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Multi-alarm fire breaks out at Fort Worth H-E-B
Firefighters say a blaze at a Fort Worth HEB has been contained, one that began in the store's meat department.
Dallas man receives lengthy prison sentence for 2022 hate crime shooting
A North Texas man will serve over a decade in prison for injuring three people in a hate-crime shooting in 2022.
Ted Cruz warns Talarico has “real chance” to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
Calling in to Sean Hannity’s radio show Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz offered a blunt warning cry to his party: Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has a legitimate shot at flipping Texas this year.
Fort Worth officials target crime-ridden motel in lawsuit
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.
Second wrongful death suit filed after Dallas apt. explosion
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.
Self-Care at Mary Emma Tate Community Library
<strong>Event date:</strong> July 22, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>10:00 AM - 11:00 AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>408 Pafford Ave<br>Justin, TX 76247<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Join DCPH staff for children's story time at the Mary Emma Tate Community Library. This event w...
Self-Care @ Betty Foster Public Library
<strong>Event date:</strong> July 21, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>10:30 AM - 11:30 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>405 Shaffner St.<br>Ponder, TX 76259<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>DCPH staff will lead a discussion on practical tips for self-care at the public library in Pon...
DCPH @ Denton Community Market
<strong>Event date:</strong> July 18, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>08:00 AM - 01:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>317 W Mulberry St.<br>Denton, TX 76201<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Representatives from the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will be on site to help ...
Dallas July 10 furlough day: what's open and what's closed as city tackles budget shortfall
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.
Woman reports thief snatched purse from her at Denton Walmart
A woman reported to Denton police on Wednesday that a man snatched her purse off her shoulder and stole her medication as she was leaving Walmart.
Dallas investigates possible illegal dump site
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.
Fireworks may have destroyed Forth Worth family's home
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.
Potential illegal dumping site in southern Dallas prompts multi-agency investigation
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.
Judge orders Texas to admit all mentally ill jail detainees to state facilities within 21 days
An Austin federal judge ordered a state health agency to admit all mentally incompetent jail detainees to state facilities within 21 days to have their mental health restored before trial.
Man accused in Little Elm woman's killing plans to fight bail denial
A man accused of murdering his Little Elm girlfriend told a judge Thursday he plans to challenge the court's no-bail order. A judge previously ruled Christopher Sanders posed a "substantial" public safety risk and denied bond.
Fort Worth family looking for answers after July 4 fire destroys home
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.
Dallas apartment explosion: Lawsuit filed on behalf of mother and son killed in blast
Atmos Energy is facing another wrongful death lawsuit in the wake of the deadly apartment explosion in Oak Cliff earlier this year.
Fort Worth files nuisance lawsuit against motel with high crime rate
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.
Robert Berg
Robert Berg, a longtime resident of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 4, 2026. Born on March 5, 1933, to William Berg and Virginia Park, Robert grew up in Concord, California. Shortly after graduating from Mt.…
Interactive American Revolution exhibit coming to Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
The Denton County Courthouse-on-the Square Museum will host The American Revolution Experience, a traveling interactive exhibition connecting visitors to the history of the Revolutionary War, beginning July 27.
Tonya Bergfeld
Tonya June Bergfeld, 77 of Justin Texas formerly of Effingham, Il passed away July 3, 2026. She was born July 26, 1948 in Effinham, the daughter of Russell and Juanita Goen. She married Lester Bergfeld on 10/21/67 at Sacred Heart…
Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson's ex-roommate says Robinson was 'engraving bullets' month before shooting
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time. In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving b...
Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
19-year-old online extremist group leader sentenced in Texas to 40 years for child exploitation
A 19-year-old online leader of a nihilistic extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in federal prison for a horrific campaign of racketeering and child sexual exploitation aimed at sowing social chaos.
Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.
Four-star QB Colton Nussmeier's appeal for eligibility at Ryan denied by UIL state executive committee
Colton Nussmeier, who transferred to Ryan from Flower Mound Marcus in April, will not be eligible to play football at Ryan this fall after the UIL state executive committee denied his appeal Thursday by a 4-1 vote.
Four-star QB Colton Nussmeier's appeal for eligibility denied by UIL state executive committee
Colton Nussmeier, who transferred to Ryan from Flower Mound Marcus in April, will not be eligible to play football at Ryan this fall after the UIL state executive committee denied his appeal Thursday by a 4-1 vote.
This Florida airport has a new name: President Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport in South Florida is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness
At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S.
Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars
Stepdad accused of sex assault as cops widen probe into girl’s lethal Benadryl ingredient dose
A Connecticut man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, as authorities continue investigating the girl's death.
Wally Funk, North Texas astronaut and aviation pioneer, dies at 87
Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87.
Arkansas mother, 6-week-old baby missing as police search continues
Arkansas authorities are searching for a 20-year-old woman and her 6-week-old daughter after the pair disappeared in June.
Trump admin uncovers 7,100% surge in Medicare skin substitute claims, says fraud crackdown blocked millions
The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday.
Fort Worth high-speed chase leads to discovery of 244 kilos of meth
A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after a high-speed chase led law enforcement to find more 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and firearms in his car, home, and local storage facility.
Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.
Recent DOJ opinion could ‘undermine’ rights of people with disabilities, say Texas advocacy orgs
Dozens of Texas disability rights and advocacy groups worry that a recent opinion from the U.S. Department of Justice could lead to a return of institutionalization for people with disabilities.
Irving police find nearly 300 illicit videos on phone of teen arrested for restroom recordings
Court documents reveal police extracted nearly 300 recordings from the phone of 19-year-old Makarious Jevonne Bates following voyeurism arrests at TJ Maxx and Walmart.
