Vigil held for 14-year-old overdose victim of Carrollton fentanyl drug ring
14-year-old Jose Alberto Perez was a student at long middle school in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. His family came forward to talk about his overdose.
Dallas firefighter, teachers among 59 people facing charges in North Texas child exploitation crackdown
Law enforcement released names and mugshots for dozens of people charged with trafficking illegal images and videos of children forced perform sexual acts.
Carrollton suspect accused of leading fentanyl ring that led to deaths of students appears in court
One of the two people arrested for reportedly dealing deadly drugs to middle and high school students faced a judge in federal court Friday.
Dallas police release video of deadly shootout with murder suspect
Dallas police say that 18-year-old Joey Fraire fired two shots at officers. Six officers responded, firing 57 shots, hitting the suspects multiple times.
Farmers Branch mayor resigns citing personal reasons
Farmers Branch announced on Tuesday Mayor Robert Dye is resigning from his position, citing personal reasons.
Child predator sentenced to life in prison in Collin County
A Collin County judge sentenced a three-time child predator to life in prison.
North Texans collect emergency supplies, donations for Ukraine
North Texans continue to open their hearts to fill the humanitarian need in Ukraine. On Saturday, people dropped off lifesaving supplies that will be shipped overseas.
Garland police officer arrested for intoxication assault charge on New Year’s Day
Garland police say Officer Louis Ellis is on administrative leave while Farmers Branch Police investigate the DWI crash. The woman he is accused of hitting is still hospitalized.
Texas farmer rides tractor to Austin to talk about farming regulations
James Lockridge pulled up in his John Deere outside the Capitol Tuesday night. He spent the day Wednesday in the Texas Capitol, hoping to meet with the Governor and others.
Person died after being hit by DART train near Farmers Branch Station
A person is dead after being hit by a DART train Saturday night.
COVID-19 pediatric hospitalizations in North Texas double since January, UTSW says
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
Growing list of Texas schools defy Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Man and his brother arrested after joyride in stolen Plano ambulance
A patient went on a joyride and even picked up his brother at a Dallas apartment after stealing an ambulance from a Plano hospital.
Farmers Branch residents worried as erosion eats away at backyards
Delays are worrying some Farmers Branch townhome owners who are watching erosion take their backyards. They are afraid if the work is not finished quickly their homes could be in danger.
20-year-old arrested for fatal shooting of 18-year-old in Carrollton
A Farmers Branch man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of an 18-year-old at a Carrollton apartment complex Thursday afternoon.
Civil lawsuit filed against Farmers Branch, FBPD over fatal 2019 shooting
A new civil lawsuit argues the city of Farmers Branch contributed to the death of a man in 2019 with a lack of de-escalation training for police and a racist culture.
No discipline yet against suspended Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD still has not taken any action against three teachers suspended more than five weeks ago over a racist question on a quiz.
Dallas County’s oldest Methodist church holds final service
Dallas County’s oldest Methodist church held its final service Saturday.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD superintendent apologizes for racist quiz question about Asian Americans
A North Texas superintendent is apologizing for the hurt caused to Asian Americans by a racist question on a middle school social studies quiz.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers suspended after racist question about Asian Americans used on quiz
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.