Former NFL player training to become a Dallas firefighter

A retired NFL wide receiver from North Texas is close to beginning an unexpected career. Rashard Higgins will be putting on a different type of uniform.

Dallas weather: Severe storms cause critical injury, damage ahead of unseasonably hot start to fall

After severe storms caused damage and injuries in North Texas on Sunday, the Metroplex is set for one more round of hot, muggy weather before a cold front moves in mid-week, bringing in cooler, fall-like temperatures.

Severe weather damage at Walmart distribution center
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The first calls of a tornado rotation were received at 5:25 p.m. with the first reports of damage within minutes. A 45- to 50-foot hole was reported in the roof of the Walmart Distribution Center. No injuries were reported and all employees were dismissed to go home. Across the freeway at Sanger/Denton North KOA at McClain’s Longhorn RV, damages were reported to RVs with one individual sent to Denton Presbyterian Hospital with critical injuries.

3 hospitalized after gas leak causes Grand Prairie home explosion

Three people were injured in an explosion at a home in Grand Prairie Saturday. FOX 4 spoke with a neighbor who helped assist the victims.

Vigil held for Charlie Kirk in Dallas

A vigil for political activist Charlie Kirk is being held in Dallas on Saturday.

One injured in Sunnyvale officer-involved shooting

A Sunnyvale officer has been placed on administrative leave and the Texas Rangers are investigating after the officer shot a person who pointed a gun at them early Saturday morning, authorities said.

Ex-Garland ISD teacher’s aide accused of assaulting special needs student; family files lawsuit

The family of a special needs child in Garland is pursuing legal action over an alleged classroom assault. The teacher's aide who is accused of shoving the child and grabbing his neck was arrested and is no longer employed by the school district.

Dallas weather: Last weekend of summer brings heat, isolated storms

North Texas is set for a hot final weekend of summer with low storm chances before the season officially changes to fall on Monday, which will still feel like summer.

Man charged with making terroristic threats to Mamdani
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A man from North Texas has been charged with making terroristic threats against a New York City mayoral candidate, according to the Queens District Attorney?s Office.

Allen ISD begins displaying Ten Commandments posters
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A new Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom is facing legal challenges and has been temporarily blocked in some districts, even as Allen ISD has begun placing donated posters in its classrooms.

West Dallas FedEx assault suspect out on bond; family at a loss for why

The family of a man allegedly attacked by a co-worker at a Dallas FedEx facility says they are upset the suspect is already out on bond.

Fedex shooting victim upset suspect is out on bond
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The family of a man allegedly attacked by a co-worker at a fed-ex facility says they are upset the suspect is already out on bond. Police say Ian Hollingsworth attacked Reginald Miles with a hammer in the parking lot on Monday morning. When Miles grabbed a gun, investigators say Hollingsworth knocked it loose and shot miles with it.

Garland shooting victim forgives teen suspect
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A Garland man says he has forgiven the 16-year-old accused of shooting him, describing the near-fatal incident as a "rebirth."