Plano Balloon Festival returns featuring hot air balloons, laser shows and FOX 4

The Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday through Sunday at Oak Point Park, featuring hot air balloon launches, skydiving exhibitions, live entertainment, FOX 4 anchor meet-and-greets, and a new nightly laser show replacing fireworks.

Payton May takes a ride in the FOX 4 hot air balloon
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The Plano Balloon Festival is underway and Good Day's Payton May got the chance to ride in one of the balloons. The weather was perfect for her launch on Friday morning.

Abbott orders TxDOT to stop Flock camera installations
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The Texas Department of Transportation has been told to stop the installation of new Flock cameras on some roads. The cameras are popular with law enforcement who use them to solve crimes but have raised a lot of privacy concerns.

Arlington police fatally shoot man in mental crisis
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Arlington police officers shot and killed a man while responding to a home for a mental health call. The man was reportedly threatening to take his own life and charged at officers with a knife.

Good Samaritan who stopped to help others on I-35W in Fort Worth killed in crash

A Good Samaritan who stopped to assist drivers involved in a minor accident on I-35W in Fort Worth was struck and killed by a passing vehicle early Friday morning.

Chicago-area men charged after 339 pounds of cocaine seized from home

Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.

Attendees brave heat for Plano Balloon Fest
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Despite the record-breaking heat in North Texas, many people attended the first day of the Plano Balloon Festival. FOX 4's Steve Eagar and Dan Henry have more.

Civil case against former Gateway pastor appealed
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A recently-dismissed civil lawsuit against former Gateway pastor Robert Morris is being appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Police in Irving look for attempted kidnapping suspect
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An attempted kidnapping occurred in an Irving park earlier this week, and police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

Defamation lawsuit against former Gateway pastor Robert Morris appealed to Texas Supreme Court

The victim who former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris admitted to sexually abusing in the 1980s is taking a recently-dismissed civil lawsuit against Morris to the Texas Supreme Court.

Irving Police searching for attempted kidnapping suspect

Irving residents are concerned after an attempted kidnapping occurred in a nearby park, and police haven't identified the suspect.

Plano Balloon Festival kicks off
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FOX 4's Steve Eagar and Dan Henry are on site at the Plano Balloon Festival to talk to fans at the event.

Dallas libraries will remain open 6 days a week
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Neighborhood libraries in Dallas will remain open six days a week thanks to a late-night funding restoration by Dallas City Council members. 

Firefighter's baby returns home after health scare
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A Dallas firefighter's infant son is back one after spending months in the hospital with a life-threatening diagnosis. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Dallas man critically injured in stabbing
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A 22-year-old is in critical condition after a stabbing outside a restaurant and bar in the Bishop Arts district in Dallas. Police are still searching for the suspect.

Fort Worth youth sports group rebuilding after fire
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A youth sports organization in Fort Worth is asking for donations and volunteers to help rebuild after a fire destroyed its equipment and structures. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Dallas restores funding to keep neighborhood libraries open

Libraries will remain open six days a week after the Dallas City Council restored $3.1 million to the budget during a late-night vote.

Dallas stabbing outside Bishop Arts business leaves man in coma

Dallas police are seeking video footage after 22-year-old Abraham Herrera was stabbed in the heart during a fight outside a Bishop Arts business, leaving him in a medically induced coma.