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Texas police officer pulls driver from flaming vehicle during routine traffic stop
A Southlake police officer conducting a routine traffic stop on Highway 114 leaped into action to pull a trapped driver from a burning Nissan just moments before it was engulfed in flames.
Texas police officer pulls driver from flaming vehicle
A Southlake police officer conducting a routine traffic stop on Highway 114 leaped into action to pull a trapped driver from a burning Nissan just moments before it was engulfed in flames.
Kerrville residents rebuild after deadly flooding batters Texas Hill Country
Days of heavy rain triggered dangerous flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country, resulting in two deaths and destroying multiple homes and businesses in the Kerrville area.
These foods are better for you than your daily electrolyte powder, dietitians say
In recent years, electrolyte packets have evolved from a tool to replenish fluids after marathons or a nasty stomach flu into a daily wellness ritual for many. On TikTok, many creators praise the mineral-rich powders as the key to hydration, athletic performance, good skin and more. The electr...
Trump approves Texas flood emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA relief
President Donald Trump approved a federal emergency declaration for 28 Texas counties on Saturday, authorizing FEMA to coordinate disaster relief and reimburse 75% of emergency response costs following severe regional flooding.
Southlake officer says ‘right place, right time' after rescuing driver from fire
A traffic stop along Highway 114 quickly turned into a life-saving rescue when a Southlake police officer pulled a driver from a burning vehicle before flames consumed the car. Southlake Police Department Cpl. Joshua Swisher had just stopped a Mercedes for speeding when he noticed another vehi...
Fort Worth man sentenced to 40 years in prison for possesing over 244kg of meth
A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after authorities found him to be in possession of more than 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, among other drugs and firearms. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Evaristo Hidrogo was sentenced on June 26, 2026, by Chie...
Nimmo delivers go-ahead, 2-run single in 6th inning and drives in 3 as Rangers edge Braves
Brandon Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth inning gave Texas the lead as the Rangers rallied from an early deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Saturday in a matchup of first-place teams. Texas left-hander MacKenzie Gore (6-8) gave up a two-run homer to Eli White in Atlanta’s four-run seco...
2 US service members die in Iranian attack on Jordan base, 1 missing
Two U.S. service members died Friday while defending a Jordanian base from an Iranian aerial assault, the U.S. military reported.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals service tells AP
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking ...
Saka's hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career tournament scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals on Saturday. It was the highest-sco...
Multicounty manhunt underway for domestic violence suspect along Hopkins and Hunt county line
Law enforcement officers launched a manhunt along the Hopkins and Hunt county line after a domestic violence suspect ran into the woods Friday.
Van Zandt County cockfighting raid leads to the seizure of nearly 200 roosters and one arrest
Authorities dismantled a suspected cockfighting operation in Van Zandt County on Thursday, seizing nearly 200 roosters and arresting a local man on felony charges.
Garland apartment complex shooting leaves one man dead and another injured
Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex that left one man dead and another injured Friday night, authorities said.
Two killed and four injured in fiery McKinney crash
A two-vehicle traffic crash claimed the lives of two McKinney residents on Friday evening, authorities said.
Police investigate Little Elm short-term rental shooting involving Lewisville High students
A shooting at a juvenile birthday party hosted at a Little Elm short-term rental property left a teenager injured, sparking a police investigation and warnings over local ordinances.
Texas rain departs as extreme heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures
A stubborn low-pressure system that dumped over two feet of rain in parts of Texas is finally exiting the state, paving the way for a dramatic shift to extreme summer heat and triple-digit temperatures next week.
U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘punish' Iran for deaths of US troops
The U.S. military said Sunday that it launched new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalization. The strikes were designed to further degrade I...
27-year-old man drowns at Joe Pool Lake on Thursday evening
A 27-year-old man drowned at Joe Pool Lake on Thursday evening, according to authorities.
National Ice Cream Day 2026 deals and freebies
From Dairy Queen to Cold Stone, National Ice Cream Day 2026 is serving up some sweet deals.
Rhode Island fugitive captured after more than 20 years on the run
One of Rhode Island’s “longest-wanted” fugitives was finally arrested this week after 21 years on the run, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Former Rhode Island doctor Ronald Fischer disappeared during his 2005 trial on a first-degree sexual assault charge, according to the Marshals Serv...
Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body
Smoke from wildfires — which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms — attacks nearly every system in the human body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show. It attacks the body immediately, spiking asthma cases with increased ambulance run...
Tom Brady and Logan Paul clash in tense onstage moment at Fanatics Fest
Tom Brady’s ongoing clash with Logan Paul erupted yet again. The former New England Patriots star slapped the WWE standout during a heated moment onstage at Fanatics Fest on Friday. The two stood face‑to‑face, trading words before Brady suddenly struck Paul, prompting Knicks star Karl‑Anthony ...
As youth soccer grows in Texas, some kids struggle for opportunities to play
Millions of kids in the U.S. have many more places to play soccer compared to a decade ago, but the sport’s popularity masks a divide that can leave children from lower income neighborhoods shut out. Although more than 1,100 new soccer fields have been created in the Dallas-Fort Worth area si...
How the World Cup final is starting to look a lot like the Super Bowl
For American viewers of the World Cup final on Sunday, the sport the rest of the world knows as football will closely resemble the one Americans call the same name. That’s because, perhaps taking a cue from the Super Bowl, the FIFA World Cup final will feature its very own halftime show. Un...
Texas flooding: Family mourns loss of man swept away in Kerrville floods
Two people are dead from this week's devastating floods. Now, we're hearing from the family.
Suspect arrested for 1981 killing of Grapevine flight attendant
More than four decades after a flight attendant from Grapevine was murdered, police have arrested a suspect who they believe killed her over financial disputes. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.
Unsafe medication practices found at Fort Worth dental office where child died
A search of the dental office where a child died this past April revealed an office that didn't follow mandatory safety practices.
Dallas seafood wholesaler fined $250K for false salmon labeling
Dallas seafood wholesaler Seafood Supply Co. has been fined $250,000 after pleading guilty to federal charges for passing off cheaper Chilean salmon as higher-value European product.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy court hearing focuses on song lyrics in MO3 murder case
A multi-day pre-trial hearing for Dallas rapper Yella Beezy focused on whether prosecutors can use his song lyrics as evidence in his upcoming murder-for-hire trial involving the 2020 death of rival rapper MO3.
Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta
A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.
Chris Sale dominates as Braves beat Rangers
Chris Sale pitched seven shutout innings of two-hit ball and Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Austin Riley homered for Atlanta during a 19-hit outburst as the Braves pounded the Texas Rangers 15-1 on Friday night. Sale (10-6) became the 27th major leaguer to reach 2,700 career strikeouts when he ...
Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires
Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities.
Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a major disaster Friday in 28 Texas counties that have been impacted by this week’s flooding in the Hill Country.
Trump fumes over Canadian wildfire smoke and issues tariff threat
President Donald Trump on Friday pledged to hold Canada responsible for costs associated with unhealthy air quality in the U.S. due to spreading smoke from the Canadian wildfires. “The cost is incalculable!” the president wrote in a post on Truth Social. “This is Willful Negligence, and becomi...
Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead. Kyle Bylin discovered his birth family after taking an at-home test he chose randomly during a Ch...
Officer-involved shooting in south Fort Worth neighborhood leads to woman's arrest
A woman who was allegedly shooting a gun into trees in a south Fort Worth neighborhood was arrested on Wednesday after a chase led to an officer shooting his weapon in her direction.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Two U.S. Forest Service employees rescued after being zip-tied and held hostage at gunpoint
Two U.S. Forest Service employees were rescued with the help of negotiators after being zip-tied and held hostage for nearly 15 hours in Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Northern California, officials said Friday. The two employees were conducting fieldwork when two armed people took them hos...
Texas flooding: What we know about 2 people killed in Hill Country
At least two people have been killed in this week’s flooding in the Texas Hill Country, just a little more than a year after a similar event killed more than 100 people in the region.