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Big Bend border barrier construction stopped by federal court
A federal judge on Friday put a stop to any further construction of a border barrier in the Big Bend region.
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Welder repairs cross for Camp Mystic victims after second flood destroys memorial
Soon a memorial for the 27 campers and counselors killed at Camp Mystic will make its way from North Texas down to Kerr County for a second time. Back in July, the 21-foot steel cross was nearly destroyed by another flood just days after it was dedicated on the anniversary of the...
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Reports of gas prompt evacuation of Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas
Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas was evacuated on Friday after a gas odor was reported inside the school.
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Botham Jean remembered at Dallas vigil following Amber Guyger parole decision
A small memorial was held outside Dallas Police Headquarters to remember Botham Jean and voice opposition to the decision to grant parole to Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted in his 2018 shooting death. The group gathered in support of Jean’s family eight y...
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Fort Worth ISD middle school campus 'unsafe for occupancy' after sustaining rain damage
An under-construction Fort Worth ISD middle school sustained heavy enough damage during Thursday's storms that it must be closed for weeks of repairs, forcing students and staff to temporarily relocate to a new building....
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Superintendent hatches ducks in his office and sparking lessons in the classroom
In the corner of Superintendent Toby Tucker’s office, something stands out a bit. He has eggs in an incubator under his close watch and that of the students of Anna ISD “We want to do something every year that connects my office to our classroom,” said Tucker. Coming from a farmi...
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Waxahachie mother charged with capital murder for shooting death of 2 sons
A Waxahachie mother is facing capital murder charges after police determined she was responsible for the shooting deaths of her two sons on Thursday morning....
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Dallas women's shelter holding fundraiser for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, North Texas groups are doing their part to help lower the shocking number of domestic violence cases reported in Texas last year....
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Texas lawmakers discuss whether New Mexico counties could join the state
Could a portion of New Mexico be absorbed by Texas? While it may be unlikely, the Texas Attorney General's Office told state lawmakers it was possible during a hearing of the House Select Committee on Governmental Oversight....
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Missouri man adopted as baby learns biological father is rock star Michael McDonald
When Michael Goessling, 59, heard his biological father’s voice for the first time last year, he swore he recognized it. “I just said: ‘What a voice that guy has!’… it just sounded so familiar, but I couldn’t place it.” When they spoke over the phone that night, it clicked. “Fina...
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Cyclospora found at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its inspectors detected cyclospora at the Mexican farm blamed for the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history. Despite the finding, the FDA said it’s unclear how the parasite got into lettuce at Taylor F...
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DART train hits, kills pedestrian crossing the tracks in Garland
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a DART train in Garland on Friday morning while trying to cross, causing temporary closures on Garland Road and brief DART rail service disruptions....
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North Carolina police stop two men 'driving' couch on a public roadway
Police in North Carolina made an unusual type of traffic stop last weekend.
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Study ranks most, least affordable states for retirees
Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.
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North Texas human trafficking probe leads to multiple arrests
Several individuals were arrested on charges of organized criminal activity and racketeering as part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation across Johnson, Somervell, and surrounding North Texas locations....
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Abbott warns of ‘uptick’ in Texas border crossings as Operation Lone Star continues
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday there has been a "slight uptick" in activity along the southern border.
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Heavy fog in South Carolina causes 69-car pileup on I-95
A massive pileup involving 69 vehicles shut down part of Interstate 95 in South Carolina after dense fog drastically reduced visibility. The chain-reaction crash unfolded Thursday morning on the Lake Marion bridge in Clarendon County, NBC affiliate WIS 10 reported. Clarendon Coun...
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Watch: 2 off-duty officers pull man from burning truck on interstate minutes before it explodes
Two law enforcement officers in Missouri are being hailed heroes after rescuing a man from a burning truck on an interstate highway minutes before it exploded....
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When teens get colorectal cancer, it's often an aggressive form of the disease
Jo Henderson was 17 when she was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer . It came after months of symptoms — stomach pain, bloating, constipation — and months of testing. “I was expecting a gluten allergy, lactose intolerance,” said Henderson, now 18, of Seekonk, Massachusetts...
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Boo baskets are having a moment: What they are and how to join the Halloween trend
Halloween has no shortage of traditions. There are costumes, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, spooky movies and enough candy to last until Christmas. Now, there’s another one to add to the list: the boo basket. If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately and wondering...
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‘That's 100% him': Luigi Mangione's arrest seen on newly released police bodycam video
Police bodycam footage released Friday shows the moment officers located and arrested Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. In one video, officers ask Mangione to lower the face mask...
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Man finds 6-carat diamond at famed Arkansas state park: 'We got a big one!'
A diamond-hunting enthusiast who moved to Arkansas just to be closer to the nation’s only public diamond mine has finally found his big rock.
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Fort Worth Zoo welcomes twin Sumatran tiger cubs
The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed its first-ever critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs, twin sisters Barani and Malu born in July. They are expected to make their public debut in the coming weeks....
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Fort Worth Zoo announces births of two Sumatran tiger cubs
The Fort Worth Zoo has announced the births of two female Sumatran tiger cubs. According to the Fort Worth Zoo, this marks the first time Sumatran tiger cubs, which are critically endangered, have been born at the zoo. They are also the first tiger cubs born in the renovated Pred...
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Christa Pike on ventilator, unconscious after failed execution, attorneys say
Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee , her attorneys said in a court filing Friday. Hospital staff, her lawyers said, were working to save Pike’s life and as of late Thursday were tryin...
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Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans renew in-state NFL rivalry this weekend
The two NFL teams from the Lone Star State will play in Houston for the first time in eight years, and both the Cowboys and Texans are looking to fix some early-season problems....
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Hochul steps in, assigns state AG to Cornell fraternity sexual assault probe
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to take a Cornell University sexual assault investigation out of local hands on Thursday, placing the state attorney general in charge....
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NFL suspends, fines 49ers owner Jed York after his arrest in prostitution sting
The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York for six games Friday following his arrest earlier this year in a prostitution sting in Ohio. The league announced that York also was fined $500,000 for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. York has not attended any g...
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After another early exit, Caitlin Clark's career is still lacking playoff success
As undeniable as Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is as a WNBA megastar, both in terms of her on-court prowess and off-court attention, it is also undeniable Clark is missing what is often considered the hallmark of true greatness for any basketball player: Playoff heroics. Clar...
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When should I get the flu shot? What experts say is the ideal time to protect yourself
It’s October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely — and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 shots are available now, plus shots for people es...
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Lakefront ranch near Dallas will become new Texas state park after $10M purchase
A sprawling piece of lakefront property long used to grow pecans is set to become a new Texas state park. Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation closed this week on 650 acres along Lake Palestine, about 100 miles southeast of Dallas, in Henderson County. The $10 million ranch includ...
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Prescott and Schottenheimer test their trust in fallout from Cowboys' brutal loss
Brian Schottenheimer wouldn’t specify the word the Dallas coach said he wished he hadn’t used with Dak Prescott before the play that triggered a series of game-management miscues by Cowboys coaches and players in the final seconds of a loss to Baltimore. Whatever it was, Schotten...
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Jim Carrey marries girlfriend Min Ah in private Los Angeles ceremony
Jim Carrey is officially a married man once again. The “Truman Show” star tied the knot with longtime partner Min Ah in a private Los Angeles ceremony in September, according to a spokesperson for the actor. The wedding marks Carrey’s third trip down the aisle. The 64-year-old wa...
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Ex-Cowboys QB Tony Romo and CBS mutually agree to part ways
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and CBS Sports have mutually agreed to part ways after his OWI arrest in Wisconsin over the summer, the network announced. “CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank Tony for his contributions over the past ni...
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Firefighters responded to large fire at DG’s Night Club in Northwest Dallas
An early morning 2-alarm fire at DG's Night Club on Northwest Highway in Dallas forced firefighters into a defensive attack after heavy smoke and hidden flames were discovered, but no injuries were reported....
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Kennedy Center Honors to be held off-site for the first time in the ceremony's history
For the first time in the nearly 50-year history of the event, the Kennedy Center Honors will not be held inside the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts this year, the center announced Friday. With the main building currently closed to the public, and safety a...
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Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE has surgery to remove bullet
A Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by a federal immigration agent in Texas had surgery Thursday to remove the bullet lodged in his back for nearly two weeks . Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, had appeared in court in a wheelchair on Wednesday, wearing a sling on his arm. He...
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Driver charged in crash that killed SMU student had BAC nearly 4 times legal limit: expert
A Dallas woman charged with killing a Southern Methodist University student in a crash on a Central Expressway feeder road had nearly four times the legal limit of alcohol in her blood after the crash, according to a toxicology expert. Testing on Lynlee Pollis hours after the cra...
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Waxahachie mom charged with capital murder for fatally shooting two sons: sheriff
An Ellis County woman is facing two capital murder charges after authorities say she fatally shot her two sons inside their home on Thursday morning. Deputies with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office responded around 4:13 a.m. to the 900 block of Big Sky Drive in Waxahachie after a...
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Dallas police officer involved in crash on eastbound I-635 at Miller Road
A Dallas police officer was involved in a crash on eastbound Interstate 635 at Miller Road at about 5:30 a.m. An NBC 5 photojournalist is on the scene working to gather more information. Police said no one was hurt. It’s unclear what caused the crash. The scene has been cleared. ...
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Well-rested Stars hope long offseason sets them up to make another deep playoff run
At some point during the long offseason for the Dallas Stars, captain Jamie Benn told his wife he felt as if it was time to get started on a new season. There was still about a month to go. “A lot of the guys felt the same way,” the 37-year-old Benn said. “But with that, we got s...
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Free Latinidad Festival in Dallas on Saturday
The AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas is hosting a free event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The Center recently announced that Latinidad , the kickoff event for our 2026/2027 Festival Series, will happen Saturday, Oct. 3 in Strauss Square in front of the venue from 6 ...
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Neiman Marcus releases renderings of NorthPark store upgrades
Neiman Marcus closed its downtown Dallas flagship store on Wednesday , September 30, which had stood there for more than 110 years. Leaders said the closure brings new beginnings, and they released renderings of upgrades at the NorthPark store. Rachel Hiatt, with the store’s comm...
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Fire crews battle massive blaze at former Dallas strip club
Crews battled a massive fire at a former Dallas strip club early Friday morning. Dallas Fire Rescue said they were called out just after 3 a.m. to the 2100 block of W Northwest Highway to the building of a former gentleman’s club. Firefighters said they deployed an offensive atta...
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Botham Jean's family reacts to Amber Guyger's parole
Amber Guyger, the convicted murderer who fatally shot Botham Jean at a Dallas apartment in 2018, was granted parole on Thursday. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has reaction from Botham Jean's family and supporters....
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Dallas weather: Heavy rain, flooding through Friday
A Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday morning with heavy rain, storms, and a cold front bringing cooler temps and a high near 80 to DFW.
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Watch: Yacht sinks after hitting pod of whales, crew rescued hours later
Four people were rescued after their yacht hit a pod of whales and then sank in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend.
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Here's what Americans feel is the biggest downside of smartphones
Americans are increasingly questioning their smartphone habits, with many saying this about their devices.
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Flood watch remains in effect across North Texas
The Flood Warning in North Texas has expired, but a Flood Watch remains in effect as we prepare for more rain to hit tomorrow. FOX 4's Lori Brown and Dan Henry have more on the rainfall across the region....
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Buy Now, Pay Later loan program usage increasing across North Texas
A rise in Buy Now, Pay Later programs is leading to an increase in debt for many Americans, but the programs help some North Texas residents with everyday purchases....
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Arlington man confesses to killing young son
Arlington Police say a man arrested last night confessed to stabbing his two children, killing one and leaving the other hospitalized. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
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North Texans using Buy Now, Pay Later programs
Some economists worry Buy Now, Pay Later programs could lead to an increase in debt for low-income households, but for some North Texans, the programs help them get through everyday life. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more....
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How Texas' lethal injection protocol compares after failed Tennessee execution
Texas and Tennessee both use pentobarbital for lethal injection. After Christa Pike survived a failed Tennessee execution, experts explain how the states' protocols compare ahead of Texas' next scheduled execution....
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Amber Guyger granted parole 7 years after murder conviction
Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer who was convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2019, has been granted parole after serving seven years of a 10 year sentence. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more....
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Big Game Friday: Texas high school football scores for Oct. 1-3
2026 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Regular Season Week 0, Preseason Rankings: IHSS Local Rankings Week 1, Aug. 27-29: Scores Week 2, Sept. 3-5: Scores | Rankings: IHSS Local | Campbell’s Statewide Week 3, Sept. 10-12: Scores | Rankings : IHSS Local | Campbell’s Statewide Week 4, Sep...
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Texas Comptroller forecasts steady rise in property values
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday....
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5-year-old killed, 2-year-old injured in stabbing by father in Arlington
An Arlington man was arrested following a police chase on I-30 after he confessed to stabbing his two young boys, leaving a 5-year-old dead and a 2-year-old hospitalized....
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Lindsay Clancy murder case: Judge denies motion to find Massachusetts mother not guilty
The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder case on Thursday denied the defense’s motion to declare her not guilty.
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Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole 7 years after murder of Botham Jean
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for the 2018 murder of her neighbor, Botham Jean, after mistakenly entering his apartment....