Gainesville ISD admits former special education teacher kicked student after initial denial

After initially denying any abusive behavior took place, Gainesville ISD has now said a former special education teacher did kick a special needs student in a video provided to FOX 4 earlier this month.

Armenian national pleads guilty in Texas to smuggling U.S. tech to Russia

An Armenian national has pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy involving the illegal export of restricted U.S. technology to Russia in violation of federal sanctions.

Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates

Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.

Dallas to study shingle plant buyouts following neighborhood complaints

The Dallas City Council will pay $200,000 for a consultant to appraise two shingle plants in West Dallas and Joppa where residents have cited health concerns and air pollution.

Tanner Horner's mother testifies in son's defense
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Tanner Horner's mother was put on the stand today by his defense as they try to keep Athena Strand's killer out of the Texas death chamber. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Hostages safe after 30 hour police standoff in Aubrey
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A suspect is in custody and the women he held hostage are now safe after a nearly 30 hour standoff with police in Aubrey ended early Wednesday morning. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Trackdown: Fort Worth Scammer steals thousands from elderly woman
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A scammer in Fort Worth posed as a bank security guard and stole tens of thousands of dollars from an elderly resident. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this episode of Trackdown.

Pollution concerns could close two Dallas shingle plants
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Concerns over pollution have led Dallas to hire a consultant to review whether to buy out two shingle-producing plants. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Several injured in fatal DeSoto business park shooting
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At least one person has died after a shooting in a DeSoto business park, and several others were injured. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.

2 Texas universities named to Forbes "New Ivies" list for AI-ready graduates

Two top-tier Texas universities have officially been named "New Ivies" by Forbes for producing the elite talent today’s AI-driven workforce is looking for.

Trackdown: Scammer steals thousands from elderly Fort Worth woman

Fort Worth Police are looking for a scammer that stole tens of thousands of dollars from an elderly Fort Worth resident.

Multiple people shot in DeSoto business parking lot

Multiple people were injured in a shooting at a local business parking lot early Wednesday morning, according to the DeSoto Police Department.

Kalshi fines, suspends Texas politician for betting on his own election

A Texas congressional candidate and two other politicians in other states have been fined and suspended from prediction market Kalshi for trading on their own races, the company said Wednesday.

Supreme Court allows wounded veteran's lawsuit against Texas-based company to move forward

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an Irving-based company does not get a blanket shield from a lawsuit by a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb just because the incident happened during wartime.

Fort Worth ISD teacher pay raises approved for next school year

Fort Worth ISD is implementing a 5% pay hike for most classroom teachers to improve educator recruitment and retention following the state-appointed board's recent restructuring.

Tanner Horner Trial Day 9: Tanner Horner's mother testifies for his defense

The defense begins its case in Day 9 of the Tanner Horner sentencing trial, calling expert witnesses to testify about the defendant's mental health and childhood history in an effort to avoid the death penalty for the 2022 murder of Athena Strand.

TxDOT unveils 'Tex' the barrel cowboy for National Work Zone Awareness Week

A massive cowboy made of retired traffic barrels is tipping his hat to drivers in West Texas this week, part of a creative statewide effort by transportation officials to curb work zone accidents.

Texas DPS arrests 40 in West Texas violent crime surge operation

A two-day surge operation targeting violent crime in West Texas resulted in 40 arrests and the seizure of multiple illegal firearms, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday.

Tarrant County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the year's first in-custody death after a 36-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in his jail cell.