TxDOT offering free car seat inspections for child passenger safety week

To raise awareness during Child Passenger Safety Week, TxDOT is offering free car seat inspections to help Texas parents correct common installation errors and protect young passengers.

Texas stops permits for Flock cameras on state roads
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The Texas Department of Transportation is being forced to stop its installation of Flock cameras along state highways. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Fun continues at Plano Balloon Festival
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FOX 4 hosts are having fun at Plano Balloon Festival at Oak Point Park, which goes on through Sunday.

Dallas using AI-powered cameras on trash trucks
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Dallas has been using cameras powered by AI on its trash trucks to find code violations since earlier this year. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Texas governor race swings to Hinojosa in latest poll

The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.

Driver kills teen who was helping I-35W crash victim
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An 18-year-old who was helping people involved in a car crash on I-35 was killed by a driver overnight. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more on the victim.

State Fair of Texas promotes cost savings, keeps firearm ban
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A firearm ban is still in effect this year at the State Fair of Texas. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more on that and how you can save more money at the fair this year.

Former Forney principal, special education teacher federally indicted after child sex crime arrests

Two former Forney ISD educators have been federally indicted in connection to an investigation into the duo's scheme to employ a special education teacher with a suspect history under a different name.

AI-powered cameras on Dallas trash trucks result in almost 4,000 notices, 57 citations

Dallas has been using AI-powered cameras on its trash trucks to detect potential code violations, leading to privacy concerns from both residents and city leaders.

Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades

Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires.

Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post

In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."

Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads

Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.

Big Tex returns as State Fair of Texas officials discuss security

Big Tex is returning to Fair Park Ahead of the 140th State Fair of Texas. The fair kicks off next week and officials assure security is a top priority.

ICE agent pleads not guilty to federal charges in Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man

ICE agent Christian Castro appeared in federal court in St. Paul Friday morning on federal charges in connection with the January shooting of a Venezuelan man during Operation Metro Surge.