Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme

Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars

Wally Funk, North Texas astronaut and aviation pioneer, dies at 87

Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87.

Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday.

Texas Powerball ticket wins $1 million: Winning numbers, where it was sold

A Powerball ticket sold in Texas won $1 million in Wednesday night's drawing. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.

Fort Worth high-speed chase leads to discovery of 244 kilos of meth

A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after a high-speed chase led law enforcement to find more 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and firearms in his car, home, and local storage facility.

Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline

A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.

Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims

Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.

Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor

Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.

Dig World hosting grand opening this weekend in Grapevine
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If you've ever wanted to drive a bulldozer or operate an excavator, your chance is here. Dig World in Grapevine is getting ready for its grand opening this weekend.

Plano teacher arrested, charged with sexual abuse of a student
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A Plano ISD second grade teacher is accused of inappropriately touching a student. He's in jail this morning charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. Fox 4's Dan Godwin is at the Collin County Jail with details on the teacher's arrest.

Deadly ICE shooting in Houston
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A deadly ICE shooting in Houston is sparking protests across the state. The shooting victim's family and civil rights activists are calling for an independent investigation.

Texas Tech faces lawsuit over course review restrictions
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Faculty at Texas Tech are suing the university over what they say are "unconstitutional" mandates to review course material that involves race, sex, gender identity and more. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Longtime Plano ISD teacher charged with child sex abuse
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A Plano ISD elementary school teacher was arrested on Wednesday and was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the teacher's alleged actions.

Plano meets with residents of new Stars arena concerns
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Plano officials and Dallas Stars officials met with residents on Wednesday to discuss questions and concerns over the new arena the Stars plan on building in the city by 2031. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.