According to Senior Cpl. Kevin Janse, a Dallas police spokesman, the impostor was a white man in his mid-30s who used a dome-shaped removable red light on the top of his car, an unknown color Ford Crown Victoria, to signal the victim to pull over. Full Story »
VERNON BRYANT/DMNSgt. Kristopher Giuranna is among 17 mentors who followed Snowball Express, an annual charity event, to the Dallas area. Full Story »
A judge in Houston cleans his gun during a murder trial. A Dallas judge fails to file campaign finance forms. A Waco appeals court justice unlocks his colleague's office and reads papers without permission. Full Story »
The ads are the most conspicuous part of a local campaign launched by Bishop Kevin Farrell to woo lapsed Catholics. "When I travel around the diocese, I have so many people tell me that their wife or husband or parents or kids have abandoned their church and faith," said Farrell, who oversees the Diocese of Dallas. "They're always asking me what we can do about it." Full Story »
Educators are taking extreme measures to get kids back into the classroom. In the Dallas school district, the mayor and the superintendent went door to door to find high school no-shows, a scene that played out in other districts across the state this fall. Full Story »
The Dallas Cowboys have gone from the NFC East lead to chasing Philadelphia. Their kicker has misses in five consecutive games, Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware is recovering from a strained neck sustained in a scary collision, and a trip to undefeated New Orleans comes next. . Full Story »
An American Airlines plane with more than 235 people on board has made a safe emergency landing at DFW Airport after declaring an in-flight emergency 90 minutes into its flight. Full Story »
Two women were attacked in separate armed robberies in Lewisville Monday morning, and police think the incidents are related. Full Story »
Musician and humorist Kinky Friedman says he's getting out of the race to be Texas governor. Instead, he says he now wants to be state agriculture commissioner. Full Story »
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware could play Saturday night despite a neck injury from a scary collision during Sunday's game against San Diego. Full Story »
Burn, baby: Well, that's distressing. Here Buzz is, due to dispense our bit of weekly wisdom/news/crapola, but we just can't get into it. Really, what's the point? See, we just got off the phone with a reader, who was upset with our column last week suggesting that the city should ... Full Story »
Here's the question. Who's ever going to finally kick John Wiley Price's ass? Here's the answer: Me. I have made up my mind. John Wiley, you better run. I just can't take any more of his shit. One day soon—let's keep it a surprise—I'm going to go down there to his offi... Full Story »
For me, it arrived November 18, 1984. Born, raised and saturated with the DNA of the Dallas Cowboys, I was profoundly distraught over a lackluster loss to the lowly Buffalo Bills on a sad Sunday afternoon. Downtrodden bordering on depressed, a buddy and I ventured to lift our spirits at t... Full Story »
Dear Mexican: As a Chicano/Mexican, I have lost my faith in God. While Mexicans take pride in their country like everyone else, and like to make frequent jokes, they are generally very humble (poor) people. Isn't God supposed to be on the side of the poor and humble? Why is it that Mexico alwa... Full Story »
The holiday season is often of the busiest times of year for firefighters, it's also when volunteers spring into action to help those who have lost their homes. Full Story »
Kinky Friedman says he'll seek the agricultural commissioner post instead. Full Story »
Hundreds of soldiers and families of fallen soldiers got a heroes welcome and a night of fun at a Dallas Mavericks game. Full Story »
The North Texas Tollway Authority installed LED enhanced Wrong Way signs, hoping to deter wrong-way drivers. Full Story »
The camera issued more than 19,000 citations. Full Story »
DART says it underestimated rider turnout for October's Texas/OU matchup, resulting in disastrous waits for trains. Full Story »
A Texas Grammy winner is rounded up during a raid at a Mexican drug cartel's Christmas party. Full Story »
Clarice Tinsley’s Hometown Heroes shut down the office for the day to volunteer at the North Texas Food Bank. Full Story »
The Dallas Fort Worth Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team needs help catching one of DFW’s Most Wanted – Ronald Jefferson. Full Story »
Gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman drops out of the race to focus on another political post. Full Story »
Exxon Mobil today announced it will acquire Fort Worth-based XTO Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at $31 billion. Full Story »
Following weekend meetings with Mayor Bill White and Farouk Shami, Kinky Friedman announced today that he is abandoning his campaign for Texas Governor and entering the race to become the Democratic nominee for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. Full Story »
In Fort Worth this morning the Botanical Research Institute of Texas breaks ground on a new site. KERA's BJ Austin says there are two big benefits to the new location. Full Story »
The U.S. Agriculture Department ranks Texas second worst in the nation in terms of the number of people who may go hungry. Nearly 1 in 6 Texans don't have enough food. In our Monday economy segment Shomial Ahmad reports unemployment is putting a strain on food banks in North Texas, but help for the hungry is still available. Full Story »
The Texas Capitol is getting a facelift. Officials say the dome of the historic building, completed in 1888, needs to be refurbished to replace rotting wood, rusting metal and water-damaged plaster. Full Story »
People bustling in and out of the main post office in Dallas might not know what exists down a long hallway and behind a decorated door. It is Santa's Workshop. A handful of postal workers give up their regular jobs at this time of year to answer about 300,000 letters to Santa. Full Story »
In theaters beginning tonight are two movies that feature black main characters. One is a light hearted tale of an unexpected princess, the other is an inspiring story of a nation in political transition. And both are movies that show the progression on black people in society and film. Full Story »
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DISD teacher Wade Crowder has spent his career enriching the lives of high school students. DISD teacher Wade Crowder has spent his career enriching the lives of high school students. Full Story »
The Texas Department of State Health Services today announced it is opening up the state's H1N1 vaccine supply to the general public. Full Story »
The bust netted 7 pounds of marijuana, assorted pills, $20,000 in cash, an AK-47 and a handgun with obliterated serial numbers, police said. Full Story »
The suspects were arrested in the killing last week of Francisco Tanguma, 21, or Arlington. Full Story »
He also must pay $68 million in restitution for involvement involving Internet sales of prescription drugs. Full Story »
After more than a year of planning a second run for the Governor's Mansion, humorist Kinky Friedman has dropped out of the governor's race. Friedman plans to run for Agricultural Commissioner instead. Full Story »
A construction worker found the man's body inside a 2008 Nissan Rogue that landed in a dry creek bed. Full Story »
Ensemble Pro Musica will perform from 6 to 8 p.m.Thursday at the Bayless-Selby House Museum, 317 W. Mulberry St., as part of the Holiday Musicales program. Full Story »
Filing continues in Denton County for the March 2 primary elections, with four more Republicans adding their names to the 27 already on the ballot. Full Story »
Someone stole a man's vehicle and drove away as he watched from the front steps of his residence on Paco Trail late Saturday night, according to a police report. Full Story »
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A Christmas tree stands in front of the Brandenburg gate in Berlin. AP Photo/Michael Sohn
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