Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events

Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.

Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm

"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.

Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections

An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.

Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds

Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.

American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes

New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network.

Recalled lettuce outbreak spreads to Georgia as national cases surge

Health officials added Georgia, Tennessee and Texas to a massive iceberg lettuce parasite outbreak that has sickened 11,458 nationwide.

Why the U.S. Army is adding nuclear microreactors to military bases

The U.S. Army announced Wednesday it is partnering with five nuclear energy vendors to build and operate microreactors at five military bases.

Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas

A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition.

Inflight laptop fire reported on American flight from Atlanta

An American Airlines plane flying from Atlanta landed safely in Dallas on Friday evening after a passenger's laptop battery caught fire onboard, officials said.

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge

A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. 

Army resumes Apache helicopter training after fatal crash near Fort Hood

Less than a week after two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in a deadly crash in Bell County, the U.S. Army has resumed training missions involving Apache helicopters.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.

Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.

Former Ft. Hood doctor accused of recording, sexually assaulting patients pleads not guilty

Major Blaine McGraw is accused of secretly recording and sexually assaulting more than 90 victims. At a recent arraignment, he entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.

Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam's Club parking lot

A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.