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American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection....
More Texas communities join cellphone emergency alert system after Central Texas floods
More communities in Texas and across the country are signing up to use the nation’s most powerful emergency alert system after deadly flooding in Central Texas exposed gaps in how warnings reach people in danger. NBC 5 Investigates learned more than 100 agencies nationwide, in...
U.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey' Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism
U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn was indicted Thursday on a single count of destruction of property following his arrest last month at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn was indicted in D.C. Superior Court on the felony charge. Hearn previously told NBC ...
Jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake sends two to hospital
Three jet skis collided on Grapevine Lake Wednesday afternoon, sending a pair of riders to local hospitals. Crews from Flower Mound’s police and fire departments responded to a jet ski accident on Grapevine Lake around 4:05 p.m. Wednesday near Hollow Way. According to officials,...
One man dead following overnight shootout near Deep Ellum
One man is dead following an overnight argument that escalated into a shootout near the Deep Ellum entertainment district, Dallas police said Thursday....
Dallas police step up Fourth of July public safety with bridge, freeway closures
Six months after a viral video showed several men firing automatic weapons along the Margaret McDermott Bridge on New Year’s Eve, Dallas Police are taking new steps to prevent similar incidents during this year’s Fourth of July holiday. The Dallas Police Department announced i...
One man wounded in overnight shooting at grocery store near Dallas Love Field
Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a grocery store near Dallas Love Field Airport that left one man wounded, authorities said Thursday.
Proposal worth the felony? Empire State Building climbing couple speaks after court
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple’s arraignment on ...
11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital Bangkok, were on the pilgrimage. ...
Arrest affidavit reveals details after Dallas police officer busted in undercover prostitution sting
A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed....
Dallas officer arrested in prostitution case
A Dallas police officer is facing a solicitation of prostitution charge. Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm was arrested Monday and is now on administrative leave.
One of Double Oak’s original residents still fighting for its future
No one can say longtime Double Oak resident Bernie Carrico isn’t flexible. From 1980 to 1983, Carrico, a former investment banker who’d moved his family from Michigan to Texas in 1974, was Double Oak’s sixth Mayor. For nearly three months during that stint, he was also the Chief ...
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter....
Mesquite fire destroys apartment building, displacing 15 residents
A massive afternoon fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 people, though no injuries were reported.
Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
Flower Mound PD’s motorcycle squad making a comeback
Flower Mound residents will soon see two-wheeled patrol units on the town’s roadways. The Flower Mound Police Department announced Wednesday it is bringing back its Motorcycle Unit after nearly two decades. Flower Mound PD first launched a Motorcycle Unit in 1996, but the unit fa...
DPD eases dress code: Baseball caps, nose studs, and hand tattoos allowed while on duty
The Dallas Police Department has relaxed its strict policy on officer appearance, immediately authorizing personnel to wear baseball caps, sport visible hand and finger tattoos, and wear specific nose studs while on duty....
Argyle High School’s championship-winning golf coach suddenly passes away
The Argyle ISD community is grieving after a coach on the district’s staff passed away suddenly. Argyle High School boys golf coach and Argyle South Elementary School PE teacher Cody Vanderford died Monday, at the age of 61, following a medical emergency. “With deep sadness, we s...
World Cup 2026: 4 arrests made at Norway-Ivory Coast match in Arlington
Four people were arrested in Arlington during Norway's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
School in Lewisville catches fire overnight
Multiple crews from southern Denton County came together in Lewisville after a school caught fire Tuesday night. The Lewisville High School – Killough campus caught fire late Tuesday night in the middle of its renovations. According to a dispatch call, black smoke was seen comin...
Three-alarm fire draws massive response to Killough High School in Lewisville
A three-alarm fire broke out on the roof of Killough High School late Tuesday night, drawing a massive response from local firefighters who worked into the early morning hours to contain the blaze....
Three-alarm fire heavily damages Uptown Dallas Pilates studio early Wednesday morning
A three-alarm fire severely damaged a Pilates studio operating out of a historic Victorian-style building in the Uptown neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials....
Firefighters battle 3-alarm fire at Dallas Pilates studio
Firefighters are working to put out a large fire at a Dallas Pilates studio on Wednesday morning. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units were dispatched to Pilates Methodology at 2615 Routh Street shortly after 4 a.m. after an individual called 911 reporting smoke showing from...
Suspected drunk driver hit victim twice
A suspected drunk driver hit an Irving man twice during a fatal accident earlier in June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Dallas Police officer arrested for soliciting prostitution
A longtime Dallas Police officer was arrested this week on a prostitution solicitation charge.
‘Pure evil': 4 arrested after 16 children found in deplorable conditions in Ohio home
Authorities arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in dire need of medical treatment Tuesday in a rural southern Ohio home. The Ohio Bureau of Investigation and local sheriff’s department searched a home in the small village of ...
Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
Fort Worth motel could be torn down for violations
A motel in Fort Worth with a history of compliance violations and police activity could soon be demolished if the owner doesn't make changes. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has an update on the city's NET Force pilot program to crack down on nuisance properties....
Fort Worth could soon demolish crime-ridden motel
The Fort Worth NET Force pilot program is cracking down on crime-ridden nuisance properties, resulting in hundreds of code compliance fixes and the potential demolition of the troubled Eco Motel on East Lancaster Avenue....
Eight arrested after repeated attempts to enter World Cup matches without tickets
Despite heightened security around World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium, Arlington police say eight people have now been arrested for attempting to enter games without tickets. The latest arrests occurred Saturday during the Argentina vs. Jordan match. NBC 5 Investigates found ...
Tarrant County deputies investigating deadly Tuesday morning SUV crash
Tarrant County sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning after her SUV veered off the road and struck a tree....
Irving man arrested after hitting motorized scooter rider twice in deadly hit-and-run
A man faces multiple felony charges, including intoxication manslaughter, after authorities say he struck a motorized scooter operator twice in a hit-and-run crash and left him to die....
Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol....
Former Fairfield police officer charged, surrenders in case of K9 death
The Fairfield Police Department announced a K9 (canine) Officer died earlier this month; the Ennis Police Department is investigating the incident. A Fairfield police officer, Joseph Silas, was let go on June 18, six days after the German shepherd died, after Fairfield’s Inter...
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to assault weapon bans
A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Con...
Plano firefighter helps battle brush fire while on vacation in Mexico
What started as a relaxing vacation in Cabo San Lucas turned into a familiar scene for a longtime Plano firefighter. Plano Fire Rescue Captain Chris Patterson was driving back to his condo while taking time off last week in Cabo when he noticed a man stomping around in a smoky...
Fort Worth neighbor shoots, kills man armed with machete
Police said a Fort Worth man shot a machete-wielding individual in a local neighborhood. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River dump site
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed....
Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River illegal dump site
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed....
Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary....
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texa...
Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings
The NFL’s Detroit Lions on Monday released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his arrest over allegations that he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men who prosecutors believe he wrongly suspected of having stolen luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from him. ...
Fort Worth neighbor kills machete-wielding man who was attacking woman
A neighbor fatally shot a man wielding a machete who was allegedly arguing with a woman and dragging her down a Fort Worth street. Police say no arrests have been made....
Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time
The Chicago rapper known as Twista has pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay his income taxes and faces up to five years in prison. The IRS Criminal Investigations division, the crime-fighting arm of the IRS, says Twista, whose legal name is Carl Mitchell, ...
‘Sister Letty,' a Texas nun taken by ICE while walking to Sunday Mass, released
A nun was released from immigration custody after she was arrested while walking to Mass in her habit in South Texas. Sister Leticia Ugboaja, aka “Sister Letty,” was walking to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, just a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, on Sunday when ...
Man holding a machete and dragging a screaming woman fatally shot by neighbor, witnesses say
A woman’s screams for help led to a deadly confrontation with a man carrying a machete in Fort Worth late Sunday night. Fort Worth Police said officers were called to the 2900 block of Ross Avenue at about 10:20 p.m. for a man with a weapon. When officers arrived, they fo...
Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo
A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas....
Henry ‘Hank' Nava Jr. highway sign unveiled in front of fallen officer's family
Fort Worth city leaders unveiled the Hank Nava Jr. Memorial Highway sign on Monday, honoring the life, service, and legacy of the police officer’s impact on the community and law enforcement. Fort Worth police officer Henry “Hank” Nava Jr. was shot and killed in 2005 while ser...
North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July
While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week....
Three women arrested in deadly stabbing of another woman
Three women were arrested Thursday afternoon for a deadly stabbing near the Val Verde Regional Medical Center. Police say they were called around 2 p.m. after a woman was reportedly stabbed multiple times. The woman who was stabbed was taken to San Antonio for emergency treat...
Supreme Court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning precedent
The Supreme Court struck down a federal law that restricts the president’s ability to fire members of the Federal Trade Commission, expanding presidential control over independent federal agencies. The court’s conservative majority voted 6-3 to uphold President Donald Trump’s ...
Supreme Court rules Trump can't fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s legal rationale for removing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook from office, ruling she can stay on the job while her challenge to the firing plays out in court. In a 5-4 vote, the high court said Trump does not have...
Body of newborn found in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival in Michigan
Officials are investigating after the body of a baby was found inside a porta-potty bathroom at the popular Electric Forest festival in Michigan over the weekend. Michigan State Police posted about the incident at 1:18 p.m. Sunday, confirming that the body of the infant was fo...
Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo
Mabank Fire Marshal Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident....
Scooter rider killed in hit-and-run with suspected drunken driver
A North Texas family is making a desperate plea for justice after a man was killed in an alleged drunken driving hit-and-run crash. According to Irving Police, 31-year-old Tony Vasquez was hit by a driver while he was riding a scooter on June 19 at Cantrell Street and Cibola ...
3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across West
Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state’s border with Utah. The National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” across the...
Mabank mourns Fire Chief hit, killed while directing traffic near rodeo grounds
The Mabank community is mourning the loss of Fire Chief Charles Woodard, who was killed while directing traffic outside the Mabank Rodeo Grounds. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Woodard was directing traffic Friday night when he stepped into the westbound l...
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