Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he plans to advocate for the city to create a new advisory group that focuses on issues facing residents with disabilities. The mayor announced during a news conference on Monday that the proposed group, made up of residents, would make recommendations to city leaders on how to improve access to housing, transportation, jobs, parks and …

When Jeffery Xiong of Plano was 5 years old, he wanted a game not many kids play at his age: Chess. Xiong was at a party with other little boys one weekend when he spotted his first chessboard, his father Wayne Xiong said in a phone interview. “And his eyes started to shine after that, and he said, ‘Dad, can …

Last week, Bobby Witt Jr. almost made minor-league history. The former Colleyville Heritage High School standout and the son of former Texas Rangers pitcher Bobby Witt came this close to getting a 30-30-30, which is otherwise known as getting 30 home runs, 30 doubles and 30 steals in a season. In a game last Thursday, he stole what would have been his …

The parents of a 3-year-old boy who died last month after contracting an amoeba at an Arlington splash pad have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Arlington for negligence. Tariq Williams and Kayla Mitchell are seeking damages in excess of $1 million in the death of their son, Bakari Williams, according to the lawsuit filed Monday morning …

The first week of October will feature quiet weather. DFW will enjoy clear, cool nights and sunny, warm days. Humidity levels will be low. It will remain rain-free, and we will see a gradual warming trend, with temperatures likely to reach 90 by the upcoming weekend. Latest Forecast TONIGHT: Clear and pleasant. Low: 59. Wind: N 5 mph. TUESDAY: Sunny …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Law enforcement is looking to arrest one of their own who is accused of stealing money out of an administrator’s desk at Memorial High School. Tommy Glen Gray, 61, was just charged with theft in Harris County following allegations made in December 2019. Assistant district attorney in the public corruption division, Kimberly Smith, said administrators noticed …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More than a year since George Floyd’s death, Texas’ board of pardons and parolees said Floyd should be pardoned for a 2004 drug conviction. The case in question is one in which Floyd was charged by former Houston police officer Gerald Goines, who is currently facing charges tied to the botched Harding Street drug raid. Goines …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A firefighter who has been with the Houston Fire Department for 13 years is facing a charge of solicitation of prostitution. Court documents allege Emmanuel Joel on Oct. 2 offered and agreed to pay a fee for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct. He appeared in a court room on Monday. The fire department confirmed …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The shooting at YES Prep Southwest Secondary school left many students, parents and staff a bit nervous. “It’s just a lot,” one student said. “There was blood on the floor, and it was just a lot.” While the school remains closed through Wednesday, they are offering students free breakfast, lunch and a chance to talk about …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been detained after police said he shot and killed his stepdad and injured his mom after an argument escalated near the Galleria area. Monday at about 8 p.m., officers were dispatched to reports of a shooting outside an apartment in the 3000 block of Greenridge At the scene, officers found a man had …