Corps Of Engineers: Dam Letter Got Grand Prairie's Attention
Riding across the lake to the Joe Pool Dam, Major Andrew Liffring with the Army Corps of Engineers found no reason to fear that it could suddenly give way. "It looks fine to me."
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Riding across the lake to the Joe Pool Dam, Major Andrew Liffring with the Army Corps of Engineers found no reason to fear that it could suddenly give way. "It looks fine to me."
Across North Texas there are now school districts designing campuses that focus specifically on getting students on a career path.
Police say a murder suspect has been captured in Grand Prairie in the investigation of two bodies dumped in Central Texas.
Texas is dealing with a drought, and while residents are asked to conserve water, Chesapeake Energy is using millions of gallons for fracking.
A mortician from Grand Prairie is among the latest group of castaways to hit the beach on the CBS show "Survivor: South Pacific" this fall.
Going back to school can be awkward for any child, but the parents of special needs children are particularly aware of that discomfort.
Many North Texas districts have faced down budget shortfalls, but one North Texas teacher wants to know why his district employed family members of high-ranking officials, despite asking people to retire early.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick walked free from a state prison early Tuesday after serving just over a year for violating probation in a 2008 criminal case. He plans to rejoin his wife and three sons in Grand Prairie.
Police have recovered the bodies of a boy and a man who were not wearing life jackets while riding a personal watercraft at Joe Pool Lake.
The father of four people killed during Saturday's rampage at a Grand Prairie roller skating rink spoke out for the first time Tuesday about his family's tragedy.
Four of the victims of a shooting rampage at a Grand Prairie skating rink will be buried in western Arkansas this weekend.
Six Flags posted a second-quarter profit and a five percent revenue increase as more people were admitted to its theme parks.
Grand Prairie Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted for murder. Gerardo Castanon-Banuelos was found dead at a park on January 23 of last year. The information gathered by police shocked Banuelos' family.
Police say Gustavo Camacho slammed into the back of two vehicles that had slowed to a crawl Friday night on I-30 near the construction zone around Highway 161.
A man is suing the Texas Lottery Commission and others for $1 million in winnings from a lottery ticket prosecutors say was stolen in 2009.
The nation paused on Memorial Day to honor the sacrifices of war veterans, but some families felt like their loved ones had been forgotten.
The Maine woman who found the body of a 6-year-old boy beneath a blanket on a South Berwick back road is going to help officiate at his funeral in Texas.
He was only 8 years old, but Jordan League's memory is already leaving a lasting impression on a south Grand Prairie neighborhood.
A subsidiary of the Oklahoma-based Chickasaw Nation is about to take ownership of Grand Prairie horse racing track Lone Star Park.
A three-year-old boy is recovering after a hit-and-run accident in Grand Prairie early Saturday morning.
The Grand Prairie AirHogs and the Fort Worth Cats play in the same league, and are both location in North Texas, but really, the similarities end there. When you compare ballparks, the differences show through.
A Grand Prairie family said they are grieving the loss of their son following a deadly bar fight over the weekend.
A Grand Prairie truck driver has turned himself in to Louisiana authorities after being charged in connection with a fatal December 3 school bus wreck near Port Barre.
A battle over an elementary school has parents promising to protest in Grand Prairie.
Firefighters in Grand Prairie battled a stubborn four-alarm warehouse fire on Tuesday morning.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
A routine luggage inspection at the airport in October 2025 led to the arrests of five travelers bound for Alabama after officers found drugs in nine suitcases.
Officials say a resident with measles visited several North Texas businesses while infectious, potentially exposing others in Allen, Fairview, and Frisco.
Prosecutors believe Jared Bridegan was killed because of ongoing strife with his former wife over the parenting of their twins.
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the release of the ICE agent sought for extradition in a shooting earlier this year in north Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, and then lying about the circumstances under oath.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
A routine luggage inspection at the airport in October 2025 led to the arrests of five travelers bound for Alabama after officers found drugs in nine suitcases.
Officials say a resident with measles visited several North Texas businesses while infectious, potentially exposing others in Allen, Fairview, and Frisco.
Prosecutors believe Jared Bridegan was killed because of ongoing strife with his former wife over the parenting of their twins.
"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.
U.S. District Judge David Hittner originally ruled the law was unconstitutional in September 2023.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
The committee said the president will appear on both nights with a keynote address on the second night.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
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.
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.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
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."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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.
