52-year-old Rockwall County construction worker killed in excavator accident

A 52-year-old man was killed Monday afternoon at a construction site in Rockwall County after being struck by an excavator, according to the sheriff’s office.

Forney ISD board meets as state investigates Crosby Elementary misconduct, teacher name change

Multiple agencies are investigating after Forney ISD removed several Crosby Elementary employees amid misconduct allegations involving a teacher who reportedly used a legal name change to clear background checks.

Forney ISD meets as state investigates misconduct
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Multiple agencies are investigating after Forney ISD removed several Crosby Elementary employees amid misconduct allegations involving a teacher who reportedly used a legal name change to clear background checks.

Forney ISD teacher and principal removed after misconduct claims, name change discovery

A Forney ISD teacher and several staff members were removed from a Forney ISD school following a multi-agency misconduct investigation that revealed the teacher had previously been acquitted of criminal charges under a different legal name.

Kaufman County crash on Highway 175 results in multiple injuries

Emergency crews and ambulances responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 175 and Fair Road in Kaufman County on Friday morning.

First Texas BJ's Wholesale Club location offers $2 gas for members

The first Texas location of BJ's Wholesale Club is on its way — and they say it's coming with a $2 price tag on gas for a members-only grand opening. 

Firefighters from four departments battle house fire near Terrell

A house in rural Kaufman County was destroyed by fire Tuesday night after a massive blaze drew multiple fire departments to the scene.

Kaufman County 11-year-old shot on school playground

An 11-year-old boy is recovering after being shot by another child on the Opal Smith Elementary playground near Crandall in Kaufman County.

Dubai-based development for immigrants in Texas halts after state investigation

A planned development in North Texas that reportedly aimed to house as many as 20,000 migrants, dubbed "Sharia City" by lawmakers, has been canceled after the state launched an investigation into it. 

1 dead in fiery crash that closed Hwy 80 in Kaufman County

One person was killed, and two others were injured in a fiery crash on Highway 80 in Kaufman County on Thursday morning.

From wheelchair to record-breaker: How one Forney swimmer found his purpose

Jameson Curtis has never been one to back down from a challenge. As he stood at the edge of the Forney ISD Aquatics Center, the senior swimmer prepared for an unofficial world record attempt, wearing a football helmet.

Former scuba instructor was sleep-deprived when child drowned
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An affidavit from the arrest of a former North Texas scuba instructor reveals key evidence into why authorities arrested him last Friday for his role in the death of a child student. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

NTX scuba death: affidavit states victim not weighted properly, instructor awake for 29 straight hours

An affidavit relating to the arrest of former scuba instructor William Armstrong revealed more details about his role in 12-year-old Dylan Harrison's drowning during a scuba class last fall.

North Texas students walk out of class to protest ICE

Despite warnings from Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency, high school students from several North Texas cities walked out of class to protest the ongoing immigration crackdown.

Scuba instructor arrested for 12-year-old North Texas girl’s death

The man who was leading a North Texas scuba certification class when a 12-year-old girl died last summer is now facing charges.

Parents sue scuba agencies after 12-year old drowns
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The parents of 12-year-old Dylan Harrison filed a lawsuit against two major scuba agencies alleging that systemic safety failures led to her drowning during a North Texas certification class. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.