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DALLAS, Texas — Four alleged gang members from the Dallas area have been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Ventrous Deshun James, Joseph Lewis Morgan, Dionyuta Henry, and David Beaty were charged by federal complaint on April...

Ferris City officials, working with the American Humane organization, say they pulled 75 animals, mostly dogs, from two Dallas County properties outside the city limits on Monday after crews found them in urgent need of medical care. City Manager Brooks Williams said staff made the call to intervene on the...

DALLAS, Texas — The family of 60-year-old Jose "Joey" Avila says they are grieving and searching for peace after he was killed in a violent chain of events tied to a carjacking in East Dallas. “Honestly, there’s anger,” said his niece, Sam Sanchez. “It’s just earth-shattering.”...

The Dallas City Council will vote on Wednesday whether to hire a consultant to research the financial cost of shutting down two controversial factories: GAF in West Dallas and TAMKO in Joppa. But forced shut down or relocation could cost the city millions. A TAMKO spokesperson said in a statement...

Right in the heart of Dallas on Cedar Springs Road sits a thrift store that’s making waves across Texas. Out of the Closet isn’t just another secondhand shop where you dig through dusty bins hoping for a lucky find. This place combines killer deals, daily restocks, and a mission that actually matters, all under one roof that’s become a local favorite for bargain hunters...

The DeSoto Police Department said at about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the shooting in the 900 block of N Hampton Road.

Bread Zeppelin is offering a free Zeppelin sandwich to customers who show proof of purchase of Panera's Salad Stuffer through April 22nd.

An explosion at an East Texas natural gas or oil well site operated by a Plano-based company set off a large fire that was seen for miles and led to some evacuations, but caused no injuries, authorities said Tuesday. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office received numerous calls late Monday of...

The Dallas Police Department is holding a press conference to address a recent shooting incident that left an officer injured and a man with a gunshot wound after a traffic stop near Highland Park. The press conference is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Police said the...