'Not a shock': Trinidad mayor reacts to shuttering of city's police department
The mayor of Trinidad say he's not surprised to see the local police department shut down by the state, months after controversial arrests brought the small Texas town into a national spotlight.
The mayor of Trinidad say he's not surprised to see the local police department shut down by the state, months after controversial arrests brought the small Texas town into a national spotlight.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
City of Edgewood dealing with brown water
A city about 60 miles east of Dallas is experiencing issues with its water due to chemicals in its treatment system. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
A city about 60 miles east of Dallas is experiencing issues with its water due to chemicals in its treatment system. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
"It’s pretty nasty": Edgewood residents dealing with discolored water
Edgewood, a city 60 miles east of Dallas, has been experiencing issues with its drinking water.
Edgewood, a city 60 miles east of Dallas, has been experiencing issues with its drinking water.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
SpaceX pledges up to $220M for Brownsville water projects after land de-annexation
SpaceX plans to invest up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects for the growing city.
SpaceX plans to invest up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects for the growing city.
160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Big Bend border wall construction sparks demonstrations outside annual Texas Parks & Wildlife meeting
Demonstrators gathered Wednesday to demand state leaders step in to stop planned border barrier construction across more than 48 miles of state park land, including Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Demonstrators gathered Wednesday to demand state leaders step in to stop planned border barrier construction across more than 48 miles of state park land, including Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Trump administration moves to end 2001 roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Prosecutors won't bring cases to Trinidad Police Department
The Trinidad Police Department has been effectively stripped of its power after local prosecutors said they won't bring cases to the department after controversial arrests. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
The Trinidad Police Department has been effectively stripped of its power after local prosecutors said they won't bring cases to the department after controversial arrests. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Henderson County won't take Trinidad Police cases after controversial arrests, state investigations
The Trinidad Police Department has had its powers effectively stripped after a series of controversial arrests related to its ongoing water issues.
The Trinidad Police Department has had its powers effectively stripped after a series of controversial arrests related to its ongoing water issues.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
NOAA says July was warmest month in US history, surpassing 1936 Dust Bowl heat
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Dallas finishes cleanup of Trinity River illegal dumping site
After nearly a month of work, Dallas says cleanup has finished at an illegal dumping site on the banks of the Trinity River.
After nearly a month of work, Dallas says cleanup has finished at an illegal dumping site on the banks of the Trinity River.
West Texas lizard loses endangered-species protections after court ruling
The judge found wildlife officials did not properly evaluate habitat restoration efforts before listing the species.
The judge found wildlife officials did not properly evaluate habitat restoration efforts before listing the species.
First-known freshwater contagious cancer spreading among catfish in Vermont lake
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Trinidad employees resign after lawsuits, controversy embroil town
All three members of the Trinidad City Hall staff have resigned, with one of them resigning as she faces a myriad of lawsuits related to controversial arrests and firings. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more on their resignations.
All three members of the Trinidad City Hall staff have resigned, with one of them resigning as she faces a myriad of lawsuits related to controversial arrests and firings. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more on their resignations.