Dallas weather: What is a Winter Storm Watch?

As an arctic front moves toward North Texas, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the region. Many viewers have reached out to ask exactly what that means and how it differs from a warning.

What is a winter storm watch?

From January 23-26, a large part of Texas is expected to see temperatures dip below freezing. During that time and throughout the rest of winter, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory, but what do they mean?

Watch: Trump speaks at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, as tensions are rising with European leaders. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

Celina ISD parents call for board members, superintendent to resign during board meeting

Parents in Celina ISD called for multiple district leaders to resign at a board meeting Tuesday night. The calls came after a third-party report on the Caleb Elliott matter was released last week.

Celina residents call for resignations during board meeting
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Celina ISD parents and residents who spoke during a board meeting Tuesday night called for several council members and the superintendent to resign in the wake of the third-party report regarding Caleb Elliott, which was released last Friday. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Texas House Democrats fined over $9,000 each for 2025 quorum break

Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.

Texas got rid of paper tags. Now, fraudsters are using fake metal plates

Last year, Texas got rid of paper tags, trying to combat fraud, but now the issue has moved to metal plates. If you're buying a used car online, you should be careful.

Ten Commandments in classrooms argument heard in federal court
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A federal appeals court heard arguments today about a Texas law requiring Texas classrooms to display the Ten Commandments from the Bible. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

DPD says officer shot man after he refused to drop gun
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Dallas police released a statement Tuesday about an officer-involved shooting last weekend, saying the suspect was shot after he refused to drop his gun. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.

Dallas could close several libraries
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Dallas library officials have proposed closing the Oak Lawn, Arcadia Park, Skyline, and Renner Frankford branches to meet a $4.5 million budget reduction. The city aims to replace these neighborhood branches with seven "flagship" libraries featuring expanded hours and seven-day-a-week service. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

ICE in Minnesota: Federal prosecutors at odds with local police
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Federal prosecutors issued subpoenas to Minnesota officials on Tuesday, who say that the federal level's claims of interfering with ICE operations in the city are just a bully tactic.

Dallas considers closing 4 more library branches

Several Dallas public libraries are on the chopping block. It’s a move that continues to spark controversy.

Dallas PD update on Cedar Crest officer-involved shooting
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Dallas police chief Daniel C. Comeaux gave an update on the officer-involved shooting on Presidio Avenue in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas last Saturday.

Texas Ten Commandments lawsuit goes before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

An appeals court is now hearing arguments over Texas and Louisiana laws that require schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.