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Maitlyn Gandy, the mother of Athena Strand, gives a passionate statement about being her daughter's voice even though the 7-year-old was silenced. Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to kidnapping and strangling the little girl. He now faces the death penalty.

Dallas, Texas – Dallas Animal Services is facing a growing challenge as its dog kennels reach some of the highest levels seen in years, prompting officials to call on the community for immediate help. With hundreds of animals currently in care, the shelter is urging residents to consider adopting or fostering in order to relieve overcrowding and improve conditions for the animals.

A Dallas police officer has been arrested after evading arrest when he was seen allegedly soliciting a prostitute. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Looking for free stuff around Plano? Neighbors are giving away everything from furniture to appliances and even a piano. Here’s a roundup of what’s available right now — all free to a good home!

Known for its Natural Beauty, Bluffview Neighbors Want Answers to Bluff Destruction. Practically the Hill Country of Dallas, Bluffview homes are tucked beneath old-growth canopies and behind shrubs that have been allowed to proliferate to keep the area as native as possible. For many homes, the nearest neighbor is the wildlife. And there are actual cliffs with overlooks.

DALLAS — Ten years ago, residents in the historic Oak Cliff community said enough is enough. Construction of the highway divided the east and west sides of the community. Then, both sides rallied together to advocate for a bridge park like Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas. Halperin Park...

More than 200 UTA employees will leave campus by the end of May as part of a buyout program, according to data obtained by The Shorthorn through an open records request. The departures — which include employees in long-standing administrative and leadership positions — reflect budget cuts being made across campus amid federal policy changes affecting higher education funding nationwide.

The Farmers Branch City Council unanimously approved a public reprimand of Mayor Terry Lynne in response to allegations of improper interactions with city staff. The reprimand, issued earlier this month, directed him to refrain from all further direct communications with staff, recommended he take sensitivity training and required a third party be present when he interacts with Deputy City Manager Jawaria Tareen.

The Baylor Scott & White Health Plan will stop offering Texas Medicaid and individual marketplace health insurance plans this year, the provider announced Tuesday. The Dallas-based health plan will leave the Texas Medicaid Managed Care Program at the end of August, through which about 125,000 people are enrolled in Medicaid.

Severe Storms Poised to Escalate Afternoon Threats (Image Credits: Unsplash) North Texas – The Dallas-Fort Worth region faces continued turbulent weather on Wednesday, April 15, ... Read more The post North Texas Braces for Stormy Wednesday with Severe Hail Risks appeared first on Climate Cosmos .