Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker pushing for change following fatal shooting of TCU student
"Losing Wes Smith so tragically was personal to me," Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said.
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"Losing Wes Smith so tragically was personal to me," Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said.
"I say to people, we may be close to the line, but we are not at the line, and we haven't gone over the line."
Police found 21-year-old Arturo Peña shot to death in a car at Audubon Park in Garland on August 29.
A man charged with killing his teenage stepson in Wise County is in custody.
The push for safer entertainment districts after a TCU student's death includes increasing police and zoning.
Robert Rothlis fights back tears talking about his 48-year-old wife whose body was found in an open field.
Danielle Brown said her son was playing on his phone when a bullet came straight through their wall.
"This man was the mastermind behind an aggravated robbery that included a grandmother and her 18-month-old granddaughter being held at gunpoint and that ended in murder."
On Sept. 6, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a lockdown at all prisons, citing a rise in dangerous contraband and drug-related inmate homicides.
Police say it happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the road at the 1400 block of East Lancaster.
The district said it took "immediate and decisive action" once administrators discovered the men used fake documents to gain access to campus.
One of the men is accused of child sexual assault in Dallas, and the other faces the same charge in Red Oak.
The Fort Worth Police Department shared surveillance video Friday as part of their effort to identify two women reportedly linked to a man found dead in his apartment.
The suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Victor Shavers.
Police said the woman died at the scene, and the three men were taken to a local hospital where one of them is in critical condition.
Security cameras caught clear video of a man and woman prying open a door at St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church on the early morning of Sept. 1.
After the shooting death of a 21-year-old TCU student, Fort Worth PD is increasing the number of officers patrolling the West 7th Entertainment District.
Outside TCU's Frog Fountain, hundreds gathered for a private vigil.
It is difficult to put a price tag on the ongoing risk for some 30,000 employees.
A confrontation at Taco Cabana turned violent for a man who was stabbed twice in the back by another diner.
Police are searching for the suspect who fatally shot an armored car guard during a robbery Friday.
The Willow Park Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a pair of thieves who broke into St. Francis Church.
Two teens are in custody Monday afternoon after leading DeSoto police on a chase in a stolen car.
Police say the suspect is a 20-year-old man who is considered armed and dangerous.
During the investigation, Navarro became the subject of an AMBER Alert issued by the Dallas Police Department and was later found and apprehended.
According to the sheriff's office, the incident happened at about 4:45 a.m. in the area of I-30 and Sylvan Avenue.
After Tuesday, North Texas will see a big warm-up in the forecast. Highs rise near 80° on Wednesday and then soar to near 90° on Thursday.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Dallas TSA officers say missed paychecks during the government shutdown are hitting families hard as hundreds leave the agency nationwide.
North Texas community shaken after an Afghan immigrant dies in ICE custody just 24 hours after his arrest.
According to the sheriff's office, the incident happened at about 4:45 a.m. in the area of I-30 and Sylvan Avenue.
After Tuesday, North Texas will see a big warm-up in the forecast. Highs rise near 80° on Wednesday and then soar to near 90° on Thursday.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Entries must be submitted up to 15 minutes before the full tournament tips off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.
Dallas TSA officers say missed paychecks during the government shutdown are hitting families hard as hundreds leave the agency nationwide.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
As the war against Iran has entered its third week, President Trump said Monday the U.S. has "literally obliterated" its regime.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Entries must be submitted up to 15 minutes before the full tournament tips off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
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.
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