Remembering the greatest freedom this Independence DayThis Saturday, July 4, our country will celebrate its 250th birthday. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which includes the following words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by ...Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 3local
Man charged with flying drone over Dallas Stadium during World CupFederal agents said more than 70 drones have been seized during World Cup matches in Dallas.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3local
July 4th deadly Texas floods, one year laterIt's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3local
Texas military installations contribute $148B to state's economy, report saysTexas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3local
Child porn investigation leads to arrest of Runaway Bay manA Wise County man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the downloading of child pornography.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3safety
The most expensive celebrity weddings ever – and where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could rankAre Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3local
Man pleads guilty for role in 2022 San Antonio smuggling event that killed 53A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3local
Kaboom Town returns to Addison with fireworks, an air show and live musicKaboom Town brings fireworks, food, live music and an air show to Addison's Circle Park.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3safety
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the USOn July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3safety
July 4th Fireworks 2026 in Dallas-Fort WorthHere’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3safety
Johnson: Planning for the future while preserving what makes Double Oak specialAs summer arrives in Double Oak, many of us are enjoying a slower pace, spending time with family, taking vacations or simply enjoying the longer days. While residents are making summer plans, Town staff and the Town Council are beginning work on something that will shape the coming year for our ...Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 3local
Anthropologists use DNA to identify remains of Revolutionary War soldier who died in 1780Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3local
What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4With wildfires raging across the western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades. Utah recently banned personal fireworks displays, citing extreme wildfire risk. Governors in Colorado and New Me...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3safety
Maren Morris says Taylor Swift is a ‘hard person to buy for' ahead of reported wedding celebrationWhat does one buy a billionaire as a wedding celebration gift? Maren Morris — and the TODAY show crew — are wondering the same thing. On Friday’s broadcast, host Craig Melvin mentioned Variety’s reporting that the singer was invited to the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce festivities later that eveni...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
Dallas police searching for suspects after 1 person shot in South Oak CliffDallas police are searching for two men after another man was shot outside an apartment complex in South Oak Cliff Thursday night.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3safety
Amid extreme heat wave, don't use fans indoors if it's above this temperature, experts warnIt seems a simple decision — using a fan to cool yourself down amid yet another heat wave. But in the extreme conditions much of the country is currently facing, it may not help as much as you’d think. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against using electric room fans...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
3 injured in downtown Dallas motorcycle crashDallas police are investigating after three people were injured when a car struck a motorcycle downtown early Friday morning.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3safety
Texas AG Paxton investigates StubHub over World Cup ticket complaintsThe dream of going to a FIFA World Cup match is one many soccer fans can relate to, but for some fans, it’s not going as they imagined. Fans are buying tickets on the StubHub website, but they’re not always delivered on time or matched to what was purchased. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxto...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
Best summer toys and gear to keep kids busy and entertained all season longSummer break brings plenty of opportunities for fun, and plenty of opportunities for kids to announce they’re bored. Whether you’re looking to encourage outdoor play, build independence or simply survive the long days between camps and vacations, these products can help keep kids engaged all ...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3parks
Rare copy of the Declaration of Independence seized by the British in 1776 is foundA rare copy of the Declaration of Independence lost for 250 years has been discovered in London, where it is now the only known example of its kind outside the United States. Printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, just days after the Declaration was adopted on July 4, 1776, the document was intende...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation pushImmigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations agenda. The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the information who sp...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3safety
Maradona's ‘Hand of God' ball heads to auction in DallasThe match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England – better known as the ‘Hand of God’ ball, thanks to Diego Maradona’s famous goal – is set to go up for auction. It has been auctioned before, previously for $2.4m. Maradona’s shirt from that match sold for about $9 mi...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
Wings headed to Toronto after comeback over struggling Connecticut SunThe Dallas Wings (12-8) take on the Toronto Tempo (9-10) Sunday at 2 p.m. Paige Bueckers is coming off a 25-point game, leading the Wings to a double-digit 4th quarter comeback. Jessica Shepard, who was also named an All-Star starter, scored 14 points. Bueckers will make her second start in a...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
Richardson native, MLS standout becomes Dallas Trinity FC ManagerLee Nguyen is back in North Texas. The former US Men’s National Team midfielder and NWSL championship-winning coach is now leading Dallas Trinity FC. Nguyen has been coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League, including helping Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit capture the 2021 NWSL...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
Why the Republican Party is bringing its first midterm convention to DallasThousands of Republican Party members will visit Dallas this September 9th and 10th at the American Airlines Center, the first-ever midterm national convention. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan spoke to the Republican National Committee Chair, Joe Gruters, about the decision. President Donald Trump is ...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
Eovaldi takes a no-hitter into the 5th in the Rangers' 10-4 win over the TigersNathan Eovaldi weathered a three-run Detroit uprising after taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning, and Elias Díaz, Josh Smith and Evan Carter hit solo home runs to help the Texas Rangers beat the Tigers 10-4 on Thursday night. The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
What's open and closed on the Fourth of July? Here's what to know for 2026While banks, government offices and mail delivery services will pause operations for Independence Day, most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants plan to remain open on July Fourth. This year’s holiday falls on Saturday, July 4, as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the ...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3business
Half Price Books summer reading campHalf Price Books is offering its annual free summer reading camp that the whole family can enjoy. “The program is recommended for readers up to age 14, and kids can earn Bookworm Bucks through the end of July. Campers can spend their Bookworm Bucks in any Half Price Books location through the ...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3parks
The benefits of “repeat reading”Does your child like to read the same book over and over again? While it may get old to hear, some literacy experts find this could actually be helpful. According to the experts at Hooked on Phonics, repetition is not always a sign that a child is stuck. Hooked on Phonics is a decades-old ...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3library
From the Firehouse – July 2026Happy 250th Birthday America! As we celebrate this historic occasion, we encourage everyone to do so safely. If your celebrations include fireworks, please remember that many fireworks are illegal in portions of our area and can quickly ignite grass fires during hot, dry conditions. Attend organi...Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 3safety
Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake responseVenezuela’s U.S.-backed acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday issued a fiery defense of her government’s response to last week’s devastating earthquakes, lashing out at critics who say authorities reacted too slowly, pushing back on suggestions that the true death toll is far higher than t...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3local
Dallas July 4 road closures aim to prevent gridlocksThe city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3local
5 alleged gang members indicted for murder, kidnappingFive alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been indicted on federal charges for murder, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The victims include a man and two children in Farmers Branch.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3safety
Copper Canyon Mayor’s Column – July 2026Happy 250th Birthday to America! I hope we all take a few minutes to appreciate The United States of America. The desire for freedom and representation in the government under which you live has turned our country into the true shining light that draws people from around the world. There have bee...Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 3government
Video allegedly shows Pooh Shiesty robbing Gucci Mane at Dallas recording studioFederal prosecutors revealed new video evidence showing rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly using an AK-style pistol to kidnap and extort Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio back in January.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3local
Court orders Trump administration to rehire fired intelligence officersA federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to rehire intelligence officers who were fired over their temporary assignments working on diversity issues, saying spy agencies had to uphold the employees’ constitutional right to due process. The CIA and the Office of the Director...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3safety
Mansfield hosts July 4 drone showThere will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3safety
DPD warns against illegal fireworks, gunfireThis Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where holiday events are happening.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3safety
Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot orderA federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3local
Plano Mexican restaurant packed after owner’s 15-year-old daughter makes viral pleaA 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a daughter about her father.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 3business