These are the best places to stargaze in the Lone Star State
If you want to get a marvelous view of a meteor shower or a stunning scene of stars, there are lots of places to choose from in Texas.
If you want to get a marvelous view of a meteor shower or a stunning scene of stars, there are lots of places to choose from in Texas.
Texas justice 2026: The high-profile trials to track this year
As Texas enters 2026, the state’s legal docket is dominated by high-profile trials ranging from the Uvalde school shooting response to a viral "wedding of the century" assault. These cases have captured national attention due to their tragic nature, celebrity involvement or viral social media origins.
As Texas enters 2026, the state’s legal docket is dominated by high-profile trials ranging from the Uvalde school shooting response to a viral "wedding of the century" assault. These cases have captured national attention due to their tragic nature, celebrity involvement or viral social media origins.
Dallas pedestrian killed by suspected drunken driver
A driver may face charges after a deadly crash with a pedestrian in North Dallas.
A driver may face charges after a deadly crash with a pedestrian in North Dallas.
Ellis County high speed chase suspect arrested in Dallas
One man is in custody after a high-speed chase that ended with a crash in Old East Dallas.
One man is in custody after a high-speed chase that ended with a crash in Old East Dallas.
Dallas highways turn into illegal parking lot for NYE
Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways and bridges to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, causing massive gridlock that blocked emergency access and prevented residents from reaching their homes.
Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways and bridges to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, causing massive gridlock that blocked emergency access and prevented residents from reaching their homes.
Woman fatally shot by security guard following New Year’s Day altercation
A Fort Worth security guard fatally shot a woman on New Year's Day following an escalating physical confrontation involving pepper spray and a stabbing weapon.
A Fort Worth security guard fatally shot a woman on New Year's Day following an escalating physical confrontation involving pepper spray and a stabbing weapon.
Dallas highways turn into illegal parking lots for New Year’s fireworks
Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways and bridges to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, causing massive gridlock that blocked emergency access and prevented residents from reaching their homes.
Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways and bridges to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, causing massive gridlock that blocked emergency access and prevented residents from reaching their homes.
Texas couple faces prison for $5 million wire fraud
A North Texas man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after posing as an architect to scam over 40 families out of nearly $5 million.
A North Texas man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after posing as an architect to scam over 40 families out of nearly $5 million.
North Texas couple faces prison for $5 million fraud impacting 40 homeowners
A Texas husband pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Tuesday.
A Texas husband pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Tuesday.
North Texas welcomes first 2026 babies as residents share New Year's goals
To welcome 2026 to North Texas, there's nothing like the new year for inspiring people to make a change.
To welcome 2026 to North Texas, there's nothing like the new year for inspiring people to make a change.
North Texans welcome first 2026 babies and share goals
To welcome 2026 to North Texas, there's nothing like the new year for inspiring people to make a change.
To welcome 2026 to North Texas, there's nothing like the new year for inspiring people to make a change.
Odessa murder suspect arrested in Arlington after New Year’s Day shooting
At approximately 3:27 a.m. on January 1, 2026, Ector County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shots-fired call in the 1100 block of W. 57th Street in Odessa, Texas.
At approximately 3:27 a.m. on January 1, 2026, Ector County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shots-fired call in the 1100 block of W. 57th Street in Odessa, Texas.
Family pleads for release of ICE detainee as disabled son’s health declines
Maher Tarabishi's family has been fighting to have him released from ICE custody on humanitarian grounds, calling him the primary caregiver for his disabled adult son.
Maher Tarabishi's family has been fighting to have him released from ICE custody on humanitarian grounds, calling him the primary caregiver for his disabled adult son.
ICE detains man with disabled son and health concerns
Maher Tarabishi's family has been fighting to have him released from ICE custody on humanitarian grounds, calling him the primary caregiver for his disabled adult son.
Maher Tarabishi's family has been fighting to have him released from ICE custody on humanitarian grounds, calling him the primary caregiver for his disabled adult son.
Dallas County scraps plan to hand count primary ballots
The Dallas County Republican Party has scrapped its plan to hand-count ballots for the upcoming March primary, citing a significant shortage of volunteers.
The Dallas County Republican Party has scrapped its plan to hand-count ballots for the upcoming March primary, citing a significant shortage of volunteers.
Dallas County GOP scraps plan to hand count primary ballots
The Dallas County Republican Party has scrapped its plan to hand-count ballots for the upcoming March primary, citing a significant shortage of volunteers.
The Dallas County Republican Party has scrapped its plan to hand-count ballots for the upcoming March primary, citing a significant shortage of volunteers.
Dallas crash: Teen critically injured, one arrested after multi-vehicle New Year's Day wreck
A teenager is in critical condition and one person is in custody following a multi-vehicle crash on North Central Expressway early New Year’s Day, according to Dallas police.
A teenager is in critical condition and one person is in custody following a multi-vehicle crash on North Central Expressway early New Year’s Day, according to Dallas police.
WATCH: Allen High School students perform in 2026 Rose Parade
The Allen Eagles Escadrille, which is made up of members of the school's marching band and drill team, battled the rain to perform in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.
The Allen Eagles Escadrille, which is made up of members of the school's marching band and drill team, battled the rain to perform in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.
FOX 4's sneak peek of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Texas will soon have a new 4,871-acre state park located about 75 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The park sits on former ranch land and features rolling hills, unique rock formations, diverse habitats, and the 90-acre Tucker Lake.
Texas will soon have a new 4,871-acre state park located about 75 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The park sits on former ranch land and features rolling hills, unique rock formations, diverse habitats, and the 90-acre Tucker Lake.
Dallas shooting: 2 hospitalized after New Year's Eve shooting; suspect at large
Two people were hospitalized Tuesday night after being shot by an unidentified suspect in Dallas, according to police.
Two people were hospitalized Tuesday night after being shot by an unidentified suspect in Dallas, according to police.