Seventh drowning victim on Lewisville Lake this year was Mississippi man
A Mississippi man drowned while swimming in southeastern Lewisville Lake over the weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens report. Game wardens responded to a possible water fatality on Saturday evening. Witnesses reported that a man was swimming near a vessel when he went underwater and did not resurface. The...
12 Cleaning Secrets That Only Professionals Know
If you're from the South, it's likely your grandmother mentioned once or twice (or a few dozen times) that any job worth doing is worth doing well. That is particularly true when it comes to cleaning. We spoke to cleaning professionals for their favorite tips to help you get things spic and span the right way. These...
Three North Texans Charged in Unprecedented $14.6 Billion National Healthcare Fraud Takedown
The Justice Department announced this week the results of a nationwide healthcare fraud investigation, resulting in charges against 324 defendants, including three in North Texas. The unprecedented investigation touched 50 federal districts and targeted schemes involving more than $14.6 billion in intended loss. Last...
Denton County Reports Positive West Nile Virus Mosquito Trap
Your browser does not support the audio element. June 27, 2025 – Denton County Public Health (DCPH) has identified a positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito trap in unincorporated areas of Denton County, located north of Krum and south of Bolivar. In response, DCPH plans to conduct fogging in the affected area to...
Frisco man killed after 18-wheeler fails to yield in Ector County crash
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 56-year-old man from Frisco was killed early Sunday morning after his pickup collided with a commercial trailer in Ector County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened just after 5:30 a.m. on June 29 at the intersection of State Highway 302 and FM...
Man Punches Two Women From Car Window in Dallas
Just a quick warning, as the title states, the video at the bottom of this article shows a man in the passenger seat of a car punching two women on a busy street in Dallas, Texas, so you might want to skip it. I'm writing this article in hopes that someone recognizes this fool so he can be brought to justice. It...
Plano police bust theft ring, recover stolen luxury cars worth estimated $1.5M
PLANO, Texas - Plano police arrested three suspects who they believe stole luxury cars worth nearly $1.5 million combined. On June 6, Plano investigators were called to investigate the theft of a 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre from a valet stand. Police reviewed surveillance video and found that the suspect's vehicle, a...
Family of man who died of water intoxication in Dallas County jail files civil...
The family of a man who died from water intoxication while in jail custody is suing Dallas County, the third such lawsuit in recent years. Spencer Swearnger's family says the county didn’t take safety precautions that could have prevented his death in 2023. When he was booked into the...
Before you shoot off fireworks for the 4th of July, here are some local...
With the July Fourth holiday approaching firework shops are busier than ever. Many North Texas cities are putting on firework shows, but some residents may want to put on their own illuminating affair. Here are a few rules you might want to consider before lighting up sparklers in the backyard.
Semi-truck driver fell asleep before Dallas-area crash that killed 5 people, officials say
DALLAS — Five people were killed and others were injured in a fatal seven-vehicle crash near Dallas on Saturday. According to a report from the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Department of Public Safety says the crash happened on Interstate-20 near Terrell, 36 miles east of Dallas, after the driver of a semi-truck,...