TEA releases 2024-25 school ratings. See the best/worst districts and charters here

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 8:45A Frank Heinz

The Texas Education Agency released school accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, with some of the largest school districts in North Texas grading between A and C. The Dallas,...

Suspect shot by Carrollton officer after threatening to harm himself and others, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/13 8:53A Briauna Brown

A man is in critical condition after being shot by a Carrollton police officer after reportedly threatening to harm himself and other officers following a traffic stop Tuesday night, officials said. According to the Carrollton Police Department,...

Armed man shot, critically injured by Carrollton officer

DFW Scanner 8/13 7:49A dfwscanner

On Tuesday, August 12th, at around 9:48pm, Carrollton police officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 2700 block of E. Belt Line Road. During the traffic stop, officers developed reasonable suspicion of narcotics activity and began...

‘Cherish every morning,' family says after champion HS sprinter dies unexpectedly

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 7:29A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the school day. A new state law bans...

Suspect arrested after shooting on Plano Collin College campus left one person injured

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 6:56A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the school day. A new state law bans...

Exclusive Louis Vuitton luggage now available at auction

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 6:31A Deborah Ferguson

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the school day. A new state law bans...

Alcohol may be factor in major crash involving three vehicles in Grapevine

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 7/25 6:14A Alanna Quillen

Frisco ISD confirms to NBC 5 that it has been subpoenaed in connection with the investigation into a deadly stabbing at a track meet. A district spokesperson said the subpoenaed records include a list of the students who attended a track meet on...

ICE! returns to Gaylord Texan Resort with all-new ‘Elf' theme

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 7/24 10:29A Alexis Garcia

Texas’s biggest frozen holiday attraction, ICE!, will return to the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine for the holiday season, featuring Elf for the first time. The annual ice sculpture exhibit is a...

Armed woman killed by Lewisville police after felony traffic stop, multi-city chase

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 7/24 9:56A Hannah Jones and Alanna Quillen

Texas’s biggest frozen holiday attraction, ICE!, will return to the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine for the holiday season, featuring Elf for the first time. The annual ice sculpture exhibit is a...

Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed 3 homes as his primary residence

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 7/24 9:47A Brian Slodysko | Associated Pres

Texas’s biggest frozen holiday attraction, ICE!, will return to the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine for the holiday season, featuring Elf for the first time. The annual ice sculpture exhibit is a...

Person killed by Haltom City police responding to 911 call at apartment complex

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 7/24 5:44A Hannah Jones

Texas’s biggest frozen holiday attraction, ICE!, will return to the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine for the holiday season, featuring Elf for the first time. The annual ice sculpture exhibit is a...

Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/27 5:36A Julia Falcon

The Fourth of July is here, which means you're probably looking for somewhere to catch a fireworks show. There are several family-friendly events across North Texas. Check out what's happening below. Fireworks shows on June 28 Independence Day...

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD parents, community members sue after 4 schools closed

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/27 4:40A Julia Falcon

A group of parents is suing Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD over violations they said led to school closures. The lawsuit alleged that school officials and trustees violated state transparency and nepotism laws. The parents said this contributed to...

Off-duty Carrollton police officer arrested for sexual assault, department says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/23 3:50A Briauna Brown

A Carrollton police officer was arrested after being accused of sexual assault in Irving, the police department confirmed Monday. Carrollton Police Officer Wes Melton is facing charges after being...

North Texans claim $3 million in prizes in Texas Lottery scratch and draw games

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 6/9 6:14A NBCDFW Staff

Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains recently recognized 16 scouts with the Gold award. It s the highest award in Girl Scouting and celebrates their positive impact on the community by addressing issues, including childhood literacy, mental...