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Texas lawmakers spent Tuesday discussing hotel occupancy taxes and whether the decades-old HOT programs are functioning as intended. That same day, the City of Dallas discussed in a Finance Committee meeting just how essential those revenues are in financing its new convention ce...
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Come together in unity with NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogy Society at the17th Annual Tarrant County Harambee Festival. The event spans two days from October 2-3 at the William Madison McDonald YMCA in Fort Worth. Families will enjoy a h...
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A Venezuelan man shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Texas was back in a federal detention center Tuesday after being taken to a hospital for a second time with a bullet still lodged in his back, according to his attorney. A federal judge also ordered Wi...
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Communications failures that snarled hundreds of flights across the Northeast on Monday have put the spotlight back on the aging systems that air traffic controllers rely on in the U.S. Congress already handed the Federal Aviation Administration $12.5 billion last year to overhau...
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It’s a good day to be a Swiftie! On Sept. 22, Taylor Swift announced that she is releasing a new song titled “Patient Zero” at the end of the week. “I’ve been impatiently waiting to tell you that my brand new single ‘Patient Zero’ will be out on September 25 (!!!!!!!!!!!!)” the p...
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Simone Biles revealed in a recent video that her luxury vehicle was stolen by three masked men during her final months in Chicago . The Olympic gymnastics legend, who now lives in Texas , shared on TikTok Monday that she was heading out to get a new car — but not for just any rea...
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Ella Langley ’s “Choosin’ Texas,” a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026’s biggest hit. “Choosin’ Texas” is also the longest-running No. 1 hit in the U.S., having spent 23 weeks at the top spot on the all-genre Bil...
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Nolan Wells’ parents and their attorneys called for the state of Mississippi to continue pursuing a fuller picture of the “truth” in the teenager’s death at a press conference Tuesday. The press conference was held a day after the Jackson County district attorney said a Mississip...
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A couple and their daughter are on trial in Sherman facing federal charges stemming from an alleged investment fraud scheme that prosecutors said brought in about $9.1 million from roughly 100 victims. Marina Brooks, her husband Charles Brooks and their daughter, Crystal Brooks, ...
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For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall....
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The Smithsonian and a team of researchers say they have the most definitive proof yet about whether former President Thomas Jefferson and a woman he enslaved, Sally Hemings, had children together. The new book “History by a Hair: Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings & Solving a 200-Ye...
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Boyd police indicate additional charges may be coming in a Wise County locker room hazing case involving four football players facing felony charges.
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Singer Lionel Richie is doing well after the Grammy-winning artist underwent a procedure for atrial fibrillation, according to his representative. Richie, 77, will be taking time off but is expected to be performing again soon after recovering from the procedure, his rep said. Ce...
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While many people mourn summer with the passing of Labor Day Weekend, the autumnal equinox is the official end of the summer season. Besides sweater weather and pumpkin-spiced menu items , what does the equinox mean, and when is it in 2026? What is the autumnal equinox? The autum...
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A Pilates studio has made history in Frisco after holding the largest reformer Pilates class on record.
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What to Know Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs, according to the coroner’s office in Greenville County, South Carolina. The coroner determined that the “Heroes” and “Nashville” star died from an accident overdose of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alpraz...
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A group of tourists looking for a photo opportunity ended up stranded on a secluded beach in Tillamook, Oregon, after the tide blocked their way out, officials said Monday. Volunteer firefighters and rescue teams responded to a 911 call about three people stranded on Lost Boy Bea...
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Week 2 was all about injuries. Several starting quarterbacks went down, and some defenses took charge with bounce-back efforts after a high-scoring first week. It’s still too soon to panic for most teams, but the urgency level will certainly be elevated as the NFL heads into its ...
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President Donald Trump addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency — and made the case that he’s shown fortitude while other leaders have equivocated as he defended his decision to start a war with Iran. Trump opene...
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A grand jury will not pursue charges in the death of Nolan Wells , the local district attorney said Monday, forcefully rejecting months of speculation that race played a role in the death of the Mississippi teen this summer. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath made the announc...
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New York Mets (71-85, fifth in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (78-78, first in the AL West), Arlington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Sean Manaea (5-7, 4.74 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 132 strikeouts); Rangers: MacKenzie Gore (8-11, 4.67 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 172 strikeouts) LIN...
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President Donald Trump will deliver a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday. U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz told reporters that Trump’s remarks would highlight peace deals the president has worked on, U.S. actions in the Western Hemisphere and prog...
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Dallas Wings (26-17, 12-10 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (8-35, 1-21 Western Conference), Seattle; Wednesday, 9 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings visit the Seattle Storm after Paige Bueckers scored 30 points in the Wings’ 87-86 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. The Storm are 1...
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Kahleah Copper scored 16 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead layup with 2.4 seconds left, and the Phoenix Mercury rallied to beat the Dallas Wings 87-86 on Monday night. A foul call against Phoenix was overturned with 13.3 seconds left in the fourth quart...
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A new book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana’s ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain’s royal family . In “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,...
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Bill Gates told his foundation’s Goalkeepers gathering that “increased generosity” and “the smart use of AI” together could accelerate the fight against inequality, urging the world’s richest countries to expand international aid and apply artificial intelligence toward what he c...
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Four Boyd High School students were arrested last week in connection to a locker room hazing incident, but the district's superintendent pushed back on claims the district has a culture problem with hazing. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more....
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop all data center permits until the state's electrical grid manager finishes an audit on energy and water used. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
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The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false adver...
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Boyd ISD's superintendent denied claims that the district has a culture of hazing following the arrests of four Boyd High School students for an alleged hazing incident....
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A man was injured in a shooting with ICE agents in North Austin on Sunday. Later, protests erupted Sunday evening. Police said three people were arrested....
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Dallas Police have arrested a man they say is responsible for a stabbing in Bishop Arts that left the victim fighting for his life in the hospital.
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A spoonful of tasty, salty peanut butter is a delightfully nutritious snack. It’s full of heart-healthy fats, filling protein and even a little bit of fiber to support gut and heart health . Peanut butter is so good for you that you can eat it as often as every day if you’d like ...
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Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
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A student at Ursula Rakow Middle School in Rockwall was detained on Monday after allegedly making a terroristic threat.
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Dolly Parton’s nephew, who announced the singer's death last month, was removed from his longtime security role, according to a termination notice obtained by TMZ....
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Irving Police arrested a suspect related to an attempted kidnapping at a local park earlier this month. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on what the victim did to get away....
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The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover....
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One of the suspects accused of firing over 100 rounds off the Margaret McDermott Bridge in Dallas on New Year's Eve was sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison on Monday....
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics says nearly 1 in 5 Americans age 65 and older are active in the workforce or looking for work. An 81-year-old man doing his job was met with an overwhelming show of kindness and support after sharing his story with a stranger. Grit and deep-seated d...
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A civil lawsuit has been filed against GLP-1 drugmakers over the potential risk of sudden vision loss, according to multiple reports.
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A federal judge on Monday refused to block the Trump administration from giving SpaceX more than 700 acres (280 hectares) of wildlife refuge as part of a land swap in Texas, while environmental groups vowed to continue their legal challenge. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez...
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A silver U.S. Army ring missing for two decades is finally back with the soldier who once wore it, fulfilling a promise a Fort Worth woman made three years ago. “And I’ll keep looking till I find him,” Mary Thelen told NBC 5 Responds in 2023. Thelen was searching for the owner of...
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Plano police are without a tool the department’s chief said helped officers track vehicles and suspects after the city’s Flock license plate reader system went offline this month. Plano’s 90 Flock cameras were paid for through a state grant at a cost of about $300,000 per year. B...
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A DeSoto mother is searching for answers after she said her 9-year-old son with autism left Meadows Elementary on a school bus he was never supposed to ride. DeSoto police said the school district is conducting an internal investigation. No criminal charges have been filed. Tatum...
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A Fort Worth respirator therapist has had his license suspended after an August arrest for intent to promote child pornography.
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Two Florida consumers claimed they paid extra for Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins based on the carved faces shown on the packaging. A federal judge disagreed, calling their only alleged injury “subjective disappointment.”...
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Gov. Abbott says data centers cannot be approved until ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) gather the information they need....
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Roanoke police chief Jeff Williams talks about the officer who was injured during a chase with a suspect on a motorcycle over the weekend.
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U.S. military leaders are divided on whether President Donald Trump should get involved with the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials. The Saudis have been asking Trump for the U.S. military to take action agains...
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New details have been released about an ICE shooting in North Austin this past weekend.
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President Donald Trump’s trip to New York for a speech at the United Nations started Monday with a detour to Gracie Mansion for an hourlong chat — and a trip down memory lane — with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The president, appearing with Mamdani after their meeting, reminisced about ...
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding thousands of detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, an unannounced move that has made it far more difficult for lawyers and relatives to find them, according to current and...
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A 32-year-old man was struck and killed Sunday night while trying to cross the busy lanes of Interstate 30 in Arlington, police said.
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After more than two months without rain, Sunday night’s storms were a welcome sight across North Texas. But for some families in Celina and Prosper, the long-awaited rain quickly turned devastating. The rain began just before 9 p.m. Sunday, soaking dry grass and drawing neighbors...
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Owners of iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 models could be eligible for a payout as part of a proposed Apple class-action settlement, and the submission period for claims has opened as of Monday. The lawsuit alleges Apple promised Siri and Apple Intelligence features...
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A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that the renewal of combat in the Middle East in August was a key reason she supported raising borrowing costs last week , when she also penciled in a second rate hike for later this year. Susan Collins, president of the Federal Reserve ...
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Americans are drinking less for the first time since the pandemic, but alcohol use remains higher than it was before 2020, according to a study published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The decline in drinking rates, though modest at roughly 1%, is welcome news...
