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Parker Texas News Flash 8/14 7:34A

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Leander ISD bus rolls over on 1st day of school, injuring multiple students

CBS DFW News 8/14 6:46A CBS Texas

A school bus carrying 42 students on Wednesday rolled over after veering off a rural road in Travis County, Texas on the first day of class, injuring multiple students, authorities said. It happened around 3:15 p.m.in the 22300 block of Nameless...

Fort Worth ISD begins new school year as TEA takeover decision looms; school officials hopeful it...

CBS DFW News 8/12 11:51A Bo Evans

Doors opened for the first day of school at ML Philips Elementary in Fort Worth. "It's palpable the difference that you feel when you walk through a campus today than a year ago," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker . A looming decision concerning...

58-year-old Plano man sentenced to 50 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young girl,...

CBS DFW News 8/12 10:49A Briauna Brown

A 58-year-old Plano man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted for the continuous sexual abuse of a child, the Collin County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday....

TEA decision on possible Fort Worth ISD takeover to come this fall, Superintendent Karen Molinar...

CBS DFW News 8/12 4:00A Julia Falcon

Fort Worth ISD kicked off the first day of school on Tuesday addressing its potential takeover by the Texas Education Agency after years of failing academic ratings. Superintendent Karen Molinar said the school district has taken bold actions for...

Suspect arrested after shooting on Collin College campus in Plano left one person injured

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 8/10 11:22P Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule. No cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or other personal devices will be allowed to be used during the entire school day. A new state law bans...

Dallas Mavericks to host preseason game at Dickies Arena

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 8/5 7:04A Dominga Gutierrez

The Dallas Mavericks announced they will host a preseason game in Fort Worth at Dickies Arena against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UT Southwestern Medical Center. A “Pregame Roundup” party will take...

Salvation Army opens cooling stations as temperatures hit triple-digits in North Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 7/31 7:48A Alexis Garcia

As triple-digit heat hits North Texas, the Salvation Army of North Texas has reopened its comprehensive heat relief services to residents in need. These services include operating cooling and hydration stations across five counties. With support...

Public hearing Monday on proposed Emergency Services District in Collin County

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 7/25 11:03A Meredith Yeomans

The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department says a man in his 60s is the county s first heat-related death of the summer. The DCHHS said the man was in his 60s with unknown pre-existing medical conditions. The health department did not...

Frisco ISD subpoenaed for student names, records in connection to Karmelo Anthony case

CBS DFW News 7/25 1:40A Julia Falcon

The Frisco Independent School District has been subpoenaed to provide the names of students who were present during the deadly stabbing at a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2, a spokesperson confirmed with CBS News Texas. The subpoena is...

Budget Workshop

Parker TX Main City Calendar 7/21 7:00P

Event date: July 22, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Parker City Hall - Council Chambers 5700 E. Parker Road Parker, TX 75002

Former Dallas police chief Eddie Garcia among 5 finalists for Fort Worth police chief

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 7/15 5:08A Ahraya Burns

Fort Worth City Council member Chris Nettles confirmed to NBC 5 that former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, now serving as an assistant city manager in Austin, is one of five finalists to become the next Fort Worth Police Chief. Garcia, who led...

Rare earth magnets to be made in Fort Worth after $500 million deal with Apple

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 7/15 4:58A

Fort Worth City Council member Chris Nettles confirmed to NBC 5 that former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, now serving as an assistant city manager in Austin, is one of five finalists to become the next Fort Worth Police Chief. Garcia, who led...

Dallas man sentenced to 38 years in Collin County's first fentanyl murder conviction under new Texas...

CBS DFW News 7/15 3:38A Briauna Brown

A 27-year-old Dallas man has been sentenced for murder in the death of a young woman who overdosed on fentanyl, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced Tuesday. Gregory Noah Honesty, 27, will spend 38 years in prison. The...

Arlington player claims $1 million Texas Lottery scratch-off prize

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 7/14 6:55A NBCDFW Staff

An Arlington resident claimed a $1 million prize in the Texas Lottery scratch game $1,000,000 Crossword . The Texas Lottery said the player bought the $20 ticket at a QuickTrip on Farm-to-Market Road...