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Texas DPS on high alert after threat at State Capitol, Gov. Abbott says

After the credible threat at the Texas Capitol this weekend and the assassinations of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, Gov. Abbott said those things can never be allowed to happen in Texas.

North Texas restaurants facing labor shortages amid immigration crackdown; industry praises Trump's pause on raids

The Texas Restaurant Association said 47% of Texas restaurant operators currently have job openings that are difficult to fill.

Five people killed in one day in Fort Worth in 4 unrelated shootings

It was a violent weekend in Fort Worth.

Vance Boelter, Minn. lawmaker shootings suspect, attended Dallas-based religious college

According to Dallas-based Christ for the Nations Institute, Vance Boelter, 57, was part of a two-year program and graduated in 1990.

Replica grenade found on bus in Plano prompts bomb scare

Police remained on the scene to investigate, but there was no public threat.

Dallas' Deep Ellum businesses on edge after back-to-back shootings

One person is dead and another is injured after two shootings in Deep Ellum nearly 24 hours apart.

Cooling centers open in North Texas; Dallas offers free AC units as summertime heat kicks in

The City of Dallas is offering relief to residents as summer heat arrives.

Trump directs ICE to prioritize deportations in Democratic-run cities

President Trump has instructed immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities.

Hot, humid week ahead for North Texans

Low rain chances return overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Trump Organization announces mobile phone service and a $499 gold phone

The Trump Organization said its $47.45 monthly service will includes unlimited calls, text and data. It's also rolling out a $499 mobile phone.

Gov. Abbott signs property tax relief bills that could save homeowners thousands

Voters have to approve this constitutional amendment during the election this November.

Galleria Dallas, Grapevine Mills malls rank among the top 10 in the U.S.

North Texans won't need to travel far if they want to shop at some of the best malls in the U.S., a new poll reveals.

State Dept. tells embassies to relay U.S. "not involved" in strikes on Iran

While the U.S. insists it is not involved in strikes on Iran, American officials have confirmed military forces have been helping to intercept Iranian missiles fired at Israel.

Dallas police investigate overnight Deep Ellum shooting

Dallas police are investigating a deadly shooting overnight in Deep Ellum.