Basketball coach testifies about Jordan Edwards' skills during former Balch Springs officer's trial
FOX 4’s camera was not allowed in the federal courtroom as former Mesquite High School Football Coach Jeff Fleener took the stand, but he spoke to us later outside.
FOX 4’s camera was not allowed in the federal courtroom as former Mesquite High School Football Coach Jeff Fleener took the stand, but he spoke to us later outside.
Victim's friend weeps on the stand during former Balch Springs officer's wrongful death trial
Testimony is expected to begin Monday in the wrongful death lawsuit against former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver, who is serving a 15-year prison sentence for the murder of Jordan Edwards.
Testimony is expected to begin Monday in the wrongful death lawsuit against former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver, who is serving a 15-year prison sentence for the murder of Jordan Edwards.
Jury selected for former Balch Springs officer's civil rights trial
In court on Monday, Roy Oliver paid close attention as potential jurors were questioned about whether they had biases for or against police and whether they could be fair and impartial. A jury was selected by the end of the day.
In court on Monday, Roy Oliver paid close attention as potential jurors were questioned about whether they had biases for or against police and whether they could be fair and impartial. A jury was selected by the end of the day.
How to apply for federal disaster loans after historic flooding
Low-interest government loans are now available to North Texans affected by the historic flooding in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis and Kaufman counties last month.
Low-interest government loans are now available to North Texans affected by the historic flooding in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis and Kaufman counties last month.
Dallas County hoping to get approved for SBA low-interest loans to help those impacted by flooding
Last month's flooding damage in Dallas County wasn't enough to qualify for federal grant money to help victims rebuild, but those who need the help may still be able to get cheap loans to rebuild.
Last month's flooding damage in Dallas County wasn't enough to qualify for federal grant money to help victims rebuild, but those who need the help may still be able to get cheap loans to rebuild.
Flooding death: Grandmother called husband for help before being swept away
60-year-old Joleen Jarrell was returning from dropping off a friend at work when her car was swept away in the floodwaters, according to her husband.
60-year-old Joleen Jarrell was returning from dropping off a friend at work when her car was swept away in the floodwaters, according to her husband.
Flooding forces Balch Springs residents to evacuate their homes
Just one month after an out-of-control fire devastated a Balch Springs neighborhood, out-of-control floodwaters devastated another neighborhood in the city.
Just one month after an out-of-control fire devastated a Balch Springs neighborhood, out-of-control floodwaters devastated another neighborhood in the city.
Flooding forces evacuations in Balch Springs
?This is the worst I've seen it, and we've lived here for about 25 years,? said Rick Waltz, a Balch Springs homeowner who had his roof collapse in the rain.
?This is the worst I've seen it, and we've lived here for about 25 years,? said Rick Waltz, a Balch Springs homeowner who had his roof collapse in the rain.
School year begins for victims of Balch Springs fire
Mesquite ISD is trying to make sure the students have some sense of normalcy in the middle of a disaster. Two weeks ago, three dozen Balch Springs families watched their homes burn. Nine of them burned to the ground.
Mesquite ISD is trying to make sure the students have some sense of normalcy in the middle of a disaster. Two weeks ago, three dozen Balch Springs families watched their homes burn. Nine of them burned to the ground.
Balch Springs grass fire destroys reverend's home, community comes together to help
Reverend Frederick Jackson's Balch Springs home was destroyed in a grass fire. Members of local churches are helping out.
Reverend Frederick Jackson's Balch Springs home was destroyed in a grass fire. Members of local churches are helping out.
Balch Springs reverend getting help from church family after losing home to grass fire
Even with losing everything, Reverend Frederick Jackson said he is thankful for the people who surround his family during this difficult time.
Even with losing everything, Reverend Frederick Jackson said he is thankful for the people who surround his family during this difficult time.
Balch Springs fire victims get helping hand from local organizations
Forty people who lost everything in Monday's $6 million fire in Balch Springs got a helping hand.
Forty people who lost everything in Monday's $6 million fire in Balch Springs got a helping hand.
Balch Springs grass fire causes $6M in damage to homes
A fire sparked by crews mowing grass in a field caused $6 million in damage to nearby homes in the Dallas County city of Balch Springs.
A fire sparked by crews mowing grass in a field caused $6 million in damage to nearby homes in the Dallas County city of Balch Springs.
Balch Springs grass fire spreads to 26 nearby homes
More than two dozen homes were either damaged or destroyed after a wildfire spread into a Balch Springs neighborhood. The city fire marshal says the Monday fire was accidental and was sparked by a crew mowing a nearby field near I-20 and Beltline Road.
More than two dozen homes were either damaged or destroyed after a wildfire spread into a Balch Springs neighborhood. The city fire marshal says the Monday fire was accidental and was sparked by a crew mowing a nearby field near I-20 and Beltline Road.
8-year-old shot in I-20 road rage incident, police say
Police are investigating a case of road rage on I-20 that left an 8-year-old boy in the hospital.
Police are investigating a case of road rage on I-20 that left an 8-year-old boy in the hospital.
Ex-Balch Springs Officer Roy Oliver denied appeal for murder of Jordan Edwards
Former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver, who was convicted of murdering 15-year-old Jordan Edwards in 2017, will not get a new trial.
Former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver, who was convicted of murdering 15-year-old Jordan Edwards in 2017, will not get a new trial.
Man driving stolen Plano fire engine arrested in Dallas
Dallas police arrested a 27-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a stolen Plano fire engine.
Dallas police arrested a 27-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a stolen Plano fire engine.
Truck driver killed in fiery crash along I-635
The driver of a big rig died after crashing into the fence of a home along I-635 in Balch Springs Friday morning.
The driver of a big rig died after crashing into the fence of a home along I-635 in Balch Springs Friday morning.
Man admits killing 19-year-old ex-girlfriend, police say
Police have found the body of a 19-year-old woman who was reported missing in Balch Springs. They say her ex-boyfriend confessed to the murder.
Police have found the body of a 19-year-old woman who was reported missing in Balch Springs. They say her ex-boyfriend confessed to the murder.
Trackdown: 635 rush hour road rage shooting
Balch Springs police have released surveillance video and images of the car that carried the shooter to FOX4 in hopes viewers can help them locate the suspect’s royal blue Hyundai Sonata.
Balch Springs police have released surveillance video and images of the car that carried the shooter to FOX4 in hopes viewers can help them locate the suspect’s royal blue Hyundai Sonata.