Anna, Terrell ISDs switch to a 4-day school week
Students in more rural North Texas school districts will have Fridays off next year.
Lucky North Texan wins $1 million on scratch-off lottery ticket
The winner chose to remain anonymous.
Terrell firefighters rescue puppy stuck in septic tank
Volunteer firefighters in Terrell got wet and smelly but were able to save the life of a puppy that had fallen into a septic tank.
Fire destroys house in northern Kaufman County
Fire destroyed a home in rural Kaufman County overnight. Firefighters from six departments had to work together to extinguish the flames.
Fake unemployment claims tripled since start of pandemic, TWC says
The Texas Workforce Commission says the number of fake claims has tripled since the pandemic began. Victims are finding it harder to clear things up because the agency is swamped.
High winds cause power lines to sag over I-20 in Terrell
Interstate 20 in Terrell was shut down Friday after a fire sparked by high winds caused power lines to fall dangerously close to the road.
Family of 4 escapes intense house fire in Terrell
All four people who were home at the time made it out safely but the family’s dog did not. The home was also a total loss.
Terrell ISD extends Thanksgiving break to avoid COVID-19 outbreak
Terrell ISD extended its Thanksgiving break for another week because of several coronavirus cases among students and staff.
Terrell police arrest man after he confesses to shooting
Deelvin Deshaun is charged with aggravated assault and was arrested about eight hours after the shooting in Terrell.
Trackdown: Help find Keniesha Coleman's killer
Detectives in Mesquite are looking for a man, and the woman who was with him, when witnesses say he shot and killed a 29-year-old Terrell mother who yelled at him to slow down and tossed water on his car.
Years after being released for 2006 double murder at Terrell Pizza Hut, suspects re-arrested, indicted
Fourteen years after two Pizza Hut employees were killed inside the restaurant where they worked, police in Terrell were able to get an indictment for four people accused of their murders.
Fire smoldering at mulch business in Terrell
Firefighters in Terrell are monitoring a mulch fire that is still smoldering.
Death sentence overturned for North Texas man accused of killing 5
Texas' highest criminal court on Wednesday overturned the death sentence of a man who was convicted of capital murder after having been accused of shooting five people, including his mother and aunt.
Second rounds of snow falls in parts of North Texas overnight
A second round of unexpected winter precipitation brought snow to parts of North Texas overnight.
Terrell High School student arrested after hitting principal, threatening school shooting
A Terrell High School student was arrested this week when he threatened to bring a gun to school and start shooting.
Summer coming to an end for students in a few remaining school districts
It’s the first day of school for even more students in North Texas.
Police arrest owner of pit bull that attacked 8 children at bus stop
Terrell police were able to locate the pit bull that attacked eight children at a bus stop, and have arrested its owner.
Terrell police search for pit bull that attacked 8 children waiting for bus
Police in Terrell are searching for a dog that attacked eight children at a bus stop nearly two weeks ago.
First woman to lead Dallas County GOP dies 'unexpectedly' at 47
The chairwoman of the Dallas County Republican Party unexpectedly died overnight.
UPS apologizes after driver cuts through yards to avoid aggressive dogs
UPS said a driver has been disciplined for driving across people’s yard to avoid aggressive dogs.