Heaven Marie Diaz, founder of Pursuit of Excellence, was sentenced to 97 months and ordered to pay $799,033.47 after a jury found she diverted more than $3 million in payroll taxes.

An 84-year-old Fort Worth woman says scammers posing as FBI agents convinced her to buy gold bars — and she lost nearly $600,000. Authorities are investigating.

A proposed 2,600‑acre data‑center community near Glen Rose has neighbors alarmed over water, lights and the fate of local tourism.

Pizza Twist, known for naan‑crust pies and butter‑chicken toppings, will open Dec. 15 at Flower Mound Town Center. The new location mixes Indian flavors with classic pizza offerings.

Van Zandt County Precinct 1 Commissioner Mitch Curtis was arrested after an indictment alleges he posed as a police officer to stop a resident from firing on private land.

A 16-year-old passenger, identified as Jalalat Honesty, died after a Toyota and a Ford truck collided on U.S. 287 in Grand Prairie; police say no charges are expected.

A 12-year-old at McMillan Junior High was arrested after allegedly lunging for an SRO’s weapon and threatening an administrator. Officials say no students were hurt.

Frisco firefighters gave a whole-blood transfusion in the field to a pregnant woman in shock; she was taken to Texas Health Frisco and later delivered a healthy baby.

Former Allen Firefighters Association president Jeremy Painkin pleaded guilty to wire fraud and received a 13-month federal sentence and more than $108,000 in restitution.

A person was stabbed outside a Fort Worth 7‑Eleven during a repossession attempt. Police detained a suspect and the victim is in critical but stable condition.

The forecast indicates a stretch of mostly sunny days in Dallas, with cool temperatures transitioning to warmer highs in the mid-60s and clear nights.

Frisco honored Assistant Police Chief Billy Clay for 20 years of service, declaring it "Billy Clay Day" in a City Council meeting attended by his family and colleagues.

A 42-year-old gang member, Demorris Albright, received a 50-year sentence for drug possession after police found methamphetamine in his vehicle during a traffic stop.