UT Dallas students brave summer heat during move in day
Despite the 100+ degree temperatures outside, incoming freshman at UT Dallas moved in to college on Tuesday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how students are beating the heat.
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Frisco ISD bans e-scooters for students
A growing safety concern is behind the change for Frisco ISD students as they return to school. Police say they responded to dozens of incidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters last year.
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Frisco ISD bans e-scooters, e-bikes after rash of student incidents
Frisco ISD students begin classes tomorrow morning, but they won't be able to ride their e-scooters to school after the district changed its Student Code of Conduct.
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Frisco ISD students earn medals at FCCLA nationals
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Oak Cliff apartment explosion victim honored
A Dallas County community activist killed in a May apartment explosion in Oak Cliff has been honored by the Dallas County Commissioner's Court. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Former Forney ISD educators facing federal charges
Two former Forney ISD elementary school educators are facing federal charges after their arrests related to child sex crimes involving special education students. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
Abbott suggests banning public schools from using H-1B visas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will push to ban Texas public school districts from employing H-1B visa holders.
Former Forney ISD educators federally charged after child sex abuse arrests
Two former Forney ISD educators are facing federal charges related to their arrests over child sex abuse allegations as the U.S. Department of Justice continues its investigation.
Dallas Weather: Extreme heat warnings extended through Wednesday5h ago
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 776h ago
State Fair of Texas 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards winners include chocolate Corney dog, burger tacos & more
The winners of the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards include several creative mashups, such as hamburger tacos in a tater tot shell and a dessert-flavored Fletcher's Corny Dog.
Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Missing 18-year-old North Texas woman found safe, police say
An 18-year-old North Texas woman reported missing days before she was scheduled to move to Pennsylvania for college has been found safe, police announced.
Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Talarico pulls former Cornyn staff member to campaign team
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US10h ago
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Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'
Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Vacant South Dallas home destroyed in midnight blaze
Firefighters battled a heavy blaze that gutted a vacant two-story home in South Dallas late Monday night.
Triple-digit heat wave continues to scorch North Texas; warnings extended
Sweltering late-summer conditions will continue to blanket North Texas this week as a persistent high-pressure ridge keeps temperatures well into the triple digits and blocks any significant rain from reaching the region.
Wrong-way SUV crash on Highway 121 in Fort Worth leaves three dead, including driver
A wrong-way driver caused a series of collisions on State Highway 121 early Tuesday, leaving three people dead and sending two others, including a young child, to the hospital, police said.
Over 50 arrested in North Texas World Cup human trafficking sting
Over 50 arrested and dozens of victims rescued in North Texas following a massive multi-agency World Cup human trafficking crackdown.
Man accused of beating Dallas security guard with rake
Dallas Police arrested a man on Saturday night who they say assaulted a gas station security officer with a metal rake. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
YESTERDAY
Fire heavily damages several Arlington businessesYesterday
Fort Worth's Coyote Drive-In theater to close after 14 yearsYesterday
New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.
Fire causes roof to collapse on several Arlington businesses
Firefighters are battling a large fire at an Arlington restaurant.
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
Hood County shuts down county-controlled Flock cameras
Flock cameras in Hood County have been shut down after the county voted to stop using the controversial surveillance cameras. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Texas lawmakers hear testimony on surge in foreign CDL crashes
A surge in big rig crashes on Texas highways over the last five years has drawn the attention of state lawmakers, with state officials testifying that drivers holding foreign commercial driver's licenses have been involved in many of these accidents.
Hood County discontinues use of Flock cameras amid national privacy debateYesterdayRowlett police search for missing teen set to start collegeYesterday
Stars, Mavericks settle legal fight over control of American Airlines Center
The Mavs and Stars announced the end of their fight over control of the American Airlines Center, and the co-tenants will remain at the arena until at least 2031.
Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea
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Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard after dramatic rescue
President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who was captured on camera last month saving a 10-year-old boy from violent waves in the Pacific Ocean.
Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused
Construction of a section of border wall through Big Bend National Park has been paused.
American tourist killed by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna
An American tourist was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, which was recently active, Italian firefighters said Monday.
State Fair of Texas cuts ticket and parking prices for 2026 after fairgoer feedback
The State Fair of Texas announced major ticket and parking price reductions for 2026, including $10 daily admission for children and discounted parking, following guest feedback regarding the overall cost of attendance.
Neighbor dispute over dead chickens leads to felony animal cruelty charges in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth man faces criminal charges after allegedly threatening a neighbor with a gun and fatally injuring the neighbor’s dog over dead chickens, police said.
18-year-old killed, another 18-year-old detained following shooting inside DeSoto homeYesterday
Hayden Panettiere's preliminary autopsy released: What it saysYesterday
Cresson firefighters issue urgent warning
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Armed suspect with machete, pickaxe detained by customers during Costco jewelry heist: reports
Costco customers and employees helped restrain a man accused of an armed jewelry robbery at a South Carolina warehouse store, according to local reports.
Tired of the heat? Here's when Old Farmer's Almanac says cooler weather will arrive
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Trial in killing of Tupac Shakur begins: 'Act of revenge' or 'fiction'
Nearly 30 years after rapper Tupac Shakur was gunned down in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip, the trial for the man accused of orchestrating the killing got underway Monday.
Meet Jinny Lu, the winner of the 2026 World's Ugliest Dog Contest
Jinny Lu has gone from runner-up to champion. The 6-year-old pug was crowned the winner of the 2026 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Friday night at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California. Jinny Lu’s victory came on the heels of her second-place finish last year and in her fourth cont...
Woman gets life for murder of Shops at RedBird business ownerYesterday
State Fair of Texas cuts prices for admission, parkingYesterday
Trump administration pauses contentious border construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park
The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an “on-the-ground evaluation.” The project through the national park in s...
Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers
The Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers for over a week traveled to his property on Monday to join other family members who have been defending it. The standoff, in the village of Qusra, has seen groups of settlers surround several Pales...
New details released amid investigation into Hayden Panettiere's cause of death
Officials released new details Monday on the death of actress Hayden Panettiere , whose sudden passing at the age of 36 sent shockwaves across the country. Police in Greenville, South Carolina , said in a statement that officers “accompanied by EMS personnel, responded to a report of an unrespons...
Stars share emotional tributes after Hayden Panettiere's death: ‘Don't be gone. Please'
Hayden Panettiere’s costars, friends and peers are paying tribute to the late actress, who soared to fame as a cheerleader with superpowers in the TV show “Heroes” and won country music success playing a singer on “Nashville.” Police in Greenville, South Carolina, said Panettiere was found unresp...
Triple-digit heat wave continues to grip North Texas with little relief expected
Triple-digit heat will continue to grip North Texas this week as a strong high-pressure system maintains its hold on the region, offering virtually no relief from summer temperatures.
Suspect hospitalized in Richland Hills officer-involved shooting
A man was shot by police Sunday afternoon after charging at officers who were responding to a violent family dispute between a father and his adult son, authorities said.
Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump's push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll caseYesterday
More than 100 firefighters battle massive 4-alarm scrapyard and structure fire in DallasYesterday
NBC 5's Newy Scruggs goes 1-on-1 with Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs
First-round pick Caleb Downs made his preseason debut Saturday against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. NBC 5’s Newy Scruggs sat down with Downs to talk about his transition to professional football. Downs is already a starter, impressing coaches, players, and reporters alike at...
Watch: Witness testimony begins at murder trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
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Plano comedian debuts on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
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Texas county constable covers, unplugs Flock cameras after nationwide backlash
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Woman leaps from 11th-floor ledge into firefighter's arms as Berlin high-rise burns
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