Civil trial for Amber Guyger set to begin Monday for her role in Botham Jean's death

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/18 2:58A NBCDFW Staff

The civil trial for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger who was convicted of shooting and killing Botham Jean in his own apartment begins on Monday morning. It’s been more than six years since Botham Jean was shot and killed in his Dallas...

Texas lawmakers file a slew of new bills proposing education funding changes, school choice

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 11/16 11:00P Jack Fink

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath tells CBS News Texas he opposes changing a model of how schools are funded in the state. The European Union Ambassador to the United States says Texas could soon benefit from additional sales of...

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center kicks off ‘Holiday of Hope' toy drive

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/12 5:49A Alanna Quillen

It s that time of year for giving back. You can help spread a little cheer this holiday season for children who need something to brighten their days. The Dallas Children s Advocacy Center has launched its annual Holiday of Hope toy drive. For...

Body wrapped in sheets found inside condo, Garland Police say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/11 9:48A NBCDFW Staff

Garland Police responded to a report of a dead body inside a condominium on Monday morning. At approximately 1:00 a.m. officers arrived at the 4500 block of Chaha Road where the report was made, according to a report from Garland PD. Police say...

A look at what's next after Trump, Cruz win big for GOP in Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 11/9 11:00P Jack Fink

Big Republican victories send former President Donald Trump back to the White House and Senator Ted Cruz back to the U.S. Capitol for a third six-year term. A look at the historic margin of victory for Trump in Texas. Jack Fink speaks with two of...

Mountain lion spotted in Frisco, near Lake Lewisville, TPWD says

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/7 7:10A NBCDFW Staff

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirms a mountain lion was spotted in Frisco, near Lake Lewisville. The lion was recorded on security camera footage and reported to the state parks department on Nov. 4. TPWD is monitoring the area and...

Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of Education

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/6 7:03A Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune

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Cruz wins Collin, Denton and Allred takes Tarrant, Dallas counties

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/6 5:32A Frank Heinz

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Live updates: Follow state, county races as Texans head to the polls Tuesday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/5 6:20A NBCDFW Staff

Election Day Voting — What to Know Election Day Voter Guide : Learn where and when you can vote on Election Day, what s on your ballot, and what you ll need to bring to the polls. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day. On that...

3 candidates in Texas vie for Colin Allred's 32nd congressional district seat in 2024 election

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 11/4 11:00P Doug Myers

NORTH TEXAS Three candidates are vying in a high-stakes battle for Texas' 32nd congressional district seat. The House seat became open when Rep. Colin Allred elected to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz for Cruz' seat in the 2024 election. Democrat...

Voters decide on 3 Texas House seats that could impact Gov. Abbott's school voucher program

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 11/4 11:00P ShaCamree Gowdy

DALLAS Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's 2023 School Choice Plan is an issue voters in the state are considering as they cast their ballots in the 2024 election . The plan's outcome could heavily depend on who wins three Texas House seats for districts...

When do Texas polls open and close for Election Day 2024?

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 11/4 2:23A Julia Falcon

Texas voters are casting their ballots on Tuesday to choose a president, a senator , state representatives and more. Here's a look at when polls open and close on Election Day in Texas. What time do Texas polls open on Election Day? Polls in...

Dallas singer hospitalized after shooting inside downtown theater

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/3 11:34P Katy Blakey

A North Texas artist is recovering after she was shot following a performance in downtown Dallas Saturday. Witnesses tell NBC 5, singer Jada Arnell Thomas was signing autographs on stage following a performance with The Black Academy of Arts and...

Collin County man ticketed for honking horn at deputy

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/30 3:21A Kelsy Mittauer

A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video. Marshall Petre said when he merged onto Highway 75 near McKinney, he did not see any signs of traffic, trouble, emergencies - or a...

Retaliation allegations surface after 2 Irving judges removed

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/24 5:14A J.D. Miles

The removal of two longtime municipal judges in Irving has at least one of them claiming it was retaliation. Those judges opposed a city decision to start sending people arrested for DWI and marijuana possession to the Dallas County Jail instead...