3 injured in downtown Dallas motorcycle crash

Dallas police are investigating after three people were injured when a car struck a motorcycle downtown early Friday morning.

Dallas July 4 road closures aim to prevent gridlocks
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The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems.

5 alleged gang members indicted for murder, kidnapping
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Five alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been indicted on federal charges for murder, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The victims include a man and two children in Farmers Branch.

Video allegedly shows Pooh Shiesty robbing Gucci Mane at Dallas recording studio

Federal prosecutors revealed new video evidence showing rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly using an AK-style pistol to kidnap and extort Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio back in January.

Mansfield hosts July 4 drone show
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There will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology.

DPD warns against illegal fireworks, gunfire
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This Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where holiday events are happening.

Plano Mexican restaurant packed after owner’s 15-year-old daughter makes viral plea

A 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a daughter about her father.

Fourth of July: Dallas adds road closures, celebratory gunfire ban

Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock.

Mansfield hosts Fourth of July drone and fireworks show

The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

LBJ, Beyonce, Willie Nelson top this list of most influential Texans

It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved.

Abbott proposes ban on rural data centers after shifting stance

Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on rural Texas AI data centers and called to eliminate their tax breaks, marking a shift from his prior support as residents increasingly oppose the facilities over water, electricity, and noise concerns.

Texas Republicans want the state to deny birth certificates for children of non-citizens

Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.

TxDOT launches July 4 DWI crackdown in partnership with North Texas mother

A TxDOT Fourth of July "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes.

AMBER Alert issued for 11-month-old in West Texas

Authorities in West Texas have issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday morning.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them

A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.

Five alleged Tren de Aragua gang members charged in Farmers Branch kidnapping, execution

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging five alleged members of the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) in connection with a 2024 kidnapping and execution-style murder outside Dallas.

American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth

The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.