Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican says
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
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Pope Francis left a last will and testament before his death
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to capital murder in 2019 attack
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison addresses Luka Doncic trade
It was the first time Nico Harrison spoke on camera since the shocking Luka Doncic trade in February.
Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, passengers evacuate on slides
Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 was pushing back from the gate in Orlando when an engine caught fire, the FAA said.
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell and why is he leading the Vatican?
The former Bishop of Dallas will lead the Vatican while the papacy is vacant.
Denton County commissioner injured, husband killed in stabbing
The grandson of County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell was arrested in the stabbing, police say.
North Texas Catholic leaders mourn Pope Francis' death
Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson said his passing will be mourned with gratitude for his service to the Catholic Church.
Bond to remain the same for alleged Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooter
The 17-year-old who is accused of shooting four students at the Dallas high school last week made his first court appearance on Monday.
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Texas school choice bill moves closer to governor's desk
Democrats in the House are now looking to the next election, where they hope Republicans will pay a political price.
Families of Frisco stabbing victim, suspect harassed with prank 911 calls
Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, told CBS News Texas that he's worried someone will get injured or killed.
Austin Metcalf's father escorted out of Karmelo Anthony's family news conference
The father of the Frisco ISD teen who was fatally stabbed at a track meet earlier this month made an unexpected appearance where his accused killer's parents spoke on Thursday.
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President Trump praises Pope Francis, orders flags at half-staff
The president said on Sunday that he agrees with Pope Francis' message of tolerance for migrants despite not seeing eye to eye with him on immigration.
Disruptive weather in store for the Dallas-Fort Worth area this week
The First Alert Weather Team is issuing FAWDs for Wednesday and Thursday.
Passengers evacuate on slide after Delta plane engine catches fire at Orlando airport
A Delta passenger jet caught fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport on Monday and passengers had to evacuate via the emergency slides, the Federal Aviation Authority said Monday.
Clean up begins after storms, tornadoes hit west of Fort Worth
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Dallas Bishop Edward J. Burns reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis
Dallas bishop Edward J. Burns, who succeeded Cardinal Kevin Farrell, said he was deeply moved to see Pope Francis for the last time on Easter Sunday, "that even in his final day, he chose to be among God's people."
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Disruptive weather in store for the Dallas-Fort Worth area this week
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Severe weather chances return to North Texas this week
Monday will be warm and dry, but storms will return starting Tuesday.
Possible severe weather this week in North Texas
The first round of possible strong storms hits our western counties along a dryline Tuesday night. They’ll weaken by the time they reach the Metroplex in the overnight hours
Beautiful start to the week; more unsettled weather for North Texas begins mid-week
The first round of possible strong storms hits our western counties along a dryline Tuesday night.
Beyond the Border
Some local, state law enforcement to be deputized as immigration agents
With the expansion of the 287(g) program, local and state officers will be able to enforce some immigration duties.
Are local sheriff's offices playing a role in deportation operations?
While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
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A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders.
Border faith community leaders split on potential changes to immigration policy
Two faith leaders view border politics through different lenses.
Law enforcement officials at the border anticipate Trump policy changes
Many Texas law enforcement officials say they are feeling positive as Donald Trump re-enters the White House for a second term.
Eagle Pass and Del Rio residents share hopes, fears ahead of Trump inauguration
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
Venezuelan immigrant living in DFW worries about deportations with Trump reelection
Maria Fernanda Martinez came to the U.S. from Venezuela under a Biden administration humanitarian parole program.
New U.S. citizens share why they plan to vote in November
On Election Day, among the Americans heading to the polls to vote, will be millions of naturalized citizens.
What impact do immigrants have on the Dallas economy?
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
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Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison addresses Luka Doncic trade
It was the first time Nico Harrison spoke on camera since the shocking Luka Doncic trade in February.
How to watch WrestleMania 41 and more key details on the 2025 WWE matches
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Poster for Dallas created by North Texas artist
Excitement is building for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It's been 31 years since North Texas hosted the tournament.
First media network owned by professional athletes launches in Dallas
PlayersTV says it's the first and only media network owned and operated by professional athletes with all original content from their lives off the court and field.
Dallas Mavs GM Nico Harrison has "no regrets" trading Luka Doncic
"There's no regrets on the trade," Harrison said during a round table discussion. "Part of it is doing the best thing for the Mavs."
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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican says
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Pope Francis left a last will and testament before his death
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to capital murder in 2019 attack
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison addresses Luka Doncic trade
It was the first time Nico Harrison spoke on camera since the shocking Luka Doncic trade in February.
Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, passengers evacuate on slides
Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 was pushing back from the gate in Orlando when an engine caught fire, the FAA said.
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Fight against squatters could bring faster evictions for all Texas renters
The fight against squatters in Texas could soon affect every renter in the state.
"Pissed" city leaders urge lawmakers to close loophole costing millions in tax revenue
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North Texas city leaders accuse developers of demanding 100% tax exemptions
For decades, local governments have used HFCs to create affordable housing. But recently, developers have found some small towns willing to go far beyond their limits to broker deals all across the state.
How the fatal Frisco stabbing sparked a surge in fake news
In the wake of the fatal stabbing at a Frisco high school track meet, a surge of misinformation has swept through social media platforms, causing confusion and fear.
Behind the scenes of a prostitution sting in Tarrant County
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Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
School choice bill closer to Texas Governor's desk, Democrats hope Republicans pay political price
Republicans say the legislature is not defunding public schools, and instead, is on its way to approving billions of dollars of new money for public schools.
Texas lawmakers' point of view: The day the House passed historic, controversial school choice bill
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Mariachi music fills the stands at North Side High School's homecoming game
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
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With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
North Texas non-profit aims to increase the number of Latinas in technology careers
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A taste of Cuban coffee with Ken Molestina
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Golf professional Pablo Del Olmo works to grow the game among Hispanic communities
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Collin County warns of potential measles exposure after visit from contagious individual
The person visited three shopping areas in the county on April 10-12 while infectious, officials said.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
New CDC data shows one in 31 children will be diagnosed with autism by age 8
The father of identical twins on the Autism spectrum shares his family's journey and challenges.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
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Texas judge strikes down rule capping credit card late fees
A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees.
Nvidia unveils plans to invest in two new chip factories in Texas
Nvidia announced Monday morning that it wants to build two factories in Texas — one in Houston and one in Dallas.
Businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth expect big impact as Wings draft Paige Bueckers
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Black Texas Farmers' group reserved, waiting for cash crop from Trump's tariffs
P. Wade Ross leads a group of Black farmers and ranchers who are used to losing some---and, then, losing some. Now, they are hoping for a win.
Creators of DRAFTED focused on changing narrative for Latina women in sports
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
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Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison addresses Luka Doncic trade
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First media network owned by professional athletes launches in Dallas
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"Landman" Season 2 films in Fort Worth, prompting road closures
Filming has been canceled for Tuesday but will resume Wednesday.
Jay North, star of original "Dennis the Menace" TV series, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Galapagos tortoises at Philly zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
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Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Your North Texas snow day photos
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Fans cheer on runners at the 2024 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival
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Fort Worth kicks off the Holidays with the Parade of Lights
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
