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Authorities are investigating a human smuggling case involving a commercial vehicle amid growing concerns over similar ...

Chief Fratus said investigators have recovered what they believe is the suspect vehicle — found abandoned elsewhere in the ...

The woman suspected of fatally colliding with an 18-year-old kayaker on Grapevine Lake on Sunday is now in custody.

Uptown Dallas Inc. unveiled their new safety headquarters Tuesday morning, which is intended to allow for quicker response ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A man has been arrested following an investigation into multiple incidents of sexual assault. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says 32-year-old Sadaqat "Mike" Abbasi ...

Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for a busy summer on lakes, rivers and coastal waters to keep boaters safe as Memorial Day weekend approaches. (Courtesy Photo) AUSTIN As Memorial Day weekend ...

Police are issuing a public service announcement about a crime called “jugging” that is making its way into the Upstate.

Two people died Sunday morning in a head-on collision on the Dallas North Tollway, just north of Interstate 635.