Malini Basu
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Dallas, TX, United States
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Beloved Garland bike shop employee who was killed at work remembered by family
Garland police say the 40-year-old was murdered at the bike shop, Don Johle’s Bike World. → Read More
Texas mother speaks out after her twin daughters allegedly killed by father in murder-suicide
Twin sisters Heaven and Nevaeh died last week following a hostage situation involving their father, authorities said. → Read More
Terrell mother warns public about 'Amazon' phishing scam after she was victimized
The scam is happening around the country and left this mother out thousands of dollars. → Read More
McKinney mom who lost son to overdose teams with DEA to warn parents about new deadly fentanyl pills
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning parents about a deadly drug popping up on the streets of DFW: rainbow-colored fentanyl. → Read More
13-year-old killed in crash in Texas, suspect arrested for intoxication manslaughter
Investigators believe the suspect crossed the center median and crashed head-on into the victims' SUV. → Read More
Air travel the week of Fourth of July will be 'excruciating,' expert says
"Besides having the normal crew shortages, you have crews timing out...," says Steve Cosgrove with Dynamic Travel. → Read More
Cellphone video shows Coppell ISD middle school student getting assaulted in cafeteria
A student at Coppell ISD was held in a chokehold while other students were watching. → Read More
What’s next for Texan Marine veteran Trevor Reed after arriving back in the US? Here’s what we know
His parents, sister, Congressman August Pfluger and others were on the tarmac for the unforgettable moment. → Read More
After damaged by gunfire during hostage situation in early 2022, Colleyville synagogue reopens for service with new look
Through paintings and heartwarming messages, Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville is healing. → Read More
'Heart the size of Texas' | University of the Southwest golfer from North Texas among several killed in crash
A North Texas woman who played golf for the University of the Southwest was one of several people killed in a head-on crash near Midland Tuesday night. → Read More
Family of Fort Hood soldier fighting overseas talks about his mission to help Ukraine
One week ago, Fort Hood soldiers left to help NATO forces near Ukraine. → Read More
Photojournalist describes moments leading to shooting that killed an award-winning US filmmaker in Ukraine
U.S. photojournalist Juan Arredondo was with fellow journalist and friend Brent Renaud when they were shot near Kyiv. → Read More
Woman found buried under Texas home sent text message for help; police believe more women were victimized
Police found Marissa Grimes dead at her alleged killer's home in Fort Worth. → Read More
10-year-old girl tests positive for COVID-19 right before her scheduled surgery. Now it's postponed
“As soon she told me I had COVID, I asked my mom if I was going to die?,” said 10-year-old Miracle Sewell. → Read More
Disabled veteran, mother of 2 dies of a heart attack, now husband is continuing on with her podcast legacy
By sharing his family's story on social media, Terrence Lacy is doing what he can to follow in his late wife’s footsteps. → Read More
Travelers in North Texas brace for flight delays across the board this Thanksgiving holiday
It’s a big travel week. The number of travelers is expected to approach pre-pandemic levels. → Read More
American Airlines passengers left stranded in DFW after hundreds of canceled flights
American Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights this weekend alone. They’re blaming bad weather and a shortage of staff. → Read More
Video shows kidnapping of 20-month-old baby at North Texas motel; mother being credited for ripping off suspect vehicle plates
In the middle of the night, and only wearing a diaper, Garland police say, a 20-month-old baby boy was snatched away from his mother while she was sleeping. → Read More
'Jobs not jabs': Southwest Airlines workers protest COVID-19 vaccine mandate at Dallas headquarters
Southwest is one of many companies requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
Dallas-area mother rents billboard next to AT&T Stadium to raise awareness about fake pills laced with fentanyl
For a local mom, one pill took her daughter away. Now, she wants to educate the public so that parents don't have to go through this. → Read More