Texas lawmakers prepare for another push to ban THC during legislative session
Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session.
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Affidavit reveals victim was killed with a concrete block, suspect charged with murder
David Brown Jr., 23, has been arrested by U.S. Marshals and charged with murder for the fatal June 18 concrete block beating of John Nelson in South Dallas.
Two suspects wanted after Dallas drive-by shooting leaves woman critical
Authorities are searching for two unidentified suspects who opened fire on a man and a woman in Dallas on Tuesday night, leaving the female victim in critical condition, police said in an update.
Mistrial declared in Johnson County Sheriff Adam King's official oppression trial
A mistrial was declared in the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King after a jury deadlocked on charges of official oppression, sexual harassment, and witness retaliation.
Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial, judge's removal
Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony, serving 35 years for the Frisco track meet murder of Austin Metcalf, filed motions demanding a new trial and the recusal of District Judge John Roach.
Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors say suspect Tyler Robinson's DNA found on key evidence
The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence.
Innocent bystander caught in crossfire at Dallas apartment complex shootout
An innocent bystander was hospitalized Tuesday night after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two groups at a Dallas apartment complex, authorities said.
Ride along on new Tormenta: Rampaging Run roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas
Daredevils and speed seekers, buckle in. The new coaster at Six Flags is ready for riders. After months of previews and a few delays, Tormenta: Rampaging Run opens Thursday. We have an early spot in line with our own Paige Ellenberger. She's ready to take on the ride, live!
Plano hosting community open house for sports arena
On Wednesday morning, we'll get an early look at the city of Plano's plans to welcome the Stars to town. Today is the first community open house after early renderings were released showing the plans for a new entertainment district near the Shops at Willow Bend.
Triple-digit heat returns to North Texas before weekend storms bring relief
A building system of high pressure is bringing triple-digit temperatures back to North Texas, though the intense heat will be short-lived before a weekend weather shift brings relief and renewed chances of rain.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after new round of strikes
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
USPS raising Forever stamp price to 82 cents on Sunday. Here's what to know
The price for postage is about to go up again. The U.S. Postal Service will raise the cost of a first-class Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents starting Sunday, July 12, marking the second straight year of a sizable increase. The USPS proposed higher rates for the Forever stamp and othe...
Cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan's coast as search continues for 5 missing crew
Civilian and navy searchers off Pakistan’s coast Wednesday located and recovered wreckage of a cargo plane that disappeared while approaching the southern port of Karachi, and a search continues for five missing crew members, officials said. The aircraft operated by the private carrier K2 Airw...
FC Dallas striker Petar Musa named MLS All-Star
Croatian FC Dallas striker Petar Musa is headed to the MLS All-Star game on July 29 in Charlotte. Musa, selected by the coaches, earned his second All-Star selection; he was also selected in 2024. Musa scored a goal against England at Dallas Stadium in Croatia’s World Cup run, which was...
Obamacare insurers seek another double-digit increase on premiums in 2027
Many Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes. Across the 77 insurers in the ACA program that h...
Plano holds community open house for Dallas Stars' proposed Willow Bend District
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Texas connections to MLB Draft on NBC/Peacock, which starts Saturday
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2026 Emmy nominations: See the full list
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Dallas Mavericks announce Chase Bank is official jersey patch partner
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FIFA investigating alleged racist abuse towards streamer IShowSpeed by Argentina fan
FIFA said Tuesday it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan in the stands during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday. IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was bei...
FFA students head to Fort Worth for annual state convention
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Program puts former foster care youth on path to college
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2 Dallas clinics offer free dermatology services Wednesday for uninsured patients
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Dallas Wings looking to sweep road trip in rematch with Toronto Tempo on Thursday
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DART hosts President/CEO meet & greet for the public on Saturday
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3 people sentenced in North Texas organized credit card skimming ring
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Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘hard again tonight' after saying ceasefire is ‘over'
President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that the U.S. was preparing for another night of strikes, just hours after he said the ceasefire was over following Iranian attacks on American military sites in the Persian Gulf. Trump renewed his past threats to strike Iran’s civilian infrastru...
Man found amid 1,000 pounds of trash in national forest said he'd lived on parkland for 8 years
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Texas lawmakers prepare for another push to ban THC during legislative session
Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session.
Mistrial declared in Johnson Co. Sheriff's trial
A mistrial has been declared in the Johnson County Sheriff's retaliation trial, meaning a new jury and new trial date will happen in the near future. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Former juvenile probation officer sentenced for soliciting sex from minor in Wylie
A man who traveled to North Texas under the guise of molesting a child will serve a lengthy prison sentence.
Arlington man accused of shooting coworker in parking lot
An Arlington man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting his coworker in a GM plant's parking lot on Tuesday morning. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
2 arrested in connection to fatal June shooting in McKinney
McKinney Police have made multiple arrests in connection to a shooting at an apartment complex in McKinney that left a man dead.
DOJ warns of criminal charges for state election officials if noncitizens vote
The Justice Department sent letters warning election officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia that they could face criminal prosecution over noncitizen voting, a spokesperson for the Justice Department confirmed Tuesday. The letters, signed by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet ...
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.
Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
This 10-second balance test may help predict how long you'll live, research shows
Research shows that your grip strength, bone density and genetics can all play a role in your quality of life as you age — but how long can you stand on one leg? As we get older, we’re more likely to have difficulty balancing, according to the National Institute on Aging. But maintaining balan...
DEA seizes 66 pounds of meth and thousands of pills in North Texas drug raid
Three men face federal charges after a multi-month investigation in Abilene led to the seizure of firearms and dozens of pounds of meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pills.
Dallas baseball field damaged by illegal fireworks
A baseball field in Dallas was heavily damaged by a fire caused by illegal fireworks on the 4th of July. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Karmelo Anthony's legal team wants new judge for appeal
The new legal team working on Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction appeal wants a new judge for a potential new trial. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Johnson County Sheriff awaits jury verdict
Adam King, the Johnson County Sheriff, is waiting for a jury to hand out a verdict in the trial over allegations of retaliation by his former chief deputy. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.