North Texas districts temporarily closing schools, reinstating mask mandates due to COVID-19 surge
It’s now becoming routine for districts to have to pause in-person classes after large chunks of their students and staff are being held out because of COVID-19.
Despite existing Richardson ISD mask mandate, parents continue polarizing debate
Richardson ISD already has a mask mandate in place. However, that didn't stop parents from giving their opinions at Monday's school board meeting. The district is also considering vaccine incentives up to possibly $500.
Richardson, DeSoto and Dallas ISDs keep mask mandates in place, at least for now
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
Thousands of North Texas kids head back to school, some with a mask mandate and some without
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
Police investigating fatal shooting outside Tom Thumb in Richardson
A 75-year-old man was arrested for shooting and killing an 80-year-old woman in the parking lot of a Richardson grocery store Friday afternoon.
Ex-Richardson mayor, husband back on trial in federal corruption case
The former mayor of Richardson and her developer husband are on trial for a second time on federal corruption charges.
Suspect arrested for raping woman during string of Richardson break-ins
Police said 20-year-old David Gonzales knocked on the door at a home in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. When the woman opened it, he forced his way in.
Many North Texas cities running into issues with their pools due to shortage of lifeguards
Many cities are having to limit the hours or days their pools are open because of a lifeguard shortage.
Some Richardson residents want short-term rentals regulated
A spokesperson for Richardson said it has not yet taken any steps to regulate short term rentals and it does not have an estimate of how many are operating in the city.
Alamo Drafthouse to reopen North Texas theaters this summer
Alamo Drafthouse hopes to reopen all six of its dine-in theaters in North Texas between June and July.
North Texas school districts starting to make changes to COVID-19 guidelines
North Texas school districts are starting to make changes to their COVID-19 guidelines.
Richardson ISD to put bond package on May 1 ballot
Richardson ISD is hoping voters approve a $750 million bond package to fund things like building renovations, new school buses and technology upgrades.
Richardson man accused in U.S. Capitol riot will stay detained pending trial
The Richardson man accused of rioting inside the U.S. Capitol and threatening elected officials is ordered detained pending trial.
6 North Texans have been arrested for Capitol riot, and FBI says more could be coming
The attack on the U.S. Capitol is ripping some North Texas families apart, as they are battling the emotions stemming from the criminal acts their family members are accused of committing.
Richardson man arrested for role in Capitol riot, threatening to assassinate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The FBI announced Friday the arrest of a Richardson man, for his role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
Collin County dad leaves hospital after 150 day battle with COVID-19
Marcus Foreman gave a flex as he exited Methodist Richardson Medical Center. His family says many of the doctors thought he would not make it.
Appeal denied for Richardson father in Sherin Mathews case
Wesley Mathews, 40, is serving life in prison after pleading guilty to injury to a child. An appeal he filed has been denied.
Disabled North Texas veteran surprised with new van
A North Texas man who served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was wounded in combat in Vietnam was given an amazing pre-Christmas gift.
