Mesquite city officials reported New Year's Eve safety measures resulting in confiscated fireworks, firearm seizures, and DWI arrests, with no accidents or injuries from these incidents.

A damaged natural gas line at Valero's Houston refinery prompted on-site emergency crews and a CAER alert; Valero says safety is the top priority.

A large police response surrounded North Dallas High as students returned Jan. 6; authorities later said the call that prompted the response was a prank and an investigation is ongoing.

A body was spotted in Buffalo Bayou near Commerce and Fannin on Jan. 6, prompting a downtown recovery and an active death investigation. Authorities say the medical examiner will determine cause as police process the scene.

A three-story apartment building on Lloyd Drive in Dallas caught fire Tuesday; the first and second floors were reported damaged and crews were on scene.

Fort Worth homicide detectives are investigating after an unidentified woman found with a head injury in the 6400 block of Normandy Road died at a hospital.

Body‑cam footage shows Dallas officers pull a woman back from the edge of an East Camp Wisdom Road bridge on Christmas Eve. The brief rescue highlights holiday mental‑health risks and 988 resources.

An employee at Legendary Ink was killed in a late-night shooting in the Cedar Crest area. Dallas police say the suspect fled and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

The Collin County DA's Office hosted a Citizens Prosecutor Academy to educate locals on the legal process, focusing on capital murder cases and the decision-making behind pursuing the death penalty.

A Denton County jury sentenced Arrion Keonta Morris to life for the murder of Jonathon Michael Berto after a minor traffic accident escalated in June 2024.

Two Dallas Police employees were fired for policy violations, with Officer Gordon missing a drug test and departing his station, and Officer Jackson not returning post-leave.

Frisco police say Vanessa Esquivel, 27, has been charged with murder after a 15‑month‑old died in a hot car. Authorities say the child was left in a vehicle without working air conditioning on Aug. 16, 2025.

Frisco police say a 7-year-old was found unresponsive in a retention pond near Preston Road; investigators do not suspect foul play and authorities are seeking tips.