Mom and 2 children killed in North Texas fire, officials say
An investigation into what caused the fire remains ongoing.
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An investigation into what caused the fire remains ongoing.
Chase Liles, 38, reportedly sent the messages to a 17-year-old student.
Parker County deputies said Jacqueline Smith Johnson held a strobing flashlight to the 86-year-old victim's face, hit him several times, and placed him in a chokehold.
As of Thursday evening, the suspect was being processed into the Parker County Jail.
Troopers say one driver abandoned a child after crashing in Fort Worth, while another struck a truck tractor on a closed stretch of I‑20 at exit 420 in Parker County.
Deputies said Charles Brooks told them he loaded and chambered a round into a gun before trying to separate his daughter and her mother during a fight.
Investigators from more than 90 agencies worked together to uncover online abuse and locate previously unknown victims.
Brayden Martin's death has sent shockwaves through the close-knit North Texas community, where friends, classmates and teammates have shared tributes online.
Authorities say a 1‑year‑old boy was fatally struck when a family member moved a vehicle during approaching storms in northeast Parker County.
Multiple tornadoes, massive hail and damaging winds tore through North Texas, leaving injuries and major destruction behind.
Just days before their wedding, a North Texas couple is scrambling to regroup after a tornado destroyed their venue, adding to a week already marked by family loss and heartbreak.
"Texas stands ready to respond to the severe weather threats that continue to move across our state," Abbott said in a statement.
A man has been arrested with an ICE hold after authorities uncovered a massive cockfighting operation at his Parker County property.
A North Texas registered sex offender was arrested after deputies say he dropped a thumb drive with thousands of child pornography files outside a sheriff's office.
Becoming an EMT can sometimes require a tedious and expensive process, but in North Texas, one county is trying to simplify the steps — producing some homegrown EMTs of their own.
A spokesperson with the city of Weatherford said, just before 1 a.m., crews from both the city and Parker County ESD responded to the blaze.
A Parker County probation officer is accused of using his authority over a woman on probation to pressure her for sex, according to a Texas Rangers affidavit.
A North Texas elected official is facing scrutiny after a video surfaced showing a confrontation and heated exchange with two Amazon delivery drivers.
A man was killed in Parker County after a large concrete cattle feed trough fell from a flatbed trailer and crushed him during an unloading operation, authorities said.
It's the season of giving, and one non-profit organization is providing its own version of a sleigh ride, one patient at a time.
The alleged ringleader of the scam is a 25-year-old man currently serving a 71-year prison sentence in Georgia for multiple convictions.
The home caught fire overnight with several North Texas firefighters responding. The home is a total loss and there was no one inside, officials say.
An act of nature has destroyed what was a kind gesture from a group of people in Parker County.
The indictments come after a video surfaced online and went viral, showing the teachers allegedly hitting a 10-year-old autistic boy in February.
Justin Anthony Banta is accused of intentionally adding "Plan C," an abortion drug, to a drink so that his girlfriend would have an abortion.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The man, who was successfully extricated from the tank, was conscious as he was brought to the surface, officials said.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 50,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
The man, who was successfully extricated from the tank, was conscious as he was brought to the surface, officials said.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
