North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July

North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July

While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week.

While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week.

Rising Together: Hill Country Flooding One Year Later
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Rising Together: Hill Country Flooding One Year Later

Devastating floods tore through the Texas Hill Country in the early morning hours of July 4, 2025. The historic flooding destroyed buildings, businesses and took 139 lives, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic. FOX 4 looks back at the floods, how the lives of those impacted have changed in the year since and how they are turning the tragedy into a way to help others.

Devastating floods tore through the Texas Hill Country in the early morning hours of July 4, 2025. The historic flooding destroyed buildings, businesses and took 139 lives, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic. FOX 4 looks back at the floods, how the lives of those impacted have changed in the year since and how they are turning the tragedy into a way to help others.

Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo

Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo

Mabank Fire Marshal Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident.

Mabank Fire Marshal Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident.

Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony

Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony

Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.

Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.

One dead, another in critical condition following Dallas double shooting

One dead, another in critical condition following Dallas double shooting

One man was killed and another was left in critical condition following a shooting Saturday afternoon in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas, police said.

One man was killed and another was left in critical condition following a shooting Saturday afternoon in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas, police said.

Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child

Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child

A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said.

A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said.

Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores

Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores

The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name. 

The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name. 

Fort Worth Walmart parking lot stabbing leaves 1 hospitalized

Fort Worth Walmart parking lot stabbing leaves 1 hospitalized

One person was hospitalized and a suspect was taken into custody following a afternoon stabbing in a Fort Worth Walmart parking lot on Clifford Street Saturday.

One person was hospitalized and a suspect was taken into custody following a afternoon stabbing in a Fort Worth Walmart parking lot on Clifford Street Saturday.

Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan

Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan

The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.

The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.

Kaufman County capital murder suspect arrested at Arizona-Mexico border

Kaufman County capital murder suspect arrested at Arizona-Mexico border

A months-long, multi-agency manhunt culminated in the arrest of a Texas capital murder suspect tracked down near the Mexican border in Arizona, authorities announced.

A months-long, multi-agency manhunt culminated in the arrest of a Texas capital murder suspect tracked down near the Mexican border in Arizona, authorities announced.

Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading
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Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.