DOE approves $3.26B in federal funding for Texas electric grid improvements

The Texas energy grid will get some major upgrades in West Texas to better ready the grid for data centers and oil and natural gas development after the approval of a U.S. Department of Energy loan.

North Texas gets brief break from triple-digit heat before summer weather returns

North and Central Texas residents are getting a brief reprieve from relentless triple-digit heat this week. However, a parade of slow-moving afternoon thunderstorms could trigger localized flooding in already saturated areas.

Texas environmental report detail Trinidad water issues
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality released their report on the water issues the City of Trinidad has been facing. TCEQ's report details problems with aging water distribution mains, failures in the system's design, and chemicals over 300% higher than the federally allowed limit in the water.

Robbery suspect caught after trying to escape through Dallas hospital ceiling

An inmate tried to escape a Dallas hospital by climbing into the bathroom ceiling, but surrendered as soon as he heard police K-9 units approaching.

Dallas County's largest mental health provider faces severe financial crisis

Dallas County officials are divided over how to rescue Metrocare, the county's largest behavioral health provider, as it faces a severe financial crisis requiring up to $15 million to avoid going broke

Dallas behavioral healthcare provider faces financial issues
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Metrocare, the largest provider of behavioral health care in Dallas County, is facing financial issues, and Dallas city leaders have different ideas on how to manage them. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

DART close to finalizing new CEO
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DART's Board of Directors will finalize their choice for the company's new CEO on Tuesday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on what the three candidates for the role said at a public event on Saturday.

Family of Rowlett drowning victim calls for investigation
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The family of an 18-year-old who drowned at Lake Ray Hubbard in April is calling for a thorough investigation of the incident. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more on why the family thinks charges for an arrested suspect should be upgraded.

Fort Worth family blames fireworks for house fire
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A family in Fort Worth says fireworks caused their house to be set on fire last week, which would be the second fireworks-related fire in Fort Worth in the past week. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa runs for Dallas Mayor

Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa has officially filed paperwork to run for Mayor of Dallas, citing his past financial management experience as key to addressing the city's current budget and downtown sports franchise challenges.

DART to name CEO finalist on Tuesday

Dallas' biggest public transportation company will vote on who they want their next President and CEO to be tomorrow.

Frisco man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention

A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."

Governor Abbott announces massive AI tech investment in North Texas

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer LITEON is investing nearly $919 million to build a major AI power infrastructure facility in McKinney, Texas, creating over 600 new jobs.

Search teams recover body of 62-year-old man from Benbrook Lake

Search teams have recovered the body of a 62-year-old Fort Worth man who went missing after slipping underwater at Benbrook Lake on Sunday evening, authorities confirmed Monday morning.

Drowned teen's family demands murder charges following arrest for Lake Ray Hubbard cover-up

The family of an 18-year-old who drowned in Lake Ray Hubbard spoke publicly Monday morning, calling for murder charges following the arrest of a teenager accused of orchestrating a months-long cover-up of the death.

Fort Worth family says fireworks sparked house fire
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A Fort Worth family says fireworks set their home on fire. Shannon Murray is here with the latest on the investigation and a look at the surveillance video.