‘I’m really excited’ | Fifth-grade phenom hits high note with national choir selection

Ryan Sparks, an 11-year-old student at Killeen ISD, has earned one of only 100 permanent spots in the Organization of American Kodaly Educators National Choir. KILLEEN, Texas — A local fifth-grader is about to embark on a musical journey that most young singers only dream about. Ryan Sparks, an 11-year-old student at Pershing Park Elementary … Read more

New Luka Doncic mural unveiled in Downtown Dallas

The mural is located in the Trinity Groves neighborhood along Singleton Boulevard. DALLAS — As North Texas bids farewell to one of its greatest basketball stars, a vibrant mural dedicated to former Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić was unveiled Friday, just in time for his 26th birthday. The mural, spearheaded by Fort Worth-based artist Juan … Read more

‘She was barely starting to live’ | 16 year-old Darryl Barrera indicted for murder of Kaitlin Hernandez

In Nov. 2024, Barrera was certified to stand trial as an adult. SAN ANTONIO — A teen accused in the 2024 murder of 17 year-old Kaitlin Hernandez has been formally indicted by a grand jury for her murder. Authorities say 16 year-old Darryl Barrera strangled Hernandez to death after the two went for a walk … Read more