Dallas Animal Services moves closer to no-kill status
The rate of dogs leaving the shelter alive is on the rise, despite more dogs coming into the shelter.
AT&T internet, phone outages hinder some Dallas businesses for days
One local business contacted FOX 4 for help after their phone and internet outages crippled their office for three days. But after FOX 4 made some calls, technicians were at the building and restoring services.
Bags meant for Dallas homeless and their pets taken
A Dallas nonprofit that rescues dogs is looking for whoever stole treats for homeless people and their animals.
Dallas Zoo welcomes tiny Texas horned lizards
Hard work is paying off for the Dallas Zoo. Its conservation efforts are helping to repopulate horned frogs.
North Texas man who shot at robbers trying to steal Maserati: 'When you have to defend yourself, you do it'
The violent incident from 2022 highlights what had been a growing problem with stolen vehicles in the city of Dallas. The number of vehicle thefts in Dallas is going down, but that’s only after a year of staggering numbers with more than 18,000 reported thefts.
Dallas PD's $56M in overtime a bargain to the city, police leaders say
Today's police overtime costs a hefty $56 million. But if the department had 451 more officers, police leaders say that would ultimately cost $113 million.
First Baptist Dallas releases photos of fire damage inside historic sanctuary
Crews are continuing to remove debris from First Baptist Dallas' 133-year-old historic sanctuary after a fire last month.
Trackdown: Nycholas Shield’s suspected killer arrested
Sean Alford was arrested Tuesday in Sweetwater, Texas. Police believe he's responsible for the murder of a man featured on FOX 4's Trackdown.
Jesuit Dallas football kicker dedicates season to raise money for faith-based recovery program
The high school senior plans to raise money for Men of Nehemiah by asking people to make a dollar amount pledge for every point he scores throughout the season. Last season, he scored the most field goals in Texas with a total of 17.
Elm Thicket residents at odds with developer after city mistakenly approves building permit
On one side, the developer says he already invested half a million dollars into a new duplex after the city gave him the greenlight. And on the other, neighbors say they shouldn't have to pay the price for the city's error.
Paul Quinn College to automatically accept Crowley ISD students as part of new partnership
A unique partnership will give sixth graders in Crowley ISD automatic admission to Paul Quinn College when they graduate high school.
SMU professors make comic book to teach educators about homeless students
The creators hope the book sheds a light on the 1.2 million known K-12 students nationwide who have experienced homelessness.
Texas family killed on the way to UT-Dallas move-in day
An incoming college freshman and her parents died in a crash on their way to North Texas for move-in day.
Dallas shooting: 2 women hurt in fight over love interest
Dallas police said two of the women began fighting over a significant other. A third woman pulled out a handgun and fired shots.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre fires 9 dancers over social media video; city council calls for probe
The theater maintains that the dancers were fired for "violating company policies" after posting a video on social media. But the dancers and some councilmembers say this is a classic textbook case of union-busting.
Despite community pushback, plans continue to shut down Northeast Dallas library
Despite a community-led petition with 1,700 signatures, the city of Dallas continues its plans to shut down the Skillman Branch Library as part of proposed cuts to the city budget.
Alleged drunk driver hit pedestrian, crashed into house, Dallas police say
Dallas police say a suspected drunk driver hit and killed a man and then crashed into a house two blocks away.
Dallas shooting: 1 killed in Far East Dallas parking lot shooting
One person was killed and a second person was grazed in the hand in a shooting early Sunday morning.
Dallas stabbing: Man arrested after fight leaves victim critically injured
A fight between two men in Dallas ended with one getting stabbed and the other in jail, police say.
Target, Big Brothers Big Sisters team up for South Dallas back-to-school shopping spree
The mentees of from Big Brothers Big Sisters were given $100 gift cards from Target to buy school supplies and new clothes.