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A major accident involving an on-fire semi-truck and fuel spill shut down the I-35E bridge over Lewisville Lake Saturday morning. Crews continue to clean the spill as two southbound main lanes and one northbound main lane have reopened, according to an update from Lewisville Police. Access roads are open, but traffic is moving slowly. Drivers are still being urged to …

Get ready for some pedigree and purebreds! The 26th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Central Regional Competition is coming to Fort Worth this spring. This family-friendly competition will feature dogs competing in a variety of events like dog agility courses, dog diving, head-to-head weave pole racing, and high-flying disc routines, according to Purina. The canine sporting event will …

Prepare for a showcase of pedigree and purebred excellence! Fort Worth will host the 26th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Central Regional Competition this spring. This family-friendly event will showcase dogs competing in various exciting events such as agility courses, dog diving, head-to-head weave pole racing, and high-flying disc routines, as announced by Purina. Taking place at Texas …

Weatherford Police arrested John Smith, a Fort Worth police officer, on Thursday on charges of assault causing bodily injury and continuous violence against the family. Smith was off duty at the time of his arrest, as confirmed by a statement from Fort Worth Police. Upon learning of Smith’s arrest, the Fort Worth Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit promptly initiated an …

The upcoming Great American Solar Eclipse is generating significant interest, with Airbnb noting a celestial trend this spring leading up to the cosmic phenomenon. New data reveals that numerous U.S. cities along the eclipse’s path are trending as top destinations for travelers, spanning from Mexico to the U.S. and Canada. Texas, among the most sought-after states for bookings across North …

Tragedy struck along Pennsylvania Avenue in South Dallas this week as police revealed an arrest in the shooting death of an Uber driver slain in late February. A week following the Feb. 20 murder of 25-year-old Faneal Tesfit, Dallas Police disclosed that they had apprehended a suspect, a 15-year-old now facing charges of capital murder. Family and friends disclosed that …

Dallas Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the fatal shooting of a teenage boy in a Dallas neighborhood on Friday night. According to authorities, officers received a report around 8:50 p.m. regarding a shooting in the 3300 block of Southern Oaks Boulevard. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement discovered a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. He …

Two North Texas-based physicians are departing DFW International Airport this weekend for an international medical mission to Gaza. Dr. Hina Cheema, a Dallas-based OBGYN, says she traveled to Gaza two years ago but acknowledges it will likely be unrecognizable after ongoing intense fighting between Israel and Hamas since October. “They don’t have the basic medications,” Dr. Cheema said. “They’ve run …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated lawsuits against the Castleberry and Denison Independent School Districts (ISDs), alleging unlawful endorsement of specific political candidates and policies using official resources. This follows earlier lawsuits against the Denton and Frisco school districts, accusing them of similar electioneering practices. Paxton stated that Denison ISD promoted its preferred policy agenda on its website and …

The largest wildfire in Texas history remained stable overnight and is currently 5% contained, according to officials. The Texas A&M Forest Service reported on Friday morning that firefighting efforts in the Texas Panhandle have received some assistance from rain and snow. However, the National Weather Service predicts conditions conducive to wildfires will persist in certain areas throughout the weekend. The …