5 alleged gang members indicted for murder, kidnapping
Five alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been indicted on federal charges for murder, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The victims include a man and two children in Farmers Branch....
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Mansfield hosts July 4 drone show
There will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology....
DPD warns against illegal fireworks, gunfire
This Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where holiday events are happening....
Fourth of July: Dallas adds road closures, celebratory gunfire ban
Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock....
Mansfield hosts Fourth of July drone and fireworks show
The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday....
Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness....
TxDOT launches July 4 DWI crackdown in partnership with North Texas mother
A TxDOT Fourth of July "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes....
Fireworks a no-go in southern Denton County towns, cities
Fireworks will be a big hit for America’s 250th birthday, but southern Denton County municipalities are asking residents to leave it to the professionals. While fireworks can be easily bought at stands just outside of town or city limits, they can not be shot off, or even possess...
Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex
Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke....
American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection....
Jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake sends two to hospital
Three jet skis collided on Grapevine Lake Wednesday afternoon, sending a pair of riders to local hospitals. Crews from Flower Mound’s police and fire departments responded to a jet ski accident on Grapevine Lake around 4:05 p.m. Wednesday near Hollow Way. According to officials,...
One man dead following overnight shootout near Deep Ellum
One man is dead following an overnight argument that escalated into a shootout near the Deep Ellum entertainment district, Dallas police said Thursday....
One man wounded in overnight shooting at grocery store near Dallas Love Field
Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a grocery store near Dallas Love Field Airport that left one man wounded, authorities said Thursday.
Arrest affidavit reveals details after Dallas police officer busted in undercover prostitution sting
A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed....
Dallas officer arrested in prostitution case
A Dallas police officer is facing a solicitation of prostitution charge. Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm was arrested Monday and is now on administrative leave.
One of Double Oak’s original residents still fighting for its future
No one can say longtime Double Oak resident Bernie Carrico isn’t flexible. From 1980 to 1983, Carrico, a former investment banker who’d moved his family from Michigan to Texas in 1974, was Double Oak’s sixth Mayor. For nearly three months during that stint, he was also the Chief ...
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter....
Mesquite fire destroys apartment building, displacing 15 residents
A massive afternoon fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 people, though no injuries were reported.
Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
Flower Mound PD’s motorcycle squad making a comeback
Flower Mound residents will soon see two-wheeled patrol units on the town’s roadways. The Flower Mound Police Department announced Wednesday it is bringing back its Motorcycle Unit after nearly two decades. Flower Mound PD first launched a Motorcycle Unit in 1996, but the unit fa...
DPD eases dress code: Baseball caps, nose studs, and hand tattoos allowed while on duty
The Dallas Police Department has relaxed its strict policy on officer appearance, immediately authorizing personnel to wear baseball caps, sport visible hand and finger tattoos, and wear specific nose studs while on duty....
Argyle High School’s championship-winning golf coach suddenly passes away
The Argyle ISD community is grieving after a coach on the district’s staff passed away suddenly. Argyle High School boys golf coach and Argyle South Elementary School PE teacher Cody Vanderford died Monday, at the age of 61, following a medical emergency. “With deep sadness, we s...
World Cup 2026: 4 arrests made at Norway-Ivory Coast match in Arlington
Four people were arrested in Arlington during Norway's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
School in Lewisville catches fire overnight
Multiple crews from southern Denton County came together in Lewisville after a school caught fire Tuesday night. The Lewisville High School – Killough campus caught fire late Tuesday night in the middle of its renovations. According to a dispatch call, black smoke was seen comin...
Three-alarm fire draws massive response to Killough High School in Lewisville
A three-alarm fire broke out on the roof of Killough High School late Tuesday night, drawing a massive response from local firefighters who worked into the early morning hours to contain the blaze....
Three-alarm fire heavily damages Uptown Dallas Pilates studio early Wednesday morning
A three-alarm fire severely damaged a Pilates studio operating out of a historic Victorian-style building in the Uptown neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials....
Suspected drunk driver hit victim twice
A suspected drunk driver hit an Irving man twice during a fatal accident earlier in June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Dallas Police officer arrested for soliciting prostitution
A longtime Dallas Police officer was arrested this week on a prostitution solicitation charge.
Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
Fort Worth motel could be torn down for violations
A motel in Fort Worth with a history of compliance violations and police activity could soon be demolished if the owner doesn't make changes. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has an update on the city's NET Force pilot program to crack down on nuisance properties....
Fort Worth could soon demolish crime-ridden motel
The Fort Worth NET Force pilot program is cracking down on crime-ridden nuisance properties, resulting in hundreds of code compliance fixes and the potential demolition of the troubled Eco Motel on East Lancaster Avenue....
Tarrant County deputies investigating deadly Tuesday morning SUV crash
Tarrant County sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning after her SUV veered off the road and struck a tree....
Irving man arrested after hitting motorized scooter rider twice in deadly hit-and-run
A man faces multiple felony charges, including intoxication manslaughter, after authorities say he struck a motorized scooter operator twice in a hit-and-run crash and left him to die....
Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol....
Fort Worth neighbor shoots, kills man armed with machete
Police said a Fort Worth man shot a machete-wielding individual in a local neighborhood. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River dump site
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed....
Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River illegal dump site
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed....
Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary....
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texa...
Fort Worth neighbor kills machete-wielding man who was attacking woman
A neighbor fatally shot a man wielding a machete who was allegedly arguing with a woman and dragging her down a Fort Worth street. Police say no arrests have been made....
Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo
A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas....
North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July
While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week....
Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo
Mabank Fire Marshal Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident....
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze....
One dead, another in critical condition following Dallas double shooting
One man was killed and another was left in critical condition following a shooting Saturday afternoon in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas, police said.
Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child
A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said....
Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
Crazy Cool Family: Created for a purpose
One of the most important things a parent can do is help a child understand this simple truth: You were created on purpose and for a purpose. Children are not accidents. They are not random combinations of personality traits, talents, emotions and weaknesses. Every child is inten...
1 killed in accidental shooting in Grand Prairie, 19-year-old suspect arrested
A 19-year-old faces a manslaughter charge after an accidental shooting inside a vehicle in Grand Prairie overnight.
Multi-agency investigation underway after 4 shot in East Texas Whataburger parking lot
Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.
Man killed in Dallas shooting; suspect identified as Jermiah Savage
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal shooting early Friday morning in Dallas, police said.
Kaufman County capital murder suspect arrested at Arizona-Mexico border
A months-long, multi-agency manhunt culminated in the arrest of a Texas capital murder suspect tracked down near the Mexican border in Arizona, authorities announced....
Fort Worth Gun Violence detectives investigate late-night shooting on Ward Park Lane
A woman was hospitalized late Friday night after being shot during a dispute in northwest Fort Worth, police said.
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas....
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park....
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
Teens arrested for March, June murders in Dallas
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to two separate shootings that left multiple people dead in Dallas. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million....
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