Allie Spillyards

Today flanked by Fort Worth leaders, Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed two new laws as part of a crackdown on the crime, now allowing police to seize vehicles used in racing and reckless driving exhibition.

This extreme heat paired with low humidity and high winds means our fire threat remains high across much of the state. Those conditions helped fuel a blaze that kept crews in Denton County busy while those who lived nearby packed bags just in case.

The Mesquite Fire Department responded to two structure fires early Thursday morning resulting in two deaths.

We’re learning more about a McKinney teen hit and killed while riding his bike to the first day of school in Frisco ISD.

Cries for justice echoed across the steps of the Kaufman County Justice Center as loved ones of Aaron Martinez again pleaded with authorities to strengthen the case against the man behind bars for his murder.

Even as North Texas flirted with record-high temps, nothing could deter Cowboys fans from getting a first look at their 2023 team.

An Arlington business owner is behind bars, charged with murder after police say he shot and killed his own employee. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more about the circumstances leading up to the deadly exchange.

A standoff is underway as the man believed to have shot 3 law enforcement officers is barricaded inside a Houston home.

As we head into the hottest weekend of the year, people in two Denton County communities are preparing to lose power. To be clear — the issues are not directly connected but both are tied to the strain of a growing population and sweltering temperatures.

Even with triple-digit heat, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo in Denton is going on as planned for its 95th year, with adjustments.