Phillis Wheatley mural in South Dallas celebrates poet, abolitionist
A mural of famous African American poet and abolitionist Phillis Wheatley now adorns an exterior wall and staircase at the South Dallas school building that carries her name.
A mural of famous African American poet and abolitionist Phillis Wheatley now adorns an exterior wall and staircase at the South Dallas school building that carries her name.
Dallas Police and Fire Pension fund review leads to contentious City Council meeting
Thousands of retired Dallas police officers and firefighters continue to wait and see if the Dallas City Council will agree to the pension fund's plan to keep the fund solvent.
Thousands of retired Dallas police officers and firefighters continue to wait and see if the Dallas City Council will agree to the pension fund's plan to keep the fund solvent.
Dallas County Juvenile Department holding job fair on Saturday
If you meet some basic qualifications, you can leave the Dallas County Juvenile Department job fair on Saturday with an employment offer letter in hand.
If you meet some basic qualifications, you can leave the Dallas County Juvenile Department job fair on Saturday with an employment offer letter in hand.
Trackdown: 3 suspects arrested for Dallas smoke shop employee’s murder
U.S. Marshals arrested three men in connection to a Dallas murder that was featured on FOX 4’s Trackdown.
U.S. Marshals arrested three men in connection to a Dallas murder that was featured on FOX 4’s Trackdown.
Dallas Animal Services moves closer to no-kill status
The rate of dogs leaving the shelter alive is on the rise, despite more dogs coming into the shelter.
The rate of dogs leaving the shelter alive is on the rise, despite more dogs coming into the shelter.
AT&T internet, phone outages hinder some Dallas businesses for days
One local business contacted FOX 4 for help after their phone and internet outages crippled their office for three days. But after FOX 4 made some calls, technicians were at the building and restoring services.
One local business contacted FOX 4 for help after their phone and internet outages crippled their office for three days. But after FOX 4 made some calls, technicians were at the building and restoring services.
Bags meant for Dallas homeless and their pets taken
A Dallas nonprofit that rescues dogs is looking for whoever stole treats for homeless people and their animals.
A Dallas nonprofit that rescues dogs is looking for whoever stole treats for homeless people and their animals.
Dallas Zoo welcomes tiny Texas horned lizards
Hard work is paying off for the Dallas Zoo. Its conservation efforts are helping to repopulate horned frogs.
Hard work is paying off for the Dallas Zoo. Its conservation efforts are helping to repopulate horned frogs.
North Texas man who shot at robbers trying to steal Maserati: 'When you have to defend yourself, you do it'
The violent incident from 2022 highlights what had been a growing problem with stolen vehicles in the city of Dallas. The number of vehicle thefts in Dallas is going down, but that’s only after a year of staggering numbers with more than 18,000 reported thefts.
The violent incident from 2022 highlights what had been a growing problem with stolen vehicles in the city of Dallas. The number of vehicle thefts in Dallas is going down, but that’s only after a year of staggering numbers with more than 18,000 reported thefts.
Dallas PD's $56M in overtime a bargain to the city, police leaders say
Today's police overtime costs a hefty $56 million. But if the department had 451 more officers, police leaders say that would ultimately cost $113 million.
Today's police overtime costs a hefty $56 million. But if the department had 451 more officers, police leaders say that would ultimately cost $113 million.
DeSoto police seize dozens of illegal gambling machines
Police in DeSoto seized 60 illegal gambling machines and about $17,000 in cash after investigating four convenience stores.
Police in DeSoto seized 60 illegal gambling machines and about $17,000 in cash after investigating four convenience stores.
First Baptist Dallas releases photos of fire damage inside historic sanctuary
Crews are continuing to remove debris from First Baptist Dallas' 133-year-old historic sanctuary after a fire last month.
Crews are continuing to remove debris from First Baptist Dallas' 133-year-old historic sanctuary after a fire last month.
Trackdown: Nycholas Shield’s suspected killer arrested
Sean Alford was arrested Tuesday in Sweetwater, Texas. Police believe he's responsible for the murder of a man featured on FOX 4's Trackdown.
Sean Alford was arrested Tuesday in Sweetwater, Texas. Police believe he's responsible for the murder of a man featured on FOX 4's Trackdown.
Woman killed crossing Hwy. 67 in Duncanville
A woman was hit and killed while trying to cross a busy highway in Duncanville.
A woman was hit and killed while trying to cross a busy highway in Duncanville.
Jesuit Dallas football kicker dedicates season to raise money for faith-based recovery program
The high school senior plans to raise money for Men of Nehemiah by asking people to make a dollar amount pledge for every point he scores throughout the season. Last season, he scored the most field goals in Texas with a total of 17.
The high school senior plans to raise money for Men of Nehemiah by asking people to make a dollar amount pledge for every point he scores throughout the season. Last season, he scored the most field goals in Texas with a total of 17.
Elm Thicket residents at odds with developer after city mistakenly approves building permit
On one side, the developer says he already invested half a million dollars into a new duplex after the city gave him the greenlight. And on the other, neighbors say they shouldn't have to pay the price for the city's error.
On one side, the developer says he already invested half a million dollars into a new duplex after the city gave him the greenlight. And on the other, neighbors say they shouldn't have to pay the price for the city's error.
Paul Quinn College to automatically accept Crowley ISD students as part of new partnership
A unique partnership will give sixth graders in Crowley ISD automatic admission to Paul Quinn College when they graduate high school.
A unique partnership will give sixth graders in Crowley ISD automatic admission to Paul Quinn College when they graduate high school.
SMU professors make comic book to teach educators about homeless students
The creators hope the book sheds a light on the 1.2 million known K-12 students nationwide who have experienced homelessness.
The creators hope the book sheds a light on the 1.2 million known K-12 students nationwide who have experienced homelessness.
Brazen copper thieves target Garland power lines
The Garland Police Department is trying to crack down on what it calls an increase in copper thefts in plain sight.
The Garland Police Department is trying to crack down on what it calls an increase in copper thefts in plain sight.
Dallas County fiber project will expand high-speed internet access
Dallas County is working to increase its digital footprint by expanding high-speed internet access to thousands of low-income homes.
Dallas County is working to increase its digital footprint by expanding high-speed internet access to thousands of low-income homes.