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DART bus drops into uncovered road hole after metal plate shifts, injuring 15

Fifteen passengers were hospitalized early Thursday after a DART bus dropped into a roadway hole on Harry Hines Boulevard when the metal plate covering the opening shifted, according to Dallas Fire‑Rescue.The incident happened just before 6 a.m. in the 6300 block of Harry Hines, ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat

The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas has received a flagrant foul penalty and been suspended for one game after hitting Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat during a game Wednesday night, the WNBA said Thursday. The hit happened with 6 minutes and 52 seconds left in the...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

safety

17-year-old faces capital murder charges in two separate cases in Dallas, police say

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with two separate Dallas murder cases, police confirmed Thursday. The Dallas Police Department said Erving Estrada, 17, and Latavien Clark, 18, were taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on June 24 for capital murder in the March sh...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

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Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.

This week's selloff in technology stocks underscores a gnawing anxiety among investors: What happens if you throw a big party and few people show up?The Nasdaq Composite Index has slipped nearly 3% this week as Wall Street frets over whether the trillions of dollars going into ar...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

parks

A quieter side of Lewisville Lake: New paddling trails invite exploration

For many North Texans, Lewisville Lake is a destination for boating, fishing, and weekend getaways on the water. But tucked into the Hickory Creek Arm is a quieter stretch where paddlers can glide past herons and kingfishers just minutes from busy roads. Officials held a ribbo...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 25, 2026

government

Major bipartisan housing bill on hold as President ties signature to election bill

A landmark housing bill designed to make it easier to buy a home is on hold. This week, lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at increasing the nation’s housing supply and making it easier to build new homes. Hour...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 25, 2026

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Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned

Tennis champion Chris Evert said Thursday that her ovarian cancer had returned, and that she had already undergone surgery for the recurrence. "I have always believed in being open and honest about my health journey," Evert wrote in a social media post. "This past weekend, after ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

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Japan to face Sweden in the FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium

Japan and Sweden will face off in their final match of the group stage. Both teams are virtual locks to advance to the knockout stage, but seeding is at stake. The other members of Group F, Tunisia and the Netherlands, will play concurrently in Kansas City....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

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DFW FIFA watch party with FC Dallas' Chioma Ubogagu

A local professional soccer player will be a special guest at a watch party for the World Cup match tonight. Here's what to know about the Japan vs Sweden FIFA World Cup watch party in Lewisville....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 25, 2026

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Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing

Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 25, 2026

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How a Texas-linked network fueled an alleged $3 billion Medicare fraud scheme

What started as suspicious charges for catheters on seniors' Medicare statements has grown into a massive international fraud case, with prosecutors alleging a Texas‑linked network generated billions in false claims, according to a federal indictment unsealed in the Southern Dist...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

parks

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrict...

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 25, 2026

safety

Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164, injure hundreds, acting president says

At least 164 people were killed and some 971 injured by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela Wednesday evening, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said early Thursday. The toll was likely to keep rising as rescuers were still searching collapsed buildings and...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

parks

Dallas to share update on Klyde Warren 2.0 expansion project

The city of Dallas says we’ll learn more about the $120 million expansion of Klyde Warren Park on Monday, June 29. Construction is expected to start later this year with completion by 2029. The 1.7-acre addition will also have more shaded space for dogs. The expansion will...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 25, 2026

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First 100-degree days of the summer approach as wind gusts increase for North Texas

When you step outside to start Thursday, you'll notice a little dip in humidity. It doesn't feel quite as muggy, as dewpoints are in the upper 60s. Just a few days ago, dewpoints were in the upper 70s.By Thursday afternoon, temperatures will reach the mid-90s and feel like they a...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

safety

Child killed, 3 children injured after house fire in Fort Worth, officials say

An overnight house fire has left one child dead and three children injured, officials confirmed early Thursday morning. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, a little after 3 a.m., crews were called to the fire at a home in the 4200 block of McCart Avenue. When they arrive...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

business

Snap sued over rape of minor who met adult attacker via Snapchat

The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she connected to via Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the attacker, in Missouri state court. The lawsuit filed Wednesday claims the social media company has refused to disable dan...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

safety

Lucky Ducks: Lewisville Fire Department rescues three ducklings from drain

A family of ducks has been reunited thanks to a group of heroic Lewisville firefighters. According to the Lewisville Fire Department, the firefighters were finishing a workout on Thursday when they noticed a duck was standing near a water overflow drain, quacking loudly and sw...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 25, 2026

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North Texan hosting Japan fan ahead of match vs. Sweden at Dallas Stadium

North Texans are literally opening their doors to soccer fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Maggie Walters is hosting a 22-year-old Japanese college student named Yuto Osato. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker first caught up with him two weeks ago. “This is my home. Yeah, I’ll be here...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 25, 2026

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Germany has clinched Group E, what else is at stake tonight?

Germany has won the group and will play in Boston on Monday, June 29, at 3:30 p.m. Their opponent is still to be determined. Côte d’Ivoire will qualify as Group E runners-up and play either France or Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on June 30 at noon if they win or...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 25, 2026

safety

15 hospitalized after DART bus drives over ‘hole' on Harry Hines Boulevard

Multiple people are hospitalized after a DART bus drove over “a hole” in Dallas on Thursday morning. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units were dispatched to a call about a bus that ended up in “a hole” in the street in the 6300 block of Harry Hines Boulevard, near Exchange P...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 25, 2026

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Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees

Sen. Ron Wyden and 14 Democratic co-sponsors plan to introduce legislation today to cap consumers' potential out-of-pocket costs in traditional Medicare, resurfacing a long-running debate over why the program doesn't limit beneficiary spending.Even the bill's backers say securing...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJun 25, 2026

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Sweden fans to march through Arlington ahead of crucial match against Japan

Thousands of Sweden fans are expected to march through Arlington on Thursday afternoon ahead of the Group F match against Japan at Dallas Stadium this evening. Organizers said they’ll gather at about 1 p.m. near Choctaw Stadium, the former home of the Texas Rangers; the march ...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJun 25, 2026