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Worker dies in water-related incident at Frisco construction site

At around 1:15pm on Tuesday afternoon, Frisco Fire/EMS and Police responded to a water rescue at a construction site in the area of Independence Parkway and Eldorado Parkway.

According to reports, the worker was trapped in a trench box after a large diameter water line was cut. A second worker was able to escape before the area filled with water.

Roads were closed in this area throughout the afternoon while crews worked to repair the water main and recover the victim.

The identity of the worker has not yet been released. We are waiting on a statement from Frisco PD and will report it here when received.

UPDATE: Man shot, killed during road rage incident in Irving

On February 4, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Irving Police Department responded to a shooting at the intersection of N. Belt Line Road and Finley Road.

Upon arrival, officers located a 33-year-old man inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately began life-saving measures, and the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Officers quickly identified a suspect vehicle and suspect, Kenneth Nixon, 62. Nixon was taken into custody at approximately 9:30 p.m. and has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and murder.

The investigation uncovered that the shooting was the result of road rage and there is no threat to the
public.

Anyone with additional information about this incident or Nixon’s involvement is asked to contact
Detective Herring at 972-721-2604 or at sherring@IrvingTX.gov. Anonymous tips may also be submitted
to IPDCrimeTips@IrvingTX.gov.

Two teens critically hurt in Frisco sledding accident

At around 2:26pm this afternoon, Frisco Fire/EMS and Police responded to an accident near the intersection of Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court.

Initial reports indicate a vehicle was pulling a sled with two teenaged girls on it when the sled hit a tree.

Both of the individuals on the sled sustained life-threatening injuries in the accident. Paramedics transported both victims to local hospitals with CPR in progress.

The accident remains under investigation.

UPDATE – FULL STATEMENT FROM FRISCO PD:

“Frisco Police Department and Frisco Fire Department responded to an accident where juveniles were involved in a sledding accident.

On January 25, 2026, at approximately 2:26pm, Frisco PD received a call from an uninvolved party who reported an accident in the area of Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court. Frisco PD and FD arrived on scene and located two 16-year-old females with life threatening injuries and began administering life saving measures. The two females were transported to local hospitals where one succumbed to her injuries and died at the hospital. The other is in critical condition. Since both are juveniles, no other identifiable information will be released.

Preliminary investigation indicates a 16-year-old male was operating a Jeep Wrangler while pulling the two females on a sled. Witnesses reported the sled struck a curb and collided with a tree. This incident remains under active investigation, with support from the Denton County District Attorney’s Office.

The Frisco Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragic incident. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Frisco Police Department at (972) 292-6010. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting FRISCOPD and the tip to 847411 (tip411) or by downloading the Frisco PD app available on Android and iOS devices.

For your safety, please keep in mind that snow and ice can create extremely slippery surfaces and lead to serious or even deadly accidents. Please stay alert, stay indoors when possible, and avoid any unnecessary outdoor activity until conditions improve. Your safety comes first.”

UPDATE: Two adults killed in Colleyville house fire, officials say

On January 24th, The Colleyville Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm structure fire in the 3600 block of Sweetbriar Lane this morning, shortly after 10 AM.

Upon arrival, first responders found heavy fire conditions and were notified that two individuals had not exited the house. Two other individuals had already exited the house with minor injuries. One was transported to a local hospital.

Firefighters worked to put out the fire while also making multiple attempts to search for the two occupants believed to be inside. The fire was ultimately extinguished and the two occupants (adults) were found and confirmed to be deceased.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The identities of the deceased have not been released.

No firefighters were injured during response efforts.

Suspected intoxicated driver killed in Dallas crash

The Grand Prairie Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that occurred last night, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, on the IH-30 eastbound Express Lane near N. Cockrell Hill Road.

At approximately 11:30 p.m., a Grand Prairie Police officer working DWI Traffic Enforcement on IH-30 eastbound near Belt Line Road, located a suspected intoxicated driver in an SUV. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the driver, who did not yield and continued driving eastbound, entering the express lane of IH30.

Within a few minutes, the driver, who was unable to maintain the driving lane, struck the barrier wall causing the vehicle to crash. The driver and sole occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Investigators located numerous containers of alcohol inside the vehicle, and the driver is alleged to have been
intoxicated at the time of the crash.

The identity of the deceased will be released by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office once the next of
kin are notified.

This collision remains under investigatio

One person killed in crash near Walsh Ranch, police say

On Sunday morning, January 18th, at around 1:50am, Fort Worth Fire/EMS and Police responded to a major accident on westbound I30 near Walsh Ranch.

When emergency crews arrived on the scene, they located a two-vehicle crash.

One person was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Another individual was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Armed man shot by Dallas police in east Oak Cliff

On Saturday, January 17th, at approximately 5:15pm, Dallas police responded to reports of a man shooting a gun in the 1200 block of Presidio Avenue.

When officers arrived, they located the armed man in the street. The officers gave commands for him to drop the weapon, and he did not comply. Officers fired, striking the man at least once.

Officers rendered aid on the scene. Dallas Fire Rescue transported him to a local hospital in stable condition.

No officers were injured.

The investigation is ongoing.

Man arrested for shooting son at Keller home, police say

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 2:10 a.m., the Keller Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at the 800 block of Western Trail.

Upon arrival, officers detained a male without incident in the front yard of a residence who indicated that he shot his adult son.

Officers also located the victim, a 27-year-old male, at a neighboring residence who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The victim was treated at the scene and transported to Baylor, Scott, & White Medical Center – Grapevine in stable condition.

The suspect, identified as a 46-year-old man, was arrested and later booked at the Tarrant County Jail on charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Motorcyclist struck, killed after crash along I35W

On Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at approximately 2:45am, Fort Worth Fire/EMS and Police were dispatched to the southbound lanes of I35W and E. Belknap Street.

It is believed that a motorcycle was struck by another vehicle, causing the motorcycle to crash. The motorcyclist was subsequently hit by at least one other vehicle after being thrown from the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.

All southbound lanes of Interstate 35W at Pharr Street were shut down due to the accident. 

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