DPS trooper killed in Texas Panhandle crash, agency says
The 27-year-old became the 244th Texas DPS officer to die in the line of duty since 1823.
Texas Lottery scratch-off sold in Lake Worth produces $1 million winner
A Power 20s scratch‑off ticket costs $20, according to lottery officials.
Wylie woman and Dallas man charged in fentanyl‑poisoning murder of Prosper resident, authorities say
The charges come amid a statewide push to curb fentanyl distribution and overdose deaths.
Driver killed after car struck by DART Blue Line train in northeast Dallas, authorities say
Police say the vehicle crossed onto the tracks just before 5 p.m., injuring two train passengers and disrupting service along the Blue Line.
Mark Hill wins Frisco mayoral runoff, defeating Rod Vilhauer, results show
Frisco voters chose new leadership as the city continues navigating rapid growth and major development pressures.
Chris Watts takes Denton mayor's race by 47 votes in runoff election, final but unofficial returns show
Voters weighed leadership choices as the city confronts rapid growth and long‑range planning challenges.
Terry Lynne nips Jaime Rivas by 25 votes in razor‑thin Farmers Branch mayoral runoff, unofficial returns show
Voters returned to the polls as the city weighed its leadership amid ongoing growth and community priorities.
Video captures Fort Worth officer saving missing boy along Trinity River
A quick response near Dream Park prevented a dangerous situation from turning tragic.
Ex-North Texas firefighter sentenced to life for recruiting attacker in home‑invasion rape of woman he knew
Prosecutors said jurors were shown recordings, messages,and testimony outlining how the former fire official coordinated the assault and later sought to target the victim again.
Man killed in rollover crash on westbound I‑30 in Fort Worth, authorities say
Emergency crews confirmed the fatality as investigators worked to determine what led to the wreck near University Drive.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder speaks directly to mom who anonymously surrendered newborn in Ennis
City officials say the Safe Haven system worked exactly as intended and that the newborn is now safe and receiving care.
Man sentenced to 45 years after LEGO theft spree across Texas and Oklahoma
Police said the defendant stole high‑value merchandise from multiple retailers and was tied to cases across several jurisdictions.
North Texas couple sentenced for $30 million pyramid scheme that defrauded 10,000 people
Federal prosecutors said the pair used livestreams and community trust to lure thousands into an illegal chain‑referral operation.
Former West Texas city manager convicted after arranging hotel meeting with officer posing as teens
Jurors deliberated just 30 minutes before finding the former Anson official guilty in the federal case.
North Texas couple accused in $2.5 million fortune‑teller scam, prosecutors say
Authorities allege the operation relied on pressure to liquidate savings, convert assets to gold and hand over cash for supposed spiritual work.