Southlake corporal honored after reported burning-vehicle rescue
The city confirmed the award; a local television report says Swisher pulled the driver through a vehicle window and dash-camera video captured the rescue.
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Two men die after attempted kayak rescue in East Fort Worth pond
The men were reported to be ages 20 and 60. Their identities and the cause of the kayak overturning remained unresolved.
Cleburne allocated $5.4 million for public-safety design; later work awaits bond vote
The proposed $1.5 million first phase covers early planning and schematic design; no site, construction price or election date has been published.
Reports indicate 51 arrests across Arlington’s nine World Cup matches
Published reports put the tournament total at 51 arrests. The available figures do not count calls, ejections or every other security incident.
Collin County seeks design team for juvenile-detention expansion
Collin County is seeking design services for a new juvenile-detention building in McKinney, while programming will determine its housing and classroom capacity.
Hunt County warns of fake TxDMV messages tied to District Clerk’s Office
Hunt County is warning about illegitimate TxDMV messages that appear connected to the District Clerk’s Office. Here are the official warning signs, reporting options and…
Little Elm teen shooting raises questions Texas gun-access law requires police to answer
Little Elm police are investigating a reported unintentional shooting involving two teenagers. Texas law explains why firearm access, storage and injury details matter before any…
How Lt. Ja’Nae McGee fits into Arlington’s World Cup semifinal security plan
CBS Texas reports that Lt. Ja’Nae McGee leads Arlington’s 45-officer SWAT team. City records place her role within a wider semifinal plan involving more than…
Flower Mound motorcycle police return: Enforcement focus and how results will be measured
Flower Mound has restored its two-officer police motorcycle unit. Town records show its enforcement focus, staffing rationale and promised measure of results.
Four deaths after Tarrant jail stays put two releases at center of investigation dispute
Four deaths after Tarrant County jail stays have focused attention on how releases before death can affect official classification and investigation.
What is known about the swimmer search near Mustang Park at Benbrook Lake
Texas Game Wardens responded after witnesses reported a man went underwater near Mustang Park and did not resurface. Here is what is known and what…
Sherman-linked man added to Texas 10 Most Wanted; how to submit a tip
Texas DPS warns residents not to approach James Lee Kirby and lists approved anonymous tip routes for people seeking a reward of up to $7,500.