Garland construction crews push through dangerous heat as city weighs added protections
Workers say staying safe starts days before arriving on the job, while city leaders look for ways to expand support.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in deadly Cooke County crash
GAINESVILLE, Texas (KXII) - A Pilot Point man is headed to prison for his role in a fatal drunk driving crash in 2025 after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter last week. Gainesville Police said Michael Ferguson, 47, first hit an SUV on Highway 82 in March of that year before he took off and crashed into a pickup truck.
New Arôme Caribbean Fusion & Lounge opens in McKinney
DALLAS (KDAF) — ARÔME Caribbean Fusion & Lounge is an upscale eatery in McKinney, which opened on March 1, 2026. ARÔME Caribbean Fusion & Lounge aims to create an atmosphere that makes every guest feel like they belong somewhere special, combining its unique cultural theme with an upscale dining experience.
Suspect wounded after allegedly firing at Richardson officers during police chase
A suspect is in the hospital after an officer-involved shooting early Thursday following a police chase that began in The Colony and ended in Dallas, according to the Richardson Police Department. Police said the incident began just after 2 a.m. when the Plano Police Department notified Richardson officers that they...
RANKED: Plano named safest city in Texas, second in US in recent study
Plano ranked in the top safest cities due to a low violent crime rate, property crime rate and auto fatality rate, according to SmartAsset. A recent SmartAsset study ranked Plano the second safest city in the United States, only preceded by Virginia Beach. The study looked into cities with populations...
Carrollton residents call for removal of Flock license plate readers amid privacy concerns
Residents in Carrollton are calling on the city to end its partnership with Flock Safety as more communities around North Texas push back on the controversial surveillance technology. The Carrollton Police Department uses Flock’s license plate readers, and last year worked with the vendor to launch an initiative allowi
Suspect shot by officers during police chase that ended in Dallas, officials say
Richardson Police said just after 2:10 a.m., the Plano Police Department notified its department that officers had lost sight of an alleged robbery suspect's vehicle.
Denton Public Library Closures Set for August Maintenance
Denton Public Library will temporarily close its facilities on separate August dates for maintenance and staff training, using a staggered schedule intended to keep only one library closed at any given time. North Branch Library will close for a full day. South Branch Library and Emily Fowler Library will each...
Emergency crews recover body of 23-year-old Dallas swimmer at Lake Lewisville
LEWISVILLE, Texas - A 23-year-old Dallas man drowned Sunday evening after trying to swim across a section of Lake Lewisville, authorities said. The victim, identified as Margarito Gregorio, was last seen by witnesses around 8:40 p.m. on July 26 swimming from the west bank toward the east bank of Lake Park, according to
23-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Lake Lewisville
Sunday evening, authorities say a 23-year-old man drowned after trying to swim across a section of Lewisville Lake. The victim was identified as Margarito Gregorio, who was last seen around 8:40 pm on July 26 by witnesses. According to Texas Game Wardens, he was swimming from the west bank toward the east bank of Lake
