Dallas church surprises member with dedication ceremony
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Lorene Bennett attends Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. Back in the spring, bad weather kept her from attending a dedication ceremony for the church's new choir robes. On Sunday, church leaders honored Ms. Bennett by bringing the choir to her.

Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones

Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.

Banning cell phones in Texas schools?
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Several school districts across Texas have experimented with banning cell phones in the classroom. Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair says it's an issue that the legislature should consider taking up.

Calls for Biden to drop out may increase this week
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Congress is back in session this week and the number of Democratic officials calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race could grow.

Residents on Texas' Gulf Coast prepare for Beryl
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Beryl is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Texas' Gulf Coast early Monday morning. People living in the area are taking steps to make sure they are prepared for the worst.

3 killed, including 2 kids, in Fort Worth shooting
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Court documents obtained by FOX 4 reveal more about what led to a Fort Worth shooting on the Fourth of July that killed three people, including a 4-year-old and 1-year-old.

Man narrowly escapes as truck smashes into his garage

The Sterling Heights man, 74, was sitting on his front porch playing a video game Friday evening when he heard a loud bang, and then saw the truck barreling toward him.

FOX 4 News Crime Files: Week of June 30
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The top crime stories from the week of June 30, including FOX 4 viewers helping track down a murder suspect, a man allegedly taking upskirt videos assaulting an officer, an arrest made 23 years after a baby was found on the side of the road and a Crowley JROTC teacher allegedly shot by his son.

Fight led to Fort Worth shooting that killed 3
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Three people, including a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old, were killed in a Fort Worth shooting on the Fourth of July. Newly acquired documents by FOX 4 are giving us more information about what led up to that shooting.

Semi rollover crash closes access to I-635, at least one person dead
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Grapevine police say at least one person is dead after a semi rollover crash. Access to I-635 near Grapevine, Irving, and DFW airport is closed.

Here & Now: It Takes a Man Conference
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A South Dallas pastor planned a fun Saturday for young men to learn basic vehicle maintenance. It's called the "It Takes a Man Conference." FOX 4?s Shaun Rabb has more in this week's Here & Now.

NTX woman bitten by shark on South Padre Island
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A North Texas woman recalls her terrifying escape from a shark attack on South Padre Island. The shark bit her left calf off. "My leg is pretty much gone."

Engaged couple meets through blind date photoshoot
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An East Texas couple is counting down the days until they're married. Their story is coming full circle after first meeting through a blind date photoshoot.

Dallas Co. constable recognized with state award
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A troubled Dallas County constable precinct that had lost its credibility because of poor management is being restored by new leadership.

What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’

If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:

Teen loses fingers in Berkeley July 4 fireworks mishap: neighbors

The neighbor said that one of the boys in Berkeley picked up a firework that hadn’t exploded even though his friend warned him to put the firework down before it blew up in his hand.

California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden

California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.