Lightning likely caused Highland Village house fire

Lightning is the suspected cause of a Tuesday night fire that severely damaged a two-story home and injured two people in Highland Village.

Superintendents are leaving in these 5 North Texas school districts

Superintendents in five North Texas school districts — Lake Worth, Prosper, Irving, Fort Worth, and DeSoto — have announced their retirements or have been replaced within the past month.

Texas Attorney General urges Collin County to reject 'EPIC City' development

Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Collin County to block the "EPIC City" housing project, citing a lawsuit that claims the land was annexed illegally to avoid state oversight.

Plano's Crayola Experience closes permanently

The Crayola Experience in Plano has permanently closed at The Shops at Willow Bend following rent disputes and rumors that the Dallas Stars are considering the site for a potential future arena.

Dallas man arrested in 2024 drive-by shootings where 300 rounds were fired

A 21-year-old man was arrested by the Dallas Police Gang Unit in connection with a 2024 crime spree that included an armed carjacking and three drive-by shootings.

Elderly woman, adult son found dead in Fairview home

Police are investigating the deaths of an elderly woman and her adult son inside their home in Fairview, which is in Collin County.

Man survives 200-foot plunge into Palo Duro Canyon

A driver is recovering at Northwest Texas Hospital after his vehicle veered off a cliff and rolled 200 feet into Palo Duro Canyon, where he remained stranded overnight before seeking help Monday morning.

North Texans share frightening experiences fleeing Middle East as war began

One North Texas couple spent 10 days trying to make it home from Dubai after the U.S. joined Israel in launching attacks, and another resident had to quickly flee Iran once the bombing started. 

North Texas couple escapes conflict in Middle East
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A North Texas couple was stranded 10 days after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. FOX 4's Vania Castillo talked to the couple about how they were able to return home.

Dallas woman assaulted by group over assigned parking spot

A Dallas woman was reportedly assaulted by a group of five people after a dispute over an assigned parking spot at her apartment complex.

Woman recovering after attack over parking spot
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A Dallas woman is recovering from a violent attack she says stemmed from someone parking in her paid parking spot at her apartment. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Houston gang members convicted for $300K jugging, ATM heists in Beaumont

Four members of a Houston-based street gang have been convicted for a high-speed string of "juggings" and ATM robberies across Texas that netted over $300,000 in cash.

Heavy rain and winds hit Fort Worth
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FOX 4's Amelia Jones is on the road tracking the storm that's moving through North Texas, reporting heavy winds and rain, but no hail, in the middle of Tarrant County.

Buc-ee’s hit with ‘F' rating in customer service crisis

Buc-ee’s has received an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau for failing to respond to nearly 90 customer complaints.

Over 160,000 Texas students apply for new Texas school voucher program

Many students have applied for the new Texas school voucher program, but some question whether the program will benefit low-income families after seeing early application statistics.

Man executed Wednesday for 2013 Bedford murders

Cedric Ricks, 51, was executed on Wednesday for the 2013 capital murders of his ex-girlfriend, Roxann Sanchez, and her 8-year-old son, Anthony Figueroa.

North Texas food leaders back Dignity Act to solve immigration labor shortage

North Texas restaurant owners and farmers said the immigration crackdown is hurting their business by limiting the workforce. Now they are calling for policy changes in support of immigrant workers.

Dallas Weather: Storms bring rain, strong winds to Texas

Parts of North Texas saw strong to severe thunderstorms on Tuesday night as a line of storms moved through the area. Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings were issued at different points in the night, but have since expired.