Gun threat causes lockdown at Fort Worth ISD high school
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O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth was placed on lockdown on Monday after a picture of students holding a firearm inside the school circulated on social media. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Five detained after posting picture of firearm near Fort Worth ISD high school

O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth was placed under lockdown Monday afternoon as authorities investigated a potential firearm threat on campus.

Tarrant County woman arrested in Mexico 29 years after capital murder of 3-year-old daughter

A woman who fled to Mexico nearly three decades ago while facing capital murder charges in the 1996 death of her 3-year-old daughter has been captured, authorities announced.

Georgia man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 murder of Crowley ISD JROTC instructor

A 29-year-old Georgia man was sentenced to life in prison Monday after pleading guilty to the June 2024 murder of his father, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant and Crowley ISD JROTC instructor, in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth ISD starts school year fully staffed under state takeover

Fort Worth ISD students returned to class for the first day of school under a state takeover. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata and many parents expressed optimism for the district's future academic performance.

DFW dry spell hits 26 days as triple-digit heat wave returns to North Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth reaches 26 days without measurable rain as triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas, bringing potential heat advisories for back-to-school week.

Fort Worth ISD starts new school year under state control
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Dozens of North Texas school districts return to class for the first day of school, including Fort Worth ISD as it begins its first school year under state control.

Fatal Northwest Fort Worth shooting leads to standoff with barricaded suspect

Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal shooting on Talons Crest Circle that left one man dead inside a vehicle and led to an active standoff with a barricaded suspect.

Texas game wardens offer $1,000 reward after 3 alligators shot at Fort Worth Nature Center

Texas game wardens are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is illegally shooting alligators at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge on Lake Worth.

2 wanted in Tarrant County after 4 children test positive for Fentanyl

Texas authorities are searching for Auston Patrick Green and Cindy Cristina Chevez Batres on child endangerment charges after four young children tested positive for fentanyl.

Judge restricts gun range operations after bullets strike school

Northwest ISD has secured a temporary restraining order against Quail Creek Gun Range after two stray bullets struck the newly built Floyd Barksdale Middle School ahead of its opening.

Judge restricts gun range after bullets strike school
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Northwest ISD has secured a temporary restraining order against Quail Creek Gun Range after two stray bullets struck the newly built Floyd Barksdale Middle School ahead of its opening.

Fort Worth fire chief Raymond Hill to retire after 30 years of service

Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill will retire early next month after 30 years of service. Over the past year, the city said he’s successfully worked to improve emergency medical services.

Dallas and Tarrant County host back-to-school events for families

The annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair and Tarrant County Back to School Roundup offer free school supplies, health screenings, and community resources to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.

Dallas weather: North Texas heat wave and dry conditions fuel wildfire threat

Triple-digit heat and dry conditions fuel wildfire risks across North Texas as crews battle new blazes in Archer City and Olney with minimal rain expected.

Fort Worth ISD superintendent discusses the new year
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Today, the Fort Worth Independent School District took a major step toward the goal of turning around it's academic troubles. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata talked about his confidence level and what it will take from teachers and parents.