Breaking NewsAround 1,000 vehicles participated in the drive, police said.5:53 PM CDT August 2, 2020Updated at 9:27 p.m. with new quotes from "Back the Blue" event organizer Nathan Abrams. A controversy developed Sunday afternoon at Friendship-West Baptist Church as a "Back the Blue" group made a rest stop at the church's parking lot.The church is known in the community for promoting social justice and currently has a large Black Lives Matter banner displayed on the building. Five auto clubs and ten bike clubs were participating in the, which appeared to make a stop at the...…Breaking NewsAround 1,000 vehicles participated in the drive, police said.5:53 PM CDT August 2, 2020Updated at 9:27 p.m. with new quotes from "Back the Blue" event organizer Nathan Abrams. A controversy developed Sunday afternoon at Friendship-West Baptist Church as a "Back the Blue" group made a rest stop at the church's parking lot.The church is known in the community for promoting social justice and currently has a large Black Lives Matter banner displayed on the building. Five auto clubs and ten bike clubs were participating in the, which appeared to make a stop at the...WW…

Breaking NewsThe off-duty officer was shot fending off two robbers who were trying to steal his wife's purse, according to the Fort Worth police.7:40 PM CDT August 9, 2020Updated at 8:23 p.m. with more information on the shooting.An off-duty Dallas police officer was shot while trying to fend off two robbers who were trying to steal his wife's purse Sunday in the Fort Worth Stockyards, police said.Fort Worth police were called to assist with the call at 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The off-duty Dallas officer was shot in the chest as the suspected robbers ran away, according to the Fort Worth police....…Breaking NewsThe off-duty officer was shot fending off two robbers who were trying to steal his wife's purse, according to the Fort Worth police.7:40 PM CDT August 9, 2020Updated at 8:23 p.m. with more information on the shooting.An off-duty Dallas police officer was shot while trying to fend off two robbers who were trying to steal his wife's purse Sunday in the Fort Worth Stockyards, police said.Fort Worth police were called to assist with the call at 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The off-duty Dallas officer was shot in the chest as the suspected robbers ran away, according to the Fort Worth police....WW…

Breaking NewsTwo University of North Texas students were injured Sunday in a shooting on campus, UNT officials said in a statement.Credit: WFAAUniversity of North Texas10:02 PM CDT April 18, 2021Two University of North Texas students were injured Sunday in a shooting on campus, UNT officials said in a statement.UNT police said they think this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community. The shooting stemmed from an aggravated assault Sunday morning in the 1000 block of Maple Street that police said involved an altercation between members of a fraternity and another...…Breaking NewsTwo University of North Texas students were injured Sunday in a shooting on campus, UNT officials said in a statement.Credit: WFAAUniversity of North Texas10:02 PM CDT April 18, 2021Two University of North Texas students were injured Sunday in a shooting on campus, UNT officials said in a statement.UNT police said they think this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community. The shooting stemmed from an aggravated assault Sunday morning in the 1000 block of Maple Street that police said involved an altercation between members of a fraternity and another...WW…

Breaking NewsThe injured children have been taken to a hospital and are in "stable but serious" condition, according to an email from Dallas police.8:45 PM CST March 7, 2021DALLAS — Updated at 9:02 p.m. with more information from police.A woman is dead and her two children are injured in a shooting in the 1800 block of W. Colorado Boulevard near Stevens Park Golf Course in Dallas, multiple law enforcement sources say.The injured children have been taken to a hospital and are in "stable but serious" condition, according to an email from Dallas police.Dallas police said in an email that...…Breaking NewsThe injured children have been taken to a hospital and are in "stable but serious" condition, according to an email from Dallas police.8:45 PM CST March 7, 2021DALLAS — Updated at 9:02 p.m. with more information from police.A woman is dead and her two children are injured in a shooting in the 1800 block of W. Colorado Boulevard near Stevens Park Golf Course in Dallas, multiple law enforcement sources say.The injured children have been taken to a hospital and are in "stable but serious" condition, according to an email from Dallas police.Dallas police said in an email that...WW…

Breaking NewsThis is the third Fort Worth police officer to be fired in two days.9:15 PM CST February 10, 2021FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department has now fired its third officer in two days. Officer Scott Smith was fired Wednesday for violating department General Orders following his Dec. 2020 arrest in Crowley for theft, a class B misdemeanor, according to a Wednesday news release from the Fort Worth Police Department.The department was made aware that Smith was a suspect in a Crowley theft on Dec. 14, 2020. Smith was arrested by the Crowley Police Department on Dec....…Breaking NewsThis is the third Fort Worth police officer to be fired in two days.9:15 PM CST February 10, 2021FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department has now fired its third officer in two days. Officer Scott Smith was fired Wednesday for violating department General Orders following his Dec. 2020 arrest in Crowley for theft, a class B misdemeanor, according to a Wednesday news release from the Fort Worth Police Department.The department was made aware that Smith was a suspect in a Crowley theft on Dec. 14, 2020. Smith was arrested by the Crowley Police Department on Dec....WW…

Breaking NewsFort Worth Police Lieutenant Gary Hawley was fired Wednesday for violating department General Orders related to intoxication off-duty.Credit: WFAA5:08 PM CST February 10, 2021FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department has fired another officer, this time for driving drunk in Dec. 2020.Fort Worth Police Lieutenant Gary Hawley was fired Wednesday for violating department General Orders related to intoxication off-duty, according to a Wednesday news release from Fort Worth police.Hawley, a 14-year veteran of the force, was arrested at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2020 by the...…Breaking NewsFort Worth Police Lieutenant Gary Hawley was fired Wednesday for violating department General Orders related to intoxication off-duty.Credit: WFAA5:08 PM CST February 10, 2021FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department has fired another officer, this time for driving drunk in Dec. 2020.Fort Worth Police Lieutenant Gary Hawley was fired Wednesday for violating department General Orders related to intoxication off-duty, according to a Wednesday news release from Fort Worth police.Hawley, a 14-year veteran of the force, was arrested at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2020 by the...WW…

Breaking NewsTexas set a new record for hospitalized COVID-19 patients Monday, with 11,351 patients. The previous high of 10,893 was set back on July 22.5:25 PM CST December 28, 2020This story will be updated throughout the day as new information is made available.Texas set a new record for hospitalized COVID-19 patients Monday, with 11,351 patients. The previous high of 10,893 was set back on July 22.Also on Monday, of coronavirus and 49 more deaths from the disease.Twelve of the 22 regions in Texas now have capacity restrictions for businesses due to high hospitalization numbers. Texas as...…Breaking NewsTexas set a new record for hospitalized COVID-19 patients Monday, with 11,351 patients. The previous high of 10,893 was set back on July 22.5:25 PM CST December 28, 2020This story will be updated throughout the day as new information is made available.Texas set a new record for hospitalized COVID-19 patients Monday, with 11,351 patients. The previous high of 10,893 was set back on July 22.Also on Monday, of coronavirus and 49 more deaths from the disease.Twelve of the 22 regions in Texas now have capacity restrictions for businesses due to high hospitalization numbers. Texas as...WW…

Breaking News"This virus has taken two close friends from us. Jim and Judy will be greatly missed," said Mayor Ron Jensen.Credit: SubmittedCity of Grand Prairie Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jim Swafford4:04 PM CST December 1, 2020Updated at 5:16 p.m. with more information about Jim Swafford's career.Grand Prairie Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jim Swafford died Tuesday from COVID-19, according to a news release from the City of Grand Prairie. Swafford had been hospitalized at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center since early October.He was 84. Sources say Swafford contracted the virus from his wife,...…Breaking News"This virus has taken two close friends from us. Jim and Judy will be greatly missed," said Mayor Ron Jensen.Credit: SubmittedCity of Grand Prairie Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jim Swafford4:04 PM CST December 1, 2020Updated at 5:16 p.m. with more information about Jim Swafford's career.Grand Prairie Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jim Swafford died Tuesday from COVID-19, according to a news release from the City of Grand Prairie. Swafford had been hospitalized at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center since early October.He was 84. Sources say Swafford contracted the virus from his wife,...WW…

Breaking NewsNobody was hurt, but many of the mens' possessions were lost.Credit: Men of Nehemiah9:29 PM CDT October 12, 2020The Men of Nehemiah Residential Recovery Center is asking for donations to its residents after a suspected arsonist set fire to the building Sunday morning. Nobody was injured, but the building was heavily damaged.Dallas Fire-Rescue said they arrived on scene at the center at 10:31 a.m. Sunday. They saw "thin black smoke" coming from a second-story window. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire after about an hour, but the fire spread into the attic and up to...…Breaking NewsNobody was hurt, but many of the mens' possessions were lost.Credit: Men of Nehemiah9:29 PM CDT October 12, 2020The Men of Nehemiah Residential Recovery Center is asking for donations to its residents after a suspected arsonist set fire to the building Sunday morning. Nobody was injured, but the building was heavily damaged.Dallas Fire-Rescue said they arrived on scene at the center at 10:31 a.m. Sunday. They saw "thin black smoke" coming from a second-story window. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire after about an hour, but the fire spread into the attic and up to...WW…

Breaking NewsThe lawsuit filed Tuesday says that Southside Flats never fixed Jean's door, which allowed Amber Guyger to get into Jean's apartment.7:10 PM CDT September 2, 2020Updated at 1:35 p.m. Thursday to clarify the amount of money the Jean family is seeking in the lawsuit.Botham Jean's family is suing the Southside Flats apartments for wrongful death, according to a lawsuit recently filed in Dallas County.Jean was living at the Southside Flats apartments when he was shot and killed by Dallas police officer Amber Guyger almost two years ago to the day. Guyger was convicted of murder...…Breaking NewsThe lawsuit filed Tuesday says that Southside Flats never fixed Jean's door, which allowed Amber Guyger to get into Jean's apartment.7:10 PM CDT September 2, 2020Updated at 1:35 p.m. Thursday to clarify the amount of money the Jean family is seeking in the lawsuit.Botham Jean's family is suing the Southside Flats apartments for wrongful death, according to a lawsuit recently filed in Dallas County.Jean was living at the Southside Flats apartments when he was shot and killed by Dallas police officer Amber Guyger almost two years ago to the day. Guyger was convicted of murder...WW…