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Educators and community leaders warn Fort Worth ISD to brace for fallout as state-appointed leadership reshapes Houston schools — with rising scores but eroding trust.
The charges against two current and one former Denton officer follow a months-long investigation.
Families of seven minors say the district knowingly enabled misconduct by Caleb Elliott, son of a longtime head football coach, and seek over $1 million in damages.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
The action covers thousands of cans of Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, and Sprite distributed by a North Texas company.
A UPS driver was killed when her delivery truck was struck by a train at a rural railroad crossing west of Greenville, according to authorities.
McEuen was found guilty of killing his neighbor, Aaron Martinez, in a case marked by racial tensions and a dramatic escape before trial.
District officials face mounting pressure as questions swirl around student privacy, administrative oversight, and potential legal violations.
The Galveston, Texas native played college basketball at the University of Houston, and currently resides in Houston.
After two decades of pain and homelessness, Navy veteran Miller Johnson finds healing through a free dental care program — and a new reason to live.
The TEA will replace Fort Worth ISD's elected board of trustees with appointed managers.
U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Sean Duffy also said he "can't guarantee" flights will be on time as government shutdown drags on.
X-ray tables. Hidden cameras. Pre-marked cards. Here's how investigators say suspects rigged poker games to allegedly steal at least $7 million.
The first round of storms will develop to the northwest on Thursday night and track southeast into Friday morning.
"The Biden administration's war on crypto is over," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
DFW Airport is expecting its busiest travel day of the entire holiday period, with nearly 900 departures scheduled as travelers head home. American Airlines says almost 16,000 flights will have departed from DFW between Dec. 18 and Jan. 5. TSA reports it is fully staffed and prepared for heavy passenger traffic, and travelers using PreCheck or touchless ID in select terminals may move through security more quickly.
Fort Worth police say a security guard shot and killed a woman on New Year’s Day after an argument at a local business escalated. Investigators report the guard told the woman to leave, used pepper spray when the confrontation became physical, and opened fire after she grabbed what police describe as a stabbing weapon. The woman died at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Fort Worth residents are grieving after a violent week that left three people dead in two separate park shootings. A memorial has grown at Stop Six Park for a 17‑year‑old high school senior killed when a gathering turned into a deadly fight. Another person was shot and killed days later at Lake Como Park. Neighbors say the community is struggling with repeated loss and the emotional toll of ongoing violence.
Kyra Stubbs says she survived a terrifying attack outside a Northeast Dallas Walmart, where she was one of two people shot. She recalls a gunman approaching her as she walked to her car on Nov. 19. Believing she was about to be robbed, she pushed her cart toward him — and that’s when he opened fire at close range.
Eye on Politics Jack Fink, Brad Johnson, formerly of The Texan, and politics editor at the Texas Tribune, Jasper Scherer, discuss the political stories from 2025 and what to watch for in 2026. In 2025, Texas was hit with deadly flooding on the Fourth of July, and the redistricting battle in the state made for a national fight that continues to have effects. In 2026, Texas voters will choose candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat, and Governor Greg Abbott is running for another term on the heels of his school voucher bill passing.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Temperatures will rise into the lower 50s, with feels-like highs staying in the 40s. Winds may gust up to 30 mph at times.
Crews worked around the clock to meet a critical deadline in the massive $900 million I-30 Canyon Project through downtown Dallas.
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters will kick off MLK Day with its 43rd annual Black Music and Civil Rights Movement Concert.
Police are issuing a warning after a man allegedly stole from customers' credit cards at a McDonald's northwest of Fort Worth.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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 Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
Brandon Hagel's tiebreaking goal midway through the second period proved to be the winner, and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 19 saves on 20 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 4-1.
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
