Lady Jaguars continue state tournament streak
For the third consecutive season, the Flower Mound girls golf team proved it belongs among Texas’ elite. The Lady Jaguars qualified again for the UIL Class 6A state tournament, continuing a run that h
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FIFA Fan Festival Dallas halts entry, orders fans to shelter from storms
Entry to the FIFA Fan Festival Dallas is temporarily suspended as severe thunderstorms and lightning move through the area, forcing attendees to seek shelter.
Lady Jaguars continue state tournament streak
For the third consecutive season, the Flower Mound girls golf team proved it belongs among Texas’ elite. The Lady Jaguars qualified again for the UIL Class 6A state tournament, continuing a run that has cemented Flower Mound as one of the top girls golf programs in the state. The team has finishe...
Ruptured pipeline in north Arlington spills more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater
A ruptured pipeline in north Arlington caused more than 100,000 gallons of domestic wastewater to overflow from a regional collection system, utility officials announced Sunday.
Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.
Dallas police and fire teams seize of nearly a ton of illegal fireworks
A coordinated holiday crackdown by Dallas police and fire officials resulted in the seizure of nearly a ton of illegal fireworks and multiple citations on the Fourth of July, authorities said Sunday.
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
When is the USA-Belgium game? How to watch, key players and more
A World Cup quarterfinals berth is on the line for the U.S. men’s national team. After eliminating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32, the U.S. will now take on Belgium in the Round of 16. The last quarterfinals berth for the nation was in 2002, when the team fell to Germany 1-0. ...
Fight over female leads to deadly shooting at 4th of July gathering, says police
A person is dead and another is injured after a fight over a female led to a deadly shooting on July 4th, according to the Fort Worth Police Department. Officers said around 8:18 p.m., they received calls for a shooting in the 5900 block of Wilbarger St. When they arrived, they found a lar...
What we know about World Cup quarterfinals qualified teams, schedule so far
The World Cup is trimming from 16 to eight. Teams are punching their tickets to the quarterfinals as the matchups get tighter with the level of quality also increasing. France and Morocco booked their respective spots first and will meet in a rematch of the 2022 semifinals. Les Bleus are on...
Fire rips through large Flower Mound home Saturday night
A fire that started in an outdoor kitchen spread into the attic of a Flower Mound home Saturday night, prompting a two-alarm response and mutual aid from neighboring fire departments. The Flower Mound Fire Department was dispatched about 8:20 p.m. to a large home on Point De Vue Drive near Grapev...
Flower Mound’s Daughters of the American Revolution bring national exhibit to Denton County
The Fourth of July may be over, but the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary continues with a new historical exhibit that will give Denton County residents a glimpse into the nation’s past. Flower Mound’s chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate the semiquincentenn...
Argument over woman sparks deadly Fourth of July shootout at large Fort Worth gathering
A dispute over a woman at a large Fourth of July gathering ended in a double shooting Saturday night, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, police said.
Dallas Weather: Severe storms move across metroplex ahead of triple-digit heat
North Texas residents are bracing for a tumultuous week of weather, starting with storm risks Sunday before shifting into a sweltering, humid game day Monday and culminating in the region's first triple-digit heat wave of the season.
Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing the conservative activist should stand trial for murder. The five-day preliminary hearing that starts Monday will be the first time m...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story, from friendship bracelets to wedding rings
What started with a friendship bracelet has resulted in wedding rings. Taylor Swift, the pop superstar, and Travis Kelce, the football champion, have officially tied the knot. The couple, both 36, were married Friday at Madison Square Garden, according to Swift’s publicist. The news was announ...
Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday as he faced new questions about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved. Like President Donald Trump, Burgum said he was 100% sure that vandals ...
Folarin Balogun available to play for USMNT vs. Belgium after suspension lifted
Folarin Balogun will play in the round of 16 after all. The American star will have his one-game red-card ban suspended, Dan Sheldon and Adam Crafton of The Athletic reported and U.S. Soccer later confirmed Sunday. “We accept the decision of the Disciplinary Committee and are pleased that F...
From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of North American cuisine. “It’s greasy, it’s disgusting, but it’s absolutely glorious,” Jack Goodwin, a soccer enthusiast from London, said about the American ...
Female American rower completes record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii
A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii. Hundreds gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled into a Honolulu harbor Friday night on her 21-foot ...
Carter BloodCare entices summer donors with gift cards, giveaways
Blood donations often dip during the summer, so Carter BloodCare is stepping up and offering some enticing thank-you incentives at a pair of southern Denton County donation sites. Carter BloodCare will offer a $50 e-gift card to any donors with the O negative blood type, as well as a $25 e-gift c...
FULL: Klyde Warren Park July 4th fireworks show 2026
Watch the full fireworks display from Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on July 4, 2026.
FULL: 2026 Fort Worth Fourth fireworks show
Watch the full fireworks show put on in Fort Worth from July 4th, 2026.
Dietitians share 12 healthy, no-cook proteins for filling meals on hot days
Whether it’s boiling hot out or you’re just exhausted, it pays to have some convenient protein options ready to go. Not only do they make your life a little less stressful, no-cook proteins can also make it that much easier to hit your daily protein goal. We all need protein to support muscle ...
150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
Abbott marks 1 year since deadly Texas floods with Kerrville speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark one year since the deadly Hill Country flooding that claimed 136 lives across Central Texas.
Florida beach lightning strike leaves 1 dead, 3 injured ahead of July Fourth weekend
A man was killed and three family members were injured Friday after a lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District said in a statement that crews were dispatched to the scene of a lightning strike involving multiple people. When authorities arriv...
Mexico fans dream of more wins in the World Cup, singing ‘What if we do?'
The Mexican dream at this World Cup can be summed up in a phrase: “And what if we do?” The question omits the ending — and what if we do win? — but captures the hope of two generations of Mexicans who were used to defeats and have waited 40 years to see their national team make it to the quart...
Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Record heat suspected in over 20 deaths as severe weather puts damper on Fourth of July festivities
Record-setting heat is suspected in 22 deaths from the Deep South to the Midwest to the East Coast, authorities said, with the temperature highs also suppressing some Fourth of July celebrations. Nearly 156 million people in the eastern two-thirds of the nation were under heat alerts issued b...
Arlington July 4 parade celebrates city’s 150th, America’s 250th anniversary
The annual Arlington Independence Day parade was held Saturday morning, drawing an expected 75,000 visitors to Downtown for the city's 150th anniversary and the country’s 250th birthday.
Kylian Mbappé scores, France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time. France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts. With an extreme heat warn...
Egypt players, coaches meet with Dallas Police meet after viral confrontation with officer
Egypt’s head coach has reportedly moved on after a confrontation with a Dallas police officer at the team’s hotel before their World Cup match. But at least one Dallas city council member is calling for an investigation.
Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's ‘joyous' 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.” Speaking in Washington after storms prompted a roughly two-hou...
Court says Satanism evidence was allowed in Texas death penalty case
A federal appeals court upheld a Texas death row inmate's sentence, finding that state courts did not unreasonably allow evidence of his affiliation with Satanism because it was relevant to “future dangerousness.”
City of Justin Update – July 2026
As we celebrate Independence Day this month, our hearts swell with pride knowing that 2026 launches America’s 250th anniversary, the Semiquincentennial, a profound milestone in the greatest story of human freedom ever told. For two and a half centuries, generations of brave Americans have sacrifi...
Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House for job in Abbott's office
State Rep. Nate Schatzline resigned from the Texas House Thursday after being appointed as Gov. Greg Abbott's senior advisor on election policy.
Frisco woman sentenced to 25 years after conviction in infant hot car death
A North Texas woman has been found guilty of murder after investigators said she left her infant child in a hot car outside her workplace in Frisco. Frisco police said 27-year-old Vanessa Esquivel left her 15-month-old child inside a vehicle in August 2025. Investigators said the child was ...
Parker County helicopter crash leaves pilot injured
A pilot sustained minor injuries after a helicopter crashed into a tree while refueling at a private airstrip in Parker County on Friday afternoon.
Bartonville Town Update – July 2026
Hello Bartonville! I hope everyone is enjoying the summer season and taking advantage of all that makes Bartonville such a wonderful place to live. As many of you have already noticed, Phase III of the E. Jeter Road Improvement Project is now underway. While these necessary improvements will enha...