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A Dallas man will serve over a decade in prison for a 2022 hate crime shooting that injured three people.

The Observer is hiring a multimedia reporter to join their team. The role involves covering important, timely, and engaging stories about North Texas.

Wally Funk, a North Texas resident and one of the first female astronauts, has died at 87. She was recognized as the oldest woman in space.

The Salvation Army of North Texas has opened 13 cooling and hydration stations across five counties to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous triple-digit temperatures. This initiative aims to provide relief during extreme heat conditions.

A high-pressure system is causing triple-digit temperatures to return to North Texas, but the heat will be short-lived as weekend storms are expected to bring relief and rain.

A former juvenile probation officer was sentenced for soliciting sex from a minor in Wylie. The individual, who traveled to North Texas, will serve a lengthy prison sentence.

A prolonged summer heat wave is affecting North Texas, with temperatures nearing triple digits and threatening to break a new normal high of 95 degrees. Pop-up severe storms are also forecasted to impact the region.

A mother from Frisco was found guilty of murder for her toddler's death in a hot car last summer. She will spend years in prison for the incident.

North Texas faces storm risks Sunday, followed by a hot and humid Monday game day and the region's first triple-digit heat wave of the season.

Electric drones could reduce pollution through small package deliveries, but Amazon’s Prime Air program in North Texas faces challenges due to noise concerns from residents. Jonathan Pace used a Bluetooth-based drone tracker to measure drone frequency and altitude near his home.

TxDOT and a Frisco mother are leading a Fourth of July DWI crackdown to prevent crashes. Texas police are increasing enforcement during the holiday weekend, with the mother's participation due to her daughter's death caused by a drunken driver.

A North Texas principal is facing felony drug charges for allegedly selling a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug to school teachers and staff. The individual was previously employed by Crowley ISD and later hired by Godley ISD.

Dallas is positioning itself to challenge Wall Street as a financial hub. The article highlights North Texas's efforts to elevate its financial stature through initiatives like the 'Y'all, not Wall' slogan.

Pizza Hut's sale to private equity marks the decline of a North Texas business empire. The article questions the future of personal pan pizzas.

A 7-year-old North Texas boy was nominated for a rare police commendation after saving his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, according to authorities.

A North Texas man is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot and killed his daughter while attempting to break up a fight between her and her mother, authorities said.

G’s Cheesesteaks owner Giacamo Pisano aims to showcase his shop's authentic, game-changing bread in North Texas after a Dallas debut. The focus is on differentiating the business through its unique bread quality.

The 2026 World Cup event in North Texas featured vibrant colors, high ticket prices, and enthusiastic fans. The atmosphere at the Cowboys' home was described as uniquely lively.

USMNT star Weston McKennie will start for the U.S. in their first World Cup game. He credits his North Texas upbringing in his rise to U.S. soccer superstardom.

A North Texas teen was found guilty of murder in the stabbing death of Austing Metcalf during a school track meet. The trial, which began in 2025, concluded with a guilty verdict after jurors deliberated.

A North Texas teen was found guilty of murder in the stabbing death of Austing Metcalf during a school track meet in 2025. The trial, which involved the fatal stabbing of a student athlete at a track meet, concluded with a guilty verdict.

Jurors are deliberating in a trial involving the fatal stabbing of a student athlete at a school track meet in 2025. The case centers on a North Texas teen accused of murdering Austing Metcalf.

A North Texas teen was found guilty of murder in the 2025 stabbing death of Austing Metcalf during a school track meet. The trial, which concluded with a guilty verdict, was part of a case involving a fatal stabbing at the event.

Celina, Texas, grew by 24.6% between 2024 and 2025, becoming the fastest-growing city in America due to affordable housing, better schools, and space. Rapid expansion strains infrastructure and water supply but residents report maintaining a close-knit community feel.

Celina, Texas, has become the fastest-growing city in America with a 24.6% population increase between 2024 and 2025, driven by affordable housing and better schools. Rapid growth is straining infrastructure but residents report maintaining a close-knit community feel.

Two top wheelchair tennis players from North Texas, Mattingly Bristow and Jeremy Perez, are competing in the BNP Paribas World Team Cup: Junior Festival in Belgium. The event, the wheelchair tennis equivalent of the Billie Jean King and Davis Cups, features junior players from ten countries. Team USA, including Bristow and Perez, aims to win after a loss to Great Britain in the previous year's final.

Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, was sentenced to death for kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas. The crime occurred in November 2022. A North Texas jury delivered the verdict on Tuesday.

Police in White Settlement, Texas, rescued a mother and her children stranded in floodwaters using jumper cables as a makeshift harness. Officers and firefighters coordinated to secure the family as rising water threatened their safety, resulting in no injuries.

A violent tornado devastated Mineral Wells, Texas, causing widespread destruction. Severe weather has persisted in the central and southern U.S. for a week, with threats continuing into Wednesday evening.

Residents of the Deep South are preparing for another night of severe weather following two destructive tornadoes in north Texas. The storms have heightened concerns about ongoing severe weather patterns in the region.

A powerful tornado caused significant damage in North Texas. The event was reported by CBS News' Jason Allen.

Deadly tornadoes struck North Texas on Saturday night, resulting in at least two deaths and six injuries. Nicole Valdes reported on the destruction, while Rob Marciano provided weather forecasts.