Research shows illegal shark fin trade occurring globally despite international protections
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Stores brace for price rounding and cash register chaos as the U.S. Mint shuts down penny production
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Texas whooping cough cases on the rise
Whooping cough cases in Texas have reached a number that has not been seen in Texas in more than a decade, and medical experts say there is cause for concern.
Whooping cough cases in Texas have reached a number that has not been seen in Texas in more than a decade, and medical experts say there is cause for concern.
New Texas law targets property and title theft
Real estate fraud is big business. But a new law that goes into effect next month will give Texas the best safeguards of any state against those trying to steal your home from you.
Real estate fraud is big business. But a new law that goes into effect next month will give Texas the best safeguards of any state against those trying to steal your home from you.
When will federal employees get backpay? Here's the expected dates for each agency
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
West 7th Street businesses push for more improvements
Crime seems to be going down on Fort Worth's popular West 7th Street. Still, business owners, residents, and community leaders believe more is needed to help improve the entertainment district's reputation.
Crime seems to be going down on Fort Worth's popular West 7th Street. Still, business owners, residents, and community leaders believe more is needed to help improve the entertainment district's reputation.
How reopening the government affects flights
The air travel system is pushing to return to business as usual. But it will take several days to get the process going. The FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% for now to allow time for more air traffic controllers and TSA agents to come back to work.
The air travel system is pushing to return to business as usual. But it will take several days to get the process going. The FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% for now to allow time for more air traffic controllers and TSA agents to come back to work.
Texas lawmakers debate free speech in higher education
Following the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Texas House and Senate created a special committee on civil discourse and freedom of speech. The committee met for the first time this week, questioning how much freedom of speech public college employees should have.
Following the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Texas House and Senate created a special committee on civil discourse and freedom of speech. The committee met for the first time this week, questioning how much freedom of speech public college employees should have.
Texans to receive SNAP benefits soon
The reopening of the federal government means food assistance resumes. Millions of Texans could see their SNAP benefit payments as early as this weekend.
The reopening of the federal government means food assistance resumes. Millions of Texans could see their SNAP benefit payments as early as this weekend.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Couple rescue sea turtle trapped on Texas coast
A couple rescued a sea turtle trapped in a deep crack on a Texas coast.
A couple rescued a sea turtle trapped in a deep crack on a Texas coast.
Former Texas gymnastics, martial arts instructor sentenced for child pornography crimes
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Only one Texas city will offer new Chick-fil-A chicken and waffles sandwich
There are only two cities in the nation that are expected to offer the new Chick-fil-A chicken & waffles sandwich starting Dec. 1. The two cities are test markets for the new menu option.
There are only two cities in the nation that are expected to offer the new Chick-fil-A chicken & waffles sandwich starting Dec. 1. The two cities are test markets for the new menu option.
New vaping ordinance in Dallas takes effect next month
In one month, a vaping ordinance will take effect that bans vaping in public spaces. Here's what you need to know about the ordinance.
In one month, a vaping ordinance will take effect that bans vaping in public spaces. Here's what you need to know about the ordinance.
Could Dallas City Hall become a new NBA arena?
The Dallas City Council is moving forward with a plan to explore other options for City Hall. Residents spoke out on both sides of the issue at the council's meeting.
The Dallas City Council is moving forward with a plan to explore other options for City Hall. Residents spoke out on both sides of the issue at the council's meeting.
Longest government shutdown in history is now over
Congress has cleared the way for federal workers to return and agencies to resume normal operations. FOX 4's Payton May is in Colleyville with more on the impacts.
Congress has cleared the way for federal workers to return and agencies to resume normal operations. FOX 4's Payton May is in Colleyville with more on the impacts.
Congress votes to reopen federal government
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the 43-day government shutdown, sending the funding bill to President Trump. His signature on Wednesday night will restore federal employee pay and services like SNAP benefits.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the 43-day government shutdown, sending the funding bill to President Trump. His signature on Wednesday night will restore federal employee pay and services like SNAP benefits.