U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
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Temperature reaches record high days before Christmas in North Texas
A ridge of high pressure is dominating in the upper levels of the atmosphere, resulting in above-average highs.
Two killed in crash on I-20 in Fort Worth Tuesday morning
Another person was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
FCC banning new foreign-made drones, a move China calls "discriminatory"
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Plano tennis legend Ken Sumrow retires; center court named in his honor
After nearly half a century on the courts, a pillar of the Plano tennis community is stepping away.
Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot will be at least an estimated $1.7 billion
With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be at least an estimated $1.7 billion.
Man seriously hurt trying to rescue wife in Dallas house fire, officials say
A man in his 70s was seriously hurt while trying to rescue his wife from a fire in their Dallas home on Monday afternoon, officials said.
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Grapevine-Colleyville ISD to vote on closing 2 elementary campuses
The GCISD school board is likely to vote to approve the closure and consolidation of two elementary schools for next school year.
Is AI replacing teachers? At 2 North Texas private schools, it is
It's called Alpha School for grades K-8, and it's the most expensive private school in Texas. One campus is in Plano and the other is in Fort Worth.
McKinney ISD names 3 elementary schools to be repurposed
The school board also discussed new attendance zones for elementary, middle and high schools with underutilized campuses.
How a North Texas school district integrates AI into the classroom
Ford said AI is necessary for the future of education, and if schools aren't tapping into it now, she said they'll get left behind.
Fort Worth ISD board keeps superintendent contract amid state takeover review
This comes in the aftermath of the Texas Education Agency announcing a takeover of the district last month.
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Meet the Democrats running for Texas Attorney General
There are three candidates running in the Democratic primary for attorney general.
Man shot and killed at DART station in front of family
Police said the incident didn't take place on a DART vehicle.
Dozens of Native Americans report being questioned or detained by ICE
The Navajo Nation said dozens of Native Americans have been questioned or detained by ICE agents, even though Indigenous people can't be deported.
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Free groceries for Burleson H-E-B shoppers due to computer system outage
Video from Monday morning, posted to Facebook, shows a manager of the busy store informing people who were waiting in line that they could not get their computer system back up and running after an outage.
Born on Christmas, married on Valentine's Day: a North Texas couple's love story
Jo Carolyn and Eugene Willis seem like they've been married for decades. But in the grand scheme of things, they may as well still be newlyweds.
Texas pushes awareness ahead of 2026 launch of $1 billion school choice program
Once it begins, the state's program will become the largest of its kind in the nation.
Alleged killer, rapist to be removed from military cemetery in San Antonio
A Vietnam War veteran, who was an alleged serial killer, will have his remains removed from a Texas cemetery. Fernando Cota was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery decades ago. He was a convicted rapist and a prime suspect in the murders of six women before he took his own life in 1984. A new provision in defense policy calls for Cota's disinternment. Sen. John Cornyn calls it a slap in the face to have Cota's remains near the bodies of respected veterans.
3 children lead police on stolen car chase
Video from Ohio shows three young children leading police on a chase in a stolen car before they crashed into a home. Police body cam video shows the moment an officer found two of the kids after they tried to run away following the crash.
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Christmas in North Texas looks to have record-breaking warm temperatures
A new record high was set in North Texas on Tuesday. We just had one set last Saturday and expect more at the end of the week.
Warm Christmas week with near-record temperatures in North Texas
First Alert meteorologist Lauren Bostwick has the latest forecast.
Temperature reaches record high days before Christmas in North Texas
A ridge of high pressure is dominating in the upper levels of the atmosphere, resulting in above-average highs.
Record heat possible in North Texas for the rest of the week before cooldown on Sunday
First Alert meteorologist Lauren Bostwick has the latest forecast.
11 Days of Giving
Duncanville Outreach Ministry receives $1,000 donation to help local families: 11 Days of Giving
The donation ensures the ministry can continue its mission of providing hope to North Texans.
Irving Cares gets $1,000 donation to help North Texas families: 11 Days of Giving
Gift comes through 11 Days of Giving campaign, supporting food pantry and wraparound services.
Denton Freedom House food pantry receives $1,000 donation from 11 Days of Giving
Fresh food comes in daily, sometimes hourly, to keep shelves stocked at the Denton Freedom House food pantry.
Arlington Charities sees record demand and fresh support from 11 Days of Giving
Thanksgiving is just a week away, and many North Texas families are struggling as the holidays approach.
Beyond the Border
Law enforcement officials at the border anticipate Trump policy changes
Many Texas law enforcement officials say they are feeling positive as Donald Trump re-enters the White House for a second term.
Border faith community leaders split on potential changes to immigration policy
Two faith leaders view border politics through different lenses.
Eagle Pass and Del Rio residents share hopes, fears ahead of Trump inauguration
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
Venezuelan immigrant living in DFW worries about deportations with Trump reelection
Maria Fernanda Martinez came to the U.S. from Venezuela under a Biden administration humanitarian parole program.
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Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis lead Mavericks past Pistons, 116-114 in overtime
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but Mavericks still lose to Jazz
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Rantanen, Duchene, Johnston each have goal and assist as Stars beat Kings 4-1
Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist each and Casey DeSmith tied a Dallas record with his 11th consecutive game earning points as the Stars rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Monday night.
Prescott, Schottenheimer reflect on struggles as Cowboys' playoff hopes fade
Dak Prescott stared blankly for several seconds when the star quarterback was asked what the goal would be for the Dallas Cowboys over the final three games with their playoff hopes all but gone.
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Trump plows ahead with construction plans as conservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia lays out his plans for the future after 100 days on the job
Christmas marks 100 days on the job as Fort Worth Police Chief for Eddie Garcia. He admits it's not his tool of measure.
$100,000 reward offered in Dallas North Tollway hit-and-run that killed Plano father
Investigators say 47-year-old Juan Quiroz was driving northbound on the tollway near Spring Creek Parkway just before 6 a.m. when an 18-wheeler made an unsafe lane change, struck his vehicle and caused it to roll over.
Flagg scores 33 points as Mavericks beat Nuggets 131-130
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Detroit Red Wings beat Dallas Stars 4-3
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
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VA home care changes in Texas: fewer hours for some vets, rural caregiver pay to drop in January
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
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Trump plows ahead with construction plans as conservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Student loan borrowers in default could see wages garnished in 2026
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
FCC banning new foreign-made drones, a move China calls "discriminatory"
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Protecting your family against respiratory viruses ahead of holiday gatherings
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
North Texas dad survives sudden heart attack, urges others to listen to warning signs during holidays
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Rabies case in Michigan organ recipient traced back to donor's exposure
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
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Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory brings thousands of jobs to North Texas
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Barber's struggles highlight impact of Frisco's Main Street construction on small businesses
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas launching new location in uptown
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
Google's $40 billion investment in Texas to boost AI, cloud, and energy infrastructure
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines announces layoffs at Texas headquarters
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
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Flagg scores 33 points as Mavericks beat Nuggets 131-130
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Detroit Red Wings beat Dallas Stars 4-3
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
Oettinger shines as Stars beat Maple Leafs 5-1, win fourth straight
Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.
Trevon Diggs returns in Cowboys home finale as future uncertain
Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home.
Chargers beat Cowboys 34-17, moving closer to NFL playoff spot
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and the Los Angeles Chargers closed in on a playoff spot with a 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Bowen Yang leaves "SNL" after 8 seasons
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
