Dallas Police Department reports a decline in overall violent crime, but an increase in murders, from 206 to 230 in 2023, despite a national decrease in such crimes.

The Dallas community is grieving the loss of Janet Childs, 66, found dead after being reported missing. Circumstances of her death are under investigation; police have yet to determine the cause.

Keith Haynes received a life sentence without parole for the capital murder of his ex-girlfriend Kenishia Walker and their unborn child, as affirmed by Tarrant County District Attorney.

A Fort Worth man received a 30-year sentence for the 2020 murder of an 18-year-old, with his conviction following a violent confrontation between two groups.

Plano Police Department warns about a rise in "jugging" where thieves target bank customers for cash and seek a male suspect linked to car break-ins. Authorities released suspect images and urged public assistance for his capture.

A 67-year-old woman reported missing in Dallas was found safe. The Dallas Police Department had issued an alert for Josefina B. Romero, who was last seen on December 10.

A 16-year-old boy died two days after a December 7 shooting in Dallas. The homicide case is under investigation, with police seeking public assistance.

Empire Roofing, Inc. has agreed to pay $9 million to settle allegations of misrepresenting its size to obtain Paycheck Protection Program loans intended for small businesses.

Alonzo Smith was sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a drug distribution network in Fort Worth and pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess a controlled substance.

A Texas man, Samuel Wilson, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering his ex-girlfriend, Sabrina Freeman, who was found with multiple stab wounds in June 2022.

Auto-heiress Madelaine Brockway erases her online presence after her husband Jacob LaGrone's indictment for a standoff with police, overshadowing their lavish $59 million wedding.

A fire at a Texas Roadhouse in Garland led to an evacuation; the Garland Fire Department extinguished it promptly and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

A Fort Worth woman died after being shot at home, marking the city's latest homicide. Jovonna Britt passed away following an incident where police have partially identified a suspect.