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It may be the start of the school year but grades are already in when it comes to school districts and campuses across the state.
Dallas Police confirm Tyrese Simmons has turned himself in at the Dallas County Jail regarding the shooting death of 9-year-old Brandoniya Bennett.
U.S. Congressman and North Texan Roger Williams was joined by Cleburne High School administrators and Cleburne ISD officials on Thursday to unveil a new bill he co-authored to help address school safety across the nation.
Earnhardt Jr. was hospitalized following the crash at Elizabethton Municipal Airport, the Carter County Sheriff's Office said.
ERCOT is asking consumers to limit and reduce their energy usage during the peak demand hours of 3 to 7 p.m.
Community members in Dallas are calling for change and demanding an end to gang violence after a 9-year-old girl is mistakenly shot in her own home.
Haltom City detectives said they want to talk to David Conditt, 58.
Plano ISD has canceled the second annual out-of-district football game between Plano Senior High and Eastwood High after the mass shooting, committed by a former student, that left 22 dead in El Paso earlier this month.
A hilarious exchange between an unknown person and a Missouri cop about getting high went viral Friday after the conversation was posted online.
Police said the man's actions were "critical and lifesaving" and that he's believed to have saved many lives during the shooting, including an infant's.
For the fourth straight year, the Caring Foundation of Texas is working with Dallas ISD to offer free vaccinations at area schools.
A high school teacher in Florida has been removed after admonishing students who did not stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, according to authorities.
Kudos to rookie K-9 officer "Riggs" with the Carrollton Police Department for sniffing out a substantial amount of drugs.
A man who allegedly left his son and a puppy in his vehicle for an hour while he visited a casino was arrested, according to authorities in Arizona.
It's a test that helps pregnant mothers avoid surprises. But some said the real shock arrived in the mail.
Troy Pruett, who is training for his 97th marathon at the BMW Dallas Marathon, aims to complete 100 marathons despite being diagnosed with ALS in 2021. Initially devastated by the diagnosis, Troy and his wife Laura found strength in their shared love of running. Now unable to run on his own, Troy is pushed by friends from his running club while wearing a Grinch costume.
Chef Rambo Saucedo from Cantina Laredo explains the process of preparing this festive favorite. From mastering the masa to proper steaming techniques, Saucedo demonstrates how to create the perfect tamales.
Catch Bill Jones and Briana Aldridge's pregame discussion ahead of the Dallas Cowboys facing the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It's a small chance, but it's still possible for the Cowboys to make the playoffs this season. Cowboys need to play keep-away and come up with some takeaways on defense to come up with a win Monday night.
A 25-year-old man from Mississippi has been arrested for the fatal shooting of Terrell police officer Jacob Candanoza. The 28-year-old officer was conducting a traffic stop around 11 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of I-20 and Highway 34.
Another strong cold front is on the way and is forecasted to bring frigid temperatures. There will be nearly a 20-degree temperature difference from Monday into Tuesday afternoon.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 and Jessica Shepard added 26 as the Wings snapped Indiana's five-game winning streak.
Aikman is the Canine Companions puppy-in-training we've been following since March.
Union Pacific said crews are responding to the incident, which is under investigation.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
According to the suit the new rules are unlawful because they bypass the Legislature to change the definition of hemp.
Months after Congress approved billions for infrastructure across one of the least-trafficked stretches of the southern border, bulldozers arrived at Big Bend National Park.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 and Jessica Shepard added 26 as the Wings snapped Indiana's five-game winning streak.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
