Denton police find drug materials after trespassers flee vacant rental house
Denton police say they found drug paraphernalia after a property manager called to report she saw people run out of a vacant rental house on Tuesday.
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Denton blotter mapped: Police reports from July 6-12, 2026
The Denton Police Department arrested 54 individuals and responded to 2,485 service and officer-initiated calls from July 6-12, 2026.
Denton PD: Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run crash on Mingo Road
A bicyclist sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle struck him on Mingo Road and the driver did not stop, according to a police report....
Blood shortage: Red Cross asks Denton County to donate at blood drives amid emergency low
The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage on Monday and asked Denton County residents to donate at upcoming local blood drives.
Texas lawmakers examine the state’s fragmented response to homelessness
Texas lawmakers are questioning whether the state's fragmented approach to homelessness contributes to a costly cycle in which some of the most vulnerable Texans move repeatedly among the streets, emergency rooms, county jails and short-term treatment programs....
Denton blotter: Officers arrest man drinking stolen wine after store robbery
Denton police arrested a 36-year-old man early Saturday who allegedly robbed a convenience store and was caught drinking the stolen alcohol
Arrest made in connection to teen's drowning at Lake Ray Hubbard
Dallas Police have detained a 19-year-old suspect in connection to a teenager's drowning this past April.
Texas Rangers investigating City of Trinidad after water issues, controversial arrests, firings
After controversial arrests, alleged retaliatory firings and a litany of water issues, the Texas Rangers are investigating the City of Trinidad.
Dozens displaced by overnight Dallas condo fire
45 people are now without a home after a blaze broke out at a condo complex in Far Northeast Dallas on Thursday night. FXO 4's Alex Boyer has more from the residents displaced....
Tennessee double-homicide suspect arrested by Border Patrol in Texas
A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Tennessee was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas this week.
Affidavit: Plano ISD teacher touched female students at his desk
More details have been released in the case of a Brinker Elementary School teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a second grader. Plano ISD has also taken steps to fire him....
Lewisville police investigating deceased fetus found at Lake Park
Lewisville police are investigating after a deceased fetus was located at Lake Park on Friday, according to a news release.
Lewisville police investigating fetus found at Lake Park
Lewisville police are investigating after a deceased fetus was located at Lake Park on Friday, according to a news release.
Lewisville police investigating fetal remains found at Lake Park
Lewisville police are investigating after a deceased fetus was located at Lake Park on Friday, according to a news release.
'Intentionally discarded' human fetus found at Lewisville Lake Park
Lewisville police are investigating after a human fetus, estimated to be about 5 to 6 months' gestation, was found “intentionally discarded" along the Lake Park shoreline on Friday morning....
'Evil Dead Burn' review: Grief, gore and evil catch fire
Evil Dead Burn is a vicious, blood-soaked franchise entry that turns grief, domestic abuse and generational trauma into a claustrophobic nightmare — and despite a late stumble, proves there is still fresh hell to raise in the Evil Dead universe....
Dallas condo fire leaves 45 people homeless
Dozens of condos in Far Northeast Dallas were destroyed by an overnight fire, leaving about 45 people homeless.
3-alarm Dallas condo fire displaces 45 residents
An overnight three-alarm fire at the Cambridge Park Condominiums near Audelia Road and Skillman Street in Far Northeast Dallas damaged 24 units and displaced 45 residents, though no injuries were reported....
ICYMI: Fireworks for a good cause, $1M donation to TWU and Denton's homelessness efforts
Catch up on any stories you might have missed this week from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
H-E-B in Fort Worth closed after catching fire
An H-E-B store in Fort Worth caught fire on Thursday. Firefighters have since contained the blaze, which began in the store's meat department. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more on this breaking news....
Suspect had hundreds of recordings of women at Irving stores
19-year-old Makarious Bates was found with hundreds of invasive photos and videos from dressing rooms at Irving stores, and police fear there are many more victims. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more....
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.
Henderson Law Reminds Santa Rosa and Sonoma County Residents of Their Rights After an Accident, Injury, or Loss
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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.
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....
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.
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....
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....
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.
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....
19-year-old arrested in Irving for secretly recording women in business restrooms, dressing rooms
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of invasive visual recording after allegedly photographing and filming women inside business restrooms and dressing rooms, police said Thursday....
Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
Plano teacher arrested, charged with sexual abuse of a student
A Plano ISD second grade teacher is accused of inappropriately touching a student. He's in jail this morning charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. Fox 4's Dan Godwin is at the Collin County Jail with details on the teacher's arrest....
Longtime Plano ISD teacher charged with child sex abuse
A Plano ISD elementary school teacher was arrested on Wednesday and was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the teacher's alleged actions....
‘It takes a village’: Denton Noon Kiwanis’ July 4 show raises nearly $20K for children’s healthcare
The Denton community banded together on July Fourth to support the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club's fireworks show, meeting the club's final obligations to host a large event while raising money for the club's children's clinic to continue offering no-cost medical,…...
Innocent bystander gunned down in Pleasant Grove
An innocent bystander was killed by three masked men in an East Dallas neighborhood last month, and Dallas Police are looking for them. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's edition of Trackdown....
Dallas police officer injured during traffic stop on Hwy. 67
A driver struck a Dallas police SUV as the officer was conducting a traffic stop on Highway 67 near Wheatland Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Victim has throat slashed by unknown suspect in East Dallas
Police are looking for an unknown suspect who slashed the throat of a man in East Dallas early Wednesday morning.
World Cup 2026: Dozens arrested during matches in Arlington
Nearly 70,000 fans have descended upon Dallas Stadium in Arlington for each of the 2026 World Cup matches, but only a handful have found themselves on the wrong side of the law....
Plano ISD elementary school teacher charged with sexual assault of a child
Police say a Plano ISD teacher was arrested on Wednesday after continuously sexually abusing a child at the elementary school he worked at.
Trackdown: 3 masked men murder innocent bystander in Pleasant Grove after targeting someone else
Dallas Police are searching for three suspects from a June 9 shooting in Pleasant Grove who killed an innocent man while initially targeting someone else....
Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair user
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters....
Pilot Point PD: One driver killed in crash at FM455 and FM1385
Pilot Point police report a two-vehicle crash killed one driver and hospitalized another at FM455 and FM1385 on Monday.
Pilot Point police: One driver killed in crash at FM455 and FM1385
Pilot Point police reported a two-vehicle crash that killed one driver and hospitalized another at FM455 and FM1385 on Monday.
Affidavit reveals victim was killed with a concrete block, suspect charged with murder
David Brown Jr., 23, has been arrested by U.S. Marshals and charged with murder for the fatal June 18 concrete block beating of John Nelson in South Dallas....
Woman in critical condition after being shot while driving in Dallas
A woman is in critical condition after being shot while driving and crashing her vehicle into a parked car Tuesday night in Dallas, authorities said.
Innocent bystander caught in crossfire at Dallas apartment complex shootout
An innocent bystander was hospitalized Tuesday night after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two groups at a Dallas apartment complex, authorities said....
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after new round of strikes
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
2 arrested in connection to fatal June shooting in McKinney
McKinney Police have made multiple arrests in connection to a shooting at an apartment complex in McKinney that left a man dead.
DEA seizes 66 pounds of meth and thousands of pills in North Texas drug raid
Three men face federal charges after a multi-month investigation in Abilene led to the seizure of firearms and dozens of pounds of meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pills....
Map: Denton police reports from June 29 to July 5, 2026
The Denton Police Department arrested 58 individuals and responded to 3,002 service and officer-initiated calls from June 29 to July 5, 2026.
Dallas baseball field damaged by illegal fireworks
A baseball field in Dallas was heavily damaged by a fire caused by illegal fireworks on the 4th of July. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
WATCH: Forney officer, Kaufman County deputy narrow escape after driver hits parked patrol car
A Kaufman County Sheriff’s deputy and a Forney police officer narrowly escaped injury early Sunday morning after a passing vehicle struck a parked patrol car on the freeway, prompting authorities to issue a stark safety reminder to motorists....
Former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teacher facing new criminal charges
Former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle school teacher Haley Radabaugh faces new charges for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student. She was also arrested in May on child grooming charges....