Historic aviator Wally Funk dies at the age of 87
Aviation trailblazer Wally Funk, who lived in Grapevine and was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died, according to the city. Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living
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Second wrongful death suit filed after Dallas apt. explosion
Another wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Atmos Energy for their alleged role in the Dallas apartment explosion that killed three people. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Dallas July 10 furlough day: what's open and what's closed as city tackles budget shortfall
This Friday will see several Dallas city offices closed during a furlough day, including all public libraries, as the city attempts to tackle an ongoing budget shortfall.
Dallas investigates possible illegal dump site
As cleanup continues at an illegal dump site along the Trinity River, Dallas officials are also investigating if more illegal dumping is underway in southern Dallas.
Fireworks may have destroyed Forth Worth family's home
A Fort Worth family lost everything in a July 4 house fire that may have been started by someone in the neighborhood shooting off illegal fireworks. A firefighter and a woman who is 7 months pregnant were injured in the blaze.
Potential illegal dumping site in southern Dallas prompts multi-agency investigation
Multiple Dallas city departments are looking into a property in southern Dallas that is the site of an alleged illegal dumping scheme, something the property's owner contests.
Marty B relaunches famous Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse
A famous steakhouse in Denton County has been brought back to life, and its first weekend back in business was a success. Southern Denton County’s restaurateur Marty Bryan welcomed diners back into a historic steakhouse in Ponder the first week of July with live music and an expanded menu. Along...
Fort Worth family looking for answers after July 4 fire destroys home
A fire on July 4 that destroyed a home in Fort Worth is suspected to have been caused by fireworks. The homeowners are now waiting for an investigation report as they try to rebuild from scratch.
Dallas apartment explosion: Lawsuit filed on behalf of mother and son killed in blast
Atmos Energy is facing another wrongful death lawsuit in the wake of the deadly apartment explosion in Oak Cliff earlier this year.
Fort Worth files nuisance lawsuit against motel with high crime rate
The city of Fort Worth has filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit against the Central Motel after police responded to the property 591 times since 2024.
Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson's ex-roommate says Robinson was 'engraving bullets' month before shooting
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time. In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving b...
Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
19-year-old online extremist group leader sentenced in Texas to 40 years for child exploitation
A 19-year-old online leader of a nihilistic extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in federal prison for a horrific campaign of racketeering and child sexual exploitation aimed at sowing social chaos.
Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.
This Florida airport has a new name: President Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport in South Florida is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness
At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S.
Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars
McKinney homeowners push back against Oncor tree-trimming project
For homeowner Rob Wythe, preserving the historic character of downtown McKinney includes protecting the mature cedar and walnut trees that surround his home. “The charm is taking these homes and bringing them back to life, and that’s what makes people come to downtown McKinney,” Wythe said. ...
Cristina Sanz, star of reality show ‘Born This Way,' dies at 36
Reality star Cristina Sanz has died after a sudden cardiac arrest, her family announced. She was 36. Sanz was a cast member on A&E’s “Born This Way,” a three-time Emmy winning series which followed adults with Down syndrome. The show followed Sanz and others “as they pursue their passions a...
Stepdad accused of sex assault as cops widen probe into girl’s lethal Benadryl ingredient dose
A Connecticut man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, as authorities continue investigating the girl's death.
Wally Funk, North Texas astronaut and aviation pioneer, dies at 87
Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87.
Flight instructor jumped midair to his death, left student to land the plane
High in the skies over Argentina, a flight instructor at the controls of a Cessna 150 suddenly turned to his student and reportedly said, “You know what you have to do, carry on.” Then he took off his headset, unbuckled his seatbelt, shoved open the door, and jumped out of the plane, the Argen...
The COVID tax refund deadline is July 10. How to file a claim online with the IRS
Thanks to a recent federal court decision, tens of millions of Americans may be able to receive a tax refund or abatement of penalties accrued during the first few years of the COVID-19 pandemic from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. But the deadline to apply for the refund or abatement (a re...
Marcus baseball’s pitching coach gets call to be new head coach
When the Marcus Marauders baseball team hits the diamond next season, the head coach’s name will change, but the face will be familiar. Marcus High School officially named pitching coach Danny Kelley as the new head coach of The Pack in a post to social media Wednesday. Kelley was thrown into the...
Arkansas mother, 6-week-old baby missing as police search continues
Arkansas authorities are searching for a 20-year-old woman and her 6-week-old daughter after the pair disappeared in June.
Trump admin uncovers 7,100% surge in Medicare skin substitute claims, says fraud crackdown blocked millions
The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
Dallas begins first furlough day as budget cuts take effect
Thousands of Dallas city employees are taking the first of three unpaid furlough days Friday as the city works to address a budget shortfall of more than $30 million. The furloughs apply to the general fund and nonuniform employees and are intended to reduce expenses while preserving jobs and ...
Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday.
Texas Senate race enters new phase with fundraising
The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is entering a new phase as the two leading candidates build their campaign war chests and sharpen their messages ahead of the November election. Campaign finance figures released Thursday show Democratic state Rep. James Talarico raised $30 million during t...
Fort Worth high-speed chase leads to discovery of 244 kilos of meth
A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after a high-speed chase led law enforcement to find more 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and firearms in his car, home, and local storage facility.
Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.
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Irving police find nearly 300 illicit videos on phone of teen arrested for restroom recordings
Court documents reveal police extracted nearly 300 recordings from the phone of 19-year-old Makarious Jevonne Bates following voyeurism arrests at TJ Maxx and Walmart.
Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims
Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.
Darrell Sheets, ‘Storage Wars' star who died by suicide, left note about cyberbully
Darrell Sheets, a star of the long-running reality series “Storage Wars” who died by suicide, left a note at the scene of his death referencing his cyberbully, according to an incident report released this week by the Lake Havasu City Police Department. Sheets, 67, was found dead at his Arizon...
Renewed call for roadside safety, 2 law enforcement members nearly hit days apart
There were two close calls, just a few days apart in Kaufman and Dallas Counties. A deputy and police officer were nearly hit by vehicles while working traffic incidents on Sunday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 8. “Really, it happened so quick,” Kaufman County Deputy Justin Snow said. “The fi...
Man admits to recording women in store restrooms, dressing rooms, Irving Police say
Irving Police said a 19-year-old man admitted to recording women in restrooms and dressing rooms at several stores along North MacArthur Boulevard, and investigators are now working to identify additional victims. Makarious Jevonne Bates was arrested June 26 and charged with multiple counts of...
Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list
The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines. The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the co...