July 4 fires damages multiple Fort Worth homes
Fire investigators are working to determine if fireworks caused several house fires in Fort Worth on the Fourth of July.
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Cedar Hill man arrested in connection to July 4 homicide in Grand Prairie
A Grand Prairie man was arrested on Sunday in connection to a shooting homicide.
Teen driver arrested for DWI after Dallas crash injures two children
A 19-year-old driver was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a collision late Sunday night that sent two children to the hospital, Dallas police said....
Father dies trying to rescue child who had already escaped MD fire, police say
A Maryland father died Sunday night after running into his burning St. Mary's County home to rescue his 10-year-old son—unaware that the child had already escaped the fireworks-sparked blaze....
Dallas police report sharp drop in random gunfire calls over Fourth of July weekend
Dallas police say the city saw a significant reduction in calls for random gunfire during the Fourth of July holiday weekend compared with last year, a change the department credits to increased enforcement, officer visibility and ongoing public messaging. From July 3 through ...
Woman saved after surviving for days trapped in muddy Dallas ravine
A collaborative rescue operation between Dallas police officers and firefighters saved the life of a young woman who had been trapped for days in a steep ravine, authorities said....
Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge
Former NFL player and current sports analyst Marcellus Wiley was arrested at a hotel for a domestic violence charge against his wife.
Off-duty firefighter rescues 9 people after boat capsizes in Alvarado
An off-duty firefighter is being credited with saving nine people, including resuscitating two trapped children, after a boat capsized in Alvarado on July 4....
Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder. Former Utah Valley Uni...
Whale destroys fire boat on patrol in New Jersey
A surfacing whale “violently” hit a fire department marine security boat in New Jersey over the weekend, causing “catastrophic damage” to the boat but thankfully no injuries, officials say. Authorities said the Carteret Fire Department Marine Unit 2 was conducting a regional s...
National Guard members fatally shoot man during pursuit in Memphis, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man Sunday who turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said. The Guard members are part of a federal task force in Memphis created by Preside...
Egypt accepts Dallas Police's apology after incident ahead of game in Arlington
Dallas Police said that officers met with members of Egypt’s national soccer team after a video of a confrontation between an officer and men associated with the team went viral. Dallas Police said the meeting followed a confrontation at the Westin Dallas Downtown on July 2 that ...
Maryland father dies trying to save child in house fire possibly sparked by fireworks
A man died trying to save his child from a house fire in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, that may have been caused by fireworks, authorities say. His 10-year-old son had made it out safely. The man’s home caught fire at about 9:40 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters were sent after a re...
Hear it: Calls for help after seaplane makes rough landing in New York City
A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River Sunday, alarming bystanders and resulting in two minor injuries, according to city authorities. The seaplane carrying eight people made a “hard landing” around noon, according to the New York City Fire Department. T...
Deadly Fourth of July: At least six killed in shootings, explosions that leave dozens wounded across the country
Fourth of July celebrations across the country were marred by violence that left at least six people dead and scores injured in multiple cities. In Brooklyn, New York’s Coney Island neighborhood, a man in a black ski mask opened fire on a family barbecue late Saturday night, w...
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....
Off-duty firefighter saves three children after boat overturns on lake
An off-duty firefighter is being hailed a hero for saving the lives of three children after a boat overturned on Alvarado Lake during the holiday weekend, according to Alvarado Police. A boat carrying nine people capsized Sunday, trapping three children beneath the vessel. Pol...
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.
Fight over woman leads to deadly shooting at Fourth of July gathering, police say
A person is dead and another is injured after a fight over a woman led to a deadly shooting on July 4th, the Fort Worth Police Department says. Police said they were called to a shooting in the 5900 block of Wilbarger Street at about 8:18 p.m. When officers arrived, they repor...
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 ...
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....
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.
Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport on Fourth of July
A Delta flight arriving at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July made contact with a firework, the airline said. Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 departed Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta at 7:36 p.m. ET and landed at Midway Airport at 8:38...
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 ...
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.
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 hea...
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....
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 sa...
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.
Police officer injured in Downtown Dallas crash during shooting investigation
Dallas police are investigating a Downtown Dallas car crash involving an officer and a pickup truck near Jackson and Ervay streets, which occurred around the same time as a nearby shooting on Commerce Street....
Around Argyle – July 2026
Argyle is a very special community because of our engaged residents, dedicated volunteers and neighbors who care deeply about the future of our town. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Child Safety Fair on June 6. Under the leadership of Police Chief Emmett Jac...
FULL: 2026 Kaboom Town fireworks show
Watch the full fireworks show put on at Addison's Kaboom Town show from July 3, 2026.
Fort Worth Police shut down illegal fireworks operation
Just before the July 4th holiday, Fort Worth Police shut down a large illegal fireworks operation.
Irving Sparks and Stripes fireworks celebration tonight
Fireworks, live entertainment and more are coming to Irving tonight for their Sparks and Stripes celebration. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Kaboom Town set to light up Addison skies
Addison's annual Kaboom Town fireworks show is set to light up the skies with its 4th of July fireworks show. FOX 4's Casey Stegall sets the stage for tonight's activities....
Arizona toddler declared dead was found alive in the morgue
At 6:20 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, an Arizona toddler was pronounced dead in an emergency room. At 11:52 p.m., the boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue. What happened during that nearly six-hour period — and the circumstances that led to the near-drowning of 18-mont...
Child porn investigation leads to arrest of Runaway Bay man
A Wise County man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the downloading of child pornography.
Kaboom Town returns to Addison with fireworks, an air show and live music
Kaboom Town brings fireworks, food, live music and an air show to Addison's Circle Park.
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On 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....
July 4th Fireworks 2026 in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.
What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4
With 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 Co...
3 injured in downtown Dallas motorcycle crash
Dallas police are investigating after three people were injured when a car struck a motorcycle downtown early Friday morning.
ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
Immigration 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 i...
From the Firehouse – July 2026
Happy 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 conditio...
5 alleged gang members indicted for murder, kidnapping
Five 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....
Court orders Trump administration to rehire fired intelligence officers
A 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 Offic...
Mansfield hosts July 4 drone show
There 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....
DPD warns against illegal fireworks, gunfire
This 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....
Fourth of July: Dallas adds road closures, celebratory gunfire ban
Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock....
Mansfield hosts Fourth of July drone and fireworks show
The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday....
Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness....
TxDOT launches July 4 DWI crackdown in partnership with North Texas mother
A TxDOT Fourth of July "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes....
Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquarters
A man with a Tibetan flag in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York set himself on fire and died Thursday, according to officials. Law enforcement responded to a 911 call at about 6:30 p.m. and found a 52-year-old man with severe burns throughout his body, the Ne...
Air Force officer arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump's impeachment
An Air Force major was arrested in uniform on the steps of the Capitol after he called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. U.S. Capitol Police arrested Jason Watson, an active-duty service member, on Wednesday afternoon following remarks at a news conference where h...
Fireworks a no-go in southern Denton County towns, cities
Fireworks will be a big hit for America’s 250th birthday, but southern Denton County municipalities are asking residents to leave it to the professionals. While fireworks can be easily bought at stands just outside of town or city limits, they can not be shot off, or even possess...
Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex
Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke....
‘Right under our noses:' 16 kids found in squalid home shocks Ohio town
Just days after authorities removed 16 children from a squalid home and arrested four adult relatives, the question looms over their southern Ohio village: How could this have happened, for years, unnoticed, right here? Neighbors of the family in tiny Hamden, employees at loca...
Grapevine firefighters help family recover after duplex fire destroys home
A Grapevine single father and his two young sons are beginning the difficult process of rebuilding after a duplex fire left their home unlivable. Jordan Ceman said he returned home from work last Tuesday, smelled smoke and then saw flames. Ceman said he tried to put out the...
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