcome a new monster-themed attraction this weekend.
North Texas inside wide receivers coach Dozier Dean has quickly risen through the ranks of college coaches, despite not having played in college and having little coaching experience.
The Dallas Police Department has relaxed its strict policy on officer appearance, immediately authorizing personnel to wear baseball caps, sport visible hand and finger tattoos, and wear specific nose studs while on duty.
A newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that an underground natural gas line was left unmarked prior to a fatal apartment building explosion in Dallas in late May.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
Four people were arrested in Arlington during Norway's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.
A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed.
The ninth person convicted in federal court in March for the nonfatal shooting of a police officer outside a North Texas ICE facility was sentenced to 50 years in prison Wednesday.
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
Trason Haley became one of the top prospects to ever commit to North Texas recently. The Sachse defensive lineman cited his relationship with Ben Black and the program's potential as key reasons behind his decision.
Trason Haley became one of the top prospects to ever commit to North Texas recently. The Sachse defensive lineman cited his relationship with Ben Black and the program's potential as key reasons behind his decision.
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.
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