Arlington police shared new details Wednesday in the investigation into a woman facing a murder charge connected to the death of a client who was living at one of her unlicensed assisted living centers. Following allegations of neglect, theft, fraud, and abuse, Arlington police opened investigations into the deaths of at least 20 people who had been living in five unlicensed group homes in …

One person died in a street racing accident and 224 citations were issued at several other street racing incidents across the city this weekend, Dallas police said. Officials said police responded to 114 calls about street racing, which resulted in 115 traffic stops, two felony arrests and the seizure of 20 grams of marijuana. Police confirmed incidents at Live Oak …

A federal judge on Monday denied releasing any inmates from the Dallas County jail after a week’s worth of testimony painted a grim portrait of the conditions and how inconsistent information and practices created a culture of fear. Lawyers for the nine plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit hope a more detailed opinion will provide a path forward for their case and new …

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday he will let his executive order requiring Texans to stay at home expire on Thursday and allow businesses such as malls, restaurants and movie theaters to reopen under certain conditions as soon as Friday. Here’s what you need to know. What will open on Friday and what are the restrictions? Stores, restaurants and movie theaters …

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said his statewide stay-at-home order on coronavirus will expire on Thursday as scheduled, while Texas malls, stores, movie theaters and restaurants may open the next day — with 25% occupancy. Barber shops, hair salons, gyms, massage establishments, tattoo parlors, video arcades and bowling alleys must wait until mid-May at the earliest to reopen, …

Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson is set to retire from the department, effective in June, after a nearly 26-year career. “I am honored to have served as police chief for this great department for so many years,” Johnson said in a news release. “No one can truly be effective without community support, effective political leadership, and a dedicated workforce. I …

Dallas County reported two new coronavirus-related deaths Monday, bringing the countywide total to 84. The deaths were of a Dallas man in his 40s and a woman in her 70s who was a resident of a long-term care facility in Richardson. Both had been critically ill in a hospital, officials said. Of all the deaths reported, about 40% have been …

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: What is the new virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes from the Latin word for crowns or halos, which coronaviruses resemble …

Over the past several months, Texans have faced a challenge the likes of which we have never seen, an invisible enemy that threatens both life and livelihood. But through these trying times, Texans have responded with resolve. And most importantly, they have largely followed the best practices to protect their health and the health of those around them. As a …

A suspect is facing a manslaughter charge after he fatally shot another man Friday night in Far East Dallas, police said. Luis Solis-Cuevas, 36, “recklessly fired a gun in the direction of” the victim, police said. The Dallas County medical examiner’s office identified the victim as Darren Smith, 55. Officers responded to the shooting about 10:50 p.m. in the 2900 …

A 49-year-old Forney man died in a crash Saturday night in Mesquite, authorities say. Officers were called about 11:40 p.m. to the crash on U.S. Highway 80, where Rickey Stance was going east in a Ford pickup when he left the road and struck a bridge support under Town East Boulevard, police said. No other vehicles were involved in the …