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Dallas Market Hall could be demolished for data center project
A data center development in Dallas could spell the end for a longtime public event center.
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Seagoville hit-and-run suspect arrested after hiding in innocent bystander's home
A Seagoville man was taken into custody after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run, fleeing from police and barricading himself inside an innocent bystander's home....
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‘I love what I do': Teen lifeguard who saved child at California beach details rescue
The teenage lifeguard who saved a young swimmer at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, on Saturday issued a statement Wednesday, in which he included details from that day and said he feels “grateful” to have been able to return the boy to his family safely. Ryder Williams...
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Bullets that killed bystanders at Seattle festival weren't from teen shooter's gun, police say
Preliminary testing showed the bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a crowded Seattle food festival last weekend didn’t come from the gun a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was seen firing, police said in court documents filed Wednesday. The teen repeatedly sh...
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Meals on Wheels volunteers brave heat to deliver food
The heat wave in North Texas can take a toll on many, so Meals on Wheels helped out by delivering food to those who are unable to get out of their homes during the hot summer. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more....
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Parents shocked NTX dentist office stayed open after child death
Parents of two children who were taken to Cuddle Kids Dental Care in Fort Worth were shocked to learn a child died during a procedure at the office before their appointments. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more....
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Trackdown: Pleasant Grove man shot by friend
A Pleasant Grove man is recovering after a man he says is his friend shot him after an argument. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this episode of Trackdown....
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Wilmer City Councilman disputes terroristic threat charge
A Wilmer City Councilman is disputing a charge for making a terroristic threat after he was arrested following a confrontation at a Shell gas station last week. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
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Senate committee postpones vote on Todd Blanche's nomination over disagreements with GOP senators
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed its vote on whether to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general after two Republican senators said they did not receive written assurances they were seeking from the Justice Department surrounding a settlement between Presi...
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Gray and Reese lead the Atlanta Dream past the Dallas Wings
Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break. Angel Resse had 22 points and 12 rebounds for her 18th d...
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Flexential plans 110-acre data center campus in Kaufman County
Colorado-based Flexential announced Tuesday that it purchased 110 acres in Kaufman County and plans to build its fourth and largest data center campus in North Texas. Work on the site in Talty is expected to begin in early 2027. Site work is expected to begin in early 2027. The f...
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Fort Worth dental office remained open for months after child's death
Concerned parents are seeking answers after a Fort Worth pediatric dental office remained open for more than three months following the death of a little girl....
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These are the happiest industries to work in, according to new data
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
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Dallas housing coalition launches “Be My Neighbor” campaign for zoning reform
Dallas housing advocates are mobilizing residents ahead of what could become the city’s most significant zoning overhaul in decades. The Dallas Housing Coalition launched its “Be My Neighbor” campaign, encouraging residents to learn about and participate in the city’s ongoing eff...
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Major golf expo returns to Frisco, showcasing the future of golf
The future of golf is on display this week in North Texas as the 2026 PGA Buying Summit returns to PGA Frisco for its fourth year. The four-day event brings together nearly 1,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf retailers, buyers, manufacturers and industry leaders from 42...
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Wilmer City Councilman, attorney dispute terroristic threat charge after gas station confrontation
The Wilmer City Councilman charged with making a terroristic threat in a gas station confrontation last week disputes those claims in an interview with FOX 4....
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Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas
Willie Nelson is urging residents to oppose an AI data center planned near his hometown of Abbott, Texas.
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Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
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Judge clears use of police interview in trial for man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur
A judge ruled that a 2008 interview with Duane “Keffe D" Davis can be used in his upcoming trial in August. Davis is charged with murder in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing....
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Opossums go shopping, removed from multiple Tarrant County stores
Not every shopper you might see in Tarrant County is human; in the last week, two separate shops have had to remove opossums from their storefronts.
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St. Paul mayor under investigation after police chief's sexual harassment complaint
The St. Paul, Minnesota , police chief has submitted a sexual harassment complaint against the city’s first female mayor, alleging she behaved inappropriately toward him and other members of his department, the local NBC affiliate reported Wednesday. The city has hired an outside...
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Trackdown: Pleasant Grove shooter eludes police
Dallas police hope viewers can help them track down a Pleasant Grove shooting suspect who has eluded them for about a month.
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French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors
The man discovered remains believed to belong to five newborns hidden inside cardboard boxes in his home after his partner gave birth at home and was taken to a hospital, according to prosecutors....
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Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver box fans during severe heat wave
In the midst of a brutal, triple-digit heat streak, volunteers are doing what they can to make sure North Texas’ most vulnerable residents are staying cool....
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Texas Hill Country flood recovery enters new phase as donations begin to slow
Volunteers with Texans On Mission remain on the ground in the Texas Hill Country, where they have been helping families recover since last year’s devastating floods. Now, after another round of flooding, the organization says the need is greater than ever. Chief Mission Officer J...
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4-year-old left on Crowley school bus for hours, ISD fires driver
A 4-year-old girl was left alone on a school bus for about six hours before she was found at a transportation lot last Thursday, according to her family and a Crowley ISD police incident report. The high at DFW International Airport was 98 degrees as North Texas was under a heat ...
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Texas approves use of new test for public university admissions
Texas public universities may now use the Classic Learning Test when considering students who do not qualify for automatic admission.
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Dallas Police seek help identifying suspect in Pleasant Grove shooting
The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of shooting a man in Pleasant Grove on June 5. Police said the victim approached the suspect, who was sitting inside a pickup truck near Oslo Lane and Kissell Avenue during an argument. Sur...
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Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning ‘nudification' technology
Elon Musk ‘s company xAI has sued Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps, potentially providing a test for how far states can go in constitutionally regulating the use of artificial intelligence . Musk’s company...
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Watch: Great white shark jumps out of water behind surfer at California beach
A surfer had no idea a great white shark was behind him – until his brother-in-law captured the moment on video.
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Medicare Part D will end: Here’s what to know
Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.
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Attorneys weigh in on Tony Romo body camera video after Wisconsin traffic stop
Less than 24 hours after body camera footage of Romo’s traffic stop in Milwaukee was released, many questions centered on an exchange between the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and a Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy after Romo was ordered to perform field sobriety tests. In t...
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Arlington cold case murder suspect released from jail
Mayra Velasquez, the North Texas real estate agent charged in the 2012 cold case murder of Irasema Chavez in Arlington, was released from jail after posting her $450,000 bond....
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Scammers target families of Dallas County inmates, demanding payment for fake early release
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam targeting friends and family members of individuals incarcerated in the Dallas County Jail....
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Dunkin's 48-ounce beverage buckets are back — along with a new car cup holder
The behemoth beverage bucket that took social media by storm is on its way back to Dunkin’. Starting Aug. 7, the coffee and doughnut chain is bringing back its Iced Beverage Buckets to participating locations nationwide for a limited time, while supplies last. The 48-ounce vessel...
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Wilmer council member says terroristic threat arrest lacks context
A Wilmer City Council member charged with terroristic threat is speaking publicly about his arrest, saying the interaction that led to the charge was misunderstood and taken out of context. Moses Garcia was arrested by Wilmer police two days before speaking with NBC 5 alongside h...
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Emergency crews recover body of 23-year-old Dallas swimmer at Lake Lewisville
A 23-year-old Dallas man drowned Sunday evening after trying to swim across a section of Lake Lewisville, authorities said.
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Former Texas deputy pleads guilty to child exploitation charges, faces 60 years
A former Texas law enforcement officer faces up to 60 years in federal prison after pleading guilty Monday to child exploitation charges in federal court, officials announced....
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Texas retailers adapt to shifting legal landscape for hemp in Texas
Texas hemp retailers are racing to clear shelves and rethink their businesses ahead of a July 31 state rule change that will classify products containing delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, THCP and other intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids as Schedule I controlled substances. The chan...
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University says gunman's terrorism-related history was unknown before campus attack
A report released this week found that law enforcement officials did not inform Old Dominion University of a student’s terrorism-related criminal history before he began shooting at the Virginia campus....
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70 former students allege abuse by nearly 50 adults at prestigious Midwest school, camp
Dozens of students at a prestigious Midwest boarding school and summer camp have alleged they were sexually abused by nearly 50 adults, which included staff members and notable names like Jeffrey Epstein, the school announced this week. The Interlochen Center for the Arts release...
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Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends ‘The Late Show'
Stephen Colbert, whose 11-year run as host of “The Late Show” was defined in part by his feud with President Donald Trump , has received an “anti-censorship” award from a foundation established by the author-playwright-publisher Ishmael Reed. Colbert was among the recipients of t...
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Dallas families displaced by fire and high carbon monoxide
A late-night fire at a Dallas apartment complex on Keller Springs Road displaced multiple families. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
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Dallas baby shower goes until 5 a.m. ends in family fight, car chase, & child shot
The search is on for a gunman accused of shooting into a fleeing car, injuring a child inside. According to Dallas police (DPD), the violent scene happened during a baby shower that stretched into 5 a.m. on Sunday, July 26. Neighbors in the southeast Dallas Urbandale neighborhood...
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Virginia employers must now list pay ranges in job postings. Here’s what changed
Virginia’s new pay transparency law requires employers to disclose pay ranges and limits how salary history can be used during hiring.
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Hollywood producer behind award-winning films accused of $100M Ponzi scheme
A film producer behind a number of award-winning movies is facing federal charges for allegedly defrauding his clients of more than $100 million in a Ponzi scheme, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Jason Cloth 60, of Beverly Hills was charged with seven counts of wir...
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FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The $20 billion FIFA subsidiary was blasted by international soccer ...
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Texas tax-free weekend starts Aug. 7: What qualifies and how to save
Texas’ tax-free weekend returns Aug. 7-9, giving back-to-school shoppers a chance to save up to 8.25% on qualifying clothing, footwear and school supplies. NBC 5 Responds compiled a list of commonly overlooked items that qualify for the Texas tax-free weekend. Items that qualify ...
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WATCH: Tony Romo's Milwaukee OWI arrest body camera video released
New body camera video shows the moment Tony Romo was taken into custody on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback said he was heading home from a golf tournament in Milwaukee....
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Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office....
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Drones, sex trafficking: What FBI learned from World Cup, ‘big concern' for 2028 LA Olympics
Federal authorities on Wednesday shed light on how FIFA World Cup events were held safely while emphasizing their “zero tolerance policy” for drones during major sporting events, including the 2027 Super Bowl and 2 028 LA Olympics. Officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigati...
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One hospitalized after early Wednesday morning shooting in South Fort Worth
Police are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting in South Fort Worth that left a person hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said....
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Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary
Four women have accused Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers, to which the actor and musician responded Wednesday that he has “never sexually assaulted anyone.” “I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categori...
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Social Security August payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security August payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
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DoorDash launching in-house drone delivery system after receiving FAA approval
DoorDash is going airborne. The company announced on Wednesday that it has launched DoorDash Air, an in-house drone delivery system. The news comes after DoorDash received Federal Aviation Administration certification to operate commercial drones in the U.S. DoorDash said it is b...