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Seven Dallas-Fort Worth communities just landed on the nation's fastest-growing cities list, with thousands of new homes and jobs transforming the region. Lewisville led the pack at No. 5 nationwide, showing how opportunity keeps expanding across North Texas.
A teenage lifeguard pulled an unconscious child from powerful ocean waves in Santa Cruz, California, saving a young boy from North Texas in a dramatic rescue caught on camera. The child's father is now sharing his gratitude after his son was swept away during a family vacation.
A massive solar project in Texas just switched on its first phase, bringing 400 megawatts of clean electricity to major companies like AT&T and Toyota. When complete later this year, the $1.1 billion Sequoia Solar farm will rank among the largest in North America.
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Wylie, Texas just marked two decades of feeding families in need, powered entirely by dedicated volunteers who transformed a small church outreach into a thriving community lifeline. What started as a modest effort has grown into a vital resource for north Wylie residents facing food insecurity.
A 4-year-old North Texas girl is back with her father after being hidden for months by relatives who refused to cooperate with authorities. Multiple law enforcement agencies worked together across several states to bring her home safely.
A university polo team founded just eight years ago as a family project has become a national powerhouse, claiming their third championship since 2023. The Mean Green upset 12-time champion Cornell at home, proving their dynasty is built to last.
Celina, Texas went from quiet ranching town to America's fastest-growing city, adding one new resident for every four already living there. Despite bulldozers replacing cattle pastures, this North Texas community is proving rapid growth doesn't have to destroy small-town charm.
When July floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, volunteers from Laredo drove hours north to help strangers rebuild their lives. They joined hundreds of Texans who contributed over 20,000 hours clearing debris, distributing supplies, and showing flood victims they weren't forgotten.
A young North Texas cancer survivor is preparing to take the stage at a special gala celebrating strength and resilience. Her story highlights the power of family support through life's toughest battles. ---
A North Texas Meals on Wheels volunteer noticed something was wrong during a routine delivery and acted fast to save a diabetic client's life. Her quick thinking turned an everyday kindness into a lifesaving moment.
Allen ISD just joined an elite group of Texas school districts, earning an 'A' rating that puts them ahead of 83% of schools statewide. The achievement reflects strong student performance and proves that focused educational strategies are paying off for North Texas families.
When the Ross Fire devastated North Texas ranches, Garrett Duvall and the Rancher's Navy mobilized to save trapped livestock and help families rebuild. Their mission brings hope to sixth-generation ranchers who lost everything but their animals.
Toyota just flipped the switch on a massive solar project in Texas that will power its North American operations with clean energy. The 159-megawatt Norton Solar Project brought 250 jobs to Runnels County and marks another major corporate commitment to renewable power.
Solar panels in North Texas are doing more than generating clean energy. They're creating perfect habitats for endangered lizards and turtles to thrive.
A Cybertruck driver learned an expensive lesson about water limits when his vehicle shut down in a North Texas lake. Police now have a message that sounds obvious but apparently needs saying.
A North Texas police officer rescued a 23-month-old girl who had stopped breathing, using back blows to clear her airway until she cried again. Newly released bodycam footage shows the life-saving moment in Grayson County.
A billion-dollar solar panel factory south of Dallas is producing 20,000 panels daily while employing 1,200 people, part of a clean energy manufacturing wave transforming North Texas. Experts say the region's affordable energy, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment are turning it into America's clean energy manufacturing hub.
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
A family outing near a shopping center in Mansfield, Texas turned into a paleontological treasure hunt when a curious kindergartener spotted fossils that scientists later identified as a 100-million-year-old nodosaur. What started as a child's innocent curiosity became a scientifically significant discovery of one of North America's rarest armored dinosaurs.
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