Dallas leaders discuss ways to encourage homeownership in city

Dallas City Council heard details on a new proposed housing framework as they look for ways to encourage home ownership in the city.

Athena Strand Murder: Death penalty trial for Tanner Horner set for next week

Attorneys for Tanner Horner, the man accused of murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand, are asking a judge to ban the terms "psychopath" and "sociopath" from his upcoming death penalty trial in Tarrant County.

Texas judge further halts utility district involved with Islamic development

A temporary injunction has been issued against a North Texas utility district after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development. 

"Adventure Doggy Bus" in The Colony vandalized

A business owner in The Colony is seeking help to catch the vandal who trashed his business' “Adventure Doggy Bus."

Will Texas really absorb counties from New Mexico?

Last week, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows released committee priorities in preparation for the 2027 legislature. Among the typical items up for study was one notably stranger, leaving many wondering: Will Texas really absorb counties that secede from New Mexico?

Mansfield, Frisco stadiums selected as World Cup base camps

Czechia and Sweden will use North Texas as their home base during the World Cup, with teams training at the new Texas Health Mansfield Stadium and Toyota Stadium in Frisco.

Houston TSA lines: Man passes out vodka shots while waiting

A man at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport added a little extra something to help make the security line feel less long.

What Texans are really tucking into their Easter baskets this year

Forget the Peeps—Texas has a different favorite holiday treat. From delivery trends to search data, see which sweets are reigning supreme in the Lone Star State this Easter.

5-year-old Fort Worth girl hit, killed while riding scooter

A 5-year-old girl died after she was hit by a vehicle while riding her scooter in a Fort Worth neighborhood on Sunday afternoon, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.

West Dallas shooting on I-30 service road leaves man dead

Police arrested and charged 32-year-old Anthony Rios Rivera with murder after 28-year-old Erick Artea Lerma was found shot to death inside a vehicle Tuesday night in West Dallas.

Texas launches first all-digital state wildlife action plan in the nation

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.

Texas bans candy, soda from SNAP purchases starting April 1

Starting April 1, Texas is now the first state to implement sweeping new restrictions on the types of food and beverages available for purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

2026 FIFA World Cup spots finalized; Sweden makes it
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The last round of playoffs are complete and we have an official picture for the World Cup! Here's everything you need to know about the teams competing.

No shots fired, no one hurt at Dallas International School, police say

Dallas police are investigating an active shooter threat at Dallas International School on Churchill Way. But officers have determined that no shots were fired and no one was injured.

Event equips youth with hope, connection, peer support
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NTX middle school and high school students are gathering today and tomorrow to learn about mental health and suicide prevention. FOX 4's Shannon Murray is at the conference in Arlington with more.

New Fort Worth ISD leadership speaks with public for first time
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For the first time since being appointed by the Texas Education Agency last week, the Fort Worth ISD superintendent and board heard from the public at a school board meeting on Tuesday. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Richardson PD looking for shooter that left student paralyzed
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New details have been revealed about the Richardson shooting that left a local high school student paralyzed. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.