Fort Worth leaders and parents react to school district takeover

There have been a variety of reactions to the Texas Education Agency announcing Thursday morning that it intends to take control of the Fort Worth Independent School District due to the district’s overall performance.

Texas congressman says he'll refuse paycheck during government shutdown

Rep. Henry Cuellar on Thursday said he would refuse his congressional paycheck as a show of solidarity with his constituents in the 28th Congressional District of Texas.

Texas law requiring book ratings is unconstitutional, federal judge says

A Texas law that would require booksellers and publishers to rate their books based on sexual content and references was declared unconstitutional in federal court.

Ranked: Best & worst college towns for 2025

When trying to decide what college to attend, besides academics, there are many factors like living expenses and social environment, that play a role in a student’s decision on where to pursue their degree.

Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is officially taking over the Fort Worth ISD school district, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told FOX 4 on Thursday.

NBA legend Chauncey Billups, Heat's Terry Rozier arrested as part of FBI gambling probe

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA guard and coach Damon Jones were among 34 arrested as part of a widespread FBI investigation on Thursday, Fox News Digital confirmed.

Dallas weather: High school football games moved as severe weather brings hail, flood, wind risks

Severe storms expected to bring wind, flood, and hail risks to North Texas this weekend have prompted multiple school districts to move high school football games from Friday night to Thursday.

Double security threat at Lake Highlands High: Stabbing, firearm found on same day

Two separate violent incidents at Lake Highlands High School on Wednesday. A stabbing on a school bus and the discovery of a gun in a student's backpack.

Victims sue Celina ISD, claiming district hid coach's history of sexual misconduct

A new lawsuit alleges Celina ISD repeatedly covered up predatory behavior by coach Caleb Elliott, including moving him schools after an "improper" relationship and issuing mild punishment for putting cameras in a locker room, before his recent arrest for secretly recording students.

Father, son were casualties in recent Dallas triple murder: Affidavit

A newly obtained arrest document confirms a theory previously held by the family of two of the victims: the men had left their home to check on a crash, ultimately leading to their murders as casualties in the crime.

Toys for Tots kickoff campaign for Holiday Season
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The toys for tots campaign officially kicks off today for the holiday season. You will soon see collection boxes across North Texas

Dallas code enforcement threatens restaurant music acts
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Two Dallas restaurants are facing the loss of a major source of income after the city suddenly began enforcing a rule for the first time in the businesses' years of operations.

North Texas senator nominated for Pentagon position

Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury), if approved, would be returning to work at the Pentagon for the second time in his career.

Owner of dive shop in 12-year-old’s death seemingly admitted to past fatalities on video

An unearthed 2017 video shows the owner of Scuba Toys, the dive shop involved in the recent death of a 12-year-old girl, seemingly admitting that their business had been linked to multiple prior deaths.

Tow truck hangs from overpass in Texas, driver rescued
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Crews have rescued the driver of a tow truck after a crash that left the cab dangling from an overpass. The crash happened on Wednesday afternoon on the southbound side of the Sam Rayburn Tollway at Hardin Boulevard in McKinney, Texas.