4 to Know for July 17, 2025
Here are four stories you should know about for Thursday, July 17, 2025. Peaceful protests are expected in DFW and across the country today in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis. A Dallas police officer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of products from the Apple store. We're learning more about Benjamin Song, the man behind a statewide Blue Alert after a July 4 attack on an immigration detention center. And Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson has a new execution date.
Here are four stories you should know about for Thursday, July 17, 2025. Peaceful protests are expected in DFW and across the country today in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis. A Dallas police officer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of products from the Apple store. We're learning more about Benjamin Song, the man behind a statewide Blue Alert after a July 4 attack on an immigration detention center. And Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson has a new execution date.
Why is Trump now saying the Epstein files are fake?
President Trump's push to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case is not sitting well with some of Trump's loudest supporters. He is now framing the files as a Democrat-led scam and controversy.
President Trump's push to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case is not sitting well with some of Trump's loudest supporters. He is now framing the files as a Democrat-led scam and controversy.
Protests expected across North Texas today
Demonstrators will be honoring the legacy of late congressman John Lewis who fought for civil and human rights. Protests are expected in Fort Worth today, where FOX 4's Payton May has a preview.
Demonstrators will be honoring the legacy of late congressman John Lewis who fought for civil and human rights. Protests are expected in Fort Worth today, where FOX 4's Payton May has a preview.
AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows
Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."
Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."
Texas flooding: Ingram Church becomes lifeline during deadly Kerr County floods
A small church in Ingram, Texas, became the heart of emergency response efforts on July 4, when catastrophic flooding devastated Kerr County.
A small church in Ingram, Texas, became the heart of emergency response efforts on July 4, when catastrophic flooding devastated Kerr County.
Country Star Pat Green's concert for Texas flooding
Country star Pat Green is hosting an online benefit concert tonight after tragically losing his brother and his family in the Central Texas floods. In a candid interview, he opened up about the personal hardships his family has endured.
Country star Pat Green is hosting an online benefit concert tonight after tragically losing his brother and his family in the Central Texas floods. In a candid interview, he opened up about the personal hardships his family has endured.
Dallas officer allegedly stole from 3 Apple stores
Court records reveal new details about the Dallas police sergeant who was arrested for property theft. He?s accused of stealing thousands of dollars? worth of merchandise while working as a security guard at three Apple stores in Dallas.
Court records reveal new details about the Dallas police sergeant who was arrested for property theft. He?s accused of stealing thousands of dollars? worth of merchandise while working as a security guard at three Apple stores in Dallas.
Coke switching to 'REAL Cane Sugar'? What Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to
President Donald Trump claimed Coca-Cola agreed to switch from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar in U.S. Coke products.
President Donald Trump claimed Coca-Cola agreed to switch from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar in U.S. Coke products.
Former Cobb County officer dies during heroic water rescue in South Carolina
Former Cobb County officer Chase Childers, 38, died after rescuing swimmers caught in a rip current at Pawleys Island, S.C.
Former Cobb County officer Chase Childers, 38, died after rescuing swimmers caught in a rip current at Pawleys Island, S.C.
Trackdown: Hunt for fatal hit-and-run driver and family
Authorities are seeking the driver of a white Chevrolet Equinox in a fatal hit-and-run and are also trying to locate the family of the victim, Rafael Rivera Hernandez.
Authorities are seeking the driver of a white Chevrolet Equinox in a fatal hit-and-run and are also trying to locate the family of the victim, Rafael Rivera Hernandez.
Residents can't access belongings after apartment fire
With 800 people still displaced after an electrical fire at the Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth, residents are demanding answers from the management company.
With 800 people still displaced after an electrical fire at the Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth, residents are demanding answers from the management company.
Texas redistricting plan ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, that a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections could gain republicans five seats in the U.S. house. A Texas congressman says both parties stand to lose big in the redistricting battle that's the focus of the special legislative session that starts on Monday.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, that a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections could gain republicans five seats in the U.S. house. A Texas congressman says both parties stand to lose big in the redistricting battle that's the focus of the special legislative session that starts on Monday.
President Trump's push to move on from Epstein case
The Trump administration's push to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case is not sitting well with some of his loudest supporters and President Trump said Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell "does a terrible job" but denied reports that he plans to fire him.
The Trump administration's push to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case is not sitting well with some of his loudest supporters and President Trump said Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell "does a terrible job" but denied reports that he plans to fire him.
Details of Alvarado ICE attack suspect, Benjamin Song
Benjamin Song, the man behind a statewide Blue Alert after a July 4 attack on an immigration detention center, was previously sued over his involvement in a counter-protest outside a Fort Worth drag show in 2023.
Benjamin Song, the man behind a statewide Blue Alert after a July 4 attack on an immigration detention center, was previously sued over his involvement in a counter-protest outside a Fort Worth drag show in 2023.
Execution date set for death row inmate Robert Roberson
A district court judge set a new execution date for Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson Wednesday morning.
A district court judge set a new execution date for Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson Wednesday morning.
SNAP benefits stolen from a disabled mother of three
A disabled mother of three from Houston says hundreds of dollars of her SNAP benefits were stolen from her account without a way to recoup the losses. She doesn't know how she's supposed to feed her family.
A disabled mother of three from Houston says hundreds of dollars of her SNAP benefits were stolen from her account without a way to recoup the losses. She doesn't know how she's supposed to feed her family.
Adopted dog DNA test leads to shocking reveal
One California family lost their beloved dog. To help them grieve, they decided to adopt another and discovered a shocking connection between the two dogs.
One California family lost their beloved dog. To help them grieve, they decided to adopt another and discovered a shocking connection between the two dogs.
Bill to modernize weather research programs in congress
A bipartisan bill is currently before congress aiming to modernize weather research programs. It has taken on special significance after recent deadly weather events, including flooding in Central Texas that left at least 134 dead and more than 100 still missing.
A bipartisan bill is currently before congress aiming to modernize weather research programs. It has taken on special significance after recent deadly weather events, including flooding in Central Texas that left at least 134 dead and more than 100 still missing.
Pat Green talks about personal loss, TX flood concert
Country music star Pat Green is hosting a benefit concert in Arlington tonight to raise money for the families of those affected by the recent deadly floods in Texas. For him, it's personal. Green's brother, sister-in-law, and two of their children were killed in the floods.
Country music star Pat Green is hosting a benefit concert in Arlington tonight to raise money for the families of those affected by the recent deadly floods in Texas. For him, it's personal. Green's brother, sister-in-law, and two of their children were killed in the floods.
Ex-wife of slain UC Berkeley professor orchestrated Greece hit, police say
The professor was ambushed by a masked gunman outside his ex-wife’s residence just moments before he was supposed to pick up the twins he shared with her.
The professor was ambushed by a masked gunman outside his ex-wife’s residence just moments before he was supposed to pick up the twins he shared with her.