Texas ranks in top 10 most affordable states for child care: Study

The average price of child care in the U.S. last year was $13,128. According to a new study, Texas beat that number by nearly 14 percent.

These are the best cities to raise a family in 2025, study finds

A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.

Trackdown helps woman find her long-lost mother
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FOX 4's Trackdown series typically helps to put police detectives on the trail of suspects. This time, in addition to taking a suspected killer off the streets, it also helped a woman find her long-lost mother.

Fort Worth Zoo half-price day during spring break

Fort Worth Zoo half-price admissions during spring break brings residents from across DFW.

Here's what moms are spending on their babies' first year

The eyepopping costs of a baby's first year are leading to more parents having fewer children - or putting off having kids at all.

Valentine's Day Vows: Dallas couple renews vows on 65th wedding anniversary

The Nashes hope their love story, now one challenged by Alzheimer’s disease, will remind others what it means to remain committed to one another.

These are the worst cities for families, report says

A new study ranked the 50 largest U.S. metros for families, based on factors including household incomes, poverty rates and child care costs.

Newborn baby surrendered by parents at Garland fire station

The baby was found to be in perfect health. Garland police are commending the parents for making the tough decision to safely and legally give up their infant.

'She just lit up': Baby born deaf hears parents for 1st time after cochlear implants

A Massachusetts couple is celebrating after their 10-month-old daughter, Charlie, who was born deaf due to Usher syndrome, heard for the first time thanks to cochlear implants.

These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2025

BabyCenter's new report shows a large decline in certain names. The list includes royal names, along with ‘80s and ‘90s names.

Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam

Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.

Firefighters from Arizona fire department welcomed 19 babies in 2024

This is a story that will melt your heart. Nineteen Chandler Firefighters welcomed new additions to their families last year.

TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate

Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.

WIC program aims to provide young families with access to healthy food

It’s the 50th year of a federally funded food program that helps low-income families with children eat better. Still, the Women, Infants, and Children or WIC program wants to help more families put healthy groceries in their baskets.

Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed

On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.