Growing list of Texas schools defy Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Dallas City Council poised to increase police department's overtime budget
There was a lot back and forth over the overtime budget last year, leading to a vocal fight between the mayor and some city council members. Turns out last year's controversial cut to police overtime never became a reality.
There was a lot back and forth over the overtime budget last year, leading to a vocal fight between the mayor and some city council members. Turns out last year's controversial cut to police overtime never became a reality.
Grand Prairie rescuers search for missing swimmer on Joe Pool Lake
An adult male who was not wearing a life jacket went under water at Joe Pool Lake and never resurfaced, Grand Prairie officials said.
An adult male who was not wearing a life jacket went under water at Joe Pool Lake and never resurfaced, Grand Prairie officials said.
Dallas County reports first West Nile death of season
A 90-year-old Dallas resident died after contracting the more serious neuroinvasive form of the West Nile virus.
A 90-year-old Dallas resident died after contracting the more serious neuroinvasive form of the West Nile virus.
No one in car seats or seatbelts in fatal Dallas rollover crash, police say
Dallas police said there were no child safety seats in the vehicle and they don’t believe anyone was wearing a seatbelt.
Dallas police said there were no child safety seats in the vehicle and they don’t believe anyone was wearing a seatbelt.
Police investigating triple murder at Garland apartment
Two gunmen confronted the three victims late Monday night outside an apartment complex in Garland. They all three died from their injuries, police said.
Two gunmen confronted the three victims late Monday night outside an apartment complex in Garland. They all three died from their injuries, police said.
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.
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.
Ex-Dallas County deputy charged with assault, official oppression
The former Dallas County sheriff's deputy is charged with assault and official oppression for tasing a handcuffed suspect in the stomach and threatening to tase him in the neck and genitals.
The former Dallas County sheriff's deputy is charged with assault and official oppression for tasing a handcuffed suspect in the stomach and threatening to tase him in the neck and genitals.
North Texas hospitals struggling with staffing shortages as available ICU beds dwindle
Local hospitals say there are beds available for now, but they continue to struggle with staffing shortages. Communities in some of the counties hardest-hit by COVID-19 are already starting to feel the effects.
Local hospitals say there are beds available for now, but they continue to struggle with staffing shortages. Communities in some of the counties hardest-hit by COVID-19 are already starting to feel the effects.
Former Balch Springs councilman dies after contracting COVID-19 a second time
Rev. Sammy Moon served Balch Springs over the years in a number of different ways. In July, he contracted COVID-19 for a second time. Within days, the delta variant took his life.
Rev. Sammy Moon served Balch Springs over the years in a number of different ways. In July, he contracted COVID-19 for a second time. Within days, the delta variant took his life.
Seven percent drop in crime across Dallas since crime reduction plan enacted, chief says
The results of the crime reduction plan so far in Dallas -- a more than 7 percent drop in violent crime citywide.
The results of the crime reduction plan so far in Dallas -- a more than 7 percent drop in violent crime citywide.
Dallas ISD mask mandate starts Tuesday for everyone on campus despite Abbott's orders
The Dallas Independent School District will require masks for everyone on its campuses, despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
The Dallas Independent School District will require masks for everyone on its campuses, despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
Dallas budget proposal includes funding for 250 new police officers and more overtime pay
The proposal includes money to hire more 911 operators and an additional 250 police officers, as well as increase the police department’s overtime budget.
The proposal includes money to hire more 911 operators and an additional 250 police officers, as well as increase the police department’s overtime budget.
Man killed after being hit by vehicle in Dallas
Someone called 911 Sunday night after finding the man in the middle of the road at Kiest and Westmoreland roads in Central Oak Cliff.
Someone called 911 Sunday night after finding the man in the middle of the road at Kiest and Westmoreland roads in Central Oak Cliff.
Students in 41 Dallas ISD schools start classes a week early
Dallas ISD has three different calendars this year to address learning loss that affected many students during the pandemic.
Dallas ISD has three different calendars this year to address learning loss that affected many students during the pandemic.
Police: 1 dead, 2 wounded in far north Dallas shooting
One man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting outside of a bar in far north Dallas early Saturday morning, Dallas police said.
One man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting outside of a bar in far north Dallas early Saturday morning, Dallas police said.
Only 25 ICU hospital beds available in Dallas County as COVID cases continue to surge
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
North Texas pediatricians being overwhelmed with sick children
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
COVID-19 vaccines offered at Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair, Tarrant County Back to School Roundup
Along with the free school supplies, this year’s events offered quick and easy COVID-19 vaccines to anyone eligible.
Along with the free school supplies, this year’s events offered quick and easy COVID-19 vaccines to anyone eligible.
Dallas County commissioner sues over courtroom mask mandate, calls for Judge Jenkins’ removal
Dallas County Commissioner JJ Koch, the only Republican county commissioner, was kicked out of Tuesday’s meeting for refusing to wear a mask.
Dallas County Commissioner JJ Koch, the only Republican county commissioner, was kicked out of Tuesday’s meeting for refusing to wear a mask.