Dallas police chief boasts 'aggressive' plan to combat uptick in violent crime
Dallas police reported the city’s 100th murder of the year on Wednesday. This time last year, Dallas was at 93. 2020 was the year Dallas saw its most homicides in nearly two decades. Aggravated assaults are also on the rise. There’s been a 7% increase of domestic cases and a 3% increase for non-domestic cases.
Dallas police reported the city’s 100th murder of the year on Wednesday. This time last year, Dallas was at 93. 2020 was the year Dallas saw its most homicides in nearly two decades. Aggravated assaults are also on the rise. There’s been a 7% increase of domestic cases and a 3% increase for non-domestic cases.
Witness IDs man accused of shooting pregnant woman in Dallas church parking lot
A witness helped Dallas police catch the man they say shot a pregnant woman in a church parking lot last month.
A witness helped Dallas police catch the man they say shot a pregnant woman in a church parking lot last month.
Dallas high school valedictorian becomes third sibling in his family to graduate top of class
Noah Macias followed in the footsteps of his older brother and sister to finish first in his class. He is the third valedictorian from his family in the past five years from Sunset High School.
Noah Macias followed in the footsteps of his older brother and sister to finish first in his class. He is the third valedictorian from his family in the past five years from Sunset High School.
North Texas airports to receive millions in pandemic relief from FAA grant
Airports around the country will share $8 billion in federal grants to help them recover from the pandemic, which caused a steep drop in air travel and a loss of revenue that airports expect from airlines and passengers. Dallas Love Field is getting some $58 million from the FAA. DFW Airport will get $251 million.
Airports around the country will share $8 billion in federal grants to help them recover from the pandemic, which caused a steep drop in air travel and a loss of revenue that airports expect from airlines and passengers. Dallas Love Field is getting some $58 million from the FAA. DFW Airport will get $251 million.
New Dallas council member Gay Donnell Willis to focus on public services, increasing tax base
Gay Donnell Willis discussed Preston Center, growing the city’s tax base, her opponent revealing her tax liens and improving city services in an interview with FOX4.
Gay Donnell Willis discussed Preston Center, growing the city’s tax base, her opponent revealing her tax liens and improving city services in an interview with FOX4.
Longtime Southwest CEO Gary Kelly will step down in 2022
Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that longtime CEO Gary Kelly will step down in February and be succeeded by another veteran at the nation's fourth-largest airline.
Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that longtime CEO Gary Kelly will step down in February and be succeeded by another veteran at the nation's fourth-largest airline.
Free summer meals available for Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD students
Free summer meals are now available for children in North Texas’ two largest school districts.
Free summer meals are now available for children in North Texas’ two largest school districts.
Dallas Amber Alert suspect also accused of murdering children's aunt
Two children are safe after an Amber Alert. Their father is charged with taking them after police say he murdered their aunt. Their mother also faces questions about her role in their disappearance.
Two children are safe after an Amber Alert. Their father is charged with taking them after police say he murdered their aunt. Their mother also faces questions about her role in their disappearance.
New Dallas council member Jaynie Schultz wants to address Midtown, Esperanza district, panhandling
Jaynie Schultz discussed panhandling, the Valley View mall redevelopment, the Esperanza district and the new council’s relationship with Mayor Eric Johnson in an interview with FOX4.
Jaynie Schultz discussed panhandling, the Valley View mall redevelopment, the Esperanza district and the new council’s relationship with Mayor Eric Johnson in an interview with FOX4.
Delta variant may soon be the most common COVID-19 strain in North Texas, doctors say
The delta variant is said to be more contagious and can cause more severe symptoms. Doctors say it may soon be the most common strain in North Texas.
The delta variant is said to be more contagious and can cause more severe symptoms. Doctors say it may soon be the most common strain in North Texas.
1 injured in gun battle outside Dallas sports bar
One person was shot in the leg as a gun battle broke out in the parking lot of the Henderson Tap House in Dallas.
One person was shot in the leg as a gun battle broke out in the parking lot of the Henderson Tap House in Dallas.
Amber Alert: Dallas boys, 2 and 4, believed to be with murder suspect found safe
Two children who were missing and the subjects of an Amber Alert are safe. Police said they were taken by their father who was wanted for murder.
Two children who were missing and the subjects of an Amber Alert are safe. Police said they were taken by their father who was wanted for murder.
North Texas hotels struggling to keep up with demand while facing labor shortage
Airlines aren't the only ones struggling through growing pains of increased demand with decreased labor. Hotels are going through similar issues. Some Dallas-are hotels offering sign-on bonuses and are pushing referrals just to keep up with the business summer is expected to bring.
Airlines aren't the only ones struggling through growing pains of increased demand with decreased labor. Hotels are going through similar issues. Some Dallas-are hotels offering sign-on bonuses and are pushing referrals just to keep up with the business summer is expected to bring.
Dallas police increasing 911 dispatch center staffing
Dallas PD says 18 additional 911 call takers were assigned Monday, but we know there are ongoing issues with dispatch that the city is working to address.
Dallas PD says 18 additional 911 call takers were assigned Monday, but we know there are ongoing issues with dispatch that the city is working to address.
Pop-up clinics set up at four Dallas ISD high schools to vaccinate students
Summer vacation is finally here, and at least two North Texas school districts are using the time to vaccinate as many students as possible. Partnering with Parkland Hospital, the aim is to get the vaccine straight to students in the communities where they live.
Summer vacation is finally here, and at least two North Texas school districts are using the time to vaccinate as many students as possible. Partnering with Parkland Hospital, the aim is to get the vaccine straight to students in the communities where they live.
New Dallas council member Paul Ridley to focus on livability, accessibility in city
New Dallas councilman Paul Ridley discussed parks, affordable housing, communicating with constituents, the environment and the future of I-345 in an interview with FOX4.
New Dallas councilman Paul Ridley discussed parks, affordable housing, communicating with constituents, the environment and the future of I-345 in an interview with FOX4.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to staffing shortages
Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.
Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.
State Fair of Texas fried food icon Fernie Winter dies at 95
The woman who brought the funnel cake and countless other fried food favorites to the State Fair of Texas has died.
The woman who brought the funnel cake and countless other fried food favorites to the State Fair of Texas has died.
1 man wounded, 1 at-large after family dispute in Oak Cliff
Police were called to an east Oak Cliff apartment complex Sunday night after a family disturbance between two males escalated to a shooting.
Police were called to an east Oak Cliff apartment complex Sunday night after a family disturbance between two males escalated to a shooting.
Dallas police investigating fatal shooting of 14-year-old girl in apartment
Dallas police are investigating the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl Saturday afternoon.
Dallas police are investigating the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl Saturday afternoon.