Trump approves Texas flood emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA relief

President Donald Trump approved a federal emergency declaration for 28 Texas counties on Saturday, authorizing FEMA to coordinate disaster relief and reimburse 75% of emergency response costs following severe regional flooding.

Two killed and four injured in fiery McKinney crash

A two-vehicle traffic crash claimed the lives of two McKinney residents on Friday evening, authorities said.

Police investigate Little Elm short-term rental shooting involving Lewisville High students

A shooting at a juvenile birthday party hosted at a Little Elm short-term rental property left a teenager injured, sparking a police investigation and warnings over local ordinances.

Texas rain departs as extreme heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures

A stubborn low-pressure system that dumped over two feet of rain in parts of Texas is finally exiting the state, paving the way for a dramatic shift to extreme summer heat and triple-digit temperatures next week.

Deadly Texas Flooding: Sunday, July 18 morning update
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On Sunday morning, residents and local officials continue to clear the damage left behind in the aftermath of this week's deadly flooding. FOX 4 Meteorologist Josh Johns is in Kerr County as those floodwaters recede. 

Texas launches Operation Slowdown with increased speed patrols starting July 18

Texas law enforcement agencies are launching the annual "Operation Slowdown" campaign from July 18 through August 2, increasing patrols and speed enforcement to reduce the state's leading cause of traffic fatalities.

Suspect arrested for 1981 killing of Grapevine flight attendant
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More than four decades after a flight attendant from Grapevine was murdered, police have arrested a suspect who they believe killed her over financial disputes. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.

Disaster declaration declared after Texas Hill Country floods
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a disaster declaration on Friday after severe flooding killed two people and caused damage across Central Texas. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

Dallas seafood wholesaler fined $250K for false salmon labeling

Dallas seafood wholesaler Seafood Supply Co. has been fined $250,000 after pleading guilty to federal charges for passing off cheaper Chilean salmon as higher-value European product.

Dallas rapper Yella Beezy court hearing focuses on song lyrics in MO3 murder case

A multi-day pre-trial hearing for Dallas rapper Yella Beezy focused on whether prosecutors can use his song lyrics as evidence in his upcoming murder-for-hire trial involving the 2020 death of rival rapper MO3.

Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires

Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities.

Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a major disaster Friday in 28 Texas counties that have been impacted by this week’s flooding in the Hill Country.

Officer-involved shooting in south Fort Worth neighborhood leads to woman's arrest

A woman who was allegedly shooting a gun into trees in a south Fort Worth neighborhood was arrested on Wednesday after a chase led to an officer shooting his weapon in her direction.

Texas flooding: What we know about 2 people killed in Hill Country

At least two people have been killed in this week’s flooding in the Texas Hill Country, just a little more than a year after a similar event killed more than 100 people in the region.