TEA announces plans to takeover Fort Worth ISD

This evening, a representative for the agency gave a timeline of when the elected board of trustees will be replaced by an appointed board of managers. It also appointed a conservator to oversee the takeover. Parents expressed concerns over the takeover in a community meeting this evening.

Kidney donor forms bond with ex-husband's wife

Amanda McCowen, the ex-wife of Joshua Maples, donated a kidney to his current wife, Angela Maples, forging an unexpected bond of love and forgiveness within their blended family.

TEA names conservator to lead FWISD turnaround plan

The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."

Dallas sides with police chief blocking ICE partnership

A Dallas City Council committee rejected a proposal for the Dallas Police Department to join a federal program with ICE, with officials arguing the partnership would hinder local crime-fighting efforts despite a potential $25 million grant.

Ex-Cowboys coach Greg Ellis remembers Marshawn Kneeland

Police believe Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a chase on Wednesday night. Police scanner audio indicates that Kneeland was in the middle of a mental health crisis. Greg Ellis served as the Cowboys' assistant defensive line coach during Kneeland's rookie season. He joined FOX 4's Jeff Kolb to remember the person and player that Kneeland was.

Marshawn Kneeland cause of death revealed: TMZ

In an exclusive interview with TMZ, Michael Babcock gives new details about Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland's death from information gathered from police scanners.

Plano voters to decide DART future in May 2026 election

Plano City Council approved a special election in May, allowing voters to decide whether the city will withdraw from DART services due to financial concerns, despite strong opposition from residents who rely on the transit system.

McKinney ISD votes to close 3 elementary schools

McKinney ISD voted to close three elementary schools by the 2026–2027 school year, a move intended to save the district about $3 million annually and correct a student imbalance partly caused by unaffordable housing leading to low enrollment in some areas.

FAA to reduce air traffic amid government shutdown

The FAA says the reductions will hit 40 high volume airports. Leaders are blaming the ongoing strain on air traffic controllers, who were already short staffed before the shutdown and are now working without pay.

Deadly cargo UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky

The day after a deadly cargo plane crash here in Louisville, first responders are still looking for survivors with the death toll likely to get higher. A massive fireball on the tarmac, Tuesday (11/4), in Louisville, Kentucky after a u-p-s cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff at the company's global delivery hub at Muhammad Ali International Airport.