'We are at risk of another West explosion' safety experts warn
Safety experts warn not enough policy progress has been made to prevent another ammonium nitrate disaster.
What are parents' rights to school video of an incident with their child?
Texas school districts routinely require parents to submit open records requests in writing for video of their own child, even in cases when their child is a victim of an assault.
Teacher aide assaults 8-year-old student, Richardson ISD fails to report it to TEA for months
A Texas elementary teacher's aide was caught on a school camera physically assaulting an 8-year-old student, yet Richardson ISD did not report the incident to the TEA for nearly four months.
1 in 7 North Texas school intruder audits had a "finding" but most not for unlocked exterior doors
State inspectors have tried gaining access to hundreds of North Texas schools as a part of a surprise intruder audit program ordered by Governor Greg Abbott after the Uvalde school shooting.
Texas bill would outlaw 'swoop and settle' insurance tactic after car crashes
"Unfortunately, not all carriers document settlements in writing and they utilize a practice known as 'swoop and settle' with an oral release," said State Representative Julie Johnson (D – Farmers Branch), who authored a bill that would outlaw oral automobile insurance releases.
Sleep apnea patients left frustrated & waiting as massive Philips CPAP recall drags on
"You are afraid to go to sleep because if you go to sleep without it, you might die. But if you go to sleep with it, it might kill you down the road," Janet Gray said.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
Part of the solution: How an Oak Cliff school leads the way in use of research-based mental health tools for students.
5 tips when filing a homeowners claim for storm damage
In the coming months, North Texas homeowners will likely face several more damaging storms like the one that blew through the area Thursday evening.
Santa Fe shooting families settle lawsuit with online ammunition seller
Families of the victims of the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting have settled a lawsuit with the online companies who sold ammunition to the gunman.
Federal program that helps millions pay for internet access is plagued with fraud and complaints
A federal program that helps millions of low-income families connect to the internet has been plagued with fraud and complaints, according to government records.
Texas workers file thousands of wage theft claims but recouping money proves difficult
Wage theft costs Americans more than any other type of theft. According to the Economic Policy Center, $50 billion a year in wages are stolen from workers.
Domestic violence survivors often left unprotected from forced debt racked up by abusers
Domestic violence is usually characterized by physical and emotional abuse but often there's another kind of abuse—financial abuse.
3D printers used to make illegal handgun switches magnifies challenges for law enforcement
Law enforcement's concerns over proliferation of illegal handgun switches in North Texas is being compounded by use of 3D printers to make them.
Texas Supreme Court to decide whether ERCOT can be sued for 2021 winter grid failure
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on two separate cases Monday involving whether ERCOT should be immune from lawsuits.
Most mass shooters share these four defining moments
Most mass shooters aren't diagnosed with severe mental illness, research shows. More commonly, they're young men who want to make a mark on society.