safety
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
Southlake News
All News
safety
WATCH: Forney officer, Kaufman County deputy narrow escape after driver hits parked patrol car
A Kaufman County Sheriff’s deputy and a Forney police officer narrowly escaped injury early Sunday morning after a passing vehicle struck a parked patrol car on the freeway, prompting authorities to issue a stark safety reminder to motorists....
safety
Former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teacher facing new criminal charges
Former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle school teacher Haley Radabaugh faces new charges for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student. She was also arrested in May on child grooming charges....
safety
Vehicle slams into parked police cruiser in Forney, missing first responders by feet
A Forney police officer and Kaufman County deputy narrowly escaped injury after a vehicle struck their parked cruiser, prompting a reminder of Texas's Move Over law....
News
Hill Country families rebuild after devastating floods with major community support
In addition to the more than 130 lives lost, thousands of people lost their homes during the historic Hill Country flooding; even more had to deal with flood damage. Many were left wondering whether they would need to pick up and leave Hill Country for good.But the Community Foun...
safety
Hail, wind damage across for some parts of North Texas possible
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday, July 7, due to the threat of strong-to-severe storms.
safety
Hail, wind damage for some parts of North Texas possible
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday, July 7, due to the threat of strong-to-severe storms.
News
Win or lose, fans across the nation are joining in celebrating the FIFA World Cup together
“It just unites people. And to be able to share something together with people who I don’t even know… It’s truly beautiful,” one fan shared.
News
Dallas runner's 220-mile journey honors fallen service members
A Dallas man is preparing for a 220-mile run next month to honor the service members killed in the Extortion 17 mission and raise money for military families. Mike Rouse plans to run from his hometown of Abilene to his current hometown of Dallas, beginning Monday, Aug. 3, and...
safety
Investigation underway after man shot at Arlington GM plant
Police said the suspected shooter left the scene after the shooting, but a short time later, he called 911 and told dispatchers that he was involved in the incident....
News
Texas Senate renews push to ban THC products statewide
The debate over THC products in Texas is returning to the Capitol, with conservative leaders in the Texas Senate signaling another attempt to ban the products statewide. During invited testimony on Tuesday morning, senators focused on mental health concerns and the impact THC-...
safety
Dallas marks 10 years since downtown ambush that killed 5 law enforcement officers
The shooting left four Dallas police officers and one DART officer dead, injured several others and forever changed policing in the city.
parks
Richardson's oldest home reaches major milestone in restoration
Richardson’s oldest surviving home is taking another step toward a new future as restoration work continues on the historic Miss Belle’s House. The Texas Historical Landmark is being placed on its permanent foundation at Huffhines Park, allowing crews to begin restoring the ho...
safety
Fireworks to blame for fire that destroyed turf on Dallas baseball field
Fire investigators have ruled a Sunday blaze that scorched a baseball field at a Dallas park as accidental, blaming expended fireworks for sparking the fire....
business
Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge....
safety
Suspect arrested for murder after fatal South Dallas beating
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal beating of a man in South Dallas last month, authorities announced Tuesday....
News
Pedestrian killed in Grand Prairie after Maserati misses curve
Authorities have identified a 50-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a luxury vehicle early Sunday morning in Grand Prairie.
safety
Video shows close call for motorists, police as driver slams into stopped patrol car
A Kaufman County sheriff’s deputy and a Forney police officer escaped serious injury early Sunday after a passing vehicle slammed into the officer’s patrol car while they were working a call on a freeway. Body camera video shared by the sheriff’s office showed the officer and ...
safety
Dallas police ambush 10-year anniversary tributes honor fallen officers
Dallas marks 10 years since the July 7, 2016, downtown ambush with tributes honoring the five fallen DPD and DART officers killed in the attack.
News
North Texas woman sentenced to six years for aiding Antifa cell after Alvarado ICE center attack
A North Texas woman was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison for providing material support to an Antifa cell following a 2025 terrorist attack at an immigration detention center....
News
Karmelo Anthony's attorneys ask for new trial, new judge in Frisco track meet murder case
Karmelo Anthony’s new legal team is asking a Collin County judge to throw out his murder conviction, arguing in new court filings that his constitutional rights were violated during the trial. A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Anthony guilty of murder in connection with M...
business
Walmart is lowering prices on thousands of items, including beef, soda and household goods
Walmart is lowering prices on thousands of products, including beef, Coca-Cola and laundry detergent, saying the cuts are aimed at reducing the costs of seasonal summer items.The largest U.S. retailer on Monday said the price cuts will be available in its stores and in Sam's Club...
Local
SLK City Spotlight Explores Southlake’s Story on July 4, 1776
The latest episode of SLK City Spotlight features the Southlake Historical Society's twelfth exhibit.
parks
At Dallas campaign stop, Talarico says focusing on costs will help him beat Paxton in tight U.S. Senate race in Texas
With five recent independent polls showing Democrat James Talarico is locked in a dead heat with Republican Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, the state representative said his focus on lowering costs will help him win in November. After visiting a food pantry in Dalla...
safety
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges in Alabama: Police
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama during a traffic stop after Daphne police say officers searched his vehicle and found marijuana and three packages of a substance that later tested positiv...
News
State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
State lawmakers are exploring prohibiting foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates, elevating a niche fertility issue into a larger battle over immigration and birthright citizenship, surrogacy experts say. The Texas Senate health committee will hear testimony on Wednesda...
News
Toyota investing $3.6 billion in Texas plant, moving most Tacoma pickup production from Mexico
Toyota said Monday it will shift most production of its midsize Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to the United States as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its San Antonio, Texas, plant. The transition from Toyota's Tijuana, Mexico, facility will take roughly four years, the Jap...
safety
South Dallas drive-by shootout leaves two women injured; more than 60 shots fired
Two women were injured early Tuesday morning after a dispute escalated into a drive-by shootout that left more than 60 shell casings scattered across a street in South Dallas, according to Dallas police on the scene....
News
Jury deliberations resume in criminal retaliation trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King
Jury deliberations are set to resume Tuesday morning in the criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who is accused of retaliating against his former top deputy after the deputy reported sexual harassment allegations against the sheriff....
News
Strong, severe storms possible as North Texas sees feel-like temperatures in the 100s
The chance of rain is only 30%, so not everyone will see showers or storms. Everyone will see the heat and humidity, with temperatures near the 100° mark and feel-like temperatures as high as 102°....
News
Trump accounts are now live. Here’s how they work
Created under last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump Accounts are designed to help children under 18 build savings, similar to how adults use individual retirement accounts to save for retirement....
safety
Video shows Lewisville police using drone to crack down on illegal fireworks
The Lewisville Police Department launched a drone over the Fourth of July weekend to respond to calls concerning illegal fireworks at apartment complexes and parks....
News
Fans react after U.S. Men’s National Team falls to Belgium, ending World Cup run
“It was great to see us get this far,” said one fan.
News
Celebrations, deals continue in honor of America’s 250th anniversary
Some venues and hotels are offering a glimpse into America's history. Also, the tall ships in New York are sailing to Boston for the public to view from July 11 through 16....
News
Extreme July heat threatens North Texas with pop-up severe storms ahead
A prolonged summer heat wave is settling over the region, pushing temperatures near the triple-digit mark and threatening to break a newly elevated normal high temperature of 95 degrees....
News
Jury deliberation to resume in trial of Johnson County sheriff accused of abuse of office
Johnson County Sheriff Adam King is on trial, accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a sexual‑harassment complaint against him.
News
Resale market grows for free Dallas FIFA Fan Fest merchandise
From charm bracelets to flags and headbands, there's plenty of free merch at the Dallas FIFA Fan Fest."Today, I want to get the USA one, because I have Mexico, Canada and I want USA," said Andres Mazutis, a fan from Colombia. "I want to make a World Cup experience in my house."Bu...
News
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 wraps up Tuesday with Messi and Salah
The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to a close in less than two weeks. Tuesday is the end of the Round of 16. Argentina plays Egypt in Atlanta at 11 a.m. CST. Colombia plays Switzerland at 3 p.m. in Vancouver. The winners are headed to a Saturday night quarterfinal in Kansas City again...
safety
Tuesday marks 10 years since the Dallas ambush that killed 5 officers
Tuesday marks 10 years since five officers died in an ambush in downtown Dallas. On July 7, 2016, a sniper opened fire at a Black Lives Matter protest, killing four Dallas police officers and a Dallas Area Rapid Transit officer. Nine other officers and two civilians were al...
News
Dallas doctor recalls training 1970 FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in aerobics
The Dallas doctor who is considered “the father of aerobics,” Kenneth Cooper, is looking back on 60 years of contributions to soccer and fitness. Many will be familiar with the 12-minute run test Cooper developed to measure cardiovascular fitness in 1968 while he was a flight...
News
Talarico talks about 2026's top issues & the GOP midterm convention in Dallas
Texans head to the polls in a little under four months, with Republican John Cornyn’s U.S. Senate seat up for grabs. The incumbent lost his runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who will face off with democratic state lawmaker James Talarico. State Rep. Talarico spent ...
safety
Carrollton Police rolls out new paleta cart to connect with community
We are in the middle of the hot Texas dog days of summer. And one North Texas police department has figured out a new way to help people cool off. Carrollton police have expanded its fleet, not with a new patrol car but with a paleta cart. The department said it is adding t...
schools
Big 12 Football Media Days returns to Frisco
Big 12 Football Media Days is back at The Star in Frisco again. Texas Tech’s offseason search for a quarterback Texas Tech is coming off a historic College Football Playoff appearance. They’re led by former Cedar Hill High School coach Joey McGuire. Tech made offseason hea...
News
FIFA criticized for decision to lift U.S. star's red card suspension following Trump phone call
FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for leading U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday night.The Union of European Football Associations, Europe's soccer governing body, said FIFA "cro...
News
Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1 in World Cup, ending the Americans' run in Seattle
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.The U.S. kicked off the match with the same starting XI as against Bo...
News
Scattered, isolated storms possible as temperatures peak into upper 90s across North Texas
After Sunday's scattered storms off to the east brought decent rains to some, we have a lingering stalled boundary that will be the focus point for some storms on Monday but should stay well east of the I-35 corridor.Tuesday, chances for rain will increase slightly across the met...
News
Scattered severe storms possible Tuesday afternoon across North Texas
Keep an eye on the sky Tuesday. Most areas stay dry, but any storm that develops could become strong quickly.
safety
How reporting an affair at Prosper PD led to half a dozen demotions and an internal battle
When is it safe to report wrongdoing? That's the question some Prosper police officers are asking after a wave of punishments rocked the department.It began with rumors of an affair between a sergeant and a detective that several employees called "the worst kept secret" in the de...
safety
Man wrongly accused in 2016 Dallas police ambush speaks on impact to his life
He's a Mansfield tax preparer with a wife and seven children, but for a brief moment, 10 years ago on July 7, 2016, Mark Hughes was the most wanted man in America....
safety
How an affair inside Prosper PD led to half a dozen demotions
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers....
News
Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable....
schools
Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors show video of suspect Tyler Robinson on campus on day of shooting
During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video of Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, the day he's accus...
safety
Suspect identified, arrested after calling 911 to surrender in Arlington GM plant shooting
A 26-year-old man was arrested after calling 911 to turn himself in for shooting a man multiple times during a dispute in a General Motors plant parking lot Tuesday morning, police said....
News
Fans share thoughts after Portugal soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup match
“I want to cry,” one fan said of Ronaldo’s last World Cup match. “I’m really sad. He played so much. He had a lot of discipline. He worked hard since he was a young athlete.”...
News
Former Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland had stage 1 CTE when he died by suicide
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had Stage 1 CTE when he died by suicide last fall, according to a post-mortem analysis released by the Concussion and CTE Foundation on Tuesday. The foundation said Kneeland’s family released the results of a post-mortem br...
safety
City of Fort Worth files lawsuit to have East Lancaster property declared a nuisance
The city of Fort Worth has filed a lawsuit seeking to reduce crime at a property on East Lancaster. The lawsuit seeks to have the Central Motel at 5800 E. Lancaster Avenue declared a common nuisance under Chapter 125 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, alleging the...
safety
Off-duty North Texas firefighter saves three children from overturned boat, officials say
An off-duty firefighter is being called a hero after rescuing three children from an overturned boat at a North Texas lake on the Fourth of July, officials say. According to the Alvarado Police Department, officers and Alvarado firefighters were called to Alvarado Park Lake when ...
safety
"You can breathe, baby": Off-duty North Texas firefighter saves 3 children from overturned boat on 4th of July
"I just kept saying, you can breathe, baby, you can do it, you can do it, I got you," said Jason Horne.Not words any father wants to say out loud. It's definitely not where Horne expected his Fourth of July to go when he took his family to Alvarado Park Lake. "We saw a pontoon b...
safety
Man surrenders after shooting co-worker outside GM Arlington Assembly plant, police say
A man is hospitalized, and another is in custody after a shooting in the employee parking lot of the GM Arlington Assembly plant on Tuesday morning. Arlington Police said they were called to a shooting along Abram Street at about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. “This occurred during shi...
News
Trump says U.S. will win Iran war "one way or the other" as Tehran holds funeral for supreme leader
The U.S. is "going to win one way or the other," President Trump said Monday, as Iran held a colossal public funeral for its slain supreme leader.