Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
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1 killed in accidental shooting in Grand Prairie, 19-year-old suspect arrested
A 19-year-old faces a manslaughter charge after an accidental shooting inside a vehicle in Grand Prairie overnight.
Multi-agency investigation underway after 4 shot in East Texas Whataburger parking lot
Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.
Man killed in South Dallas shooting; suspect identified as Jermiah Savage
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal shooting early Friday morning in south Dallas, police said.
Kaufman County capital murder suspect arrested at Arizona-Mexico border
A months-long, multi-agency manhunt culminated in the arrest of a Texas capital murder suspect tracked down near the Mexican border in Arizona, authorities announced....
Fort Worth Gun Violence detectives investigate late-night shooting on Ward Park Lane
A woman was hospitalized late Friday night after being shot during a dispute in northwest Fort Worth, police said.
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas....
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park....
Cornyn says closed primaries could backfire on Texas GOP, breaking with Abbott, Paxton
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn on Friday came out against top Texas Republicans’ efforts to close the state’s GOP primaries, warning that to do so would be “paving the way to minority party status.”...
Denton PD: No injuries after gunshots fired on Morse Street
Denton police are investigating gunshots possibly fired from a vehicle on Morse Street late Thursday morning. There were no reports of injuries.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
Teens arrested for March, June murders in Dallas
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to two separate shootings that left multiple people dead in Dallas. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million....
Man runs into burning home to rescue 2 children
Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. In total, five children and their parents were inside when the fire started. Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children....
17-year-old, 19-year-old suspects arrested in connection to fatal Dallas shootings
Two teenagers are in custody over a March double homicide in Dallas, with one also connected to a separate June homicide.
Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
Denton PD: Woman grazed by bullet outside Providence Place Apartments
Denton police report a woman was lightly grazed by a bullet during a shooting at the Providence Place Apartments on Wednesday night.
Denton’s July 4 fireworks show returns for America’s 250th: What to know about VIP, parking and the good cause
Once again, the skies of Denton will shine brightly as fireworks spew up into the air to celebrate Independence Day.
Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday....
July 4th Fireworks 2026 in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.
Truck driver expected to plead guilty in Kaufman County fatal I-20 crash
A truck driver facing five counts of manslaughter after a fatal 18-wheeler crash on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County that killed five people is expected to enter a plea deal in court on Thursday....
15-year-old killed, three teens seriously injured in Eastland County rollover crash
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers were seriously injured early Thursday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 6, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety....
2 children airlifted to hospital after Fort Worth house fire
A child died and several others were hurt in an early morning house fire in Fort Worth Thursday morning.
1 child dead, 3 children hospitalized after Fort Worth house fire
A child is dead and three other children are hospitalized after a devastating early morning house fire in south Fort Worth near the TCU campus.
3rd person arrested in connection to 2002 Frisco cold case murder
A third person has been arrested in connection to a 24-year-old cold case murder in Frisco.
Trackdown: Oak Cliff gas station robbery
Two suspects robbed and assaulted a man at a Texaco gas station in Oak Cliff last month, and Dallas Police are asking the public for help finding them. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's episode of Trackdown....
Kubota & Craig Releases Guide on Irvine Car Accidents: Handling Road Construction Zones
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Former Army soldier from Texas pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes
A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced....
Trackdown: 2 suspects wanted in Oak Cliff Texaco robbery
A violent May robbery at an Oak Cliff convenience store has Dallas Police looking for two suspects.
Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.
Fort Worth homicide: Father charged with Feb. murder of 9-year-old child
A Fort Worth man faces a capital murder charge after police arrested him in connection to the death of his 9-year-old daughter this past February.
Denton police: Four men arrested after officers spot stolen motorcycle at apartment
A stolen motorcycle investigation led Denton officers and county deputies to arrest four men on property crime charges and warrants Tuesday, according to police reports....
Traffic Alert: 1 dead, SB I-35E shut down in Carrollton after fiery crash
A portion of a major highway remains closed Wednesday morning following a deadly tanker truck crash and explosion late Tuesday night, according to police....
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter released from North Texas jail
Jake Lang, a Jan. 6th rioter and far-right influencer who was pardoned by President Donald Trump, was released from a Collin County Jail on Tuesday following his second arrest in North Texas this June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more....
Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying
Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids....
Map: Denton police reports from June 15-21, 2026
The Denton Police Department arrested 66 individuals and responded to 2,707 service and officer-initiated calls from June 15-21, 2026.
Trial begins in official oppression, retaliation case against Johnson County Sheriff
A trial in Johnson County between the Johnson County Sheriff and his Deputy Chief began on Tuesday, months after the sheriff was initially arrested and charged with official oppression, sexual harassment and retaliation against a witness....
Corinth hit-and-run leaves pedestrian dead
A hit-and-run in Corinth early Tuesday morning left a pedestrian dead and police searching for a suspect.
Man arrested at Dulles airport after officers allegedly find child sex abuse, bestiality material in phone
A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone....
Denton driver reports finding bullet hole after I-35 road rage incident
A driver on North Interstate 35 in Denton told police he found a bullet hole in his vehicle after a road rage incident Monday morning, according to a police report....
Crews work to put out recycling facility fire in Forest Hill
Multiple fire crews are working to put out a large fire at a recycling center in Forest Hill.
Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said....
Corinth police: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on I-35E
Corinth police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a man on northbound Interstate 35E early Tuesday.
Dallas shooting: 1 teen killed, another wounded near West Dallas park
Two teenagers were shot near a West Dallas park early Tuesday, and police later recovered a handgun from a nearby creek.
Haslet pastor could return to church after son's sex offender arrest controversy
A Haslet pastor could return to his church following an extended leave of absence following the arrest of his son, who was booked for failing to comply with mandatory sex offender registration requirements in February....
Suspect arrested after Dallas woman's body found in freezer
Police have arrested a murder suspect in connection with a Dallas homicide where a woman's body was found in the freezer of a home. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on the relationship between the victim and the suspect....
US Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Sitka, Alaska
The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that one of their helicopters crashed near Sitka, Alaska on Monday.
Dallas woman stabbed in the head, body stuffed in master bedroom freezer, affidavit says
An arrest warrant affidavit reveals a history of domestic violence between Kendrick Brown and Maria Murray, whose body was found with multiple stab wounds inside a freezer at an abandoned East Oak Cliff home in Dallas....
Texas Rangers investigate fatal Melissa officer-involved shooting
The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead following a late-night disturbance call, police said Monday.
Women report stranger brandished gun outside Denton Golden Triangle Mall
A mother and daughter reported a woman pointed a gun at them in a Denton Golden Triangle Mall parking lot on Saturday, according to a police report.
Women report stranger brandished gun outside mall
A mother and daughter reported a woman pointed a gun at them in a Golden Triangle Mall parking lot on Saturday, according to a police report.
Two Granbury residents killed in head-on crash with semi, DPS says
A head-on crash on a North Texas highway left two Granbury residents dead and a truck driver injured, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced.
Police: Denton Loop 288 employee reports man masturbated inside store
A Denton south Walmart employee told police he caught a man masturbating inside the store on Friday, according to a police report.
Police: Denton Loop 288 employee reports man committed lewd act inside store
A Walmart employee told police he caught a man masturbating inside a Denton store on Friday, according to a police report.
Police: Employee reports man committed lewd act inside Denton store
A Walmart employee told police he caught a man masturbating inside a Denton store on Friday, according to a police report.
Interstate 30 reopens in Garland after multi-vehicle 18-wheeler crash blocks highway
Interstate 30 has reopened in both directions after an early morning multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler carrying industrial rolls of paper blocked the highway, police said....
LIVE: Argentina vs. Austria updates from Dallas Stadium as Messi eyes goal history
Track live World Cup updates from Dallas Stadium, including severe weather alerts, pre-match fan rallies, and the post-game BRESH party at Texas Live!