$60M in federal funds approved for Texas rural hospital improvements

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in initial federal funding available to rural hospital districts, the governor announced Thursday.

Affidavit: Aubrey standoff suspect taped rifle to ex-girlfriend's head

An arrest document recently obtained by FOX 4 sheds new light on a hostage situation in Denton County this week that ended with an FBI raid of an Aubrey home. 

Texas man sentenced to 30 years for purchasing child exploitation livestreams

A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting and purchasing explicit livestream videos of young children from the Philippines over a six-year period.

Witnesses describe murder suspect's takedown in Anna
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Two men were arrested in Anna connection to a murder of a teenager in Wylie from last week, and their dramatic takedown was captured on camera by witnesses. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.

What the medical marijuana reclassification means for Texans

The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Local providers say the move reduces legal liability for Texans who qualify in the state's expanding program.

City of Dallas updates ICE compliance policy after funding threat from Abbott

After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement. 

Dallas police's response to Abbott's immigration order
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The department says it has revised an immigration policy, hours ahead of a deadline imposed by Governor Abbott. Last week, the governor threatened to pull millions in public safety funding from the city, saying a years-old policy ran afoul of a contract that the city signed. In response, the city says its new policy clarifies that Dallas police are not prohibited from inquiring about immigration status or cooperating with federal authorities. The revised policy does say officers will not stop a person, for the sole purpose of determining immigration status

Trinity River illegal dumping investigation leads to arrests
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An illegal dumpsite that spills into the Trinity River south of downtown Dallas has caused environmental concerns, and now two people have been arrested in connection to the scheme. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Trump admin softens classification of medical marijuana
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The Trump administration has reclassified how marijuana is regulated, opening opportunities for research into its potential medical benefits. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke with the largest medical marijuana provider about the move.

Jurors hear testimony on Tanner Horner's mental state
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Tanner Horner's defense claimed lead exposure as a child led to his brain being damage as they attempt to keep the convicted killer of Athena Strand out of death row. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Man shot, killed in Everman while his family spoke with 911

A man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning while providing information to 911 dispatchers, according to the Everman Police Department.

East Texas gas well fire near Etoile expected to burn for days After explosion

Crews are working to contain a massive natural gas well fire in East Texas following a late-night explosion that left no one injured but could burn for several days.

Child critically injured in East Oak Cliff shooting

Dallas police are investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting in East Oak Cliff that left a juvenile hospitalized in critical condition.

Daniel Comeaux reflects on 1 year as Dallas Police Chief

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux has been on the job for one year, and he spoke about the past 365 days with FOX 4's Shaun Rabb in a wide-ranging interview.

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux celebrates one year on the job
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As he celebrates one year as Dallas Police Chief, Daniel Comeaux sits down with FOX 4's Shaun Rabb to discuss his successes on crime initiatives and Texas governor Greg Abbott's threats to withhold funding if the city does not up its immigration enforcement.

Video shows Wylie park shooting suspect’s arrest in Anna

Dramatic video captured the arrest of one of two men facing capital murder charges for the shooting death of a 17-year-old at Dodd Park in Wylie.

Suspects arrested in Trinity River illegal dumping scheme

Dallas Police have arrested multiple suspects in connection with a large illegal landfill that's been flowing into the Trinity River for several years.

Grapevine shooting prompts school security measures

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD placed several schools in secure mode as local police responded to an investigation near Heritage and Wilshire avenues.

Judge orders release of family held at Dilley detention facility for nearly a year

A federal judge has ordered the release of a mother and her five children from a Texas immigration detention facility where the family has been held for the past 10 months.