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Dallas County reports first human case of West Nile virus
Dallas County has confirmed its first human West Nile virus case of the season in a resident in their early 50s.
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20yo dies after slipping off 177-foot waterfall while posing for pictures
A Kentucky man died Monday after he slipped while posing for pictures atop a 177-foot-tall waterfall.
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Trump says security threat spurred secret plane swap in Turkey
President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday night that he secretly switched planes when he traveled back from Turkey in July, saying a security threat prompted the clandestine maneuver. Trump told reporters that the “Secret Service and the military” made the decision. “They wanted m...
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Dallas crash involving fleeing suspect critically injures child
A child passenger was critically injured in Dallas on Tuesday after a fleeing suspect involved in a domestic disturbance crashed into the car that child was riding in....
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River tubers' 4-hour tour turned into 3 days of survival in remote Michigan woods
Two women and a child who were tubing on a river last week ended up lost in remote Michigan woods for three days, only to be found safe by rescuers, authorities said Tuesday. The three were identified by Michigan State Police as Jazzmin Hock, 28, of Muskegon; her cousin, Sarah Vi...
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Man rode bicycle to kill Fort Worth neighbor before SWAT standoff, affidavit reveals
A 23-year-old man was charged with murder after video footage captured him trailing a neighbor on a bicycle and shooting him multiple times in his parked car, leading to an hours-long SWAT standoff....
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Frisco ISD bans e-scooters for students
A growing safety concern is behind the change for Frisco ISD students as they return to school. Police say they responded to dozens of incidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters last year....
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Fort Worth pushes for data center regulations
Fort Worth city leaders are deciding whether to hit pause on new data centers. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has details on the concern driving the proposed moratorium and how soon it could take effect....
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'The Office' star Lucy Davis reveals Stage 4 incurable breast cancer diagnosis
"The Office" star Lucy Davis has shared that she is living with incurable Stage 4 breast cancer.
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The No. 1 plant-based protein for better brain health, according to a dietitian
Plant proteins provide filling protein, of course. But they’re also packed with nutrients , like healthy fats and antioxidants, which support brain health . In fact, many of the best foods for brain health are plants, says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition e...
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Plano drunk driving crash injures single mother just before school starts
A North Texas teen is putting her senior year on hold after a suspected drunk driver crashed into her mother's car in Plano, leaving the single mom severely injured and hospitalized with brain bleeding and fractures....
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Federal government to sell Texas warehouses once planned as ICE detention centers
The facilities were bought for nearly $123 million and were expected to hold up to 8,500 immigrants awaiting deportation.
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Royse City police encounter at neighborhood pool draws calls for accountability
Civil rights activists and attorneys representing a Royse City family are calling for accountability after a police encounter at a neighborhood pool earlier this month that led to two arrests and an internal police investigation. The Next Generation Action Network held a news con...
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Fort Worth man accused of murdering neighbor
A Fort Worth man was arrested for murder follow a SWAT standoff. Jose Escamillo is accused of riding up on a bicycle, shooting, and killing his neighbor outside of the neighbor's home....
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California police chase suspect leads pursuit across LA, San Bernardino counties
A driver is in handcuffs – but not before leading an hour-long police chase across San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
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Bulldozers begin work on border security project in Big Bend National Park
Heavy machinery has begun clearing land in Big Bend National Park for border security roads and detection technology.
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Fort Worth worth takes first steps toward data center moratorium, regulations
As data center development expands rapidly across Texas, the city of Fort Worth has taken the first steps to begin regulating data centers. An hours-long meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11 resulted in the approval of several measures designed to regulate data centers and begin the proce...
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Dallas proposes $5.7 billion budget with employee layoffs, funding for police
The latest version of a proposed budget for the city of Dallas includes over 100 layoffs, a property tax rate reduction, and plans to expand the police force despite rising costs and slowing growth....
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Frisco ISD bans e-scooters, e-bikes after rash of student incidents
Frisco ISD students begin classes tomorrow morning, but they won't be able to ride their e-scooters to school after the district changed its Student Code of Conduct....
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Why elaborate ruse Trump used in Turkey isn't like other secret presidential trips
Presidents have taken secret overseas trips in the past for security reasons, with schedules and logistics kept classified until after the fact to protect the commander in chief. But not like the one President Donald Trump took in July. After a NATO summit in Turkey, Trump stowed...
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Denton County detention officer arrested for child porn
Former Denton County detention officer Richard Caleb Goodman was arrested on child pornography charges after Dropbox reported suspicious files to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children....
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Dallas man charged with murder after Main Street confrontation victim dies from head trauma
A July confrontation on Main Street in Dallas led to the victim's death after getting pushed down a flight of stairs, and the suspect's charges being upgraded to murder....
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‘Profiting off misery': Lawmakers push back on Polymarket bets on deadly L.A. wildfires
Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are among the elected officials pushing back against prediction market platforms after more than $1 million was wagered on the devastating 2025 wildfires, whose impacts continue to reverberate. As the Palisades and Eaton fires scorched Los Angel...
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Texas firefighters battle 3,025-acre wildfire in Stephens County
Containment of the Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County has reached 90% as the wildfire's footprint adjusted slightly to 3,025 acres, state forestry officials said....
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Judge bars Trump administration from implementing order aiming to limit mail voting
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and directly involve the U.S. Postal Service in election operations in a way that would limit mail voting. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani had alr...
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Texas AG steps in to multi-state surrogacy dispute
A surrogate mother asked a Dallas County court to order medical care for the baby she’s carrying. The State of Texas just stepped into a multi-state battle over who will be the parents of a baby. According to our partners at the Dallas Morning News , Mckenna West, a surrogate fro...
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Pastor has stroke in ICE custody in North Texas, family says. Now they're worried about his medical care
FORT WORTH (KXAS)—A North Carolina pastor was detained by U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and had a stroke while in custody, according to his family. Now, he’s in a Fort Worth area hospital, and they’re worried about the medical care he’s getting. ICE said the past...
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Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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City of Fort Worth reaches a proposed $11.2M settlement with Atatiana Jefferson's estate
The City of Fort Worth and the Estate of Atatiana Jefferson announced a proposed settlement that would pay $11.25 million to Jefferson’s family. Jefferson’s two nephews will have their portion of the funds placed in a trust until they reach the age of 18, according to the stateme...
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FULL: Dallas Police Aug. 6 Cedar Crest OIS body camera video
Dallas Police have released officer body camera footage from an Aug. 6 officer-involved shooting stemming from a Porsche robbery in the Cedar Crest area....
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FULL: Dallas Police Aug. 7 Park Lane OIS body camera video
Dallas Police released officer body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting on Park Lane after officers responded to a stabbing call.
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ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals. The devices are known as the G.L.O.V.E., which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, and are ...
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Alvarado Fire Department turns to therapy dog to help protect mental health
As firefighters and EMS professionals face intense workplace stress and pressure, the Alvarado Fire Department has a new companion to help provide compassionate care: Roscoe the goldendoodle. Roscoe is the personal dog of firefighter Amy Garay, and now, thanks to a grant from the...
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These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis....
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Can you guess the most popular dog name in America? Here's a list of the top 25
Bella is back on top. U.S. News & World Report in July updated its list of the 100 most popular dog names in America , and Bella reclaimed the No. 1 spot from Luna. Bella and Luna have swapped between the top two spots since 2023, the outlet said. Rounding out the top five was Ma...
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Robert Gilman released from Russian prison after four years
Russian authorities have released U.S. citizen Robert Gilman after four years in a Russian prison, where an advocacy group said he became gravely ill and was near death....
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Abbott lays out 3 priorities for Texas Classroom Commission at inaugural meeting
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
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Firefighters battle Texas wildfires; as risk increases in DFW
Wildfire season ramps up between August and October in Texas, and local firefighters have already been busy fighting back fast-moving flames in multiple communities, including Stephens County, about 1.45 hours west of Fort Worth. The Bufford Creek Fire has burned over 3,000 acres...
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Tiffany Haddish avoids more jail time by pleading guilty to a drunken driving charge in Georgia
Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish avoided additional jail time Tuesday when she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor alcohol-related driving charge that stemmed from her 2022 arrest in Georgia after someone called 911 about a driver asleep at the wheel at a traffic light. Other charg...
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Paxton faces scrutiny over cell tower deal in Texas US Senate race
Paxton faces scrutiny over cell tower deal in Texas US Senate race El Paso Times
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Video shows ICE agent pulling gun on Virginia woman who yelled at them in parking lot
New video shows an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent pulling a gun on a Northern Virginia woman who was driving her car in Falls Church Monday afternoon. The agents accused the woman of trying to run them over. But the woman says she didn’t put them in danger. Carolina Mo...
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United Way of Tarrant County hosts resource fairs to support local families for back-to-school
United Way of Tarrant County hosted three community events across Fort Worth and Haltom City, giving out free school supplies, backpacks, and food boxes....
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Dallas ISD starts year shoring up academic growth
As the sun rose on Tuesday morning, it had all the signs of back-to-school. There were proud parents, perfect hair, new school supplies and a mariachi band; it is Texas after all. Hexter Elementary near White Rock Lake made sure the whole neighborhood could take part as they chri...
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Arkansas high school football player finds deadly snake in his helmet while he practiced for an hour
An Arkansas high school football player discovered a venomous snake in the helmet he was wearing during practicing for almost an hour last week. The two-foot-long snake had found its way under the padding of the helmet on Thursday, staying hidden until the student noticed an unus...
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Chick-fil-A employee chases customer's car to deliver forgotten drink: ‘Now that's dedication'
A Chick-fil-A worker went above and beyond — and down the street — to help a customer. On July 8, Kingsley Ifedi was traveling by car in Duluth, Georgia, when he witnessed a Chick-fil-A employee from the chain’s Sugarloaf Road and Satellite Boulevard location on the run. The work...
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The most dramatic meteor shower of the summer peaks the day of a solar eclipse
One of the year’s brightest and most popular meteor showers peaks this week, offering a chance to see shooting stars cross a particularly dark sky, thanks to the new moon. The Perseid meteor shower has been underway since mid-July, but is expected to peak overnight from Wednesday...
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Dedication date set for LDS temple in Fort Worth
Fort Worth will open its first dedicated LDS temple in 2027.
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Trump demands Iran pay compensation for USS Cole victims and others killed in combat
President Donald Trump is now demanding Iran pay compensation for the families of those killed in the bombing of the USS Cole and thousands of others who have been killed in combat and in protest against Iran....
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Judge finds Kennedy Center owes musician $250,000 in legal fees
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered the Kennedy Center to pay $250,000 in legal fees to musician Chuck Redd , whom the arts center sued for canceling a Christmas Eve concert after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the building’s facade. Superior Court Judge Tany...
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Dallas ISD making big changes as 2026-27 school year begins
Students at Dallas ISD schools returned to class on Tuesday, the first day of the 2026-27 school year for the nearly 130,000 students in the district.
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Toyota recalls 655K Camry vehicles over error that may deactivate safety features
Toyota is recalling about 655,000 of its Camry vehicles globally, the automaker confirmed Tuesday, due to a display error that may deactivate safety indicators like turn signals and hazard lights during startup. Most of the now-recalled cars were sold in the U.S. — where more tha...
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center performs hospital's first-ever 3-way domino kidney transplant
Four surgeons and six operating room teams at Methodist Dallas Medical Center completed a 13-hour domino kidney transplant that saved three lives in a 3-way exchange....
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Woman hospitalized after stabbing at Plano hotel, triggering domestic violence investigation
A woman was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after being stabbed in the neck at a Plano hotel, prompting an investigation by the Plano Police Department’s Family Violence Unit....
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Dallas Cowboys defensive additions making big difference at training camp
The Dallas Cowboys defense is looking much improved after one of the worst seasons in franchise history. The Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker ; two new first-round picks, Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence ; and they added San Francisco 49ers linebacker De...
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Dallas Cowboys headed to Woodland Hills for joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
The Dallas Cowboys are headed south to Woodland Hills, CA, for joint practice against the Rams. Last year, the Rams embarrassed the Cowboys at joint practice. The Rams went on to go 12-5 and lose in the NFC Championship – a game the Cowboys have not reached in 30 years. The Cowbo...
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Dallas residents invited to weigh in on proposed budget as city considers job cuts
Dallas residents can weigh in tonight on a proposed budget that reduces library hours, eliminates over 100 positions, and merges departments to balance the city budget....
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Dallas County commissioners to consider property tax pitch to fund homelessness solutions
Dallas County commissioners are considering a proposal from Housing Forward to place a property tax measure on the November ballot to fund homelessness solutions and housing....
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Cowboys' Ryan Flournoy talks expectations after elevating from fringe receiver
The Dallas Cowboys are returning one of the most successful passing attacks from 2025. While the headliners remain Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy has a firm grip on the third receiver spot. NBC 5’s Pat Doney sat down with Flournoy at camp to talk abo...
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Who was there the night Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas?
New details about one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis . Davis, 63, is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip that also wo...
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Dallas police search for hit-and-run driver who critically injured pedestrian on I-35E
A pedestrian collecting cans was critically injured in an early Tuesday hit-and-run crash on I-35E near West Overton Road. Dallas police are searching for the driver....
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