Truck trailer strikes overpass bridge on Texas interstate, video shows
DENTON, Texas — An 18-wheeler's trailer struck the overpass bridge along Interstate 35W and U.S. Highway 288, video obtained by WFAA showed. The collision happened at 11:51 a.m. Saturday, according to Ryan Jackson, who sent the video to WFAA. Denton police said it responded to a call for service at 11:52 a.m.
Two killed and four injured in fiery McKinney crash
A collision involving a Hyundai and a BMW at Custer Road and Bedford Road on Friday evening left two McKinney residents dead at the scene. Authorities identified the deceased as Sandra Lee Lazarus, 77, and William Lavich Lazarus, 77. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The McKin
North Texas Schools Consider Screen-Time Policies
(TNS) — At the beginning of the pandemic, school districts scrambled to get laptops and tablets into the hands of every student as they shifted to online learning. Six years later, those devices are a near-ubiquitous presence in many Texas classrooms. A growing number of parents are concerned about how much screen time
Highland Village working to cut into $2.1 million budget deficit
Highland Village started discussing the city’s upcoming budget, which is projected to be in a deficit of slightly more than $2.1 million. City council and staff began discussing plans on how to mitigate the deficit at Tuesday’s council meeting, but another meeting will be held next week to continue discussions.
D-FW nonprofit restaurant serves free meals with dignity
In the bustling suburbs north of Dallas, where growth often outpaces support systems, one initiative quietly transforms evenings into moments of connection and relief. Residents facing economic pressures find more than just sustenance at Community Garden Kitchen McKinney, where free meals arrive without judgment or com
Luxe Equestrian Resort Community Planned for 740 Acres in Denton County
A luxury resort and residential community centered on the equestrian lifestyle is in the works for nearly 740 acres in northern Denton County, pending approvals, of course. Located in Denton’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, Wildhaven Reserve would comprise 150 single-family homes, 500 units of multifamily, a boutique l
Police investigate Little Elm short-term rental shooting involving Lewisville High students
One juvenile suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after a shooting broke out at a short-term rental property in Little Elm on Friday night. The Town of Little Elm issued a reminder that events are strictly prohibited at short-term rentals, and officials are reviewing potential enforcement action against the pr
Art project in Lewisville up for international recognition
An art installation in Lewisville is one of 100 projects from around the world that can be voted on to win an international award. ‘Civitas,’ the sculpture outside Lewisville’s new Tittle-McFadden Public Safety Center, is in the running for the CODAawards People’s Choice Award, the organization announced Wednesday.
With Denton homelessness rising at an alarming rate, local nonprofits are trying to help
Homelessness in the city of Denton rose nearly 300% between 2019 and 2025. Service providers and non-profits haven't seen the need to resources lessen, but state lawmakers are asking whether Texas's resources are doing enough to break the cycle. NTX Now's Miranda Suarez and Ron Corning spoke with Wendy McGee,...
Federal prosecutors say Allen man enticed minor, engaged in illicit conduct abroad
He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Bill Davis on Thursday.

















