Dallas approves new 30-year police and fire pension funding plan
The Dallas City Council approved spending $11 billion over the next 30 years to hopefully fix a more than $3 billion budget shortfall.
DART leaders fail to pass $1.8B budget proposal amidst complaints from neighboring cities
Some of the 13 cities using DART are on record expressing extreme dissatisfaction with DART in recent months. Cities of Irving, Plano, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Rowlett and University Park have passed symbolic resolutions in favor of cutting funding.
Fake online threats causing real problems across North Texas schools
Police tell FOX 4 the threats are mostly fake, copied and pasted from similar threats. However, it’s enough to keep campuses on alert. They say it's a growing trend sweeping across North Texas and the state.
Dallas City Council approves contract to count city's trees, despite concerns over $6M price tag
The amount is not too much for environmentalists who worry about an invasive pest.
9/11 Terror Attacks: North Texans honor victims with memorials, a day of service
People across North Texas and the country will pause to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Dallas weather: Moisture from Hurricane Francine could bring rain to North Texas
While the storm is miles away, the moisture in the air from Francine could bring some showers to North Texas.
Mexican national wanted for Mesquite woman’s murder
The hunt is on for a fugitive wanted for murdering a Mesquite mother of four in front of her kids. Authorities believe the suspect, who is a Mexican national, may be hiding out in Mexico.
Dallas Black Clergy calls scathing juvenile report 'shocking but not surprising'
The Dallas Black Clergy called the Office of Inspector General’s report shocking but not surprising. The group is now calling for an independent review, more accountability and community input in the search for the new executive director.
UT Dallas protesters challenging university's punishments after criminal charges dropped
At Chess Plaza on the UT Dallas campus Tuesday, students from 16 campus-based and community organizations held a protest in support of nine UTD students petitioning the university's sanctions against them.
Family of Dallas boy, 14, killed while walking to school pushes for more pedestrian safety
14-year-old Jonathan Ayala was killed last Friday while walking to school. His family says that section of Marsalis is dangerous for the many kids going to school about a half mile away. There is no curb to protect pedestrians. They hope it's a wake-up call to drivers and also the city to add more safety measures.
Dallas police shooting: Suspect with replica handgun killed by officers
The Dallas Police Department released body camera footage of officers shooting and killing a man with a fake gun over the weekend.
Childish Gambino's Dallas concert postponed
Rapper and singer Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, is postponing the remainder of his North American tour, including a scheduled performance in Dallas.
Coppell ISD considers closing 3 schools due to budget issues
Another North Texas school district is considering closing campuses due to budget challenges and declining enrollment.
South Oak Cliff High School freshman girl shot at park across campus
Police say the freshman girl was at the South Oak Cliff Renaissance Park when she was shot. She reportedly went back to the campus to get help.
Investigation into Dallas County Juvenile Department finds falsification of documents, other misconduct
A newly released Office of Inspector General report provides a searing review of the Dallas County Juvenile Department and its administrators.
Stolen daycare bus leads Fort Worth police on chase through several neighborhoods
A stolen daycare bus led Fort Worth police on a chase Monday afternoon. Several FOX 4 viewers captured the chase as it went through their neighborhoods.
Dallas cancels $200K plan to provide in-home garden kits to residents amid scrutiny
The $200,00 proposal was originally set to be approved with no discussion until one city council member raised questions.
Report: Passenger reached into driver’s purse before crash that killed Dallas 14-year-old
The man accused of murdering a 14-year-old Dallas ISD student last week was trying to steal money from a woman’s purse at the time of the deadly crash, according to newly released police documents.
Trackdown: 2 suspects arrested for Nycholas Shield’s 2023 murder
Two men are now behind bars for the deadly shooting of a man in northwest Dallas almost a year ago.
Dallas murder rate up, overall violent crime down for a third year
Dallas has experienced a big drop in average violent crime over the past three years. But the number of murders in the city continues to climb.