FOX 4 Crime Files: Week of March 9
A look back at crime stories in the Dallas-Fort Worth area during the week of March 9, 2025, including a Dallas megachurch founder who was indicted on child sex charges, how investigators were able to track down one of the alleged killers of rapper Lil Ronnie, a police K9 is shot and killed during an operation in McKinney and a Fort Worth man accused of killing his girlfriend and then leading police on a chase.
A look back at crime stories in the Dallas-Fort Worth area during the week of March 9, 2025, including a Dallas megachurch founder who was indicted on child sex charges, how investigators were able to track down one of the alleged killers of rapper Lil Ronnie, a police K9 is shot and killed during an operation in McKinney and a Fort Worth man accused of killing his girlfriend and then leading police on a chase.
Austin I-35 crash: Work zone design a 'definite focus' of deadly 17-vehicle crash investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board says it is looking carefully at the design of the work zone on I-35 where a 17-vehicle crash killed five people in North Austin on Thursday night.
The National Transportation Safety Board says it is looking carefully at the design of the work zone on I-35 where a 17-vehicle crash killed five people in North Austin on Thursday night.
Sudiksha Konanki missing: Dominican AG grills key witness Joshua Riibe
The top prosecutor in the Dominican Republic personally questioned Joshua Riibe Saturday, the last known person seen with missing Virginia college student Sudiksha Konanki, as authorities intensify their investigation into her disappearance.
The top prosecutor in the Dominican Republic personally questioned Joshua Riibe Saturday, the last known person seen with missing Virginia college student Sudiksha Konanki, as authorities intensify their investigation into her disappearance.
School choice, Dept. of Education cuts
In this week's Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to a supporter of school choice legislation about the bills moving through the Texas Legislature and what it means for both public and private schools. Then FOX 26's Greg Groogan discusses the impact of cuts to the US Department of Education.
In this week's Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to a supporter of school choice legislation about the bills moving through the Texas Legislature and what it means for both public and private schools. Then FOX 26's Greg Groogan discusses the impact of cuts to the US Department of Education.
Sylvester Turner funeral held in Houston on Saturday
A celebration of life service will be held for former Congressman and Houston mayor Sylvester Turner on Saturday.
A celebration of life service will be held for former Congressman and Houston mayor Sylvester Turner on Saturday.
Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025: FULL
Watch this the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dallas as it rolls down Greenville Avenue.
Watch this the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dallas as it rolls down Greenville Avenue.
Texas reports new cases, infections in new counties
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed 259 cases of measles since late January.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed 259 cases of measles since late January.
Small fires pop up across North Texas
The winds have died down, but dry and breezy conditions fuel continued fire concerns into the weekend.
The winds have died down, but dry and breezy conditions fuel continued fire concerns into the weekend.
NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 from Florida to relieve stranded astronauts at space station
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched four Crew-10 astronauts from Florida on Friday evening. The crew is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) where they will rendezvous with NASA’s two stranded astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched four Crew-10 astronauts from Florida on Friday evening. The crew is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) where they will rendezvous with NASA’s two stranded astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
Alleged drunk driver arrested for deadly pile-up
Five people were killed, including an infant and toddler, in a massive 17-car pileup on Interstate 35 in Austin. The 37-year-old man charged in the horrific accident has North Texas ties.
Five people were killed, including an infant and toddler, in a massive 17-car pileup on Interstate 35 in Austin. The 37-year-old man charged in the horrific accident has North Texas ties.
Fire departments on standby as fire threat ramps up
So far, DFW has not seen any major fires, but the extreme threat is far from over.
So far, DFW has not seen any major fires, but the extreme threat is far from over.
Donald Trump Speech at DOJ | FULL
Donald Trump addresses the country in a speech at the Department of Justice March 14th, 2025
Donald Trump addresses the country in a speech at the Department of Justice March 14th, 2025
5 dead, 17 injured in Austin overnight crash on I-35
More than a dozen vehicles were involved in a major crash on I-35E late Thursday night. Austin police said the accident stretched over a tenth of a mile.
More than a dozen vehicles were involved in a major crash on I-35E late Thursday night. Austin police said the accident stretched over a tenth of a mile.
Red Flag Warning: North Texas firefighters prepare
Fire officials in North Texas are asking for people to stay aware, as the threat for potential wildfires remains high today. Governor Abbott announced increased state resources available to fight wildfires, if the ignite.
Fire officials in North Texas are asking for people to stay aware, as the threat for potential wildfires remains high today. Governor Abbott announced increased state resources available to fight wildfires, if the ignite.
Police K-9 Azi shot and killed at McKinney motel
A police K-9 and an armed man were killed during a shootout at a motel in McKinney Thursday. Another victim was also taken to the hospital.
A police K-9 and an armed man were killed during a shootout at a motel in McKinney Thursday. Another victim was also taken to the hospital.
NASA, SpaceX Crew 10 rocket launch: How to watch live, stream
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday night from Florida.
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday night from Florida.
Police K-9, suspect killed after shooting at motel
Police say the man shot a 52-year-old woman and then barricaded himself in his motel room. During a shootout, police say the suspect fatally shot K-9 Azi. The armed man was also shot and later died.
Police say the man shot a 52-year-old woman and then barricaded himself in his motel room. During a shootout, police say the suspect fatally shot K-9 Azi. The armed man was also shot and later died.
50 dogs seized from Watauga home
Nearly 50 Rottweilers and other animals were rescued from an alleged animal cruelty situation involving a rescue organization in Watauga earlier this month.
Nearly 50 Rottweilers and other animals were rescued from an alleged animal cruelty situation involving a rescue organization in Watauga earlier this month.
Fire departments prep for potential wildfires
As Gov. Greg Abbott prepares state resources to fight potential wildfires, North Texas fire departments are getting ready as well.
As Gov. Greg Abbott prepares state resources to fight potential wildfires, North Texas fire departments are getting ready as well.
Flight headed to DFW catches on fire
Passengers seen escaping American Airlines plane as it burns at Denver International Airport. ((Credit: X / @flynnstone))
Passengers seen escaping American Airlines plane as it burns at Denver International Airport. ((Credit: X / @flynnstone))