A man from Indiana is facing a felony charge after he allegedly cut off his genitals and used the dismembered organ to start a garage fire, authorities said. Christopher Peden, a 36-year-old man from Fort Wayne, Indiana, is facing one count of felony arson that stems from a fire he allegedly s...
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A man was discovered deceased Friday morning in a pool at the Frisco Lakes retirement community.
More details have been released in the case of a Brinker Elementary School teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a second grader. Plano ISD has also taken steps to fire him.
A discarded, deceased human fetus was found in Lewisville Friday morning. Lewisville PD found the fetus along the shoreline near the 200 block of Lake Park Road after a caller reported it around 8 a.m. After finding the fetus, officers secured the area and began the search for evidence. Official...
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Lewisville police are investigating after a human fetus, estimated to be about 5 to 6 months' gestation, was found “intentionally discarded" along the Lake Park shoreline on Friday morning.
Five Fort Worth City Council members are calling for a temporary pause on new data center construction to address residents’ concerns over noise pollution, infrastructure demands, and water and energy consumption.
A last-ditch effort by four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier to be ruled eligible to play varsity football at Denton Ryan in the fall was denied. The University Interscholastic League denied Nussmeier’s appeal by a vote of 4-1 Thursday, ruling that the Georgia-commit had transferred for athletic...
Five Fort Worth city council members are calling for a temporary pause on the construction of new data centers within the city limits.
President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission that resisted his efforts to require would-be voters to document their U.S. citizenship before registering. The White House on Friday confirmed the executive action against members of the Election Assistance ...
The purpose of the Lake Ray Roberts district is to promote health, recreation, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Lake Ray Roberts Zone in Denton County.
A toy chest full of uniquely “Dynamite” characters has arrived at McDonald’s. The fast-food giant announced via its Menu Spotter that its latest BTS collab — the BT21 Happy Meal — will arrive at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide on July 14 for a limited time. The chain’s newes...
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Jennifer Pedranti released a statement Thursday revealing that her son was involved in the Ladera Ranch brush fire in California. The Orange County Fire Authority received multiple calls reporting a vegetation fire on Narrow Canyon Road in southern O...
Nearly 3,000 people have been sickened with a gastrointestinal illness called cyclosporiasis, a foodborne infection marked by intense, watery diarrhea, according to state health departments across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that 31 states have repo...
The city of Arlington anticipates a massive economic impact from hosting nine World Cup matches, driven by record-shattering hotel revenues and a significant boost in traffic for local businesses.
A quality mattress can cost thousands of dollars and is expected to provide years of comfortable sleep. But what should you do if it starts sagging or sinking long before you think it should? That’s the question Anita Karnes faced after she said her Tempur-Pedic mattress developed a noticeable...
The H-E-B grocery store in far North Fort Worth is closed for repairs after a fire broke out Thursday night, forcing an evacuation. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, firefighters were called to the store on Heritage Trace Parkway just after 8 p.m. when contractors working on refrige...
A passenger on board a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany was being treated in a hospital Friday after being partially sucked out of a window that broke shortly after takeoff. A Greek hospital official said the 61-year-old passenger was treated for neck and shoulder injuries and friction bu...
Each week, the TODAY Parents team highlights a favorite baby name or set of sibling names. It may be unique, trendy, newsworthy, classic, or just … fun! And there will always be a fascinating story behind it. When Britney Donley became a mother at 20, she wasn’t carrying a carefully curated li...
Pilots and air traffic controllers at Newark Airport were captivated on July 3 when a vivid double rainbow appeared during a stretch of extreme heat, thunderstorms and lightning across the Northeast. As the colors intensified, the crew took their excitement to the radio, with one asking, “Is ...
Dozens of condos in Far Northeast Dallas were destroyed by an overnight fire, leaving about 45 people homeless.
A human fetus was found deceased Friday morning, “intentionally discarded” in Lewisville’s Lake Park, police say. Lewisville Police said they received a call at about 8 a.m. from a person who found the fetus along the Lewisville Lake shoreline, near Sandy Beach Road and Turtle Trail. After ...
An overnight three-alarm fire at the Cambridge Park Condominiums near Audelia Road and Skillman Street in Far Northeast Dallas damaged 24 units and displaced 45 residents, though no injuries were reported.
Firefighters say a blaze at a Fort Worth HEB has been contained, one that began in the store's meat department.
Texas baseball fans will have plenty of familiar names to follow during the 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia this weekend.
National French Fry Day is today, and America is more than ready to celebrate. On Friday, July 10, fast food chains across the country will be offering free and discounted fries in honor of one of the nation’s favorite side dishes. Whether you prefer curly, crinkle, waffle or classic shoestrin...
President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing. “I will not sign the Housi...
“Who wants to go first?” During the last week of the spring semester, a few dozen graduate students, in a mix of sweatshirts and business attire, chatted softly around tables as they awaited the start of their Agentic AI class, a new course in the University of Texas at Dallas’ M.S. in Busine...
A Fourth of July celebration ended in tragedy this week when a Mississippi teenager on a boating trip with friends disappeared and his body washed ashore days later, officials have said. An investigation is underway into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, as scrutiny of the circumstances ha...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up the quarterfinals Saturday night in Kansas City with Argentina playing Switzerland at 8 p.m. CST. Refereeing is back in the spotlight after FIFA announced João Pinheiro would be the head referee for the match. Pinheiro refereed the Bayern Munich vs. Paris S...
A man lost his hand after an explosive device detonated while he was cleaning up Fourth of July firework debris on a Northern California beach. Jason Turner and his girlfriend were walking along Point St. George Beach in Del Norte County on Sunday, picking up firework remnants from the day bef...
The Dallas Wings have the fourth-best record in the league, setting them up for a potential playoff spot. At 14-8, this is the best start in team history after 22 games. In addition to the team’s success, the Wings have two starters in the WNBA All-Star Game: Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard...
Friday evening will kick off Deep Vellum’s inauguralMusic and Literature Festival in Downtown Dallas. The three day event is happening in Deep Ellum, which is the inspiration for Deep Vellum’s name. The non-profit, which was created in 2013, is a publishing house, bookstore and literary arts ...
Dallas police are searching for a 19-year-old, Jordan Hooker, who they say shot and killed a mother of four, Kayli Lopez, back in February. Two people were already arrested in May: 22-year-old Jaylon Hooker and 21-year-old Mycana Price. Records show Price is no longer in jail. NBC 5 spoke ...
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals. The parasite reappeared in cattle in the U.S. in June...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals continue with Belgium-Spain in Los Angeles at 2 p.m. CST. Both teams have yet to lose in the competition. Spain, the reigning European champions, have yet to allow a goal in the tournament. Their goalkeeper Unai Simón has only had to make six saves across ...
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said Friday. Several victims of the fire in Almeria were found inside burnt-out vehicles. Eight others have been injured...
Wyatt Langford lined a shot off the wall in left field to bring home Alejandro Osuna in the ninth inning, lifting Texas to a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels after the Rangers blew a five-run lead Thursday night. Langford struck out three of his first four times up as the designated hit...
A three-alarm fire at a Northeast Dallas condominium complex early Friday destroyed at least 24 units, displaced dozens of residents and prompted a large emergency response. Dallas Fire Rescue responded around 1 a.m. to a reported structure fire at the Cambridge Park Condominiums in the 11400 ...
Galleria Dallas has teamed up with the Dallas-based nonprofit Catch Up & Read to offer story times throughout the month of July. The story times at the mall are Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesdays, Storytimes will feature local children’s authors, including Jenn Hill, Kenna S...
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