North Texas high school athletes waiting to see how COVID spike will affect fall sports

Many high school athletes use their sport to earn a scholarship. That was a struggle for some last year who couldn’t always get on the field because of COVID-19. This year, there’s still plenty of uncertainty as to what the season will look like.

North Texas hospitals' requests for additional staffing denied by state officials

The DFW Hospital Council says more than 500 additional staff was requested last week. FOX 4 has confirmed that the Texas Department of State Health Services denied the request, suggesting counties use COVID relief money to help hospitals.

Premium tickets for State Fair of Texas now on sale

Premium tickets are $24. For that price, you can visit the fair any day between Sept. 24 and Oct. 17. Premium tickets are limited.

Monoclonal antibodies can save lives of sick COVID-19 patients, study finds

The study found people with mild to moderate illness who get the monoclonal antibody treatment early have very good outcomes when it comes to battling COVID-19.

Lumber thieves continue targeting North Texas home builders

One homebuilder immediately beefed up his cameras after a theft at his West Dallas home site Friday morning, but he was targeted again that night. Then it happened a third time. And when he went to lunch, it happened a fourth time. Little did the thief know that the cameras were rolling.

Dallas ISD welcomes 800 new teachers for upcoming school year

The superintendent says it will be challenging getting all students to return, but he says he feels hopeful the students will get caught up and back on track. He says the new teachers will be a part of the process moving forward.

Bloody handprints helped police identify suspects in Garland murder

Police said the two people who killed a Garland woman who was helping her daughter move left behind evidence that pointed directly to them.

Students head back to school in Garland, Duncanville and on 5 Dallas campuses

All of the school districts have outlined processes and protocols to try and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all staff and students.

Mask mandate put in place at Dallas County courthouses starting Monday

When Dallas County increased its COVID-19 risk level to orange, Administrative District Judge Maricela Moore said that triggered her decision to put in this mask mandate at Dallas County courthouses.

Strong storms move through North Texas Sunday

Heavy rain and hail were reported in parts of Dallas and Tarrant counties from the storms Sunday afternoon.

Some North Texans still struggling to provide food despite returning to work, food banks say

At the onset of the pandemic, most of the recipients were unemployed due to countless layoffs and furloughs. Now, many of those same folks have returned to work but still need help as they try and get back on their feet.

Baylor Scott & White sues COVID-19 vaccine skeptic Dallas doctor, demands he stop using its name

Baylor Scott & White Health has sued a Dallas doctor, who is a COVID-19 vaccine skeptic, after he reportedly continued to use an affiliation with Baylor Health in interviews and publications, even though he was no longer employed by them.

Shakeup in Dallas building permit office after backlogs continue

After months of reports about continual backlogs, the director over Dallas' building permit office is being re-assigned and two other leaders announced their retirements.

DeSoto police offering Walmart gift cards for surrendering unused guns

DeSoto police and the Dallas County DA are partnering up to encourage people to exchange weapons for a Walmart shopping spree. It's all in an effort to get stolen guns off the street.