Denton ISD launches virtual academy for upcoming school year
Long before the delta COVID-19 variant surge, Denton ISD had already planned to offer a limited amount of remote learning for younger students this school year. Now, many more students are signed up for it than the district has slots for.
Long before the delta COVID-19 variant surge, Denton ISD had already planned to offer a limited amount of remote learning for younger students this school year. Now, many more students are signed up for it than the district has slots for.
Texas chief emergency manager defends state's denial of extra hospital staff
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
North Texas hospitals suffering staff shortages with coming COVID-19 surge
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
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.
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.
On Your Side: Dog owner warns about hiring sitters through popular pet-sitting app
As folks resume summer travel, many people are looking for a sitter for their pets. But Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says some users of the popular Rover app are warning others to beware.
As folks resume summer travel, many people are looking for a sitter for their pets. But Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says some users of the popular Rover app are warning others to beware.
Meteor lights up North Texas sky on Sunday night
The meteor was seen at about 8:56 p.m. in the sky over North Texas and had a very bright flash at one point.
The meteor was seen at about 8:56 p.m. in the sky over North Texas and had a very bright flash at one point.
COVID-19 hospitalizations across North Texas steadily on the rise
The signs of another COVID-19 surge in North Texas are becoming clearer. Hospitalizations aren't quite where they were during the winter, but they've more than tripled in the past month. Health officials see them only going up.
The signs of another COVID-19 surge in North Texas are becoming clearer. Hospitalizations aren't quite where they were during the winter, but they've more than tripled in the past month. Health officials see them only going up.
Portion of I-35 shut down for hours after fatal crash in Lewisville
A portion of I-35E was shut down for several hours in Lewisville Sunday morning following a fatal crash.
A portion of I-35E was shut down for several hours in Lewisville Sunday morning following a fatal crash.
2 women drown in Lake Lewisville after falling from pontoon boat during birthday celebration
Game wardens in Denton County confirmed two drownings in Lake Lewisville Sunday night.
Game wardens in Denton County confirmed two drownings in Lake Lewisville Sunday night.
Jeff Bezos picks female aerospace pioneer for voyage to outer space
Wally Funk will be aboard the July 20 launch from West Texas. She is among the so-called Mercury 13 women who went through astronaut training in the 1960s, but never made it to space.
Wally Funk will be aboard the July 20 launch from West Texas. She is among the so-called Mercury 13 women who went through astronaut training in the 1960s, but never made it to space.
Dallas Regional Chamber hopes sweepstakes encourages people to get vaccinated, return to work
As a strategy to get more people vaccinated, the Dallas Regional Chamber has launched a sweepstakes of prizes that include airline tickets and tickets to sporting events. The sweepstakes is motivating people to get the vaccine and take care of business.
As a strategy to get more people vaccinated, the Dallas Regional Chamber has launched a sweepstakes of prizes that include airline tickets and tickets to sporting events. The sweepstakes is motivating people to get the vaccine and take care of business.
Crews recover body of drowning victim at Grapevine Lake
After a second day of searching, crews were able to recover the body of a man who drowned in Grapevine Lake Saturday afternoon.
After a second day of searching, crews were able to recover the body of a man who drowned in Grapevine Lake Saturday afternoon.
1 dead, 1 injured following crash in Denton
One person was killed and another was injured in a three-vehicle crash in Denton Sunday morning.
One person was killed and another was injured in a three-vehicle crash in Denton Sunday morning.
Dallas police senior corporal arrested for drunken driving
Sr. Cpl. Ronald Coulson was released Monday from the Denton County jail and is charged with driving while intoxicated with an open container.
Sr. Cpl. Ronald Coulson was released Monday from the Denton County jail and is charged with driving while intoxicated with an open container.
Dallas Regional Chamber announces campaign, sweepstakes to get more people vaccinated
The Dallas Regional Chamber is starting a campaign and sweepstakes in order to get more North Texans vaccinated for COVID-19.
The Dallas Regional Chamber is starting a campaign and sweepstakes in order to get more North Texans vaccinated for COVID-19.
Lewisville hiring lifeguards in hopes of expanding pool hours
Many pools in North Texas have delayed their openings because of a lifeguard shortage and Lewisville is no exception.
Many pools in North Texas have delayed their openings because of a lifeguard shortage and Lewisville is no exception.
Oklahoma jury recommends death for alleged serial killer tied to Kelli Cox's disappearance
A jury in Oklahoma recommended the death penalty for a man who confessed to being a serial killer. One of his victims was UNT student Kelli Cox, who disappeared in 1997.
A jury in Oklahoma recommended the death penalty for a man who confessed to being a serial killer. One of his victims was UNT student Kelli Cox, who disappeared in 1997.
Trial date set for ex-Rangers pitcher John Wetteland in child sex abuse case
Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland will stand trial in Denton County for allegedly sexually abusing a young relative.
Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland will stand trial in Denton County for allegedly sexually abusing a young relative.
Flower Mound man accused of pointing gun at people facing ten charges
The man police say pointed a gun at people in Flower Mound over the weekend is facing an assortment of charges.
The man police say pointed a gun at people in Flower Mound over the weekend is facing an assortment of charges.
Dallas PD officer arrested in The Colony on multiple charges, including family violence, DWI
A Dallas Police Department officer was arrested in The Colony after police said he assaulted a woman he was dating.
A Dallas Police Department officer was arrested in The Colony after police said he assaulted a woman he was dating.