Male DNA found on Athena Strand's rape kit
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A forensic analyst testified during Tanner Horner's murder trial that male DNA was found on Athena Strand's rape kit. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the second week of testimony in the trial deciding whether Horner will receive the death penalty or life in prison.

Secret Service targets fraud technology at Fort Worth businesses

The Secret Service recently wrapped up an operation in North Texas that targeted technology that steals information and money from bank cards and EBT cards with one swipe.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says 'separation of church and state' is not in Constitution

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who chairs the new Religious Liberty Commission (RLC), wants to "set the record straight" on the First Amendment, saying the Constitution does not mandate a separation between church and state. 

Tanner Horner Trial Day 6: Male DNA detected on Athena; sexual assault victims speak out

Testimony on Tuesday ended with a DNA analyst who performed a sexual assault kit on Athena Strand. The analyst testified that male DNA was found on Athena, as well as Tanner Horner's clothes.

Noel Rodriguez Alvarez's mother ruled incompetent for murder trial, ordered to state hospital

A Tarrant County judge ruled that Cindy Rodriguez Singh is incompetent to stand trial for the capital murder of her 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez Alvarez. She'll be moved to a state mental facility.

Texas frat house 'flag raid' leads to 8 members being indicted

A Randall County grand jury has indicted eight West Texas A&M students in connection with a February break-in at a building that formerly housed a university fraternity.

Kate Weiser Chocolate to close its Dallas stores

Popular Dallas confectioner Kate Weiser Chocolate is closing its NorthPark Center and Trinity Groves locations after 12 years, citing the financial challenges and labor-intensive nature of the seasonal business

'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges

'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.

Annual 'Festival of Joy' kicks off this weekend
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You're invited to a colorful celebration of joy this weekend at Klyde Warren Park! Here's a sneak peak of what you can expect.

How to cut beef ribs from Original Roy Hutchins BBQ expert
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Syndicate Smokedown is this weekend in Fort Worth! To get y'all prepared, Zack Hutchins stopped by the Good Day Kitchen to give tips on cutting meat.

Camp Mystic families fight to close the area this summer
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The co-owner of Camp Mystic is taking the stand and sharing details from he devastating night when dozens of girls were killed in rising floodwaters.

Camp Mystic faces court battle to block reopening
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The family of a missing eight-year-old girl is seeking a court order to prevent Camp Mystic from reopening for the summer following a devastating flood that killed 27 people and revealed significant gaps in the facility's emergency preparedness.

$6,000 reward offered in 1997 cold case murder of UT Dallas student

Texas authorities are renewing the investigation into the 1997 cold case murder of UT Dallas student Brent Alan Gutheinz by increasing the reward for information and conducting new forensic testing.

Alleged Tanner Horner suicide note shown to jurors
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 A note allegedly written by Tanner Horner before a suicide attempt was shown to jurors on Monday during the second week of testimony in his trial for murdering Athena Strand. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

Records reveal allegations against former Celina ISD coach
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New documents from Celina ISD have revealed the scope of the allegation made against former athletic director and football coach Bill Elliott prior to his resignation and revocation of his teaching license. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

U-Haul truck chase ends with stolen mail recovery
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Two people were arrested in Carrollton last month after evading police in a U-Haul truck that was carrying numerous stolen personal documents. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Camp Mystic faces court battle as families seek to block reopening after 2025 deadly flood

The family of a missing eight-year-old girl is seeking a court order to prevent Camp Mystic from reopening for the summer following a devastating flood that killed 27 people and revealed significant gaps in the facility's emergency preparedness.