
Mesquite youth pastor Connor Penny arrested
Penny's previous employers include the Mesquite Independent School District and the City of Mesquite where he worked as a Teacher's Aide.
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Penny's previous employers include the Mesquite Independent School District and the City of Mesquite where he worked as a Teacher's Aide.
Video Of Shootout With Mesquite PD & Suspect Released
Jennifer Young, 30, of Benbrook and her 3-year-old son were killed on Feb. 28 after exiting their car when it collided with another in the 17700 block of westbound IH20.
Mesquite police are investigating after officers shot a man suspected of breaking into an apartment when he tried to flee from the scene.
Mesquite Police arrested three men in connection with an assault-turned-murder that left one victim dead on January 22.
A low-speed police chase on January 28 came to an end in Dallas after the suspect ran out of gas and surrendered.
Mesquite Police are investigating a murder that they initially believed to be a motor accident that took place on Saturday, January 22.
It was a police chase that happened after officers in Mesquite attempted to pull over a man for a traffic violation on December 27. Today the suspect has been identified.
Hundreds of people filled Lakepointe Church in Rockwall on Thursday to honor the memory of Officer Richard Houston II.
Hundreds of people came out tonight to honor a mesquite police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday afternoon.
The officer killed in a shooting yesterday has been identified as 21-year veteran Richard Lee Houston II. A vigil will be held Sunday.
Officials in North Texas and beyond are reacting to the news of a Mesquite officer being shot and killed in the line of duty today.
A man was shot and killed at a business in Mesquite on November 17, now a teenager is in custody charged with the crime.
Investigators in Mesquite are asking for help identifying an armed bank robbery suspect. The robbery happened inside a Walmart on June 14.
The Mesquite Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Kozmo, who was found dead in the same woods he was last seen chasing multiple aggravated robbery suspects into.
Things weren't exactly as initially thought when police got the the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on April 11 in Mesquite.
He was wearing a frightening Halloween-type mask when he robbed a person at gunpoint outside a house, but Mesquite police say he was caught on tape before putting the mask on. Now they need your help finding him.
The Mesquite Police Department is searching for those responsible in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Michael Quintero of Dallas.
A teenager is in custody after police in Mesquite say he was part of a trio of robbers targeting businesses as they prepared to close for the evening.
Police in Mesquite say they posted iPhones for sale online and then robbed the buyers when they met them face-to-face, now two teenagers have been arrested.
The Mesquite Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspicious person who they say may be responsible for several, recent assaults.
A man quickly went from customer to suspect at Fuel City in Mesquite after throwing bottles of potpourri and pepper spraying a clerk in the face.
An 8-month-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert has been found safe, along with her mother, police said.
The U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force arrested fraud suspect Joshua Bell and took him directly to the Dallas County Jail.
Arlington police said a suspect who scammed a couple out of $1,200 is the same man who knocked on a Vietnam Veteran's door in Mesquite offering to repair her roof, and ended up $17,000 richer.
Police have not named the suspect but said that the individual was being 'interviewed and processed'.
The number of asylum-seekers processed at ports of entry increased sharply, driven in part by Ukrainian refugees arriving at the Tijuana-San Diego border.
A repo man was seriously injured after someone shot him while he attempted to repossess a vehicle at an Arlington apartment complex.
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and as their success continues local businesses are pocketing profits.
Dallas was buzzing Monday with Mavs fever many fans haven't felt in a long time.
No children were injured this afternoon when the driver of a Chevy Silverado pickup truck ran into the back of their school bus.
The political equivalent to a game seven is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas primary runoff May 24.
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Police have not named the suspect but said that the individual was being 'interviewed and processed'.
The number of asylum-seekers processed at ports of entry increased sharply, driven in part by Ukrainian refugees arriving at the Tijuana-San Diego border.
A repo man was seriously injured after someone shot him while he attempted to repossess a vehicle at an Arlington apartment complex.
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and as their success continues local businesses are pocketing profits.
Dallas was buzzing Monday with Mavs fever many fans haven't felt in a long time.
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
In the group setting, they all agree that no one had given up hope. And they all believe the man recently arrested is "100%" the killer.
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
Ira Tobolowsky's sons said investigating their father's murder over the past six years has been a full-time job.
Hundreds of car buyers have filed complaints about delays in getting titles and registrations after purchasing a vehicle from the online used car dealer Vroom.
The political equivalent to a game seven is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas primary runoff May 24.
Cornyn and the group said their purpose was to let President Zelenskyy know that the US 'stands squarely behind Ukraine.
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, agreed that the somewhat obscure section of the law violates the Constitution.
Buttigieg said the formula shortage has the attention of the highest levels of the Biden administration.
"This individual is not going to see the light of day again," Hochul said of the suspected gunman in Saturday's attack.
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
As inflation continues to soar, local farmers and ranchers are feeling the pinch as the prices continue to grow.
Pediatricians are warning parents about resorting to unsafe alternatives to baby formula as the shortage continues to cause panic.
A low pressure fuel hose can crack over time due to heat from the engine. That can cause fuel leaks and increase fire risks.
Recent survey found more Americans are meditating - and that's a good thing, experts say.
Texas high court allows state to resume some abuse investigations into gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
The hot temperatures combined with the humidity is keeping MedStar crews busy in Tarrant County.
This week marks National Prevention Week, an educational campaign surrounding substance use disorder.
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
Musk has been vocal about his desire to clean up Twitter's problem with "spam bots" that mimic real people and appeared to question whether the company was underreporting them.
As inflation continues to soar, local farmers and ranchers are feeling the pinch as the prices continue to grow.
Pediatricians are warning parents about resorting to unsafe alternatives to baby formula as the shortage continues to cause panic.
The Dallas Mavericks are off to the Western Conference finals for the 5th time in franchise history.
It was a heck of a series for newcomer Jake Oettinger, but the rest of the Dallas Stars couldn't get it together on Sunday.
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
The Mavericks won when facing elimination for the first time in three tries with Luka, their three-time All-Star point guard.
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," has died. He was 86.
Dallas-based Bishop David Paul Moten is suing Kanye West over a sample used in the song "Come to Life" on West's new album "Donda."
The date is recognized as Star Wars Day so cue the cantina music and join local businesses to celebrate.
The forecast the rest of this work week remains focused on record-breaking heat!
Early Tuesday morning, the Dallas Police Department said they arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting at Hair World Salon on Royal lane.
Partly cloudy skies. Low 74F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and as their success continues local businesses are pocketing profits.
Fear, frustration and a call for action. They were all expressed among members of Dallas' Korean community tonight during the first public meeting with police since last week's hate crime.
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
The wind robbed Nick and Nora, The White Rock Lake eagles, of their nest and at least one egg. Now, the neighborhood is watching; hoping for the best for the beautiful pair.
Send your photos our way using the hashtag #FirstAlertDFW on Twitter and Instagram to be featured on air and on our website!
In the month leading up to most major holidays, you'll find Kathryn Callahan busy crocheting when not working as a NICU nurse at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth.