Jill Smokler was one of the first and most vocal parents to share a raw and honest version of motherhood through her writing and website “Scary Mommy.” After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer two years ago, the mom of three died on Monday at age 48. Smokler’s brother M...
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This 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 ...
Federal agents said more than 70 drones have been seized during World Cup matches in Dallas.
It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.
Texas 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.
A Wise County man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the downloading of child pornography.
A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others.
Kaboom Town brings fireworks, food, live music and an air show to Addison's Circle Park.
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.
Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.
As 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 ...
Thanks 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.
Dallas police are searching for two men after another man was shot outside an apartment complex in South Oak Cliff Thursday night.
It 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...
Dallas police are investigating after three people were injured when a car struck a motorcycle downtown early Friday morning.
Summer 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 ...
A 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...
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 information who sp...
The 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...
The 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...
Lee 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...
Thousands 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 ...
Nathan 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...
While 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 ...
Half 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 ...
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 ...
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 conditions. Attend organi...
Venezuela’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...
The 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.
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.
Happy 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...
Federal 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.
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 Office of the Director...
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.
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.
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
A 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.
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.
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.
It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved.
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.
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