Forney principal charged over special ed. teacher employment
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A Forney ISD elementary school principal was aware of the questionable past of a special education teacher she hired last year, and reportedly told him she could hire him if he changed his name. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

Forney ISD principal was aware of special education teacher's past arrest, failed to report abuse allegations

A Forney elementary school principal was aware of a former special education teacher's questionable past involving students when she hired him last October, and reportedly told him she would hire him if he changed his name.

McKinney approves mosque plans despite criticism
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The McKinney City Council unanimously approved plans for a new mosque after hours of passionate public comment. Some cited traffic or parking issues. Most just didn't want a Muslim place of worship in their neighborhood.

Fort Worth ISD superintendent discusses the new year
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Today, the Fort Worth Independent School District took a major step toward the goal of turning around it's academic troubles. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata talked about his confidence level and what it will take from teachers and parents.

Incoming UNT student seriously injured in Justin car crash after driver ran red light

A Justin teen who was packed up to start college this week is now in the hospital in critical condition after investigators say her vehicle was struck by a driver who ran a red light.

Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections

Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.

Dallas to host first-ever Republican midterm convention
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Republican leaders met with the media in Dallas to talk about the upcoming GOP midterm convention. They say it's about putting their policies front and center ahead of the November elections.

Man dies after being shot, crashing into Dallas lake
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Police are investigating how a man ended up shot to death inside a truck that was submerged in a West Dallas lake. Responding officers jumped in to try to save him, but it was too late.

Sneak Peek: Dallas to host first-ever Republican midterm convention featuring Donald Trump

The Republican Party will host a first-of-its-kind midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 at the American Airlines Center, with President Donald Trump headlining the two-day event aimed at energizing voters ahead of congressional elections.

Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.

Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations

The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.

$1.1M in cocaine seized at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Anna man given federal prison sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

A Collin County man will spend significant time in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges on Wednesday, including intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Democrats set sights on open Texas border district in expansion of midterm targets

On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover.

Collin County crash involving 18-wheeler kills 55-year-old woman

A 55-year-old woman died Tuesday afternoon in Collin County after her car failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by an 18-wheeler, according to state troopers.

White Castle to open 3rd Texas location in Grand Prairie

The iconic slider fast food chain White Castle will open another Dallas-Fort Worth location soon in Grand Prairie.

Multiple people killed in North Carolina mass shooting

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina Wednesday.