A man in North Texas, along with a local radio station, is offering a cash reward and two tickets to a Dave Matthews concert for anyone who locates his missing large reptile pet. Trey Smoak of Crowley continues to search for his roughneck monitor lizard named Dino, who went missing outside his residence on Friday, Feb. 9. “I had him …

Amid declining enrollment and anticipated budget shortfalls, the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) is preparing to reduce its staff. Superintendent Angelica Ramsey made the announcement online on Monday. During a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., school board members will deliberate on which positions will be affected and the extent of the staff cuts. Ramsey cited ongoing …

A woman from North Texas faces charges after allegedly providing the fentanyl that resulted in her boyfriend’s fatal overdose in late 2023. Kami Ludwig has been charged with felony first-degree murder in connection with the death of 47-year-old William Shane Nolen, as per the Grapevine Police Department. The incident occurred on Nov. 20, 2023, at a residence in the 4100 …

Many high school students are still undecided about their future careers, but Irvin Morales isn’t one of them. “At 15, I already knew I wanted to be a barber,” Morales said while his friend and client Joey Maldonado settled into the barber chair. “He wants to keep his hair in the back. He wants a mullet.” Morales, who will graduate …

A tragic incident unfolded at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center on Tuesday when a car crashed into the hospital’s emergency room, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to five others, including a child with life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m., as the vehicle plowed into the lobby of the ER, leaving significant damage …

Arlington Animal Services is actively seeking a coyote that attacked a child at Parkway Central Park, with a second incident now under investigation. The initial attack occurred on Saturday, February 10, in the 600 block of Van Buren Drive near Lamar Boulevard and Cooper Street, as reported by the City of Arlington. Following the first incident, Animal Services officers deployed …

Tarrant County plans to exit its deal with a private jail that the county has used to house prisoners since 2022. The decision comes after a state review found the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility in Garza County didn’t meet Texas jail standards, and Tarrant County leaders say they weren’t told about the discrepancies. Located four hours west of Fort …

A story that seems straight out of a movie unfolds as a man shares his ordeal of being kidnapped and taken on a tumultuous ride from Fort Worth to Dallas. Erik Santiago, a resident of Fort Worth, recounted the terrifying experience to NBC 5, stating, “I’m still shaken up.” According to Santiago, the incident began at a Fort Worth motel …

Five students from Molina High School have become the first in the Dallas Independent School District to achieve full certification as security officers licensed by the state’s Department of Public Safety. This accomplishment comes as part of the school’s Law Enforcement Pathway class. Among these students is Jonathan Wright, who, at the age of 18, is already a licensed Level …

When C.J. Stroud last visited Indianapolis, he led his Texans to victory over the Colts, securing a playoff spot for their AFC South rivals. Now, the talented quarterback returns to the “Crossroads of America” for a different challenge – showcasing his basketball skills on the hard court. As one of the featured participants in the 2024 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity …