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Dallas-Fort Worth January 1, 2024

Dallas Zoo euthanized 15-year-old giraffe over injuries from 'unexpected fall'

The Dallas Zoo announced on social media that one of its giraffes, a 15-year-old named Ferrell, had to be euthanized following an unexpected fall.

Texas December 19, 2023

Dallas County man gets 3 years for $1.2M online romance scam

Rotimi Oladimeji, 38, of Richardson, Texas, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for a romance scam that bilked a Missouri woman out of over $1 million.

Odd News December 17, 2023

Texas woman speaks out after finding opossum hiding in her Christmas tree: 'Don't know how it got in here'

A Texas woman has gone viral on TikTok after posting a video of the moment she found an opossum hiding in her Christmas tree. She was able to release the animal safely from her home.

Sports December 14, 2023

Trans athlete wins girls' U14 dance competition, sparking both fury, praise; Riley Gaines weighs in

A firestorm has erupted online after a biological boy won a girls' under-14 Irish dance tournament in Texas recently, with Riley Gaines advocating for one of two competing petitions.

Texas December 14, 2023

Texas woman found guilty in fatal stabbing of woman on vacation in Dallas

Lisa Dykes, a Texas woman who fled the country after cutting off her ankle monitor, has been found guilty of the murder of 23-year-old Marisela Botello-Valadez in 2020.

Texas December 6, 2023

Air Force Reserve staff sergeant arrested on Jan. 6 Capitol riot charges

Staff Sgt. Kyle McMahan, 41, of Watauga, Texas, has been arrested on felony charges stemming from his alleged participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

Texas December 5, 2023

Dallas truck driver rescued from vehicle hanging off bridge

A truck driver in Dallas was pulled to safety Monday after an accident left him trapped inside the vehicle as it dangled off a bridge.

Texas December 4, 2023

Quadruple murder suspect accused of killing 1-year-old at Dallas home commits suicide during police chase

Police in Texas observed Byron Carillo, 21, shooting himself in the head after pursuing him for nearly 200 miles over a mass murder committed in Dallas.

Dallas-Fort Worth November 22, 2023

Viral post from Texas animal shelter helps 'antisocial' dog find new home

A dog in Texas has a new home after a hilarious Humane Society post went viral online.

Dallas-Fort Worth November 21, 2023

Dallas police release bodycam video of shootout involving capital murder suspect

Police body camera video released Monday shows the shootout between capital murder suspect Jordan Owens, and Dallas police and U.S. Marshals Task Force officers.

Missing Persons November 16, 2023

Texas father accused of killing son's mom before abducting boy

Police in north Texas are searching for a 10-year-old boy and his father, believed of taking him after killing the child's mother. An Amber Alert was issued Tuesday.