Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by 8 points in US Senate race, new poll shows
New polling shows Republican Ted Cruz with an 8-point lead over Democratic challenger Colin Allred in the race for US Senate. The same poll showed Cruz with an 11-point lead in June.
Body found by construction workers in Collin County
A Collin County construction crew found a body while preparing land in a new development.
Man accused of murdering Harris County deputy lives and works in North Texas, records show
According to public records, Athir Murady operates Texas Protection Associates, LLC out of a Plano apartment complex off Coit Road.
Arkansas fugitive wanted for shooting at officer captured in Seagoville
A Seagoville officer went to investigate a group of people parked at a closed pool in the middle of the night. One of those people turned out to be a wanted fugitive.
Dallas County murder suspect arrested in 2015 still has not faced trial
David Wade McDermett was arrested in April 2015, accused of murdering 71-year-old Janet Vanderslice. Amid a revolving door of lawyers and 20 rescheduled court dates, the case still has not gone to trial.
UNT professors speak out about policy preventing in-class voter registration presentations
The news from UNT comes weeks after the University of Texas system approved a policy prohibiting its schools from making political or social statements.
Arlington firefighters recognized for saving 65-year-old man from burning apartment
Firefighter intuition to double-check after a 'false alarm' and a team effort by the engine crew are the reasons 65-year-old Shoney Singh is alive today. He got the opportunity to thank them as they were recognized for their lifesaving efforts.
Dallas Skillman Library saved from closure after councilwoman finds untapped funds
Ultimately, the proposal to save the library passed in a straw vote. However, it still needs formal approval from the council in the city's budget. But for now, it looks like the Skillman branch has been spared.
Harris County deputy shook hands with his alleged murderer 15 minutes before: court records
According to new details, Harris County Constable Deputy Maher Husseini had a camera in his vehicle which captured his murder and suspected shooter Athir Murady has been officially charged.
Grand Prairie awaits test results on water, residents still urged to avoid usage
About 60,000 residents in Grand Prairie are still being told not to consume the city's tap water because of possible contamination.
$7.1 million bond set for Houston veteran murder suspect
Bond has been set to more than $7 million for the 21-year-old suspect accused of murdering a 90-year-old veteran in Fort Bend County.
Dallas man gets 50-year prison sentence for continued child sex abuse
A Dallas man will spend the next 50 years behind bars for sexually abusing a young child over a span of five years.
Dallas Fire-Rescue battles 3-alarm fire at Park Lane apartment
Crews in Dallas battled a three-alarm fire at an apartment building on Park Lane.
Map: Here's how long it takes to sell a house in your state
The median number of days on the market – or the number of days a home sits before going under contact – varies depending on where you live.
Woman wanted for shooting man in Fort Worth home
Police are searching for a woman who is accused of shooting a man at a home in south Fort Worth.
Grand Prairie ISD superintendent placed on administrative leave after 3 months on the job
In a statement, the district says the decision was made “in order to protect the district and Dr. Arredondo."
Vigil held at fallen Dallas officer’s college alma mater
Before this Saturday’s funeral, Wednesday’s vigil was a more intimate opportunity for ones to celebrate the life of Darron Burks.
Grand Prairie water supply contaminated by fire foam; no timeline for when it will be safe to drink
Grand Prairie residents are still being urged not to use the water because of a "foaming agent" in the water supply. City officials say they are awaiting water test results to give the all clear.
Grand Prairie ISD cancels Wednesday, Thursday classes due to water supply issue
Grand Prairie ISD will stay closed on Thursday due to the uncertainty of the city's water supply issue.
Dallas City Council debates hiring consultant to improve pension fund's rate of return
As the city's hired consultant, Dory Wiley is working to encourage the council to hire his company or another to serve as a watchdog to fix the city's pension fund.