University of Texas cuts women's and gender studies courses from core curriculum
The University of Texas is removing women’s, gender, and sexuality studies courses from its core curriculum following recent major cuts in similar departments, sparking faculty protests over academic freedom while affected professors await formal responses.
The University of Texas is removing women’s, gender, and sexuality studies courses from its core curriculum following recent major cuts in similar departments, sparking faculty protests over academic freedom while affected professors await formal responses.
Houston ISD Westbury High School student killed in shooting near campus
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting.
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting.
Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.
5 arrested in connection to fatal Lewisville apartment shooting
Five suspects, including four who were arrested in Colorado, were detained in connection to a Sept. 11 apartment complex shooting in Lewisville that police say was a targeted attack.
Five suspects, including four who were arrested in Colorado, were detained in connection to a Sept. 11 apartment complex shooting in Lewisville that police say was a targeted attack.
State Fair of Texas kicks off with parade
It's officially State Fair of Texas time, and the annual event kicked off on Friday with a parade through Fair Park. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on the festivities to come.
It's officially State Fair of Texas time, and the annual event kicked off on Friday with a parade through Fair Park. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on the festivities to come.
Fort Worth woman's acquittal upheld in voting error case
Crystal Mason, who was convicted of voter fraud in Tarrant County and later acquitted, saw her acquittal upheld in court. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
Crystal Mason, who was convicted of voter fraud in Tarrant County and later acquitted, saw her acquittal upheld in court. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
Family says medical, financial issues may have played role in Flower Mound double homicide and suicide
The family of three people killed in a double homicide and suicide in Flower Mound says financial difficulties stemming from medical bills may have played a role in the shooting.
The family of three people killed in a double homicide and suicide in Flower Mound says financial difficulties stemming from medical bills may have played a role in the shooting.
Texas proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor late music legend
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.
Mississippi police: Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after she was killed in drug dispute
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
Prairie View A&M jumps to No. 13 HBCU rank alongside record Fall enrollment
Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment.
Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment.
Tarleton State student dies after suffering injuries during rodeo event
A Tarleton State University rodeo team member died after performing at an event in West Texas, the school's rodeo team announced.
A Tarleton State University rodeo team member died after performing at an event in West Texas, the school's rodeo team announced.
Hundreds scammed in $105M fake truck Ponzi scheme: DOJ
A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.
A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.
Westlake data center temporary restraining order expires
A judge allowed a temporary restraining order on a proposed Westlake data center to expire, pushing the legal debate involving nearby Keller residents to an Oct. 23 hearing as Texas political candidates debate statewide regulations.
A judge allowed a temporary restraining order on a proposed Westlake data center to expire, pushing the legal debate involving nearby Keller residents to an Oct. 23 hearing as Texas political candidates debate statewide regulations.
Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
18-wheeler crash and fuel spill shuts down part of DNT in Dallas
An overturned 18-wheeler and multi-vehicle crash led to a fuel spill on the Dallas North Tollway near Northwest Highway, forcing authorities to shut down all lanes as crews work to clear the wreckage.
An overturned 18-wheeler and multi-vehicle crash led to a fuel spill on the Dallas North Tollway near Northwest Highway, forcing authorities to shut down all lanes as crews work to clear the wreckage.
13-year-old student killed in Sanger ISD bus crash identified
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has identified 13-year-old Julian Amador as the Sanger ISD student killed in a Denton County school bus rollover crash on Thursday afternoon.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has identified 13-year-old Julian Amador as the Sanger ISD student killed in a Denton County school bus rollover crash on Thursday afternoon.
KFC to open "Open House" restaurant concept in McKinney this week
The fast-food chain KFC is set to open a new restaurant called "Open House" in McKinney where it will offer table service, breakfast and late-night options.
The fast-food chain KFC is set to open a new restaurant called "Open House" in McKinney where it will offer table service, breakfast and late-night options.
Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Hurricane Polo: Why Texas is keeping an eye on the monster Pacific storm
Hurricane Polo is raging off the Pacific coast of Mexico, but forecasters in Texas are keeping a close eye on the monstrous storm.
Hurricane Polo is raging off the Pacific coast of Mexico, but forecasters in Texas are keeping a close eye on the monstrous storm.
Court leaves Crystal Mason’s illegal voting acquittal in place
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed an appeal in a long-running Tarrant County voter fraud case, leaving Fort Worth resident Crystal Mason acquitted after she was previously convicted of illegally voting in 2016.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed an appeal in a long-running Tarrant County voter fraud case, leaving Fort Worth resident Crystal Mason acquitted after she was previously convicted of illegally voting in 2016.