Hurst police chief dies unexpectedly

The Hurst Police Department is mourning the loss of Chief Steve Niekamp.

Spirit Airlines slashes flights, warns of more job cuts amid second bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year. 

Dallas weather: Last weekend of summer brings heat, isolated storms

North Texas is set for a hot final weekend of summer with low storm chances before the season officially changes to fall on Monday, which will still feel like summer.

Body of WA triple-murder suspect Travis Decker found, authorities say

Authorities say the body of Travis Decker, the Washington man wanted in the kidnappings and murders of his three daughters, has been found.

Man charged with making terroristic threats to Mamdani
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A man from North Texas has been charged with making terroristic threats against a New York City mayoral candidate, according to the Queens District Attorney?s Office.

Allen ISD begins displaying Ten Commandments posters
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A new Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom is facing legal challenges and has been temporarily blocked in some districts, even as Allen ISD has begun placing donated posters in its classrooms.

West Dallas FedEx assault suspect out on bond; family at a loss for why

The family of a man allegedly attacked by a co-worker at a Dallas FedEx facility says they are upset the suspect is already out on bond.

Fedex shooting victim upset suspect is out on bond
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The family of a man allegedly attacked by a co-worker at a fed-ex facility says they are upset the suspect is already out on bond. Police say Ian Hollingsworth attacked Reginald Miles with a hammer in the parking lot on Monday morning. When Miles grabbed a gun, investigators say Hollingsworth knocked it loose and shot miles with it.

Garland shooting victim forgives teen suspect
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A Garland man says he has forgiven the 16-year-old accused of shooting him, describing the near-fatal incident as a "rebirth."

'A rebirth for me': Garland shooting victim forgives teen suspect

A Garland man says he has forgiven the 16-year-old accused of shooting him, describing the near-fatal incident as a "rebirth."

Epic Universe death: Man identified, cause of death revealed; ruled 'accidental'

A guest at Epic Universe who died after riding the theme park's Stardust Racers roller coaster suffered "multiple blunt impact injuries," according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office.

What the Fed's interest rate cut means for Texans

Job growth, construction, and financial security have seen recent turmoil in Texas. Here's how the first Fed cut of the year could change things.

Allen ISD begins displaying Ten Commandments posters in classrooms following new Texas law

A new Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom is facing legal challenges and has been temporarily blocked in some districts, even as Allen ISD has begun placing donated posters in its classrooms.

Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw, a Highland Park native, to retire after 2025 season

Out of the 20 pitchers that have struck out 3,000 hitters in MLB history, Clayton Kershaw, who attended Highland Park High School, is one of three to have played with a single team their entire career.

Texas man sentenced for jacking mail truck at knifepoint

The convict tried to stab the mail carrier, who was delivering on their route, before stealing the mail truck and driving away.

Plano Balloon Festival officially underway
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The four-day plano balloon festival is officially underway. Gates to the annual event opened at the top of the hour and FOX 4 is a proud sponsor.