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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Video Of Shootout With Mesquite PD & Suspect Released
Video Of Shootout With Mesquite PD & Suspect Released
Mother, 3-Year-Old Son Killed On Highway Trying To Escape Crashed Car
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 Investigating After Officers Shot At Fleeing Suspect
Mesquite police are investigating after officers shot a man suspected of breaking into an apartment when he tried to flee from the scene.
3 Men From Georgia Charged With Murdering Mesquite Gym Security Guard
Mesquite Police arrested three men in connection with an assault-turned-murder that left one victim dead on January 22.
Mesquite Police Chase Ends After Suspect Runs Out Of Gas
A low-speed police chase on January 28 came to an end in Dallas after the suspect ran out of gas and surrendered.
Mesquite To Hold Prayer Vigil For Murdered Teen 'Left For Dead On The Street'
Mesquite Police are investigating a murder that they initially believed to be a motor accident that took place on Saturday, January 22.
Abel Rodriguez In Custody After Police Chase That Started In Mesquite & Weaved Through Dallas
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.
Funeral Held For Fallen Mesquite Police Officer Richard Houston II
Hundreds of people filled Lakepointe Church in Rockwall on Thursday to honor the memory of Officer Richard Houston II.
Hundreds Come Out To Honor Fallen Mesquite Officer In Prayer Vigil
Hundreds of people came out tonight to honor a mesquite police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday afternoon.
Mesquite Police Identify Officer Killed In Shooting, Vigil To Be Held Sunday
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 React To Mesquite Officer Killed On Duty
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.
15-Year-Old Arrested, Charged With Capital Murder After Deadly Shooting At Mesquite Business
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 Trying To Identify Armed Man Who Robbed Bank In Mesquite
Investigators in Mesquite are asking for help identifying an armed bank robbery suspect. The robbery happened inside a Walmart on June 14.
'Amazing & Loyal Dog,' Mesquite Police K-9 Kozmo Killed In The Line Of Duty
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.
Hit & Run Victim In Mesquite Was Left In Roadway Only To Be Run Over 2 More Times
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.
Mesquite PD Searching For Man Caught On Video Before Putting On Halloween Mask & Robbing Person At Gunpoint
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.
Mesquite Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of Michael Quintero
The Mesquite Police Department is searching for those responsible in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Michael Quintero of Dallas.
Mesquite Police Arrest Teen Mario Oliver, 1 Of 3 Armed Robbery Suspects Targeting Discount Stores
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.
Mesquite Police: Teenage Robbery Suspects Lured Victims Out With Promise Of An iPhone Sale
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.
Mesquite Police Seek 'Suspicious Person' Who May Have Exposed Himself
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.
Angry Man Throws Potpourri, Pepper Sprays Fuel City Clerks In The Face
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.
Amber Alert: Mesquite Police Say 8-Month-Old Nyla Crockett, Mother Were Found Safe
An 8-month-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert has been found safe, along with her mother, police said.
U.S. Marshals Arrest Fraud Suspect, Joshua Bell, Accused Of Scamming Vietnam Veteran And Arlington Couple
The U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force arrested fraud suspect Joshua Bell and took him directly to the Dallas County Jail.
Police: Man Who Bilked Veteran Out Of $17K Also Scammed Arlington Couple
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.
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Dallas police arrest suspected Hair World Salon shooter
Police have not named the suspect but said that the individual was being 'interviewed and processed'.
U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions dips in April, but still at 22-year high
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.
Repo man shot, seriously injured while repossessing car
A repo man was seriously injured after someone shot him while he attempted to repossess a vehicle at an Arlington apartment complex.
Local businesses pocketing profits amid Mavs frenzy
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and as their success continues local businesses are pocketing profits.
Dallas abuzz with Mavs fever after big win
Dallas was buzzing Monday with Mavs fever many fans haven't felt in a long time.
Pickup truck driver injured after slamming into Kemp ISD school bus
No children were injured this afternoon when the driver of a Chevy Silverado pickup truck ran into the back of their school bus.
A look at the GOP primary runoff for Texas Attorney General as early voting begins
The political equivalent to a game seven is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas primary runoff May 24.
I-Team: Texas father and son accountants convicted in $6M Ponzi scheme
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
Kendrick Lamar's latest music video features iconic North Texas locations
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
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Dallas police arrest suspected Hair World Salon shooter
Police have not named the suspect but said that the individual was being 'interviewed and processed'.
U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions dips in April, but still at 22-year high
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.
Repo man shot, seriously injured while repossessing car
A repo man was seriously injured after someone shot him while he attempted to repossess a vehicle at an Arlington apartment complex.
Local businesses pocketing profits amid Mavs frenzy
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and as their success continues local businesses are pocketing profits.
Dallas abuzz with Mavs fever after big win
Dallas was buzzing Monday with Mavs fever many fans haven't felt in a long time.
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I-Team: Texas father and son accountants convicted in $6M Ponzi scheme
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
I-Team Exclusive: Dallas sons reveal what led to arrest in murder of their father
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.
North Texas business steps up to help desperate mothers
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
I-Team Update: Ira Tobolowsky's family reacts to murder arrest
Ira Tobolowsky's sons said investigating their father's murder over the past six years has been a full-time job.
Online car dealer Vroom faces dozens of state violations
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.
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A look at the GOP primary runoff for Texas Attorney General as early voting begins
The political equivalent to a game seven is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas primary runoff May 24.
Texas Senator John Cornyn travels to Ukraine, meets with Zelenskyy
Cornyn and the group said their purpose was to let President Zelenskyy know that the US 'stands squarely behind Ukraine.
Court rules for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in campaign finance case
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, agreed that the somewhat obscure section of the law violates the Constitution.
Buttigieg says Biden administration working to end baby formula shortage
Buttigieg said the formula shortage has the attention of the highest levels of the Biden administration.
New York governor says Buffalo shooting was "white supremacy terrorism"
"This individual is not going to see the light of day again," Hochul said of the suspected gunman in Saturday's attack.
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Baby formula maker Abbott reaches deal, will restart production
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power as demand spikes due to heat
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
Rising prices and inflation hit North Texas farmers hard
As inflation continues to soar, local farmers and ranchers are feeling the pinch as the prices continue to grow.
Pediatricians warn against unsafe formula alternatives amid shortage
Pediatricians are warning parents about resorting to unsafe alternatives to baby formula as the shortage continues to cause panic.
215K Hyundai Sonatas recalled; faulty hoses can leak fuel
A low pressure fuel hose can crack over time due to heat from the engine. That can cause fuel leaks and increase fire risks.
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Can meditation and mindfulness exercises reduce stress?
Recent survey found more Americans are meditating - and that's a good thing, experts say.
Texas court allows some investigations into families of transgender youth to resume
Texas high court allows state to resume some abuse investigations into gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
TPC Craig Ranch designer Tom Weiskopf gets 'Major' support during cancer battle
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
How to avoid heat-related illness now that high temps, humidity here to stay
The hot temperatures combined with the humidity is keeping MedStar crews busy in Tarrant County.
National Prevention Week comes after 447 Dallasites overdosed last year
This week marks National Prevention Week, an educational campaign surrounding substance use disorder.
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Baby formula maker Abbott reaches deal, will restart production
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power as demand spikes due to heat
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
After all the hype, Elon Musk's Twitter deal is 'on hold'
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.
Rising prices and inflation hit North Texas farmers hard
As inflation continues to soar, local farmers and ranchers are feeling the pinch as the prices continue to grow.
Pediatricians warn against unsafe formula alternatives amid shortage
Pediatricians are warning parents about resorting to unsafe alternatives to baby formula as the shortage continues to cause panic.
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After handling Game 7, Mavericks breathe, prepare for Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks are off to the Western Conference finals for the 5th time in franchise history.
Dallas Stars out of playoffs after Game 7 OT loss to Flames
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.
Top U.S. cowgirls ride into North Texas for Women's Rodeo World Championship
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
TPC Craig Ranch designer Tom Weiskopf gets 'Major' support during cancer battle
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
Not in our house, the Mavs take the Suns down and force Game 7
The Mavericks won when facing elimination for the first time in three tries with Luka, their three-time All-Star point guard.
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Kendrick Lamar's latest music video features iconic North Texas locations
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Top U.S. cowgirls ride into North Texas for Women's Rodeo World Championship
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86
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 sues Kanye over 'Come to Life' song
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."
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day in DFW
The date is recognized as Star Wars Day so cue the cantina music and join local businesses to celebrate.
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AM weather update with Anne Elise Parks
The forecast the rest of this work week remains focused on record-breaking heat!
Suspect arrested in connection with shooting at Dallas hair salon
Early Tuesday morning, the Dallas Police Department said they arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting at Hair World Salon on Royal lane.
The heat sticks around this week
Partly cloudy skies. Low 74F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Local businesses pocketing profits amid Mavs frenzy
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and as their success continues local businesses are pocketing profits.
Korean community calls for action in Dallas after shooting
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.
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Easter bunny hops into Cook Children's NICU
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
March 14 Fannin County Storm Damage Near Leonard, Texas
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.
Community Watching After Wind Topples White Rock Lake Eagles' Nest
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.
North Texans Share Pictures Of Wintry Weather
Send your photos our way using the hashtag #FirstAlertDFW on Twitter and Instagram to be featured on air and on our website!
Nurse Creates Holiday Memories For Hospital's Smallest Patients
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.
