Flower Mound News
government
Five Fort Worth City Council members are calling for a temporary pause on new data center construction to address residents’ concerns over noise pollution, infrastructure demands, and water and energy consumption....
government
A last-ditch effort by four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier to be ruled eligible to play varsity football at Denton Ryan in the fall was denied. The University Interscholastic League denied Nussmeier’s appeal by a vote of 4-1 Thursday, ruling that the Georgia-commit had transfe...
government
Five Fort Worth city council members are calling for a temporary pause on the construction of new data centers within the city limits.
business
The city of Arlington anticipates a massive economic impact from hosting nine World Cup matches, driven by record-shattering hotel revenues and a significant boost in traffic for local businesses....
safety
Dozens of condos in Far Northeast Dallas were destroyed by an overnight fire, leaving about 45 people homeless.
safety
An overnight three-alarm fire at the Cambridge Park Condominiums near Audelia Road and Skillman Street in Far Northeast Dallas damaged 24 units and displaced 45 residents, though no injuries were reported....
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Texas baseball fans will have plenty of familiar names to follow during the 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia this weekend.
government
After nearly two decades of operating out of leased office space, Lantana’s two Fresh Water Supply Districts are getting a permanent home. The boards of Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts No. 6 and No. 7 voted in June to award a $6.05 million construction contract to Fort...
safety
An H-E-B store in Fort Worth caught fire on Thursday. Firefighters have since contained the blaze, which began in the store's meat department. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more on this breaking news....
safety
19-year-old Makarious Bates was found with hundreds of invasive photos and videos from dressing rooms at Irving stores, and police fear there are many more victims. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more....
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A Dallas man will spend over a decade in prison after taking a plea deal and admitting his 2022 shooting of an Asian-owned hair salon was racially motivated. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
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Dallas is implementing furlough days for city employees, and the first one will affect several highly-used public services in the city. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....
safety
Firefighters say a blaze at a Fort Worth HEB has been contained, one that began in the store's meat department.
safety
A North Texas man will serve over a decade in prison for injuring three people in a hate-crime shooting in 2022.
safety
The City of Fort Worth has filed a lawsuit against a motel said to be a hotbed for crime, and says it is still trying to serve the building's owner with that litigation. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
News
Another wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Atmos Energy for their alleged role in the Dallas apartment explosion that killed three people. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more....
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This Friday will see several Dallas city offices closed during a furlough day, including all public libraries, as the city attempts to tackle an ongoing budget shortfall....
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As cleanup continues at an illegal dump site along the Trinity River, Dallas officials are also investigating if more illegal dumping is underway in southern Dallas....
safety
A Fort Worth family lost everything in a July 4 house fire that may have been started by someone in the neighborhood shooting off illegal fireworks. A firefighter and a woman who is 7 months pregnant were injured in the blaze....
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Multiple Dallas city departments are looking into a property in southern Dallas that is the site of an alleged illegal dumping scheme, something the property's owner contests....
business
A famous steakhouse in Denton County has been brought back to life, and its first weekend back in business was a success. Southern Denton County’s restaurateur Marty Bryan welcomed diners back into a historic steakhouse in Ponder the first week of July with live music and an expa...
safety
A fire on July 4 that destroyed a home in Fort Worth is suspected to have been caused by fireworks. The homeowners are now waiting for an investigation report as they try to rebuild from scratch....
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Atmos Energy is facing another wrongful death lawsuit in the wake of the deadly apartment explosion in Oak Cliff earlier this year.
safety
The city of Fort Worth has filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit against the Central Motel after police responded to the property 591 times since 2024.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
parks
A 19-year-old online leader of a nihilistic extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in federal prison for a horrific campaign of racketeering and child sexual exploitation aimed at sowing social chaos....
business
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance....
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Palm Beach International Airport in South Florida is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
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At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S....
business
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars...
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A Connecticut man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, as authorities continue investigating the girl's death.
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Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87....
schools
When the Marcus Marauders baseball team hits the diamond next season, the head coach’s name will change, but the face will be familiar. Marcus High School officially named pitching coach Danny Kelley as the new head coach of The Pack in a post to social media Wednesday. Kelley wa...
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The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
safety
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday....
safety
A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after a high-speed chase led law enforcement to find more 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and firearms in his car, home, and local storage facility....
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A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States....
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Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting....
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Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
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The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list....
parks
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated....
schools
A 22-year-old student pilot safely landed a plane Saturday after her instructor jumped out of the aircraft and died mid-flight over Argentina.
safety
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
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If you've ever wanted to drive a bulldozer or operate an excavator, your chance is here. Dig World in Grapevine is getting ready for its grand opening this weekend....
schools
A southern Denton County native is making his mark on the baseball world, and he will likely take the next step toward the Major Leagues this weekend. Former Argyle High School baseball prospect Grady Emerson was featured on Season 2 of The Prospect, a three-episode original docu...
safety
A Plano ISD second grade teacher is accused of inappropriately touching a student. He's in jail this morning charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. Fox 4's Dan Godwin is at the Collin County Jail with details on the teacher's arrest....
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North Texas faces triple-digit heat and hazy Saharan dust before a stalling weekend cold front brings a welcome cool-down and widespread rain.
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Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
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It’s time for travel! Whether you’re heading across Texas, taking a cruise or an international bucket list trip, preparation can make your trip smoother and more enjoyable. Once you’ve decided where you’re going it’s time to make your list so you can check things off to ensure yo...
safety
A Plano ISD elementary school teacher was arrested on Wednesday and was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the teacher's alleged actions....
schools
Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction.
government
The City of Fort Worth addressed concerns from citizens over data centers being built in nearby neighborhoods on Wednesday.
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A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
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Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time. In the video, Twiggs said Robinson b...
safety
Court documents reveal police extracted nearly 300 recordings from the phone of 19-year-old Makarious Jevonne Bates following voyeurism arrests at TJ Maxx and Walmart....
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Family and activists are speaking out following the deadly shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
