UT Arlington student overcomes stutter, graduates with two degrees

With years of therapy behind her, Christine Abasi manages a severe case of stuttering. Then, a class assignment triggered a discovery that changed the course of her degree plan.

Innocent Fort Worth driver killed as suspect flees police

An innocent Fort Worth woman is dead after police say a driver trying to flee from a traffic stop crashed into her. Euless police released dashcam video from Tuesday night showing their officers following the suspects' car.

Crystal Mason’s contentious illegal voting conviction must be reconsidered, criminal appeals court says

Crystal Mason was given a five-year prison sentence for casting a provisional ballot in Tarrant County in the 2016 while on probation for a federal conviction. On Wednesday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled in her favor based on the argument that she did not know she was ineligible to vote.

Southlake officers remove snake found in woman’s shoe

Police officers helped a woman in Southlake after she found a snake hanging out inside one of her shoes in her closet over the weekend. The small creature may or may not have been venomous, depending on who you ask.

Fort Worth city leaders, activists visit schools to discuss gun violence

City leaders pointed to several recent shootings, including one that killed a Polytechnic High School student earlier this year, adding to the urgency of speaking directly to students about making smart choices.

Keller Marine's school surprise: 3rd grader sees big brother for first time in 3 years

Keller ISD third-grader Brandon Ballard thought his class was participating in a pep rally before the STAAR exam. Then this happened. It was the first time he's seen his big brother in three years.

Arlington ISD fires substitute teacher after using racial slur in front of elementary students

The incident happened Friday at Swift Elementary in Arlington. Several parents say they’re stunned after learning about an interaction between a sixth-grade student and a substitute teacher.

North Texas gas prices hitting near record highs at $4.01 a gallon

DFW drivers are paying an average of $4 a gallon for regular unleaded. That is well above one month ago and a few cents shy of the record set in March shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. North Texans are still paying less than the national average, which is back at its record high of $4.33 a gallon.

3 teens shot at Arlington apartment complex

Three teenagers were hospitalized following a shooting in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Arlington Saturday night.

March For Babies Fort Worth
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March for Babies returns after a pandemic break . The organization raises money to help all children and pregnant mothers. Saturday there was an event at Panther Island Pavilion and next Saturday, May 14 at Trinity Groves in Dallas.

Tarrant Area Food Bank handing out food and flowers for Mother's Day weekend

To begin this holiday weekend, the TAFB is providing not only 100 pounds of food but something extra for moms. Walmart has donated fresh flowers for each mom.

Mayfest returns to Fort Worth after 2-year pandemic break

After a two-year break, Mayfest returns to Trinity Park in Fort Worth this weekend. FOX 4 is a proud media sponsor.

Fort Worth police searching for men who tried to break into homes

Video from one of the houses shows two men, armed with rifles, who tried to kick the front door in. There may be more suspects and more potential victims.

Aaron Dean's murder trial will stay in Tarrant County, delayed until June

A judge has ruled the murder trial for a former Fort Worth police officer accused of fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson will stay in Tarrant County. But the seemingly annoyed judge agreed to delay jury selection till next month.

Mayfest making preparations in case bad weather comes Thursday

After two years on hold, Mayfest is back and ready to welcome families to Trinity Park this Mother’s Day weekend.