'Stealth' version of omicron found in North Texas, here's what's known
Scientists and health officials are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the omicron variant that has been found in at least 40 countries. At least two cases have been confirmed in North Texas.
Scientists and health officials are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the omicron variant that has been found in at least 40 countries. At least two cases have been confirmed in North Texas.
Search continues for 14-year-old Garland triple murder suspect
Garland police still haven't found Abel Acosta, the 14-year-old who is accused of killing three other teens at a gas station in December. They've turned to federal authorities for help.
Garland police still haven't found Abel Acosta, the 14-year-old who is accused of killing three other teens at a gas station in December. They've turned to federal authorities for help.
Dallas ISD board honors South Oak Cliff High School football team
Head Coach Jason Todd was honored with a plaque on behalf of the board where he vowed his team would be back in the championship next year.
Head Coach Jason Todd was honored with a plaque on behalf of the board where he vowed his team would be back in the championship next year.
Dallas road study shows fewer lanes means fewer crashes
The results of a study that reduced Jefferson Boulevard in North Oak Cliff from six lanes to four lanes showed reducing lanes reduced crashes. A neighborhood association wants the city to make the change permanent.
The results of a study that reduced Jefferson Boulevard in North Oak Cliff from six lanes to four lanes showed reducing lanes reduced crashes. A neighborhood association wants the city to make the change permanent.
Dallas asks for feedback on building permit delays
The Dallas City Council wants to hear from builders, residents, and business owner about the permit problems they’ve experienced.
The Dallas City Council wants to hear from builders, residents, and business owner about the permit problems they’ve experienced.
Emmitt Smith helps to develop innovation center in southern Dallas
Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith has been a big player in a new innovation center, one meant to bring new opportunities to young people in southern Dallas.
Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith has been a big player in a new innovation center, one meant to bring new opportunities to young people in southern Dallas.
Authorities arrest 21 Dallas gang members, seize 200 pounds of drugs
The Dallas Police Department along with local and federal partners announced a successful violent crime bust targeting the "Hamilton Park Posse.' More than 200 pounds of cocaine, marijuana and fentanyl were seized. Police also recovered dozens of firearms and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.
The Dallas Police Department along with local and federal partners announced a successful violent crime bust targeting the "Hamilton Park Posse.' More than 200 pounds of cocaine, marijuana and fentanyl were seized. Police also recovered dozens of firearms and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.
Texas seeing statewide decrease in COVID-19 cases, doctors say
Statewide, health officials are beginning to see COVID-19 cases decrease. Metro areas like DFW and Houston are seeing it first. Sadly, fatalities are still on the way up. But some leading indicators are now on the way down.
Statewide, health officials are beginning to see COVID-19 cases decrease. Metro areas like DFW and Houston are seeing it first. Sadly, fatalities are still on the way up. But some leading indicators are now on the way down.
Trackdown: Help find Crystal Rodriguez's killer
In this week’s Trackdown, Dallas homicide detectives want your help to solve the drive-by shooting in South Dallas that killed a sleeping 18-year-old college student on Jan. 11. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has the surveillance video of the shooters and their car. Detectives want people who know what happened to talk to them.
In this week’s Trackdown, Dallas homicide detectives want your help to solve the drive-by shooting in South Dallas that killed a sleeping 18-year-old college student on Jan. 11. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has the surveillance video of the shooters and their car. Detectives want people who know what happened to talk to them.
Dallas sexually oriented businesses to close at 2 a.m. after unanimous council vote
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia convinced council members that reduced strip club hours should cut down on violent crime. He said 76 percent of violent crime is happening from 2-6 a.m. and is likely tied to the clubs.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia convinced council members that reduced strip club hours should cut down on violent crime. He said 76 percent of violent crime is happening from 2-6 a.m. and is likely tied to the clubs.
Dallas County requiring COVID-19 tests for its unvaccinated workers, offers bonus leave to the vaccinated
Weekly PCR tests are now required for Dallas County employees who are unvaccinated. Fully vaccinated workers can opt out of the weekly tests and get six extra days of paid leave if they test positive for COVID-19.
Weekly PCR tests are now required for Dallas County employees who are unvaccinated. Fully vaccinated workers can opt out of the weekly tests and get six extra days of paid leave if they test positive for COVID-19.
Dallas officer seen punching man in Deep Ellum fired for excessive force
The Dallas police officer who was caught on video repeatedly punching a man after a fight in Deep Ellum is out of a job. He was fired for violating the Dallas Police Department's use of force policy.
The Dallas police officer who was caught on video repeatedly punching a man after a fight in Deep Ellum is out of a job. He was fired for violating the Dallas Police Department's use of force policy.
Security guard dies following assault at Mesquite gym
Mesquite police say a physical altercation happened inside Fitness Connection. The fight was between a security guard and others in the gym area. What happened during the fight is unclear, but the security guard was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. His family wants answers.
Mesquite police say a physical altercation happened inside Fitness Connection. The fight was between a security guard and others in the gym area. What happened during the fight is unclear, but the security guard was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. His family wants answers.
North Texas Ukrainian community on edge as tensions rise with Russia
The Ukrainian community in North Texas is feeling a bit helpless watching tensions rise.
The Ukrainian community in North Texas is feeling a bit helpless watching tensions rise.
Dallas teachers group wants COVID-19 sick time policy change reversed
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.
Omicron surge may have peaked in North Texas area, new data shows
New data shows parts of North Texas may have already reached its peak in omicron cases. While it is good news, health officials say we are not out of the woods just yet.
New data shows parts of North Texas may have already reached its peak in omicron cases. While it is good news, health officials say we are not out of the woods just yet.
Retiring U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson looms large in crowded race to replace her
U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has been so politically dominant that few Democrats have dared to challenge her. But her pending retirement unleashed a burst of young political talent who are blitzing the Dallas district in their bids to succeed her.
U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has been so politically dominant that few Democrats have dared to challenge her. But her pending retirement unleashed a burst of young political talent who are blitzing the Dallas district in their bids to succeed her.
Elton John tests positive for COVID-19, postpones Dallas shows
Music legend Elton John was forced to cancel his two Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour shows in Dallas this week after testing positive for COVID-19.
Music legend Elton John was forced to cancel his two Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour shows in Dallas this week after testing positive for COVID-19.
Dallas animal shelter closed on Thursdays due to staffing shortages
The Dallas animal shelter was already short-staffed and is now dealing with an increasing number of sick workers because of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
The Dallas animal shelter was already short-staffed and is now dealing with an increasing number of sick workers because of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
DART offering free rides all week to celebrate new routes
DART is offering free bus and light rail rides all week and reduced fares for the rest of the month to celebrate the new routes.
DART is offering free bus and light rail rides all week and reduced fares for the rest of the month to celebrate the new routes.