A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Etavion Barnes outside Arlington’s Bowie High School on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as 17-year-old Julian Howard, according to Arlington police. In a statement issued Thursday morning, Arlington police announced Howard’s arrest on a murder charge in connection with Barnes’ death. Both Howard and Barnes were students at the high school, as …

A rare total solar eclipse is set to pass through North Texas one week from Monday, an event that astronomers say won’t occur in the same spot for another 375 years. Despite forecasts predicting cloudy skies, preparations are underway for thousands of spectators expected to witness the phenomenon. Leaders at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science are anticipating a …

Dallas Police are actively seeking the drivers and passengers of two sports cars involved in a high-speed collision that occurred on Saturday evening on Central Expressway near University Blvd. The crash resulted in injuries and the closure of part of the highway for several hours. Among those sought for questioning is Rashee Rice, a 23-year-old NFL player who was a …

A pileup involving approximately 30 vehicles occurred Monday at an intersection south of Midland, Texas, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident was attributed to high winds blowing dust, causing poor visibility, as reported by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash took place along State Highway 349 around 4:50 p.m., prompting responses from Texas Highway Patrol Troopers and Upton …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are investigating an incident where a deputy shot a suspect allegedly involved in car break-ins in northwest Harris County around 2 a.m. on Saturday. Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to the scene following multiple reports of suspicious individuals possibly breaking into cars. Upon arrival, deputies observed a man matching the description provided …

In an election year, border security and immigration have become prominent topics in the presidential race, particularly in Texas, which comprises about half of the US-Mexico border. The state has been allocating significant resources to fund border security measures. “Texas has been steadily increasing its border funding for several years now,” reported Karen Brooks Harper, a journalist for the Texas …

Verdigris Ensemble, a Dallas-based choral group, is using its music to shed light on environmental justice issues in its upcoming concert, the final performance of its seventh season. The ensemble will present “Mis-Lead,” a 60-minute multimedia musical piece that focuses on the residents of West Dallas who have endured chronic diseases and fatalities due to elevated levels of lead from …

A man and his son from North Texas stand accused of providing alcohol to more than three dozen teenagers after deputies discovered them drinking at a house party on Friday night. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6000 block of Berry Ridge Drive in Joshua following a report of minors drinking alcohol, gunfire, and marijuana smoking. Upon arriving …

For nearly three weeks, Stephanie Goolsby and her family dog, Prancer, have remained close to home, avoiding venturing far after what she described as a frightening attack during a routine walk. “It was just an ordinary day when this happened,” recalled Goolsby. On the morning of March 12, Goolsby and Prancer were only a few blocks away from home in …

In a terrifying incident turned fortunate, authorities reported that four individuals were rescued on Saturday afternoon near Eagle Mountain Park after a malfunctioning gondola lift left them stranded at the base of a cliff. Chief Cruxman of the Briar-Reno Fire Department informed NBC 5 that emergency responders received a distress call around 12:05 p.m. concerning a severe injury incident involving …

An Arlington firefighter who was shot in the chest while conducting a welfare check last week has been discharged from the hospital and is now recovering at home, as stated by the Arlington Professional Fire Fighters Association. Brady Weaver, a six-year veteran firefighter, was among the first responders called to an apartment on the 400 block of Bardin Greene Drive …