Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Dallas Arboretum ending 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos exhibit after 2026
A longtime holiday exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will come to an end after the 2026 season.
A longtime holiday exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will come to an end after the 2026 season.
US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
Gaylord Texan reveals new Harry Potter ice! theme
This year's ice! exhibit at the Gaylord Texan will have an all-new Harry Potter theme.
This year's ice! exhibit at the Gaylord Texan will have an all-new Harry Potter theme.
Gaylord Texan’s 2026 ice! exhibit to feature Harry Potter
It may be in the triple digits right now, but the Gaylord Texan is already planning for its single-digit ice! exhibit. It has a new Harry Potter theme for 2026.
It may be in the triple digits right now, but the Gaylord Texan is already planning for its single-digit ice! exhibit. It has a new Harry Potter theme for 2026.
62 Boating While Intoxicated charges filed in Texas over July 4th Holiday weekend
Texas Game Wardens filed 62 boating while intoxicated charges over the July 4th weekend. This is the highest number since 2019, amid thousands of safety checks and two tragic holiday drownings.
Texas Game Wardens filed 62 boating while intoxicated charges over the July 4th weekend. This is the highest number since 2019, amid thousands of safety checks and two tragic holiday drownings.
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.
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.
Dallas Police respond to nearly 300 fireworks disturbance calls during July 4 weekend
The number of calls Dallas Police received about fireworks disturbances and random gunfire during the July 4 weekend dropped from last year.
The number of calls Dallas Police received about fireworks disturbances and random gunfire during the July 4 weekend dropped from last year.
FULL: Klyde Warren Park July 4th fireworks show 2026
Watch the full fireworks display from Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on July 4, 2026.
Watch the full fireworks display from Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on July 4, 2026.
FULL: 2026 Fort Worth Fourth fireworks show
Watch the full fireworks show put on in Fort Worth from July 4th, 2026.
Watch the full fireworks show put on in Fort Worth from July 4th, 2026.
Arlington July 4 parade celebrates city’s 150th, America’s 250th anniversary
The annual Arlington Independence Day parade was held Saturday morning, drawing an expected 75,000 visitors to Downtown for the city's 150th anniversary and the country’s 250th birthday.
The annual Arlington Independence Day parade was held Saturday morning, drawing an expected 75,000 visitors to Downtown for the city's 150th anniversary and the country’s 250th birthday.
FULL: Arlington Independence Day Parade
The city of Arlington celebrated both its 150th birthday and America's 250th anniversary with one of the country's largest Fourth of July parades.
The city of Arlington celebrated both its 150th birthday and America's 250th anniversary with one of the country's largest Fourth of July parades.
Arlington celebrates 150 years on July 4
The city of Arlington is marking a major milestone this Fourth of July, celebrating a century and a half of history. The city's annual Independence Day is also one of the largest in the country.
The city of Arlington is marking a major milestone this Fourth of July, celebrating a century and a half of history. The city's annual Independence Day is also one of the largest in the country.
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Huge crowd shows up for Kaboom Town 2026
Thousands of people were in attendance for Kaboom Town 2026 in Addison. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.
Thousands of people were in attendance for Kaboom Town 2026 in Addison. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.
FULL: 2026 Kaboom Town fireworks show
Watch the full fireworks show put on at Addison's Kaboom Town show from July 3, 2026.
Watch the full fireworks show put on at Addison's Kaboom Town show from July 3, 2026.
Fort Worth Police shut down illegal fireworks operation
Just before the July 4th holiday, Fort Worth Police shut down a large illegal fireworks operation.
Just before the July 4th holiday, Fort Worth Police shut down a large illegal fireworks operation.
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.
Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.
Dallas July 4 road closures aim to prevent gridlocks
The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems.
The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems.