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Mother takes on the state to regain custody of son after disagreeing with doctors over antibiotic treatment


February 29, 2024

In a Denton County courtroom, a contentious legal battle is underway as a mother challenges the state’s decision to remove her son from their home after she left a pediatric hospital against medical advice to seek treatment elsewhere. The case centers around 2-year-old Josiah Sanders, who was removed from his home by Child Protective Services (CPS) more than 65 days …

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Arrest made in shooting that killed teen at Dallas Church’s Chicken restaurant


February 29, 2024

Dallas police have apprehended a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager at a fast-food restaurant in South Dallas earlier this month. Jeremy Grant, 23 years old, faces charges of murder in the death of 17-year-old Marcos Villanueva. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Church’s Chicken located in the 4600 block of …

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Carter HS football player killed during robbery in Dallas, police say


February 29, 2024

A Dallas high school community is grieving the tragic loss of one of its students following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy during a robbery. On Sunday night, Dallas Police responded to a shooting incident in the 2700 block of Easter Avenue. Jasmine Corbin, a resident in the area, recounted hearing a loud noise while watching TV with her …

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Volunteer group formed after Eastland fires responds to crisis in panhandle


February 29, 2024

As wildfires continue to devastate communities in the panhandle, residents of North Texas are stepping up to support the statewide effort to assist those affected. Among them are volunteers who emerged from the aftermath of the Eastland Complex fire two years ago. Amy Houston, a director of the Rancher Navy, explained the group’s mission: “At this point, it’s finding out …

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Dallas Dept. of Transportation misses deadlines for responding to road complaints thousands of times


February 29, 2024

Residents in Dallas are expressing concerns about dangerous roads and filing complaints with the city’s transportation department. However, records obtained by NBC 5 Investigates reveal that many of these concerns are not being addressed within the timeframe required by the city’s own regulations. The records show thousands of cases where the Dallas Department of Transportation failed to close out complaints …

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Unlikely savior: How a Stanley cup shielded a woman from a stray bullet


February 29, 2024

In Steubenville, Ohio, a woman has shared a remarkable story about her Stanley tumbler potentially saving her life during a frightening incident involving gunfire at her home. In a video posted on TikTok, the woman recounted the harrowing experience where she and her fiancé were inside their house when they heard gunshots outside. Moments later, a stray bullet pierced through …

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Mesquite Police share videos of school shooting where officers fired 19 times


February 28, 2024

Mesquite Police have released body camera and surveillance footage of a shooting involving police officers and a 16-year-old student at the Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy on February 19. According to Lt. Brandon Ricketts, the Mesquite Police received a call from a school administrator at 8:49 a.m., reporting that a student entered her office with a gun, threatened himself and …

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Possible road rage shooting injures 2 near Southwest High School in Fort Worth


February 28, 2024

Fort Worth Police reported that a possible road rage shooting occurred near Southwest High School in south Fort Worth on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in two injuries and at least one suspect in custody. The shooting took place in the 4100 block of Altamesa Boulevard, and two individuals transported themselves to a nearby CareNow Urgent Care for treatment. Authorities have not …

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What a trip! Arlington Police herd a large herd of escaped goats


February 28, 2024

A peculiar situation unfolded in Arlington on Tuesday morning when the police responded to an unusual call reporting a large herd of goats that had escaped from their enclosure. As part of a partnership between the City of Arlington and Open Space Development, hundreds of goats were brought to the Crystal Canyon Natural Area to assist in clearing the underbrush …

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Texas Rangers and MLB announce 2024 All-Star Week schedule


February 28, 2024

Major League Baseball, in collaboration with the Texas Rangers, has unveiled the schedule of fan events for the 2024 All-Star Week, set to take place across Arlington, Fort Worth, and the wider North Texas area from Friday, July 12, to Tuesday, July 16. The 94th Midsummer Classic will grace Globe Life Field on Tuesday, July 16, marking the second occasion …

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