Three children were killed and two more were wounded at a home in the Ellis County city of Italy on Friday afternoon, authorities said. A suspect was in custody, according to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, and officials did not believe there was any danger to the community. Authorities responded about 4 p.m. to a home in the 300 block …

Some Texas leaders have said they want to bolster school safety by cracking down on discipline issues. Security is a top priority for many after a gunman killed 19 children and two adults in Uvalde last spring, prompting lawmakers to seek solutions. But advocates for children worry about how severe punishments are dealt out, often disproportionately impacting students of color. …

Two board seats are up for grabs in the Frisco Independent School District, with four people vying for the seats, including incumbent Dynette Davis. Board members are elected to three-year, at-large staggered terms representing the entire Frisco ISD community. Places 4 and 5 are on the May ballot this year, currently held by Davis (Place 4) and Debbie Gillespie (Place …

A Carrollton man is accused of capitalizing on the arrests of two people who allegedly sold deadly fentanyl-laced pills to entice young buyers on social media, federal officials announced Friday. Donovan Jude Andrews, 20, was arrested Wednesday and faces a charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, according to officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the …

A student who was unresponsive after ingesting a pill at R.L. Turner High School on Friday received a dose of Narcan, officials said. The 15-year-old girl was found unconscious in a bathroom stall by other students, Carrollton police said in an email. The student became responsive after receiving the opioid-reversal medication. Medics then took the student to an area hospital and …

The day after a thunderstorm ripped through Dallas-Fort Worth, a tree-trimmer touched a live wire in Southlake and died, authorities say. Just after 11 a.m. Friday, firefighters and officers responded to the 900 block of Dove Road, near West State Highway 114. Witnesses told police a 46-year-old landscaping employee was trimming trees when he accidentally came in contact with the …

North Texans hunkered down in their homes and businesses Thursday evening as a powerful line of thunderstorms tore through the region, setting off warning sirens and bringing forceful wind gusts, pounding rain and hail. On Friday, they emerged to survey the extent of the damage. National Weather Service crews had confirmed one tornado — in Hopkins County, about 80 miles east of …

Thanks to a southerly wind, temperatures will rise into the 70s for Saturday and Sunday. Also, winds will start to increase by Sunday morning. Next week will offer more rain chances by Tuesday. Severe storms are not expected as this time. Temperatures will trend below normal with highs into the 50s and lows into the 30s by week’s end. Latest …

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins recently revealed she loves scrolling through interior design pages on Instagram. The 33-year-old actress – who is the daughter of musician Phil Collins and his second wife, said the last “Instagram rabbithole” she went down was ‘Interior design.’ Speaking to Glamour the actress said: “Looking at lamps and chairs because we’re redesigning a space right now. And …

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla’s first state visit of the new reign, to France and Germany, will take place from Sunday 26th March to Friday 31st March 2023. The visit will celebrate Britain’s relationship with France and Germany, marking shared histories, culture and values. Buckingham Palace has shared the detailed programme of the King and Queen Consort’s visit. The …