Dallas Initiates Nighttime Spraying to Combat West Nile Virus After Mosquitoes Test Positive
The City of Dallas is ramping up its defenses against the West Nile Virus after mosquito samples in several neighborhoods tested positive for the disease. In a bulletin released by the City of Dallas, it was announced that targeted spraying efforts are slated to take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on consecutive nights,...
North Texas cannabis industry looks toward special session after Gov. Abbott vetoed THC ban
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick pushed Senate Bill 3 during the regular session but Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the bill because of concerns over legal challenges.
Dallas VA police officer hailed as hero after saving choking child at gas station
The off-duty officer's calm, decisive actions turned a routine stop into a moment of life-saving heroism.
Honduran national detained after dragging ICE officer during arrest, authorities say
A Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officer was injured after trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant living in Oklahoma City.
North Texas Amazon employee awarded $4M after his foot was crushed on the job
A North Texas Amazon worker whose foot was crushed as he unloaded containers from a plane has been awarded almost $4 million in damages by an arbitrator, according to court documents. William Van Orden, then 67, was working as a ramp agent for Amazon’s logistics arm at the time of the incident in 2021, according to...
One person killed in fiery Haltom City crash
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, Haltom City Police and emergency personnel responded to a major motor vehicle collision in the eastbound express lanes of Interstate 820 near Denton Highway. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 PM. Preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle, driven by an adult male, was...
Arlington Police Crack Down on Impaired Driving: 12 Arrests and 158 Citations Issued During...
In a recent social media post, the Arlington Police Department reported the results of their Impaired Driving Wave 3 Enforcement campaign. The focused effort, which spanned from June 26 to July 13, saw Arlington PD STEP officers clocking in 110 hours to specifically address traffic safety and accountability on...
Man sentenced to 32 years for Fort Worth Stockyards murder
FORT WORTH, Texas - The man who killed an 18-year-old celebrating his birthday near the Fort Worth Stockyards last year has been sentenced to 32 years in prison. According to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, 20-year-old Kevin Aguilar pleaded guilty to the 2024 murder. Aguilar was then sentenced...
Dallas-Fort Worth Morning Briefing: Border Patrol hiring spree offers lessons as ICE embarks on...
Good morning, DFW. Here's what you need to know today. While most of the state spent the first two weeks of July cooler than normal, summer is back! Temperatures will climb back to or just slightly above average. Rain chances look slim despite the humidity. Get your 7-day forecast: Austin...
Crash on SH 360 in Arlington prompts road closures for several hours
Southbound lanes of SH 360 were closed for nearly five hours.
