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.
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Dallas Wings host Los Angeles Sparks in a schedule shakeup
WNBA MVP hopeful Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings are preparing for the first game in Arlington this month. It’s coming Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Sparks; the Wings were supposed to host the New York Liberty on Thursday night, but that game was postponed to Monda...
Fishing returns to Bedford Boys Ranch Lake after major fish die-off a year ago
Fishing has returned to Bedford Boys Ranch Lake in Generations Park, where city officials say restoration efforts are paying off a year after a chlorine contamination killed thousands of fish. For Cody Hicks and his family, the lake has once again become a favorite place to sp...
Frisco businessmen ordered to pay $400 million in damages for fraud scheme
The 400-acre waterfront development looked like an oasis in the heart of Central Texas. It turned out to be little more than a mirage. The glossy promotional materials showed cobblestone streets lined with shops, restaurants and parks. Modern and historic-looking office build...
US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran
The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz....
Dead man found in North Texas community pool, officials say - WFAA
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Fort Worth parking lot shooting leaves one man dead; multiple people detained for questioning
Detectives are investigating a late-night shooting that left a man dead in a Fort Worth parking lot, authorities said Wednesday.
NBC's Clear The Shelters returns for 12th pet adoption and donation campaign
Who’s ready to clear those shelters? NBCUniversal Local‘s Clear The Shelters, an annual pet adoption and donation campaign, returns this summer for a 12th consecutive year. The donation campaign kicked off Wednesday and runs through Sept. 15, while the adoption initiative will...
Iran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after U.S. reimposes blockade
The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops and wounded more ...
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after setbacks
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark....
Missing man's body recovered from Benbrook Lake
The body of a 62-year-old man was recovered from Benbrook Lake on Monday morning. Texas Game Wardens and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began searching Sunday evening for a man seen at about 6 p.m. slipping underwater in a swimming area near Mustang Park. Game wardens an...
World Cup fans tip their hat to western wardrobe
The Fort Worth Stockyards have been the ultimate western base camp for FIFA World Cup fans. Global soccer culture meets classic Texas style – and visitors want to grab it by the horns. “They start grabbing hats and puttin’ em on, and we show ’em how to wear it. Do you wanna...
What comes after North Texas' final World Cup match?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at 2 p.m. when France plays Spain in the first Semifinal. The winner is headed to New York for the final. The loser will play in Miami on Saturday for third place. France filled Klyde Warren Park Monday night ahead ...
Everything to know for MLB All-Star Game: Lineups, rosters, how to watch, more
It’s the Midsummer Classic in the City of Brotherly Love. The 2026 MLB All-Star Game takes place Tuesday as the American League battles the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. This is Philly’s first time hosting the All-Star Game since 1996 when the exhi...
Video shows bison chasing and flipping grandfather 8 feet into the air at Yellowstone
A bull bison charged at visitors at a campsite in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park on Friday, hooking and tossing a grandfather 8 feet into the air. The terrifying encounter was captured by a professional photographer who said the animal appeared “agitated.” Mike MacLeod...
Person fatally shot by ICE officer during Maine traffic stop
A driver was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday morning, officials said. The shooting sparked protests in the city as politicians called for more answers about what happened. The driver, whom authorities haven’t publicly identified, wa...
Actor Sam Neill, known for ‘Jurassic Park' and ‘The Piano,' dies at 78
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster, as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” to playing Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmu...
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for erodin...
Two swim beaches at Joe Pool Lake remain closed due to sewer main rupture
The Loyd Park boat ramp at Joe Pool Lake reopened Thursday after the City of Grand Prairie temporarily closed boat ramps following a ruptured sewer main that caused a sewage spill over the weekend. Swim beaches at Lynn Creek and Loyd Park remain closed as Grand Prairie and Tri...
Man dies in Frisco Lakes community pool
A man was discovered deceased Friday morning in a pool at the Frisco Lakes retirement community.
Dead man found in North Texas community pool, officials say - KHOU
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Universal Kids Resort officially opens in Frisco, Texas - InPark Magazine
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Plano holds community open house for Dallas Stars' proposed Willow Bend District
The City of Plano is inviting the media and the public to see the proposed Willow Bend District that could one day be the home of the Stars. The city is recruiting the Stars from Victory Park in Dallas. The Stars want a new arena and an entertainment district surrounding it, l...
I Visited Universal's New Kid-focused Theme Park in Texas—Here's What Families Need to Know Before They Go - Travel + Leisure
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Richardson's oldest home reaches major milestone in restoration
Richardson’s oldest surviving home is taking another step toward a new future as restoration work continues on the historic Miss Belle’s House. The Texas Historical Landmark is being placed on its permanent foundation at Huffhines Park, allowing crews to begin restoring the ho...
U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn was arraigned in D.C. Superior Court following a grand jury indictment on a single count of destruction of ...
Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case
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....
19-year-old online extremist group leader sentenced in Texas to 40 years for child exploitation
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....
Big brew: Texas Rangers and Bud set a world record with a 12-foot-tall, 600-gallon beer
That was quite a big brew outside the Texas Rangers’ home ballpark for America’s 250th birthday. The Rangers partnered with Budweiser on Saturday to set a Guinness World Record for the largest-ever glass of beer. A 12-foot-tall, 600-gallon glass beer stein was filled in a pla...
Bush Center offers free admission over July 4 as former president reflects on America at 250
The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas is sharing a message from the president as it celebrates America’s 250th birthday with free admission and parking. Guests celebrating America’s semiquincentennial at the center will be able to see a rare copy of the Declaration ...
Arlington man accused of shooting coworker in parking lot
An Arlington man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting his coworker in a GM plant's parking lot on Tuesday morning. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....
Half Price Books summer reading camp
Half Price Books is offering its annual free summer reading camp that the whole family can enjoy. “The program is recommended for readers up to age 14, and kids can earn Bookworm Bucks through the end of July. Campers can spend their Bookworm Bucks in any Half Price Books loca...
Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay
Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery workers....
Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday as he faced new questions about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved. Like President Donald Trump, Burgum said he was 100%...
Universal Kids is open. What to know about Frisco's new theme park
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco has officially opened its doors to the public. The new theme park held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday for families and community organizations, including the Cub Scouts and Boys and Girls Club of Frisco. There were also performances from th...
Frisco Texas Welcomes Universal Kids Resort Family Theme Park Opening: All You Need To Know - Travel And Tour World
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Best summer toys and gear to keep kids busy and entertained all season long
Summer break brings plenty of opportunities for fun, and plenty of opportunities for kids to announce they’re bored. Whether you’re looking to encourage outdoor play, build independence or simply survive the long days between camps and vacations, these products can help keep ...
