Man sets Dallas home on fire, locks self inside it after threatening woman and child, police say
Police said the woman and child are safe.
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Police said the woman and child are safe.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, at about 2:45 a.m., crews were called to the home in the 3500 block of Avenue J.
The Fort Worth Fire Department said flames were showing as crews first arrived on the scene.
DFR said when they arrived, the fire was coming from the roof of the three-story building, and the blaze quickly spread.
On June 25, 2026, an unimaginable loss hit the Barboza family at a home along McCart Avenue in Fort Worth's southside.
Dallas Fire-Rescue said at about 4 a.m., crews responded after someone reported smoke coming from the second floor of Pilates Methodology.
FWFD told CBS News Texas that two victims were outside the home when fire crews arrived, and four had to be rescued.
An employee at The Organic Recycler said the company had owned the building for about a year, and that no staff members were inside when the flames erupted.
The nonprofit is currently helping 23 families, and Mission Oak Cliff will be holding a donation drive from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.
The Colleyville Fire Department said Saturday night, crews were called to a home in the 4700 block of Bill Simmons Drive.
Carrollton Police said at about 1:40 a.m. Monday, officers responded to the 3600 block of Old Denton Road after a reported stabbing.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Officials said the truck driver tried everything he could in order to keep the flames from spreading.
The fire broke out late in the night on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Multiple departments responded as the large blaze burned through the church and prompted officials to warn residents to avoid the area.
A massive fire destroyed the church's 134-year-old sanctuary nearly 2 years ago.
The White Settlement Fire Department was called to a fire at Studio 6 on West Freeway just before 5 p.m.
Two Mesquite homes were destroyed in a fire investigators say was likely sparked by floating lanterns released nearby.
The Fort Worth Fire Department said crews have been on the scene for 30 minutes and are still in defensive operations.
The fire was reported at about 3 a.m. in the 2400 block of Garden Park Court.
By the afternoon, expect partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the lower 80s.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, just before 11:40 a.m., crews were called to the blaze in the 6800 block of Woodland Drive.
Firefighters faced heavy flames as they arrived at the home on Wilbarger Street.
Officials say the location of the fire was at a homeless encampment and at least 8 dogs inside the camper died.
The spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department has added published author to her list of titles.
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"Dallas is becoming a true financial services hub for this country," Mayor Eric Johnson said.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore cost his team the victory.
The spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department has added published author to her list of titles.
The Dallas ISD program provides students with 1,000 hours of hands-on training, real-world shop experience, and a path into the industry at a fraction of the cost of beauty school.
Arlington crews are clearing culverts while Dallas Fire-Rescue is preparing swiftwater teams, as several inches of rain could fall starting Wednesday.
"Dallas is becoming a true financial services hub for this country," Mayor Eric Johnson said.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore cost his team the victory.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
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President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Thursday's visit comes as North Texas is set to face significant rainfall.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
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
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This Saturday, the Walk to End Lupus will put a spotlight on the autoimmune disease and the North Texans living with it.
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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.
The investment bank is set to make the move after local and state officials extended tax incentives and a grant.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
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.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore cost his team the victory.
Police said Smith had an outstanding warrant out of Southlake, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 20 and four assists, and the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Dallas Wings by halftime.
For a moment, it looked as though it would be the Cowboys who would win the game in regulation.
The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
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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