The Dallas Stars revealed their 2026 preseason schedule, with four games scheduled before the start of the 2026-27 regular season. Dallas will play two preseason games at American Airlines Center and two on the road against the Blues and Wild. The Stars will open their exhibition schedule ...
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An off-duty Midlothian firefighter who was enjoying the July 4 holiday with his family jumped into Alvarado Lake to rescue three children trapped beneath an overturned boat. His quick thinking is likely the reason they're alive.
The number of calls Dallas Police received about fireworks disturbances and random gunfire during the July 4 weekend dropped from last year.
An off-duty Midlothian firefighter is credited with saving three children trapped beneath a capsized boat at Lake Alvarado over the weekend, using lifesaving measures to resuscitate two unresponsive kids.
A waterpark in North Texas aims to be a hotspot for fun during the summer and beyond. While a bit south of Denton County, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark is considered a regional destination. The park just wrapped up its Red, Wave and Blue events, celebrating the America’s 250th birthday, but the ...
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
The Northlake Police Department made 20 arrests in April, answered or initiated 2,628 calls for service and took 62 reports. Here are some recent calls for service: On April 2, officers assisted with a pursuit involving a kidnapping suspect out of Fort Worth traveling north on I-35W. Officers suc...
Fire investigators are working to determine if fireworks caused several house fires in Fort Worth on the Fourth of July.
Flower Mound commuters can look forward to improvements at FM 2499 and FM 3040, but they’ll have to get through the construction period, first. Luckily, according to the town, contractors will start work on the intersection of FM 2499 and Flower Mound Road Monday. The $2.82 million in improvement...
A Grand Prairie man was arrested on Sunday in connection to a shooting homicide.
A Cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. continues, and Texas is among more than a dozen states that are reporting cases of the parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea.
Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.
Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026.
Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.
A busy corridor in southern Denton County continues to add popular brands. The latest is a national coffee shop chain. Starbucks plans to build a new location in Northlake at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road, just west of the fast-growing Harvest Town Center. According to a filing w...
Three members of a sophisticated, organized credit card skimming ring have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for stealing the financial information of nearly 800 North Texas shoppers, prosecutors announced Monday.
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
The company behind AI “actor” Tilly Norwood announced Monday it’s working on a full-length film starring its controversial creation, which has been blasted by a major actors union as “devaluing human artistry.” Tilly Norwood was made by the AI company Particle6 Productions, led by comedian and...
What to KnowThe U.S. men’s national team is taking on Belgium in the Round of 16 Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals vs. Spain.Kickoff time from Seattle is set for 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, forming a new style of “Monday Night Football.”Folarin Balogun’s availability has become the main talking poi...
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.
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
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.
Texas’ challenge to Wall Street has taken another step toward reality.
The Dallas Stars revealed their 2026 preseason schedule, with four games scheduled before the start of the 2026-27 regular season. Dallas will play two preseason games at American Airlines Center and two on the road against the Blues and Wild. The Stars will open their exhibition schedule ...
Lauren Bennett, the singer who performed on the 2011 LMFAO hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has died at 37, her former group G.R.L. said Monday. “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” G.R.L. said in a statement on Instagram, which was signed by members Emmalyn Estr...
The Trinity River Authority says no public drinking water has been affected after a ruptured wastewater pipeline caused issues in Southeast Arlington. The authority reported the ruptured sewer line off Mirabella Boulevard. The outflow exceeded 100,000 gallons, prompting notification to the Tex...
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 Monday morning, D...
As the World Cup nears its conclusion, one Fort Worth youth sports organization says the tournament’s impact is extending far beyond the matches. Diamond Hill Northside Youth Association says youth soccer participation has increased by 100% over the past year. The organization added soccer to ...
The Texas Stock Exchange officially launched on Monday, marking the state’s first major step toward competing with Wall Street. Members began trading test securities as part of a phased rollout, with public trading expected to begin Friday. While Monday’s opening took place largely behind t...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are out of the World Cup. Spain eliminated Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16 on Monday, as substitute midfielder Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time in a cagey European battle. The Iberian Derby is likely Ronaldo’s last World Cup game. La Furia Roja ent...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s star-studded wedding even featured a celebrity officiant. Comedian Adam Sandler served as the officiant as the music megastar and Kansas City Chiefs star tight end tied the knot July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, wh...
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party int...
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.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block a Texas law requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases. Senate Bill 2420, called the App Store Accountability Act, was passed last year, but was temporarily ...
President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers. Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on...
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Former NFL player and current sports analyst Marcellus Wiley was arrested at a hotel for a domestic violence charge against his wife.
Some weekends feel like a break from routine, and some weekends feel like a reset — the kind that reminds you what it feels like to be fully present with the person you love. A recent stay at the Marriott Marquis Houston delivered exactly that. Rising above downtown and connected by skywalk to th...
Dozens of kids are arriving at Dallas Stadium ahead of an amazing opportunity. As we've seen in previous matches, local kids will escort players onto the pitch. FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga caught up with them just before they headed to the stadium.
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