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.

North Texas doctor deemed 'threat to public' has license suspended after patient's death

The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr. on Friday calling him practicing medicine a “continuing threat to public welfare”.

North Texas doctor's license suspended, under criminal investigation
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The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr. on Friday calling him practicing medicine a ?continuing threat to public welfare?.

Woodrow Community Peace Pantry provides meals and clothing for people in need

A steady stream of cars came to the Arboretum Village Shopping Center in East Dallas Friday afternoon to fill up a clear 14-foot truck with donations to help several Dallas ISD schools.

Judge approves $2.46 billion Boy Scouts reorganization plan

A bankruptcy judge approved a $2.46 billion reorganization plan proposed by the Boy Scouts of America, which would allow it to keep operating while compensating tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as children while involved in Scouting.

Fraudsters calling Dallas residents threatening to turn off their water

Dallas Water Utilities is warning its customers about a complex phone scheme threatening to turn off people's water if they do not pay up.

Dallas County hosts pop-up monkeypox vaccine clinic

Dallas County Health and Human Services announced a pop-up monkeypox vaccination clinic in Oak Lawn this weekend.

Parkland Hospital sees surge in COVID-19 cases among kids going back to school

The hospital’s positivity rate has spiked from 20% one week ago to 30%. It says kids are driving the increase. In addition to kids going back to school, doctors say low vaccination rates are to blame.

Texas launches first-of-its-kind mental and emotional support group for law enforcement

The Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network, housed at the Caruth Police Institute at UNT Dallas, trains officers to provide mental and emotional help for fellow officers.

Matthew Stafford's high school number to be retired by Highland Park on Friday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will kick off the NFL season Thursday night against the Bills, then head home to Texas have his jersey retired by Highland Park High School on Friday night.

Commissioners concerned as Dallas County jail nears full capacity

Capacity for men and women is at more than 8,100. Currently, the jail is nearly 90% full. One commissioner is casting most of the blame on the judges handling felony charges. County documents show about 1,000 felony cases have not been filed.

Reports of marijuana edibles sold at Sachse High School anger parents

Garland ISD is not answering FOX 4’s questions about reports of students selling marijuana brownies — with two getting arrested for possession. Some parents say they never received any kind of notice from the school about what happened.