A look inside Vistra’s Midlothian power plant's winterization process
FOX4 was granted rare access inside Vistra’s Midlothian power plant Friday and got a look at how winterization works and the improvements being made for future weather events.
Woman sentenced for 2017 DWI crash in Ellis County that injured 5 SMU students
A 33-year-old Dallas woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a 2017 drunk driving crash in Ellis County that resulted in five SMU students being injured.
Rationing of COVID-19 therapeutic treatments to impact North Texas infusion centers
New federal guidelines on the distribution of monoclonal antibodies are threatening to temporarily shutter some infusion centers set up across the state.
TikTok challenges result in damages, vandalism at North Texas schools
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
Glen Rose Junior High to remain closed due to COVID-19 outbreak, Trenton and Venus ISD schools reopen
A pandemic shutdown will last longer than expected for the teachers and kids at one North Texas school.
Texas schools dealing with 'major operational issues' due to COVID-19 outbreaks, TEA says
The head of the Texas Education Agency said that schools are dealing with major operational issues. Mike Morath told members of the state's department of education that community spread is so rampant that it’s pretty much a guarantee that someone with an active infection is walking into a school campus.
Midlothian ISD board member still battling effects of COVID-19 in hospital months after diagnosis
One Midlothian ISD Board of Education member, who is a former police officer, is fighting the effects of COVID-19 in a hospital while the community rallies for him.
Midlothian boy born with rare condition gets a special escort on his first day of kindergarten
It was a very special first day of school for a Midlothian kindergartener who looks a little different. Last week, his mom made a plea for kindness that has sparked an outpouring of support.
1 teen killed, 5 others injured in Waxahachie car crash
People in one North Texas city are mourning the death of a 16-year-old. She died in a crash that sent five other teenagers to hospitals with serious injuries.
DPS investigating fatal crash in Waxahachie
One person is dead and five others were hurt in a crash Saturday afternoon in Ellis County, according to officials.
Early voting begins for 6th Congressional District runoff election
Early voting begins Monday in the runoff to fill a seat vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright. His widow, Susan Wright, and State Rep. Jake Ellzey are the final two candidates in the District 6 race.
Suspect wanted for abducting Ennis infant taken into custody
The man who was wanted for forcefully abducting a 7-month-old baby and sparking a statewide Amber Alert out of Ennis is now in police custody.
Father of infant who was subject of Amber Alert in Ennis arrested on outstanding family violence warrant
The father of a 7-month-old who was subject of an Amber Alert in Ennis earlier this week has been arrested on an outstanding family violence warrant out of Ellis County.
Amber Alert canceled after Ennis 7-month-old found safe, mom in custody
Police said the 7-month-old who was taken by his mother without consent has been found safe, and the mother is in custody. The man wanted for helping her has not been caught. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Amber Alert issued for 7-month-old by Ennis police
An Amber Alert has been issued out of Ennis for a 7-month-old who was reportedly abducted by a 20-year-old woman.
Serial North Texas wallet thief strikes again — this time in Ellis County
A woman who stole wallets and purses in Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties has apparently struck again -- this time in Ellis County.
Beto O'Rourke speaks out against GOP-backed Texas voting bill
Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke said those who care about democracy should stand up against what he calls “voter suppression.”
Driver dies after vehicle swept away in swift floodwaters in Ellis County
A 67-year-old man died after his vehicle was swept away by swift floodwaters in the Ellis County city of Palmer.
Morning wreck causes traffic problems on I-45 in Ellis County
A crash between an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck caused traffic problems on I-45 in Ellis County Sunday morning.
Waxahachie father hurt while shielding daughter during tornado
Among those recovering from the tornadoes Monday night is a hero father who risked his own life by covering his child to protect her from the storm while it leveled their Waxahachie home.