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Just after 12:30pm this afternoon, Little Elm Fire Department and Police Department were dispatched to a possible drowning at Little Elm Beach, 701 W. Eldorado Parkway, at Lake Lewisville.

Initial information indicated a man went under water near the canoe rental area, and had not resurfaced. There was a group of bystanders searching for him as emergency personnel were dispatched.

Texas Game Wardens also responded to the scene with local emergency responders.

Crews located the victim in the water, and transported him to a local hospital, but his injuries were too severe. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Authorities have identified the victim as a 20-year-old man from Dallas.

The investigation is ongoing.

The Arlington Police Department is investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a 47-year-old man.

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 9:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3900 block of Avenue E East in response to a collision involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler.

Investigators determined the driver of the 18-wheeler was attempting to turn left out of a store parking lot onto Avenue E. as a motorcycle traveling eastbound along Avenue E was coming around a curve in the road. The motorcycle collided with the side of the 18-wheeler, causing both the motorcycle driver and a female passenger to be thrown from the bike.

The 47-year-old man, who was driving the motorcycle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The female passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries and declined transport to the hospital.

The driver of the 18-wheeler remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation. At this time, no criminal charges have been filed in connection to the wreck. The crash remains under investigation.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the deceased.

Burleson Fire and Police along with Fort Worth Police and Fire responded to an auto-pedestrian crash in the 700 block of southbound Interstate 35W at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 23.

Upon arrival, first responders determined that an adult female had been struck while attempting to cross the interstate.

The preliminary investigation found no signs of intoxication or criminal wrongdoing by the driver.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Little Elm Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots and juveniles running through the neighborhood near White Oak Drive and White Pine Drive.

The preliminary investigation indicates the incident originated at a short-term rental property that had been booked for a juvenile birthday party. Investigators have determined that the majority of those in attendance were students from Lewisville High School.

One juvenile sustained a gunshot wound resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. The victim self-transported to a local hospital prior to officers’ arrival.

The investigation remains active as detectives continue to collect evidence and interview witnesses.

At this time, the incident appears to be isolated, and the investigation remains ongoing. There is no threat to the public.

The Little Elm Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Frisco Police Department, Oak Point Police Department, and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office.

The Town of Little Elm reminds residents and visitors that Town ordinances prohibit parties and events at short-term rental properties. These regulations are in place to help protect the safety and quality of life of our neighborhoods and to reduce the likelihood of incidents involving large, unsupervised gatherings.The Town is reviewing potential enforcement action related to the owners of the short-term rental property.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Little Elm Police Department.

On Friday, July 17, at approximately 6:26pm, McKinney Fire/EMS and Police responded to a major accident at the intersection of Custer Road and Bedford Road.

Emergency responders arrived to find two vehicles involved in a crash.

Two occupants inside one of the vehicles were pronounced deceased at the scene. McKinney police have identified the victims as a 77-year-old man and 77-year-old woman, who lived just around the corner from the accident scene, according to public records.

The driver and occupant of the other vehicle were not seriously hurt.

The crash remains under investigation.