Where to get free backpacks, school supplies in North Texas
Events across Dallas-Fort Worth include backpack giveaways and health checkups.
Arlington’s animal shelter is overcrowded. People can help by adopting pets with fees reduced...
Looking for a furry friend to complete the family? Arlington’s animal shelter can help. And, maybe more importantly, you can help the animals. Arlington Animal Services is adopting out pets for $5 from Aug. 1 to Aug. 23, a little more than a month after the city stopped accepting voluntary surrenders.
Dallas Police Seize Drugs and Guns, Arrest Two in Webb Chapel Extension Drug Bust
After a meticulous investigation that spanned several weeks, Northwest Patrol officers disrupted a significant drug operation in the Webb Chapel Extension area, notorious for rampant narcotic activities. The operation culminated on July 17, when the Dallas Police SWAT team executed a search warrant, the outcome of...
The best hospitals in Texas have been ranked. Here’s where they came in the...
DALLAS — For the ninth straight year, UT Southwestern Medical Center was named the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the nation’s top hospitals for care in 12 specialties – the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals list released Tuesday.
Drivers mixed about Waymo launching driverless taxis in North Texas next year
The autonomous vehicle company, owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet, is currently operating in several other major U.S. cities.
Northwest Patrol officers disrupt criminal operation
The Northwest CRT/Deployment days squad conducted a weeks-long investigation into suspected narcotics sales at an apartment residence in the 3100 block of Webb Chapel Extension, an area known for high narcotics activity. On July 17, 2025, Dallas Police SWAT executed the search warrant that resulted in the seizure of...
How to get access to Mental Health care in Dallas County
Taking the first step toward mental wellness can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and lacks insurance, Metrocare is here to help. Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in Dallas County....
Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After He Was Discovered Squatting On Church Property
DeSoto police said a man was charged with animal cruelty after they discovered him “squatting” on church property and boarding ten dogs in a fenced area without the owner’s permission. Police were called to West Parkerville Road about 7:30 p.m. Friday to report a person camping on...
Irving Daycare Teacher Arrested for Injury to a 4-year-old Child
IRVING, TX – Irving Police officers arrested Sandra Johnson Randall, 62, a daycare teacher at The Sloan School, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, for Injury to a Child. She is accused of harming a 4-year-old boy under her care. The investigation began on July 11, when the child's mother...
North Texans face rising heat dangers as outdoor workers push for relief
As the heat bears down on North Texas, people are looking for ways to stay cool and safe. For those who work outdoors, though, heat exposure is part of their daily lives and poses major risks. North Texas summers come with an increased threat of heat-related illness. Dr. Johan Valle,...