Violent crimes decreased in Fort Worth last year, report says
The 4,344 crimes, including murders, shootings, robberies and aggravated assaults, were down more than 600 from 2021, a reduction of more than 13%.
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The 4,344 crimes, including murders, shootings, robberies and aggravated assaults, were down more than 600 from 2021, a reduction of more than 13%.
Dallas police arrested Ghazi Harris, 20, in connection to the fatal shooting of Khurram Ali, 33, on Jan. 19.
A worker with TxDOT found the 24-year-old's remains in Sam Houston National Forest on Feb. 7.
The officers were driving driving north on Field Street at Ross when Henroc Davila-Beltran, 39, allegedly crashed into them.
A late-night brawl in Fort Worth ended in gunfire Sunday night, leaving one man in critical condition.
One of the three men wanted in the murder of a North Texas pawn shop owner has been arrested, police said Sunday.
A dramatic scene unfolded in Colleyville when reports of a man acting suspiciously sparked a search involving several police departments.
Police in El Paso, Texas, say a 16-year-old boy who fatally shot a 17-year-old boy and wounded two other people during a fight at a mall faces a murder charge and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
A Dallas County grand jury decided not to indict Dallas homicide detective Esteban Montenegro, according to his attorney Messina Madson.
Arlington homicide detectives are investigating after finding a 27-year-old man mortally wounded at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Lincoln Green Circle.
The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a hit-and-run driver who killed Lajuanda Graves, 50.
Dallas police are investigating after a 45-year-old man was found shot dead in North Dallas Wednesday afternoon.
A'zari Williams' father is currently in police custody on charges of Injury to a Child and Assault of a Pregnant Person. His bond is set at $150,000.
The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying several men who were involved in a shootout that left an innocent bystander injured.
Cities throughout Texas are returning to more normal patterns of life as people emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. And with that return, comes more crime.
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
Two of the state's most wanted criminals are back behind bars after being captured in North Texas.
The mother of a 7-year-old girl who was kidnapped and killed by FedEx driver Tanner Horner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against them and the contracting company that hired him.
During their investigation, police determined the victim was arguing with another man when 61-year-old Emmanual Green got into his car and hit him.
More cameras and additional fencing won't impact the visitor experience though, according to zoo officials for the attraction 3 miles south of downtown Dallas.
During the search, more than 200 grams of meth was found, as well as burglary tools and several potentially stolen items.
Chad Rider used his trusted roles as a church leader and caregiver to at-risk teens to plant secret recording devices in bathrooms and other places where children got undressed.
Police announced on Saturday that a man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a North Texas teen shortly after she was found safe.
A former FedEx contract driver accused in the kidnapping and killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand was indicted on Feb. 16 for his alleged crimes.
A trailer manufacturing company based in Hopkins County pleaded guilty in federal court to felony document fraud-related charges.
A Burleson H-E-B surprised shoppers by giving away free groceries days before Christmas after a system outage forced the store to halt transactions.
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Communities in Schools is dedicated to make sure kids have what they need to be successful in school
The department said there were no injuries connected to the shooting and investigators believe it was an isolated incident.
A Burleson H-E-B surprised shoppers by giving away free groceries days before Christmas after a system outage forced the store to halt transactions.
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Communities in Schools is dedicated to make sure kids have what they need to be successful in school
The department said there were no injuries connected to the shooting and investigators believe it was an isolated incident.
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.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
North Texas Commission President and CEO Chris Wallace and the new Executive Director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Todd Little, said they thought it was crucial to start conversations on the future of DART months ago. The cities of Plano, Irving, Farmers Branch, and Highland Park are considering leaving DART. They are discussing changing how much money they send to DART, the services they receive, and how the transit agency is governed. Timing is important because the citizen elections in the cities of Plano, Irving, Farmers Branch and Highland Park are in May, and the last day these cities can strike a deal and cancel the elections is March 18.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.
Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home.
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and the Los Angeles Chargers closed in on a playoff spot with a 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
Diggs is set to return ahead of Week 16, while fellow corner DaRon Bland was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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.
