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How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

The eerie glow of an orange sun through thick wildfire smoke might be unnerving, but the biggest risk from the haze is something much harder to see. Tiny particles in the air can cause a range of short-term and chronic health issues, experts say. Wildfire smoke can settle o...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 19, 2026

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....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 19, 2026

U.S. strikes Iran's Revolutionary Guard over attack that killed troops in Jordan

The U.S. military launched airstrikes Sunday targeting Iran‘s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard to retaliate for the killing of American troops in Jordan, further widening crossfire between the nations as an interim deal seeking an end to their war has collapsed. The strikes ar...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 19, 2026

Andrew Tate arrested with brother Tristan in Miami; new rape charges filed

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service on Saturday after British prosecutors filed another round of rape and sexual exploitation charges aimed at the brothers. A Marshals Service spokesperson told the Associated Press that the ...

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 19, 2026

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....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 18, 2026

Southlake officer says ‘right place, right time' after rescuing driver from fire

A routine 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 whe...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 18, 2026

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 ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 18, 2026

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 ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 18, 2026

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 increa...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 18, 2026

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....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 18, 2026

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 Negli...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 17, 2026

Neighbors help police arrest man accused of trying to kidnap 15-year-old-girl

A 15-year-old girl escaped an attempted kidnapping in Keene before witnesses helped police identify the suspect, leading to his arrest in Fort Worth, investigators said. Keene police said the attempted kidnapping happened Wednesday along Old Betsy Road in the Johnson County to...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 17, 2026

Two juveniles face capital murder charges in Dallas double homicide

Two juveniles under the age of 16 are facing capital murder charges in the double slaying of two teenagers, Dallas Police say. Police said officers were called to a shooting on the 3400 block of Michigan Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. on July 8 and arrived to find two people shot. ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 17, 2026

Suspected dog-attack death ruled a homicide, autopsy shows

A man believed to have died from a dog attack was later determined to be the victim of homicide. According to an update from the Dallas Police Department on Thursday, autopsy reports show that Antonio Dominic Turner died from injuries consistent with homicide and not a dog att...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 17, 2026

‘TODAY' show intruder arraigned on hate crime charges

The man who allegedly breached security and shouted a racial slur at “TODAY” co-anchor Craig Melvin was arraigned on hate crime charges Friday. The suspect, identified as Andrew Truelove, 41, faces a count of burglary in the third degree as a hate crime and a count of menacing...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 17, 2026

Tesla driver whose car slammed into Texas home overrode driver assistance mode, NTSB says

Weeks after a 76-year-old woman was killed when a Tesla, operating on Full Self-Driving, crashed into her Texas home, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the car’s driver overrode the driver assistance mode and accelerated into the building. Michael Butler,...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 17, 2026

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from running dry on some game days. Fans downed a total of 290,000 stadium beers during the six matches in Philadelphia, FIFA organizers said. But all that f...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 17, 2026

Oak Cliff neighborhood selected for traffic safety program after years of concerns

After years of complaints about speeding drivers, crashes and safety concerns at an Oak Cliff intersection, residents are beginning to see progress toward changes they hope will make their neighborhood safer. The intersection of West Clarendon Drive and Coombs Creek Drive, nea...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 17, 2026

Red Cross blood donor gets life-saving help

The American Red Cross blood donations account for nearly 40% of the nation’s blood supply. Currently, the organization reports what they call an emergency shortage. Leaders at the nonprofit said supply fell nearly 25% in June, so they are urging North Texans to help. The sho...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 17, 2026

Fort Worth fire leaves one dead, firefighters hospitalized

One man died, one girl was sent to the hospital, and two firefighters are recovering after a fire broke out at a house in Fort Worth overnight. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

Off-duty officer involved in deadly Mesquite work zone accident

An off-duty police officer was involved in a crash in Mesquite that left a worker dead, and the victim's girlfriend says the officer should face charges. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

Fort Worth dentist arrested after child's death

A Fort Worth dentist is in jail after a 4-year-old girl died during a dental procedure. An arrest affidavit for Dr. Chrishelle Hemphill details multiple mistakes, starting with a lethal combination of medications given to the child....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

3 dead after carbon monoxide found in Ford Explorer

The presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle in Toledo, Ohio, where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died Wednesday in what an official described as an accident....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

Woman arrested, accused of killing semi driver changing a tire in fatal hit-and-run

A 28-year-old woman is in custody, accused of killing a 39-year-old truck driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Dallas County early Wednesday morning. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said a truck driver changing his tire on the shoulder of Interstate 20 just after midnight...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 16, 2026

Explosives found, traffic stop ends in arrest after bomb squad call for devices

An unidentified person is facing a number of charges after authorities found them driving recklessly with explosive devices inside their vehicle. Lakeside Police Department took the person into custody on Wednesday night, July 15, following what officials consider a dangerous ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 16, 2026

Map: See where wildfire smoke is thickest across US

Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across large parts of the United States on Thursday, blanketing areas from the Great Lakes to portions of the East Coast....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

Wildfire smoke impacts pets, too. Here's how to protect them

If you’re feeling the impact of wildfire smoke, chances are your pets feel it, too. So, what should you watch for before seeking care? The Environmental Protection Agency urges pet owners to get in touch with their veterinarian if their pets are showing any of these signs o...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 16, 2026

Keller High School band director arrested for DWI

Keller High School band director Daniel Bloss was arrested by Colleyville police and held in the Tarrant County jail on a driving while intoxicated charge, according to recent jail records....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

Map: Where are the Canada wildfires burning?

According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

2-alarm warehouse fire breaks out at business park in far North Fort Worth

Firefighters are battling a two-alarm warehouse fire near North Main Street and Egg Farm Road in far North Fort Worth on Thursday afternoon. Texas Sky Ranger was over the fire on the 5800 block of Egg Farm Road as crews worked to knock down the flames at about 3 p.m. The fi...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 16, 2026

Immigrant dies in ICE custody, four days after his arrest in Georgia

A Venezuelan immigrant died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as he was being transferred between detention centers in Georgia, the agency said. Federal authorities identified the immigrant as Jesús Manuel Arenas-Silva, 45, who had been det...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 16, 2026

Southlake Police share video of roadside rescue

A Southlake police officer is being hailed a highway hero after saving a driver from a burning car. Fox 4's Dan Godwin is live at Southlake PD with the shocking video and heartwarming end to a scary moment....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

What is a Code Orange or Code Red air quality alert?

Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange and Code Red mean, who is most at risk and when you should limit time outside....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

Fort Worth Fire: 1 Dead, 2 Firefighters Hurt in Hoarder Home

A house fire early Thursday morning left one man dead, a woman critically injured, and sent two firefighters to the hospital after packed belongings inside the home created a high-heat maze that severely hampered rescue efforts....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026

2 Fort Worth firefighters hospitalized after deadly house fire

One person died and another was critically injured after a house fire early Thursday morning in southeast Fort Worth. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 3500 block of Avenue J around 2:45 a.m. in the Poly neighborhood. When crews arriv...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 16, 2026

Godley prostitution bust suspects indicted

Half a dozen people were indicted on charges related to a Johnson County prostitution bust on Wednesday. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more on the charges each suspect faces and the prostitution ring that was detailed in an arrest affidavit....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 16, 2026