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.
Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Argentina fans take over Klyde Warren Park before World Cup match
Hundreds of Argentina fans are expected to gather at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas tonight ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium.
Hundreds of Argentina fans are expected to gather at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas tonight ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium.
Bible passages added to required reading lists
The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education voted in favor of a required reading list featuring Bible stories. A vote on a major social curriculum rewrite has not happened yet.
The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education voted in favor of a required reading list featuring Bible stories. A vote on a major social curriculum rewrite has not happened yet.
Fort Worth animal shelter reaches critical capacity, moves pets to outdoor enclosures
Fort Worth animal shelters are well beyond capacity and urgently need adopters and fosters to help ease the overflow.
Fort Worth animal shelters are well beyond capacity and urgently need adopters and fosters to help ease the overflow.
Jordan fans in Arlington celebrate before historic World Cup match
Jordanian soccer fans are hosting a historic World Cup celebration at Arlington's Levitt Pavilion ahead of their team's final group stage match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium.
Jordanian soccer fans are hosting a historic World Cup celebration at Arlington's Levitt Pavilion ahead of their team's final group stage match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium.
Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey
Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals.
Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals.
Fewer Texans qualifying for SNAP benefits, putting pressure on local food banks
With fewer people qualifying for SNAP benefits in Texas, local food banks and pantries are feeling the pressure.
With fewer people qualifying for SNAP benefits in Texas, local food banks and pantries are feeling the pressure.
Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Highland Hills breaks ground on new McDonald's
The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said it's really a story about investment in the community.
The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said it's really a story about investment in the community.
27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later
It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.
It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
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.
Emu loose after escaping North Texas home
A 15-month-old pet emu named Temu is missing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after escaping from his home in Lancaster.
A 15-month-old pet emu named Temu is missing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after escaping from his home in Lancaster.
Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say
An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
Iran hits boat in Strait of Hormuz
An incident in the Strait of Hormuz has to make the Trump administration nervous. How much trust should be put in Iran moving forward to uphold their end of the deal? If the recent dust up between the president and Senate Republicans is any indication, President Trump has an uphill battle ahead in Congress.
An incident in the Strait of Hormuz has to make the Trump administration nervous. How much trust should be put in Iran moving forward to uphold their end of the deal? If the recent dust up between the president and Senate Republicans is any indication, President Trump has an uphill battle ahead in Congress.