Arlington cold case murder suspect IDed with drop of blood, discarded fork

Arlington police arrested Mayra Valasquez for the 2012 cold case capital murder of Irasema Chavez after using genetic genealogy to match DNA from a crime scene blood droplet to a discarded plastic fork.

Arlington police solve 2012 cold case murder | FULL
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The Arlington Police Department shares more information about how officers solved the 2012 murder of 32-year-old Irasema Chavez. Mayra Velasquez, a DFW real estate agent, was arrested earlier this month and charged with capital murder.

Realtor arrested in connection to 2012 Arlington killing
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A DFW-area real estate agent was arrested last week and is being held without bond as police have connected her to a 2012 cold case murder in Arlington. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

6 arrested at final World Cup match in Arlington

Roughly 631,000 fans visited Dallas Stadium for the nine 2026 World Cup matches. But only a handful of visitors found themselves on the wrong side of the law.

Arlington World Cup matches boost local economy with record hotel revenue

The city of Arlington anticipates a massive economic impact from hosting nine World Cup matches, driven by record-shattering hotel revenues and a significant boost in traffic for local businesses.

World Cup 2026: Dozens arrested during matches in Arlington

Nearly 70,000 fans have descended upon Dallas Stadium in Arlington for each of the 2026 World Cup matches, but only a handful have found themselves on the wrong side of the law.

Tormenta Rampaging Run: Six Flags Over Texas’ newest roller coaster opens

The record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run, branded as the first giga dive coaster, opens Thursday at Six Flags Over Texas with a 309-foot drop, speeds of 87 mph, and six world records.

Ride along on new Tormenta: Rampaging Run roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas
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Daredevils and speed seekers, buckle in. The new coaster at Six Flags is ready for riders. After months of previews and a few delays, Tormenta: Rampaging Run opens Thursday. We have an early spot in line with our own Paige Ellenberger. She's ready to take on the ride, live!

Arlington man accused of shooting coworker in parking lot
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An Arlington man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting his coworker in a GM plant's parking lot on Tuesday morning. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Suspect identified, arrested after calling 911 to surrender in Arlington GM plant shooting

A 26-year-old man was arrested after calling 911 to turn himself in for shooting a man multiple times during a dispute in a General Motors plant parking lot Tuesday morning, police said.

Dallas weather: Evening commute hazards and triple-digit heat expected in North Texas

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex faces a volatile week of weather, shifting from isolated severe storms and localized flooding to its first triple-digit heatwave of the year.

Ruptured pipeline in South Arlington spills more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater

A ruptured pipeline in South Arlington caused more than 100,000 gallons of domestic wastewater to overflow from a regional collection system, utility officials announced Sunday.

Arlington July 4 parade celebrates city’s 150th, America’s 250th anniversary

The annual Arlington Independence Day parade was held Saturday morning, drawing an expected 75,000 visitors to Downtown for the city's 150th anniversary and the country’s 250th birthday.

Arlington celebrates 150 years on July 4
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The city of Arlington is marking a major milestone this Fourth of July, celebrating a century and a half of history. The city's annual Independence Day is also one of the largest in the country.