Ryan High student injured in stabbing, another arrested; parents frustrated with Denton ISD response
A stabbing incident Friday morning at Ryan High School left one student hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Denton police. Another Ryan student, who police alleged had used a knife, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and taken to the Denton County Juvenile...
Man hospitalized after shooting in Garland, police say
GARLAND, Texas — One man is behind bars and another is in the hospital after a Monday evening shooting in a residential neighborhood, according to the Garland Police Department. The department said a man shot another man in the 1800 block of Dalewood Trail, blocks away from the Harmony...
Dallas mother issues warning about the widespread use of kratom after her son’s sudden...
DALLAS — Keaton Brooks sought treatment for anxiety most of his life. His parents got medical and psychological advice and even found help at a therapeutic boarding school. But his mom believes his desire to take care of his own perceived problems, with the help of an unregulated over-the-counter herbal supplement,...
With growing numbers of hungry students and SNAP cuts looming, Denton ISD says all...
The caption for the attached photo was updated to clarify the person with the lunch tray is a Denton ISD staff member, not a student. For Chris Bomberger and Liz Raftery, who lead Denton ISD’s child nutrition program, hunger has been a persistent challenge, and now a worsening one.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy set for 2026 trial in Mo3’s murder-for-hire case
DALLAS — Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has a trial date after he was arrested and charged with capital murder earlier this year for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill his fellow rapper and former friend-turned-rival Mo3 in 2020. Yella Beezy, real name Markies Conway, is set to stand trial...
Oregon teen’s murder suspects believed to be hiding in DFW area
Oregon authorities are asking for help from North Texans to find two murder suspects believed to be hiding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The suspects, identified as Anthony Hunter Jr. and Xavier Hirsch, are wanted in connection with the April 27 murder of 13-year-old William "Liam" Spahnle-Bailey. A $15,000 reward...
Adorable little gremlin that hoards sticks doesn’t want to be ‘that dog’ no one...
At Dallas Dog RRR, in Dallas, Texas, Wilbur arrived in August 2024 with his litter mate Orville. Both puppies had been found as strays and had been in a foster home until they came down with severe ringworm. Of course, that limited their chances at adoption because they had been kept in isolation for the protection...
McKinney restaurant evacuated after suspect’s car was discovered outside, officials said
MCKINNEY, Texas — A McKinney restaurant was evacuated Sunday afternoon after McKinney and Princeton police discovered that a man wanted on multiple warrants was inside, officials said. Around 1:15 p.m. Sunday, the Princeton Police Department arrested 28-year-old Kris Kirkness, who has multiple warrants for his...
Frisco resident wins $5 million in Texas Lottery scratch-off game
A Frisco resident claimed the first of four top prize-winning tickets worth $5 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game $5 Million Royale. The winning scratch-off ticket was purchased for $50 at the RaceTrac gas station at 2676 Eldorado Parkway in Frisco and claimed on Aug. 15. The claimant...
Dallas police officers can now wear cowboy hats on duty
Dallas police officers are getting a new option for their uniforms that’s about as Texas as it gets - cowboy hats. The department has updated its dress code to allow officers to wear the wide-brimmed hats while on duty.