Total solar eclipse enthusiasts flock to North Texas ahead of April 8

Millions in North Texas will be able to simply step outside and see it, but others are flying halfway around the world to see it.

City of Ennis brings in extra resources ahead of April 8 total solar eclipse

In less than three weeks, Ennis, Texas, will be the center of attention for April 8’s highly anticipated total solar eclipse. The Ellis County city lies in the direct path of totality.

Texas bluebonnets already blooming in North Texas

A combination of rain and warmer temperatures means some bluebonnets are already starting to bloom in parts of North Texas.

Ennis warehouse fire burns near Interstate 45

Firefighters battled a large fire at a warehouse in Ennis, south of Dallas Wednesday morning.

Midlothian police investigating murder of 25-year-old man

Police in Midlothian are searching for the person who fatally shot a 25-year-old man earlier this week.

2024 Eclipse: When will the solar eclipse happen near me?

North Texas is lucky enough to be in the path of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Here is when you can expect to see day turn to night.

Midlothian 14-year-old charged with sending threatening text

Police in Midlothian arrested a 14-year-old student who’s accused of sending a group text message and threatening to "shoot up the school."

North Texas cities prepare for total solar eclipse in 2 months

Local cities are preparing for large crowds for the total solar eclipse in two months. Dallas-Fort Worth will be directly in the path of totality.

Woman charged in deadly Ennis hit-and-run

Family members tell FOX 4 they believe Alonzo Burrow was walking to his mother's house when he was killed.

Person of interest IDed in hit-and-run that killed Ennis man

As of Monday, no one has been charged in the criminal investigation. But DPS says a person of interest has been identified and interviewed. No surveillance video was found, so they were relying on tips from the public. The victim’s family is also fielding tips themselves, hoping an arrest is coming.

North Texas pastor's wife and daughter killed in crash

A North Texas pastor’s family was killed in a car crash over the weekend. Members of their church and several school communities are now grieving.

Ellis Co. man sentenced to life in prison for killing friend with hammer

Trenton Adams sent a letter to Ellis County and the District Attorney's Office in which he admitted to killing Von Hoffman saying he "worships death” and that he carries out “rites and rituals of Satanic worship, including blood sacrifices,” the DA's office said.

Ennis ISD cancels classes for April solar eclipse

With North Texas in the path of the Great North American Eclipse this April, a local school district is planning to close for the once-in-several-lifetimes event.

The Tex Factor: Behind the scenes of 'The Chosen'

The hit show 'The Chosen' has nearly a billion views in more than 175 countries, and much of the production is shot right here in North Texas. The Tex Factor got a behind the scenes look at where the Bible comes to life.

Texas man receives 99-year prison sentence after 7th DWI

Virgil Bryant III received a 40-year sentence for his sixth DWI in 2009, but he was released on parole in 2019.

2 dead, 2 hospitalized after wrong-way crash in Ellis County

Two people were killed and two others were sent to a hospital following a crash in Ellis County overnight Friday.

Waxahachie resident claims $4 million Mega Millions prize

The lucky person, who chose to remain anonymous, matched all 5 white ball numbers in the Oct. 27 drawing, but not the Mega Ball.