Body found in Dallas lake identified as missing Grand Prairie woman last seen in February
- Written by WFAA Staff WFAA Staff
- Category: Grand Prairie Grand Prairie
- Published: 09 April 2019 09 April 2019
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — The body of a woman discovered in Mountain Creek Lake in Dallas last week has been identified as a missing Grand Prairie mother, whose boyfriend's body was discovered in February in White Rock Lake.
Police in Ennis Seek Alleged Serial Walmart Thief
Ennis, TX - Police in Ennis say they're asking for help identifying a woman accused in alleged thefts at a Walmart in recent weeks.
Man Arrested in Connection to Nearly 100 Robberies, Burglaries: US Marshals
Dallas, TX - U.S. Marshals arrested a man Friday wanted by multiple agencies across North Texas for his connection to dozens of armed robberies and burglaries, authorities say.
Texas Police Officers Pose for Photos With Bluebonnet in New Social Media Challenge
- Written by Chris Ford Chris Ford
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 07 April 2019 07 April 2019
Cedar Hill, TX - Spring is in the air, and it is contagious. Texas is no exception, and police officers there have taken up a sweet-smelling challenge.
First warrant served for murder of 26-year-old Waxahachie man
- Written by David Dunn David Dunn
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 06 April 2019 06 April 2019
Waxahachie, TX - Waxahachie Police detectives served a capital murder warrant Friday afternoon to a suspect believed to be connected with the murder of a 26-year-old resident in late January.
Former Dallas City Councilman Dwaine Caraway Sentenced to 56 Months, $500,000 in Restitution
- Written by Scott Friedman, Jack Douglas Jr. and Frank Heinz Scott Friedman, Jack Douglas Jr. and Frank Heinz
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 05 April 2019 05 April 2019
Dallas, TX The fall from power for Dwaine Caraway is complete after the former Dallas City Councilman and mayor pro tem was sentenced to 4.6 years behind bars Friday for his role in the $100 million criminal conspiracy that shut down school bus provider Dallas County Schools.
Midlothian Police receives 2 dogs for new K9 unit
- Written by David Dunn David Dunn
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 04 April 2019 04 April 2019
Midlothian, TX - A new K9 unit will hit the streets next month in Midlothian. The Midlothian Police Department has been without a K9 unit for more than a year after its former K9 handler, Wes Keeling,
Ellis County Women in Business purchase $17,000 in goats during youth expo
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 03 April 2019 03 April 2019
Midlothian, TX - It almost seemed the higher Lacey Sims hoisted her goat’s neck in the sale ring at the Ellis County Youth Expo, the higher the bids rose. And, when the sale went final, Sims was overcome with excitement.
DeSoto becomes first city in North Texas to offer city employees paid family leave
- Written by Loyd Brumfield Loyd Brumfield
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 03 April 2019 03 April 2019
DeSoto, TX - The city of DeSoto became the first in North Texas to offer paid family leave to city employees as the City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a measure to offer three paid weeks off after the birth of a child.
Former Duncanville High School Basketball Coach Suspended for Recruiting Violations
- Written by Courtney Gilmore Courtney Gilmore
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 03 April 2019 03 April 2019
Duncanville, TX - Former Duncanville High School girls basketball coach Cathy Self-Morgan was found guilty Tuesday of recruiting violations by a University Interscholastic League committee and handed a three-year suspension from coaching.
Texas to soon remove hemp from controlled substance list
Dallas, TX - Texas is planning to eliminate hemp from its list of controlled substances.The Dallas Morning News reports that the Texas Department of State Health Services will on Friday remove hemp from a list of Schedule I drugs
TSTC Employees Recognized With Statewide Award
- Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 02 April 2019 02 April 2019
Red Oak, TX - Two employees at Texas State Technical College in North Texas have been honored for their work and skills. Thomas Betik, a building maintenance supervisor, and Leslie Monk,
