Hovering in the shadows of President Barack Obama 's decision last week to ramp up the nation's war effort in Afghanistan , even as he promises to bring it to a swift conclusion, are ghosts of another decision, made 44 years ago by a Texan in the White House. Full Story »
The latest data show Texas high-schoolers fail more than half of the college-level exams, and their performance trails national averages. Full Story »
Garland Animal Services officials say they're on target to meet a goal of shifting the euthanization of 3,000 animals from gas to lethal injection next year. Full Story »
The three girls had nearly made it across a darkened portion of State Highway 34 when a white Chevy Cavalier rounded a small bend in the road and barreled toward them. Full Story »
Laurren Smith, the 13-year-old Forney girl whose steadfast faith and determination marked her two-year battle with cancer, died Friday afternoon at Children's Medical Center Dallas, surrounded by her family and friends. After doctors said she might not live until Dec. 25, hundreds of people gathered at Forney Community Park to help her celebrate Christmas two months early. Full Story »
Joe Johnson scored 31 points and the Atlanta Hawks ended a streak of five winless trips to Dallas with an 80-75 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night. Full Story »
Colt McCoy and No. 3 Texas are headed for the BCS championship game. Full Story »
Despite an unexpected setback, one North Texas single mother of two is now a proud homeowner. What started as a Thanksgiving Day crime, ended with an early Christmas gift for one Habitat homeowner. Full Story »
A late-night earthquake barley registered much beyond a notice in North Texas. A magnitude 2.8 earthquake hit around 11:30 Friday night in the Ellis County community of Mountain Peak, south of Midlothian and west of Waxahachie. Full Story »
Gone are the days of martial arts being a man's sport. One local Tae Kwon Do school has seen such a surge in the number of women joining classes it has tailored most of its program to women. Full Story »
In Sergeant John M. Russell's chaotic Army world the morning of May 11, the enemy was closing in. For the previous several days at sprawling Camp Liberty outside Baghdad, the big Texan from Sherman had talked of conspiracies, woken up from constant nightmares and broken down in tears, wishing so... Full Story »
There's a big plaster duck in the driveway of Rick Orr's mobile home in Scottsdale, Arizona. If you know Rick Orr, you know this can't possibly be just any plaster duck; it's almost certainly one of the world's rarest plaster ducks, probably worth tens of thousands of dollars and crafted by some ... Full Story »
Pay to stay: If Emma Lazarus were alive and living in Dallas these days, she'd probably throw up. Lazarus—for those of you who were sleeping in civics class—is the author of "The New Colossus," the poem that adorns the Statue of Liberty. Why would she be a nauseated Dal... Full Story »
I love plaintiff's lawyers. I wish they were way richer. I hate "tort reform." Plaintiff's lawyers are cool, because they sue the socks off bullies. That's what this column is about. I would urge any plaintiff's lawyer who might be reading this column to snip it out of the paper and file ... Full Story »
At long last, football season has arrived. The draft? Organized team activities? Training camp? The NFL schedule's first three months? Bah humbug. As far as Dallas Cowboys fans are concerned, it's all one big glob of coagulated, repetitive foreplay without any hint of climactic payoff. Full Story »
Family and friends mourn the deaths of three Terrell girls who were killed crossing the street. Full Story »
The economy may have more families opting for a real Christmas tree this year. Full Story »
Here are a few deals we've found for this weekend. Full Story »
A 13-year-old Kaufman County girl whose fight with cancer touched hearts across North Texas has died. Full Story »
The North Texas Tollway Authority is reviewing its fees and fines. Full Story »
Family and friends are mourning the loss of three teenagers who died after they were hit by a car. Full Story »
Two alleged car burglars on a crime spree have been caught. Alert neighbors were able to catch the thieves in the act. Their quick thinking helped the victims to get their things back. Full Story »
Balch Springs police arrested a man after a he led them on a chase, and later found at least two guns and a cash box in the car he was driving. Full Story »
Viewers this week sound off about an accident at Cowboys Stadium, party crashers, Tiger Woods and Cooper, Texas. Full Story »
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Dallas has wrestled a guilty plea from a California man who used a Dallas storefront in Medicare fraud scheme. Full Story »
State officials have recalled all oysters harvested from San Antonio Bay on the Texas coast after people in two other states were sickened by norovirus after consuming them. Full Story »
Houston Mayor Bill White is running for Governor in the Democratic primary. White made the announcement this afternoon. Full Story »
Tarrant County is reporting its 9th H1N1-related death. Officials say a child under two years old died last month of flu-related illness. Lab tests confirmed H1N1. Full Story »
A new group addressing Barnett Shale gas drilling is planning a region-wide kickoff meeting next month. About 60 people attended the first organizational meeting of the North Central Texas Communities Association in Fort Worth this week. Full Story »
Democrats across Texas are hoping the entry of Houston Mayor Bill White into the governor's race will help revitalize the party in statewide races. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more Full Story »
It is a tight squeeze when frequent flyer and former football player, Lee Musgrave, gets into a seat in coach on American Airlines. Full Story »
There are some interesting movies in theaters, here is our pick for 'Roni Recommends' Full Story »
The 336 page book is a tell-all about the politician's family life and her journey on the campaign trail with Sen. John McCain PLANO-- More than a thousand adoring fans lined up at Legacy Books to meet the pretty politician known for her pumps and conservative values. Full Story »
With this week's snowfall across North Texas, it sure is beginning to feel more like Christmas. And in Garland, the workers from The Christmas Light Company of Dallas know it too. Not only are they bundling up, they're installing Christmas lights on Main Street. Full Story »
Experts: Temporary job market usually forecasts overall job market six to nine months in advance Like many who were laid off this year, Myeisha Knight is now finding success through temporary employment. Full Story »
Sadistic Blue Duck cut a bloody path through Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove," but the fearsome fictional outlaw really was a killer. Full Story »
A tax official made the right call in closing the office for an employee's funeral. Full Story »
Houston Mayor Bill White hopes to buck that trend as he joins the gubernatorial race. Full Story »
He loved practicing law, attending church and helping others. Full Story »
Mark Randall, who had been out of a job since June, was running an errand in his 1971 Jeep CJ-5 two days before Thanksgiving when he got the call and the offer. He'll start Monday managing vehicle fleets for the state in Carrollton. Full Story »
A man called police Friday morning after returning to his apartment on Cleveland Street to find a woman he didn't know sitting on his couch. When police searched the apartment building, they found several residents had been robbed that morning, according to a police report. Full Story »
The din filling the University of North Texas Coliseum on Saturday was mostly familiar. Loud cheers hurled from one side to the other? Check. School bands bleating out fight songs? Check. Costumed mascots cavorting through the stands? Check. Full Story »
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A young girl looks at a piece by artist Jorge Pineda at the opening of "The Global Caribbean" exhibit in Miami. AP/Alan Diaz
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