Former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings urging residents to vote "no" on HERO amendments
Three city charter amendments, called HERO amendments, will be on the November ballot. If passed, the proposals would require the city to increase police pay and hire more officers, put the city manager on performance-based pay and allow citizens to sue city officials if they don't follow the law.
Fall arrives in North Texas after weekend record-heat, cold fronts on the way
After a weekend of near-record October heat, North Texas is finally getting a taste of fall.
Abandoned school building in Oak Cliff catches fire Sunday morning
The abandoned Barbara Manns alternative schools in Oak Cliff caught fire early Sunday morning.
Woman admits to setting fire that killed man, 3 dogs in Northwest Dallas mobile home park, officials say
A woman has been charged with arson in connection to a fire that killed a man and three dogs at a Northwest Dallas mobile home park on Saturday.
Dallas weather: Temperatures expected to climb near record high on Sunday
Sunday will see temperatures climb to near record highs in North Texas. Here's when we can expect to get a break from the heat.
Man, 3 dogs killed in fire at Northwest Dallas mobile home park
One man and three dogs were killed in a fire at a mobile home park in Northwest Dallas on Saturday morning.
Former Dallas Uber driver arrested for punching elderly passenger on video
A former Uber driver was arrested after video shows him punching an elderly passenger. Police say he has a previous assault conviction.
Dallas paramedic killed: Police release picture of hit-and-run driver's SUV
Police need the public's help finding the driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash that took the life of an off-duty Dallas paramedic. Police released pictures of the SUV that caused the deadly crash.
North Texas pediatrician’s assistant arrested on second charge of indecency with a child
A North Texas pediatric medical assistant accused of molesting children who were under his care has been arrested on an additional charge of indecency with a child.
Former President Barack Obama endorses Colin Allred for Senate
Former President Barack Obama gave his support Friday to Democratic candidate for Senate, Colin Allred.
Mom left critically injured 9-year-old son behind after Dallas crash, report says
A Dallas woman and her relatives allegedly left her critically injured 9-year-old son behind when fleeing the scene of a drunken driving crash earlier this week.
Man fatally stabbed in South Dallas
Police are still looking for the suspect and investigating the motive.
74 birds seized from cockfight in Van Zandt County, SPCA of Texas awarded custody
On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, the SPCA of Texas and the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office seized 74 birds from a rural property near Edgewood, Texas in Van Zandt County where a cockfight was in progress.
Scam Alert: Owners of lost pets being targeted
Dallas Police are warning residents of the latest scam, and some residents of Dallas are being targeted. Police say a telephone scammer is targeting residents who post their lost pets to PawBoost.
Shooting outside State Fair of Texas leaves 1 injured
Dallas police said the victim and his friends got into a fight with another group of people outside the fair. As they were leaving, a car drove by them, and someone in the car opened fire.
Amber Guyger denied parole after serving 5 years for Botham Jean’s murder
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger was denied parole after serving half of her 10-year sentence for Botham Jean’s murder.
All lanes of Dallas North Tollway closed at Northwest Highway after fatal motorcycle crash
Both northbound and southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway at Northwest Highway were closed Friday morning following a fatal motorcycle crash.
Man accused of killing Dallas 7-Eleven clerk was IDed by 5 witnesses before arrest made
In July 2023, Demarcus Miller was arrested for an unrelated charge of assault of a family member. While in custody, Dallas detectives questioned him about the store clerk’s murder. He denied any involvement and was released.
Northern Lights: Viewers catch rare glimpse of aurora borealis across North Texas
North Texans have their eyes and phones to the skies as a powerful geomagnetic storm has triggered the Northern Lights across the Lone Star State.
Dallas teen knocked out by police horse at State Fair of Texas, family says
Dallas police say a mounted police officer was patrolling Big Tex Circle when the horse was startled, bucking off the officer. The teen's mom says he had a seizure for the first time in his life after being knocked to the ground by the horse and lost consciousness.