Multiple families displaced after Fort Worth apartment fire
Eight apartment units sustained heavy smoke, fire and water damage in Fort Worth Friday night.
Eight apartment units sustained heavy smoke, fire and water damage in Fort Worth Friday night.
FWFD: 8 Units Damaged in Friday Night Fire
Eight apartment units sustained heavy smoke, fire and water damage on Westcreek Drive in Fort Worth.
Eight apartment units sustained heavy smoke, fire and water damage on Westcreek Drive in Fort Worth.
Only 25 ICU hospital beds available in Dallas County as COVID cases continue to surge
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
North Texas pediatricians being overwhelmed with sick children
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Parade and celebration in Grapevine to honor 82-year-old astronaut Wally Funk
The Wally Funk Day Parade and Celebration starts at noon Saturday on Main Street in Grapevine. The public is invited to come out to see her and hear her inspiring story.
The Wally Funk Day Parade and Celebration starts at noon Saturday on Main Street in Grapevine. The public is invited to come out to see her and hear her inspiring story.
COVID-19 vaccines offered at Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair, Tarrant County Back to School Roundup
Along with the free school supplies, this year’s events offered quick and easy COVID-19 vaccines to anyone eligible.
Along with the free school supplies, this year’s events offered quick and easy COVID-19 vaccines to anyone eligible.
DFW Airport to add nine new gates, renovate Terminal C
DFW Airport board members approved a $139 million plan to add nine new gates to Terminals A and C.
DFW Airport board members approved a $139 million plan to add nine new gates to Terminals A and C.
Texas chief emergency manager defends state's denial of extra hospital staff
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
Grapevine’s SkateTown closing after 24 years
SkateTown has been a popular spot for birthday parties, skating classes and just plain fun on skates for people of all ages for the past 24 years.
SkateTown has been a popular spot for birthday parties, skating classes and just plain fun on skates for people of all ages for the past 24 years.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations back over 1,900, highest since mid-February
One month ago, on July 4, there were 398 COVID-19 hospital patients in the 16-county North Texas region. On August 4 that number is 1,922.
One month ago, on July 4, there were 398 COVID-19 hospital patients in the 16-county North Texas region. On August 4 that number is 1,922.
Forest Hill officer charged after fatally shooting stabbing suspect with shotgun instead of less lethal gun
Officer Logan Barr was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon by a public servant for fatally shooting the man who killed a woman outside a Forest Hill gas station.
Officer Logan Barr was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon by a public servant for fatally shooting the man who killed a woman outside a Forest Hill gas station.
Children’s Health, Cook Children’s to require COVID-19 vaccine for all employees
Children’s Health in Dallas and Cook Children’s in Fort Worth announced their mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies on Wednesday as cases continue to rise throughout the region.
Children’s Health in Dallas and Cook Children’s in Fort Worth announced their mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies on Wednesday as cases continue to rise throughout the region.
Mask mandatory again for auto workers at GM Arlington Assembly and plants around the country
Less than a month ago, vaccinated employees at the GM Arlington Assembly plant were allowed to take their masks off. Now, all auto workers must wear them again regardless of their vaccination status.
Less than a month ago, vaccinated employees at the GM Arlington Assembly plant were allowed to take their masks off. Now, all auto workers must wear them again regardless of their vaccination status.
Fort Worth 911 call center tries new strategies to fill call taker vacancies
Fort Worth Police Communications admits it's struggling to fill positions with 39 current vacancies. This is an all-time high. According to a recent report sent to the mayor and city council, as new employees are hired, the department says it’s losing employees even faster, causing a backup on 911 phone lines.
Fort Worth Police Communications admits it's struggling to fill positions with 39 current vacancies. This is an all-time high. According to a recent report sent to the mayor and city council, as new employees are hired, the department says it’s losing employees even faster, causing a backup on 911 phone lines.
North Texas hospitals suffering staff shortages with coming COVID-19 surge
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations back to February levels as Delta variant spreads
Hospital bed occupancy for North Texas is back up to levels last seen in February as doctors say the Delta variant is spreading among unvaccinated groups.
Hospital bed occupancy for North Texas is back up to levels last seen in February as doctors say the Delta variant is spreading among unvaccinated groups.
North Texas hospitals' requests for additional staffing denied by state officials
The DFW Hospital Council says more than 500 additional staff was requested last week. FOX 4 has confirmed that the Texas Department of State Health Services denied the request, suggesting counties use COVID relief money to help hospitals.
The DFW Hospital Council says more than 500 additional staff was requested last week. FOX 4 has confirmed that the Texas Department of State Health Services denied the request, suggesting counties use COVID relief money to help hospitals.
Sunday storms result in hundreds of delays, cancellations at DFW Airport on Monday
Flight Aware showed nearly 25 percent of all flights were canceled on Monday at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Flight Aware showed nearly 25 percent of all flights were canceled on Monday at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Lightning strike believed to be the cause of fire at Arlington home during Sunday's storms
A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of a fire that started at an Arlington home during Sunday's storms.
A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of a fire that started at an Arlington home during Sunday's storms.
Strong storms move through North Texas Sunday
Heavy rain and hail were reported in parts of Dallas and Tarrant counties from the storms Sunday afternoon.
Heavy rain and hail were reported in parts of Dallas and Tarrant counties from the storms Sunday afternoon.