Garland Welcomes New Parks Director

Garland TX 7/30 7:00A

Kari Pacheco holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from California State University-San Bernardino, and a Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Services from the University of North Texas.

Suspect uninjured, transported to medical facility after shooting involving Garland police officers,...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/27 4:34A Briauna Brown

The Garland Police Department announced Sunday that it's investigating following a shooting involving officers and a suspect overnight. Garland PD said at about 1:45 a.m., near the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Colonel Drive, officers...

Town Halls to Showcase City Programs, Libraries

Garland TX 7/23 8:58A

District 2 Council Member Kris Beard, District 3 Council Member Ed Moore and District 5 Council Member Margaret Lucht have upcoming Town Hall events.

Rain, heat, repeat: Unusually wet July paved way for more mosquitoes

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/22 7:18A Alanna Quillen

If you feel like mosquitoes are especially relentless this month, you’re not wrong. A combination of unusually heavy rainfall in July, lingering humidity, and rising temperatures has created ideal...

‘Somebody knows something': New push to solve 1993 murder of Garland boy

NBC DFW News 7/19 2:58A Meredith Yeomans

There s a new push to solve a decades old cold case. Kim Nguyen vanished from his Garland home exactly 32 years ago. The eight-year-old was found days later but the homicide remains unsolved. “Somebody knows something,” said Rudolph Nguyen, father...

Central Library Is Now Open

Garland TX 7/17 9:19A

Garland's newly renovated Central Library officially opened July 12, and the community showed up in full force to celebrate. Every corner came to life with hands-on activities, stories and shared moments.

Fight escalates to fatal shooting in Fort Worth

DFW Scanner 7/6 2:26A dfwscanner

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 2:39 a.m., Fort Worth officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 3100 block of N. Main Street. Upon arrival, officers located the victim on the ground of a parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound to his torso....

Woman shot, several others detained during large outdoor party in Fort Worth

DFW Scanner 7/6 2:02A dfwscanner

At around 9:10pm on Saturday evening, there were several FWPD officers in the area around E. Hattie Street and I-35W dealing with crowds in the area. Initial information indicated there were 50-100 people shooting off fireworks and blocking the...

Multiple injured, one dead in early morning Deep Ellum shooting

DFW Scanner 7/5 2:47A dfwscanner

On July 5, 2025, at approximately 2:25 a.m., Dallas police officers were flagged down about a shooting that occurred under a bridge at Canton Street and South Good Latimer Expressway. The preliminary investigation determined that upon arrival,...

UPDATE: Alvarado officer shot, released from hospital; multiple suspects arrested

DFW Scanner 7/5 2:24A dfwscanner

On Friday, July 4, 2025 around 10:56 p.m., the Alvarado Police Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of Sunflower Lane in reference to a suspicious person. Officers responded to the scene and observed a suspicious person that appeared to be...

Deferred Tarrant County property tax payments due Monday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/30 6:29A Frank Heinz

Addison Kaboom Town July 3, 5 11 p.m. at Addison Circle Park For four decades, Addison Kaboom Town! has attracted people from all over the country for a night of breathtaking fireworks, thrilling aerial shows, and more. Arlington Light Up Arlington...

Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 6/27 5:36A Julia Falcon

The Fourth of July is here, which means you're probably looking for somewhere to catch a fireworks show. There are several family-friendly events across North Texas. Check out what's happening below. Fireworks shows on June 28 Independence Day...

Red, white and blue: Fourth of July events near you

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/26 10:44A Alexis Garcia and Tatum DeHart

Addison Kaboom Town July 3, 5 11 p.m. at Addison Circle Park For four decades, Addison Kaboom Town! has attracted people from all over the country for a night of breathtaking fireworks, thrilling aerial shows, and more. Arlington Light Up Arlington...

City Holiday Hours and Services: Friday, July 4

Garland TX 6/24 11:15A

In observance of Independence Day, all City of Garland offices, utility customer service, tax office, libraries, recreation centers and Carver senior center will be closed Friday, July 4.

'The community is saying no': City to vote on rezoning plan that's split West Oak Cliff residents

KERA News 6/24 12:15A Priscilla Rice

The Dallas City Council will vote on a rezoning plan for the Hampton-Clarendon Corridor that would increase walkability and allow for small multi-family developments — but residents worry it will displace them.