Firefighter nearly killed in building collapse shares story
A Fort Worth firefighter is sharing his story for the first time. He is still recovering in the burn unit at Parkland Hospital while his son is in the NICU at a different hospital.
Suspects charged in July ‘ambush’ of North Texas ICE detention facility appear in court:...
JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas — Eight people suspected of participating in an "ambush" of a North Texas ICE detention facility in July have appeared in court so far on Tuesday. On July 4, a group of 10-12 people wearing all black shot fireworks toward the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, about 30 miles south of Fort...
Irving-based ExxonMobil cuts 2,000 jobs worldwide as part of office consolidation
Irving-based ExxonMobil is cutting about 2,000 jobs globally as it consolidates smaller offices into larger regional hubs. The reductions, announced this week, represent about 3 to 4 percent of the oil giant’s worldwide workforce.
Dallas Driver Takes Off With Woman Grabbing Car Door
What drives a woman to cling to the side of a speeding SUV? A strange encounter on a Dallas highway raises eyebrows and concerns.
Dallas Court Upholds 60-Year Sentence for Man Convicted in 2021 Murder Case
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — In a significant ruling, the Dallas Court of Appeals has upheld the 60-year prison sentence of Zacchaaeus Ja’Juan Henderson, who was convicted in the ambush-style murder of 22-year-old Desmond Smith in 2021. The Crime. On the early morning of September 8, 2021, Desmond Smith...
Detainee killed in shooting at Dallas ICE facility identified as 37-year-old man from El...
DALLAS (AP) — The man who was fatally shot when a gunman targeted an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas last week has been identified as a 37-year-old detainee from El Salvador, federal officials said Monday. Norlan Guzman-Fuentes was killed and two other detainees were critically wounded early...
Dallas Police recruits second-largest academy class in DPD history
Dallas Police Academy's Class 408, the second largest in its history, includes a record number of women and veterans.
Preliminary hearings scheduled Tuesday for suspects charged with ‘ambush’ at Texas ICE detention center
FORT WORTH, Texas — More than a dozen suspects charged with participating in a coordinated attack at a North Texas ICE facility in July will receive preliminary hearings in court Tuesday morning. During the hearings, it's expected that witnesses and new evidence will be introduced against the defendants. Hearings...
Residents concerned about impact of DART service cuts
Plano residents say Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s proposed service cuts would impact their commute to work, accessing to housing and reaching essential services. DART's board approved the service changes Sept. 9 , eliminating seven routes including Route 234 Parker Road and Route 254 Legacy in Plano. The changes take...
Inspectors, vendors busy during State Fair of Texas keeping fair food safe
For Ernesto Mendoza, the State Fair of Texas brings out a feeling familiar to many across North Texas. “I’ve been coming to the fair ever since I was a little kid, so it’s a special place in my heart,” Mendoza said. Mendoza says he keeps that in...