Security officer struck by stray bullet in South Dallas shooting, DART says
Police say suspects opened fire Thursday night on South Trunk Avenue, prompting an assist officer call.
North Texas man charged after suspected brutal baseball bat attack leaves victim seriously injured, police say
Police say the victim was found in a driveway with severe head injuries, prompting a search that led officers to a nearby home where the suspect was arrested.
Bus driver fired after Crowley ISD pre‑K student left on bus and found alone in transportation lot, officials say
District officials say the child was discovered unharmed, and a full review of safety protocols is underway following what they called a "serious breakdown."
North Texas lawmaker presses state for action after Dallas apartment explosion that killed three
Families displaced by the blast are still struggling with basic needs – from cooking meals to accessing hot water – while repairs and answers remain elusive, the lawmaker says.
Former East Texas officer admits coercing child into sex acts to create explicit images, prosecutors say
Federal investigators uncovered the abuse after a cyber tip that led to a multi‑agency probe.
Investigators work to identify skeletal remains found in Ellis County
Authorities are coordinating with Waxahachie police and the family of a missing man as medical examiners work to confirm the identity.
Texas father charged with capital murder after toddler dies in hot car, police say
Investigators say the child remained in a hot car for hours as her father slept, leading to her death.
Two drivers charged after street‑racing crash kills elderly McKinney couple, police say
Authorities say a high‑speed race on July 17 led to the deadly collision.
Officer fatally shoots suspect after pursuit in south Fort Worth, police chief says
Police say the suspect, whose original offense was sexual assault of a minor, had removed an ankle monitor before fleeing from officers.
Two arrested after 69 dead cats and more than 70 live animals found at Alvarado home, police say
Investigators say hazardous conditions at the Jessup Street residence required specialized protective gear as crews worked to remove surviving animals and document the scene.
Man shot inside pickup likely wasn't victim of road rage attack, Arlington police say
Police clarified that paramedics had removed the man from his truck before officers arrived and said witnesses reported gunfire from another vehicle.
Victim identified in fatal train crash involving FedEx truck north of Itasca
DPS says the truck was crossing the tracks when it was struck. Its driver remains in critical condition.
North Texas‑based Eyemart Express confirms cyberattack that exposed customer data
The optical retailer says it contained the intrusion the same day, launched an investigation, and is offering complimentary credit monitoring to individuals whose Social Security numbers were involved.
DNA links man to 1997 Texas park murder, but he died before he could be prosecuted
The Amarillo cold‑case homicide was resolved after modern DNA testing linked evidence from the killing to a previously overlooked suspect with a history of knife attacks.
Dog found dead in Glenn Heights; animal cruelty investigation underway
Glenn Heights police are investigating an animal cruelty case after a dog was found dead at an Ellis County home during a day of triple-digit temperatures.