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.

Fort Worth ISD employees prepare for new school year under state control

Fort Worth ISD educators gathered at a convocation to prepare for the new school year and academic changes under a state-appointed board of managers and new Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata.

North Texas to hit 13 triple-digit days this season as typical summer heat continues

North Texas temperatures reach 13 triple-digit days this week as highs near 101 degrees, keeping the region on track for typical summer heat and elevated heat index values through the weekend.

Westlake Data Center proposal sparks public backlash at zoning meeting

The Westlake Planning and Zoning Commission voted Tuesday night to approve a proposed data center despite hours of opposition from residents of both Westlake and neighboring Keller.

Westlake approves data center plan despite citizen outcry
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Westlake's zoning commission approved plans for a data center on Tuesday night, despite the outcry from residents of both Westlake and neighboring Keller. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.

Fort Worth man accused of multiple kidnapping attempts
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Fort Worth Police arrested a man charged with multiple attempted kidnappings, including an attempt on an elderly Dollar Tree employee in late July. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

Tarrant County delays plan to close 100+ voting locations
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Tarrant County Commissioners tabled the vote on a plan to drastically cut the number of polling places. Critics argued the proposal to eliminate 40% of the county's election voting sites would hurt voter turnout, primarily in areas where residents are predominately people of color. 

Fort Worth police arrest suspect linked to multiple attempted kidnappings

A suspect is in custody following an attempted kidnapping at a Fort Worth Dollar Tree. Police suspect the individual was involved in a similar attempt at a nearby restaurant.

Fort Worth commissioners will vote on reducing polling sites
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Leaders in Tarrant County will decide whether or not to cut back on polling locations. The vote by county commissioners to reduce the number polling sites last year ran into some vocal opposition, but it passed. The commissioners court is set to vote on a similar proposal today, and there will again be critics who will make their voices heard

Trailblazing Fort Worth mayor Kay Granger dies at 83
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North Texans are remembering Kay Granger, the first female mayor of Fort Worth who died on Sunday at the age of 83. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more on Granger's impact and legacy.

Fire burns along train tracks in Fort Worth

The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to a brush fire along railroad tracks near East Vickery Boulevard that temporarily stopped a train and threatened nearby homes.

North Fort Worth fire damages 2 duplexes, displacing 18 residents

18 people were displaced on Sunday after a fire damaged two duplexes on the north side of Fort Worth, according to the Fort Worth Fire Department.

Woman dies after riding lawnmower overturns into Mansfield creek

A 56-year-old woman died Saturday afternoon after a riding lawnmower overturned into a creek and trapped her underneath, authorities said.