Texas inmate threatens to 'blow up' prison admin's house, gets extra prison time

Less than a month before being released, a Texas inmate threatened to “blow up" a Bureau of Prisons administrator's home once he made it to freedom. He's been sentenced to nearly five more years in prison for the threat.

Cornyn reverses stance on filibuster in push to pass SAVE Act

Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.

'This place broke something in us': Family details life inside Texas ICE detention center

A longing for home and normalcy amongst stories of medical neglect, poor food, abuse and the lack of religious freedom are all themes in letters from an Egyptian family held for months in Texas in the only family facility ran by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Lightning likely caused Highland Village house fire

Lightning is the suspected cause of a Tuesday night fire that severely damaged a two-story home and injured two people in Highland Village.

Superintendents are leaving in these 5 North Texas school districts

Superintendents in five North Texas school districts — Lake Worth, Prosper, Irving, Fort Worth, and DeSoto — have announced their retirements or have been replaced within the past month.

Texas Attorney General urges Collin County to reject 'EPIC City' development

Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Collin County to block the "EPIC City" housing project, citing a lawsuit that claims the land was annexed illegally to avoid state oversight.

Plano's Crayola Experience closes permanently

The Crayola Experience in Plano has permanently closed at The Shops at Willow Bend following rent disputes and rumors that the Dallas Stars are considering the site for a potential future arena.

Dallas man arrested in 2024 drive-by shootings where 300 rounds were fired

A 21-year-old man was arrested by the Dallas Police Gang Unit in connection with a 2024 crime spree that included an armed carjacking and three drive-by shootings.

Elderly woman, adult son found dead in Fairview home

Police are investigating the deaths of an elderly woman and her adult son inside their home in Fairview, which is in Collin County.

Man survives 200-foot plunge into Palo Duro Canyon

A driver is recovering at Northwest Texas Hospital after his vehicle veered off a cliff and rolled 200 feet into Palo Duro Canyon, where he remained stranded overnight before seeking help Monday morning.

North Texans share frightening experiences fleeing Middle East as war began

One North Texas couple spent 10 days trying to make it home from Dubai after the U.S. joined Israel in launching attacks, and another resident had to quickly flee Iran once the bombing started. 

North Texas couple escapes conflict in Middle East
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A North Texas couple was stranded 10 days after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. FOX 4's Vania Castillo talked to the couple about how they were able to return home.

Dallas woman assaulted by group over assigned parking spot

A Dallas woman was reportedly assaulted by a group of five people after a dispute over an assigned parking spot at her apartment complex.

Woman recovering after attack over parking spot
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A Dallas woman is recovering from a violent attack she says stemmed from someone parking in her paid parking spot at her apartment. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Houston gang members convicted for $300K jugging, ATM heists in Beaumont

Four members of a Houston-based street gang have been convicted for a high-speed string of "juggings" and ATM robberies across Texas that netted over $300,000 in cash.

Heavy rain and winds hit Fort Worth
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FOX 4's Amelia Jones is on the road tracking the storm that's moving through North Texas, reporting heavy winds and rain, but no hail, in the middle of Tarrant County.

Buc-ee’s hit with ‘F' rating in customer service crisis

Buc-ee’s has received an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau for failing to respond to nearly 90 customer complaints.