A Fourth of July celebration ended in tragedy this week when a Mississippi teenager on a boating trip with friends disappeared and his body washed ashore days later, officials have said. An investigation is underway into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, as scrutiny of the circumstances ha...
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The purpose of the Lake Ray Roberts district is to promote health, recreation, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Lake Ray Roberts Zone in Denton County.
The city of Arlington anticipates a massive economic impact from hosting nine World Cup matches, driven by record-shattering hotel revenues and a significant boost in traffic for local businesses.
Dozens of condos in Far Northeast Dallas were destroyed by an overnight fire, leaving about 45 people homeless.
An overnight three-alarm fire at the Cambridge Park Condominiums near Audelia Road and Skillman Street in Far Northeast Dallas damaged 24 units and displaced 45 residents, though no injuries were reported.
Firefighters say a blaze at a Fort Worth HEB has been contained, one that began in the store's meat department.
President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing. “I will not sign the Housi...
“Who wants to go first?” During the last week of the spring semester, a few dozen graduate students, in a mix of sweatshirts and business attire, chatted softly around tables as they awaited the start of their Agentic AI class, a new course in the University of Texas at Dallas’ M.S. in Busine...
A Fourth of July celebration ended in tragedy this week when a Mississippi teenager on a boating trip with friends disappeared and his body washed ashore days later, officials have said. An investigation is underway into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, as scrutiny of the circumstances ha...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up the quarterfinals Saturday night in Kansas City with Argentina playing Switzerland at 8 p.m. CST. Refereeing is back in the spotlight after FIFA announced João Pinheiro would be the head referee for the match. Pinheiro refereed the Bayern Munich vs. Paris S...
A man lost his hand after an explosive device detonated while he was cleaning up Fourth of July firework debris on a Northern California beach. Jason Turner and his girlfriend were walking along Point St. George Beach in Del Norte County on Sunday, picking up firework remnants from the day bef...
The Dallas Wings have the fourth-best record in the league, setting them up for a potential playoff spot. At 14-8, this is the best start in team history after 22 games. In addition to the team’s success, the Wings have two starters in the WNBA All-Star Game: Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard...
Friday evening will kick off Deep Vellum’s inauguralMusic and Literature Festival in Downtown Dallas. The three day event is happening in Deep Ellum, which is the inspiration for Deep Vellum’s name. The non-profit, which was created in 2013, is a publishing house, bookstore and literary arts ...
Dallas police are searching for a 19-year-old, Jordan Hooker, who they say shot and killed a mother of four, Kayli Lopez, back in February. Two people were already arrested in May: 22-year-old Jaylon Hooker and 21-year-old Mycana Price. Records show Price is no longer in jail. NBC 5 spoke ...
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals. The parasite reappeared in cattle in the U.S. in June...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals continue with Belgium-Spain in Los Angeles at 2 p.m. CST. Both teams have yet to lose in the competition. Spain, the reigning European champions, have yet to allow a goal in the tournament. Their goalkeeper Unai Simón has only had to make six saves across ...
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said Friday. Several victims of the fire in Almeria were found inside burnt-out vehicles. Eight others have been injured...
Wyatt Langford lined a shot off the wall in left field to bring home Alejandro Osuna in the ninth inning, lifting Texas to a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels after the Rangers blew a five-run lead Thursday night. Langford struck out three of his first four times up as the designated hit...
Dallas Fire-Rescue Department said dozens of people were displaced at Campbridge Park Condominiums at 11490 Audelia Road in Northeast Dallas. DFR said they were called out around 1 a.m. Friday morning for a structure fire at the condos. They said they were met with fire coming from the...
Galleria Dallas has teamed up with the Dallas-based nonprofit Catch Up & Read to offer story times throughout the month of July. The story times at the mall are Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesdays, Storytimes will feature local children’s authors, including Jenn Hill, Kenna S...
Project Transformation North Texas is a nonprofit focused on literacy, leadership development and community engagement. Since the program started in 1998, organizers said they have helped more than 10,000 students improve their reading skills through the summer. “We have more than 500 students...
After nearly two decades of operating out of leased office space, Lantana’s two Fresh Water Supply Districts are getting a permanent home. The boards of Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts No. 6 and No. 7 voted in June to award a $6.05 million construction contract to Fort Worth-based Reed...
An H-E-B store in Fort Worth caught fire on Thursday. Firefighters have since contained the blaze, which began in the store's meat department. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more on this breaking news.
19-year-old Makarious Bates was found with hundreds of invasive photos and videos from dressing rooms at Irving stores, and police fear there are many more victims. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
A Dallas man will spend over a decade in prison after taking a plea deal and admitting his 2022 shooting of an Asian-owned hair salon was racially motivated. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Dallas is implementing furlough days for city employees, and the first one will affect several highly-used public services in the city. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Have you seen her? Police are looking for 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros. She was last seen in San Antonio in June.
A North Texas man will serve over a decade in prison for injuring three people in a hate-crime shooting in 2022.
The City of Fort Worth has filed a lawsuit against a motel said to be a hotbed for crime, and says it is still trying to serve the building's owner with that litigation. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Another wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Atmos Energy for their alleged role in the Dallas apartment explosion that killed three people. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
This Friday will see several Dallas city offices closed during a furlough day, including all public libraries, as the city attempts to tackle an ongoing budget shortfall.
As cleanup continues at an illegal dump site along the Trinity River, Dallas officials are also investigating if more illegal dumping is underway in southern Dallas.
A Fort Worth family lost everything in a July 4 house fire that may have been started by someone in the neighborhood shooting off illegal fireworks. A firefighter and a woman who is 7 months pregnant were injured in the blaze.
Multiple Dallas city departments are looking into a property in southern Dallas that is the site of an alleged illegal dumping scheme, something the property's owner contests.
Conversations about whether Caitlin Clark is getting officiated fairly in the WNBA can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even lawmakers have opinions about whether the league needs to take some action about the physical play. Congress is looking for answers by July 24. “M...
A famous steakhouse in Denton County has been brought back to life, and its first weekend back in business was a success. Southern Denton County’s restaurateur Marty Bryan welcomed diners back into a historic steakhouse in Ponder the first week of July with live music and an expanded menu. Along...
A fire on July 4 that destroyed a home in Fort Worth is suspected to have been caused by fireworks. The homeowners are now waiting for an investigation report as they try to rebuild from scratch.
George W. Bush had a unique way of celebrating his 80th birthday. During the July 6 episode of “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” daughter Jenna Bush Hager revealed that the former president planned to kick off the milestone birthday with one of his favorite activities: a spin class. “My siste...
Atmos Energy is facing another wrongful death lawsuit in the wake of the deadly apartment explosion in Oak Cliff earlier this year.
The city of Fort Worth has filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit against the Central Motel after police responded to the property 591 times since 2024.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who lived in the U.S. for decades, as the homebuilder drove his construction crew to a Houston job site. His death set off protests in Texas’ largest city and calls from Democrats and Sal...
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