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An elderly woman is dead after a house fire in east Oak Cliff, and her neighbors could only watch in horror as the home burned and the woman died, caged in behind her locked burglary bars.
Dozens of East Oak Cliff residents were chased from their apartments by a massive overnight fire.
A Fort Hood soldier has been arrested after police say he and another man assaulted a female soldier at an off-post party.
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This week's domestic violence homicide of Desiree Morris, 17, reminds the problem is rampant. In fact, last year the Texas Council on Family Violence released a report proving domestic violence is getting worse in Texas.
Seventeen-year-old Desiree Morris' family warned her. "We informed her, 'He's gonna kill you," said her aunt Margaret Flores.
A Dallas city council member wants to steal away the next NBA All-Star Game after the NBA expressed concerns over the current host site, North Carolina, and the state's newly passed LGBT discrimination law.
A North Texas dating company is at the center of complaints alleging high pressure sales tactics, claims of lying and taking advantage of a man with Alzheimer's disease.
An unpatriotic act shocked some people having dinner at an Arlington McDonald's Wednesday night.
A South Texas man was executed Wednesday for the 1998 slaying of a 12-year-old boy whose blood the convicted killer said he drank after beating the seventh-grader with a pipe and slitting his throat.
In the wake of the beating death of a 4-year-old Grand Prairie girl, a new director was named to the Dallas-Fort Worth CPS office.
Delgado is now the second person from North Texas on the FBI's list.
Dallas Police K9 officer Yoll is a 95 pound black German Shephard that typically earns his keep finding those that would rather remain hidden
At 105 years old, Elizabeth Sullivan had no problem throwing out the first pitch at Wednesday afternoon's Texas Rangers game at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
Dogs could be key to helping young children read better. At a library in Washington, D.C., therapy dogs are paired with kids to ease their anxiety and encourage them to open up. Studies have shown the presence of dogs can improve reading proficiency and cognitive performance.
If you're trying to lose weight, when you exercise could actually influence how much weight you lose. Researchers found the best time of day to exercise is between seven and nine in the morning. People who worked out then, lost more weight than those who worked out mid-day or in the evening.
According to a study from the the National Cancer Institute, people who visited the dentist more than five times in the decade prior to diagnosis had a 60% survival rate ten years later. That's compared to just 32% for those with no visits.
Dozens of Texas school districts are suing the Texas Education Agency. Most recently, it's Fort Worth ISD. The district doesn't like how the agency changed the way it grades and hold schools accountable. So yesterday at the Dallas Regional Chamber's Annual State of the Public Education event, local superintendents expressed their disappointment and disapproval.
Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey is putting his political ambitions on hold, saying being a father to his three children comes first. In 2021, the actor considered a run for governor but decided against it to focus on the private sector instead. In July, McConaughey and his wife launched the Greenlights Grant Initiative, a program through their foundation that helps school districts apply for federal grants to access money to create safety in schools.
Residents and workers near American Airlines Center will face screenings, traffic restrictions, and limited access as federal and local agencies secure the two-day event.
A fourth-generation family business along the Brazos River was reduced to rubble by the Ross Fire, but its owners are determined to rebuild.
Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"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.
Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
The Pentagon will begin requiring male service members ages 30 and older to get screened for testosterone deficiency, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the change over the summer.
James Talarico's Senate campaign is accusing Ken Paxton and his campaign treasurer of "illegally spending" $1 million that was routed to a Paxton-aligned super PAC.
The Trump administration is withholding approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion in the next year.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
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.
Milton backed up Prescott in 2025, his second year in the league after the Cowboys acquired him in a trade with New England.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Team USA begins its pursuit of a fifth consecutive World Cup title against China on Friday, Sept. 4, in Berlin in the first of three games in group play.
The longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports football analyst said he came to rely on alcohol to get off pain medications after multiple back surgeries.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
