North Carolina OKs proposal raising minimum marriage age to 16
North Carolina lawmakers have finalized legislation to raise the minimum age to get married in the state from 14 or 16.
COVID-19 surge also causing statewide shortage of labor and delivery nurses
COVID-19 is not just causing a shortage of critical care nurses. Parkland Hospital says there is also a statewide shortage of labor and delivery nurses. The hospital that’s known to be one of the busiest in the nation for the number of babies delivered has to rely on other North Texas hospitals to help. And many of them are also experiencing shortages.
Dallas mother of quintuplets adjusts to life at home
Their parents for years thought they couldn't have children, so they certainly were not ever expecting of having five at once.
CPS disproportionately takes custody of Black children, report says
A report from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services shows African American children are disproportionately taken into CPS custody more often than kids of other races. So what’s being done about it?
Rising North Texas COVID cases threaten fall lineup for live theater
More people are now able to enjoy the arts with even more opportunities on the horizon. But rising COVID cases across North Texas could threaten to bring down the curtain once again.
Spanking worsens children’s behavior, study finds
The study’s senior author Elizabeth Gershoff said her team realized that physical punishment led to "increased aggression, increased antisocial behavior, and increased disruptive behavior in school."
Fort Worth couple gains new daughter in adult adoption 27 years in the making
A family grew by one in Tarrant County through an adoption you don't hear about very often. But this adoption was different. It all serves as a heartwarming reminder that family may not be by blood but is always by love.
Fort Worth police team up with non-profit to give away hundreds of sneakers to kids in need
It may sound simple, but a good pair of sneakers can go a long way.
Taste Addison festival returns post-pandemic
North Texans are kicking off the weekend with a true taste of summer. Taste Addison is back after a year break in its decades-old tradition.
Texas bill hopes to give divorced parents equal custody of children
Texas fathers going through divorce often face an uphill battle to gain equal custody of their children. Advocates had hoped to change Texas law to make it easier, but a bill that would do that is stalled with time running out.
Aubrey father delivers baby in SUV on the way to the hospital
The Taylor family was hoping to avoid a trip to the emergency room. Their son couldn't wait so his parents had to improvise.
FOX Sports donates $43K in sports equipment to North Texas Boys & Girls Clubs
FOX Sports donated more than $43,000 worth of equipment. FOX 4 was there at the Grand Prairie Boys & Girls Club location as the equipment came in.
Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween
The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.
North Texas mom gives birth years after her own mother stepped in as surrogate
Four years ago, FOX 4 brought you the story of a North Texas mother who became a surrogate mom for her daughter.
The Force is strong with Lego's new Baby Yoda construction set
Fans of the newly minted Emmy award-winning Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, can now build their own Lego version of the Child, or Baby Yoda as he's commonly referred to by fans of the series.
Dallas Arboretum, Big Tex ready to welcome crowds this weekend at limited capacity
Popular outdoor events will be limited on what is supposed to be a nice weather weekend across North Texas.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra ready to welcome live audience with COVID-19 safety in mind
The opening of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Symphonic Series is almost upon us. It's been a whirlwind year for performers with a recent twist that many didn't see coming.