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A Royse City family is demanding accountability after newly released video showed a police officer forcefully detaining a mother, her daughter and others outside a neighborhood pool. The family filed a formal complaint with the Royse City Police Department, which confirmed it has...
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A Krum ISD student died, and two other minors were injured after a single-vehicle crash on FM 1173 in Denton County on Wednesday, according to Denton police....
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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center where he was recovering from a fall he suffered in mid-June. “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grate...
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The 31-year-old son of opera singer Jubilant Sykes pleaded not guilty to murder and other crimes Thursday in the Grammy-nominated artist’s stabbing death at the family’s Santa Monica home. Micah Sykes also faces a special allegation of using a deadly weapon in the commission of a...
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Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.
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The State Fair of Texas revealed 15 finalists for the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards across savory, sweet, and drink categories. One of those entries is a chocolate version of the classic Fletcher’s Corny Dog....
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WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year. The change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg said last August that it would remove synthetic dyes from its cereals by the end of 2027. But the company said Thursday ...
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The United States announced Wednesday that it had suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan because of a “threat to U.S. interests,” including a halt to the inspections of avocados required for their export. While the U.S. Embassy did not specify the n...
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Miss North Carolina USA organizers have stripped the recently crowned winner of her title, saying Wednesday that she had failed to uphold the pageant’s “standards and values.” Brittany Boltinhouse, 27, will not represent the Tar Heel State at the 75th annual Miss USA 2026 pageant...
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Hundreds of North Texas volunteers will spend Friday morning preparing classrooms and supporting teachers as part of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ annual Stock the School initiative. The volunteer effort will bring community members and corporate partners to two Dallas ISD c...
business
An offshore wind company said Thursday that it reached a $1.2 billion deal with the Trump administration to walk away from projects under development off New York, California and Louisiana. RWE U.S. Offshore said its leases represented years of planning, investment and partnershi...
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Triple-digit heat and dry conditions fuel wildfire risks across North Texas as crews battle new blazes in Archer City and Olney with minimal rain expected....
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Duncanville ISD is rolling out the red carpet at Duncanville High School as district leaders and staff welcome students back for the first day of the new school year....
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A Forney ISD principal and special education teacher face criminal charges after investigators say she hired him despite knowing about prior abuse allegations....
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One person is in custody after an off-duty Dallas ISD police officer was critically wounded in a shooting late Thursday morning outside a Walmart and Sam’s Club in North Dallas, sources confirm to NBC 5. Dallas Police responded to a call to assist an officer with an ambulance out...
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Dallas Police are investigating a shooting involving a police officer in a residential neighborhood near Forest Lane and Preston Road. According to police, the shooting took place on the 5900 block of Williamstown Road. Police said no injuries have been reported, but there is sti...
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A Florida man is accused of slashing his sister with a machete while she was sleeping in bed next to her 1-year-old daughter, according to officials.
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A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge....
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Newly released body camera video shows the dramatic rescue of a man who became trapped during a massive bee attack in Lyford, near the Texas-Mexico border. The footage shows officers rushing toward the disabled man after he fell near a neighbor’s home and was unable to escape the...
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The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the U.S.’s first flu shot that uses mRNA technology: mFlusiva, from drugmaker Moderna. The FDA granted approval for two age groups: adults 50 to 65 and adults 65 and up, on the condition that Moderna run an additional clinica...
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Elisa Bracamonte has lived in Arizona her whole life, so she’s used to adjusting her schedule and outdoor activities around high temperatures, especially during the summer months. But the 74-year-old retired nurse from Tucson said she feels the heat has been impacting more of her...
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Senate Republicans voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer lawmakers’ questions during a fiery hearing last week . Fauci, who has been a target of the right since he served as a top health official during the Covid pandemic, repeatedly ...
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Savory, sweet, and drinkable creations are competing once again for the Texas-sized honor of a Big Tex Choice Award at the State Fair of Texas. This year’s finalists have been narrowed down from 30 semi-finalists to feature five savory, five sweet, and five “sipper” items. The Bi...
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Back-to-school shopping isn’t just about stocking up on notebooks and pencils anymore. Parents are also looking for products that save time, help kids stay organized and make everyday routines easier, whether that means packing lunch, getting out the door in the morning or settli...
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The Powerball jackpot is on the rise again after no one won the top prize in Wednesday night’s drawing, sending the jackpot up to $856 million or a cash value of $341.6 million. Even though the winning numbers were announced for the drawing, which had been estimated at $786 milli...
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The Dallas Arboretum confirms that its popular 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos at the Arboretum will come to an end with the 2026 holiday season. Leaders at the Arboretum sent NBC 5 the following statement: For twelve years, the Twelve Days of Christmas Gazebos have been woven into ...
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The Israeli military said Thursday that two of its soldiers were killed in an explosion in southern Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since the implementation of a shaky truce between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in June. Four other soldiers were...
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Scientists have captured images of the sun’s surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade. It’s dangerous to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection. But researchers were able to peek at its scorching surface with the help of the Nationa...
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A teen getting ready to start college is in critical condition in a hospital after she was involved in a crash that investigators say happened because the other driver ran a red light. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more....
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A federal judge has dismissed a conspiracy case related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol, including charges against a North Texas resident, but did so reluctantly. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....
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A Forney ISD elementary school principal was aware of the questionable past of a special education teacher she hired last year, and reportedly told him she could hire him if he changed his name. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
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A Forney elementary school principal was aware of a former special education teacher's questionable past involving students when she hired him last October, and reportedly told him she would hire him if he changed his name....
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If you’re eating for healthy bones, your mind might jump to dairy, like calcium or yogurt. But there are healthy plant-based protein sources that can help support your bones, too. When you’re prioritizing bone health , the main nutrients you want to look for are calcium and vitam...
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The McKinney City Council unanimously approved plans for a new mosque after hours of passionate public comment. Some cited traffic or parking issues. Most just didn't want a Muslim place of worship in their neighborhood....
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Today, the Fort Worth Independent School District took a major step toward the goal of turning around it's academic troubles. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata talked about his confidence level and what it will take from teachers and parents....
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A Justin teen who was packed up to start college this week is now in the hospital in critical condition after investigators say her vehicle was struck by a driver who ran a red light....
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Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
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Republican leaders met with the media in Dallas to talk about the upcoming GOP midterm convention. They say it's about putting their policies front and center ahead of the November elections....
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Police are investigating how a man ended up shot to death inside a truck that was submerged in a West Dallas lake. Responding officers jumped in to try to save him, but it was too late....
government
The Republican Party will host a first-of-its-kind midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 at the American Airlines Center, with President Donald Trump headlining the two-day event aimed at energizing voters ahead of congressional elections....
schools
We are counting down to the start of a new school year, with most North Texas School districts starting next week. While students are giddy with excitement, advocacy groups are keeping a close eye on the challenges facing our educators. We spoke to the VP of the Texas State Teach...
business
Developers pulled the plug on a big part of a project that promised to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in the Fort Worth Stockyards on Wednesday. Stockyards Heritage Development Company announced that phase two of the overall plan no longer makes financial sense. “That p...
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The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
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Shakira Austin had 27 points and 13 rebounds, rookie Cotie McMahon scored 10 of her season-high 18 points in the fourth quarter and the Washington Mystics overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 96-92 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Washington tr...
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Texas starter Cody Bradford pitched 4 1/3 effective innings in his first appearance since September 2024, and Justin Foscue’s two-run triple highlighted a four-run third inning as the Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0 on Wednesday. Bradford worked around traffic in all bu...
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The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines....
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Krum ISD is mourning the loss of a student who was killed in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Denton. According to police, the crash happened as a car was traveling east on FM 1173 toward Interstate 35 when it crashed. Three teenagers were taken to the hospital. One of the boys die...
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A Collin County man will spend significant time in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges on Wednesday, including intent to distribute methamphetamine....
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A Tarrant County man who falsely represented himself as a lawyer to jail inmates will spend the next decade in prison.
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A former FBI agent who admitted stealing almost $1 million in cryptocurrency was released to the custody of his parents Wednesday before a judge changed course. Patrick Yaroch was fired last week after telling the FBI he “screwed up.” A magistrate judge gave him credit for self-r...
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A 55-year-old woman died Tuesday afternoon in Collin County after her car failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by an 18-wheeler, according to state troopers....
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A large alligator who had clearly been through it was recently found lounging in the backyard pool of a South Texas home.
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The iconic slider fast food chain White Castle will open another Dallas-Fort Worth location soon in Grand Prairie.
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FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency. World soccer’s governing body attempted...
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Multiple law enforcement agencies are working a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina.
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Dallas voters may be asked to approve nearly a billion dollars in debt this fall to help the city deliver a long-promised new police academy and help provide financial flexibility in making ongoing contributions to the city’s police and fire pension fund. The proposed $960 millio...
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These are harrowing days for the Word of Life Center, a church that has long been a vibrant hub of the Haitian community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. A bridal shower and yard-sale barbecue were canceled. So were English-language classes. Roosevelt Toussaint, the senior pastor of ...
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Human remains found on a remote island off Alaska's western coast have been identified as a 79-year-old hunter who disappeared 17 years ago.
