North Texas school closings for Thursday and Friday

Dallas ISD announced that their classes will resume Friday, Jan. 30 after four days off due to the effects of the winter storm. Keep track of all school district openings and closings on our tracker.

WATCH: Texas troopers, protesters clash outside ICE detention facility

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers fired pepper balls into a crowd of protesters outside an ICE detention facility Wednesday where a 5-year-old boy from the Minneapolis area is being held.

Dallas police arrest suspects in viral New Year’s Eve bridge shooting

Two men were arrested after viral video showed them firing weapons from the Margaret McDermott Bridge on New Year's Eve, where police recovered over 100 shell casings.

Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.

U.S. life expectancy reached new high in 2024: Here are the leading causes of death

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.

Prayer vigil planned for teens killed in Frisco sledding accident

Members of the Wakeland High School community in Frisco are preparing to honor the two teenage girls who died after a sledding accident.

Cedar Hill church roof collapses during Texas winter storm
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A church in Cedar Hill is asking for help from the community to rebuild after the roof collapsed during the Texas winter storm. 

Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it

The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.

Planters looking for NUTmobile drivers - How to apply

Planters is looking for Peanutters to get behind the wheel of the NUTmobile and take the iconic vehicle on the road across the country visiting festivals, parades, college campuses, community events and more.

Frisco sledding accident: Vigils planned for teens killed
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Vigils planned in Frisco to remember two friends killed in a sledding accident. One vigil will be held at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Frisco on Thursday. FOX 4's Dan Godwin has details.

Withdrawal of ICE in MN depends on cooperation, Trump's border czar says

White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials.

ICE in Minnesota: Trump border czar says withdrawal of feds depends on cooperation

Immigration operations continue in Minnesota on Thursday. In White House Border Czar Tom Homan's first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, he said they're working on a drawdown plan for federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials. Find live updates on ICE operations in the state here.

DFW Road Conditions: Icy side roads, lingering slick spots causing crashes

There are still some trouble spots on the roadways this morning. The iciest conditions are in driveways, residential roads, and overpasses that still have some patches of ice on them.

Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.

Seagoville tow truck driver rescues man from pond
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A tow truck driver is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a man from a frozen pond in Seagoville. FOX 4's David Sentendry has more.

Texas Democrats demand 5-year-old's release from ICE facility in Dilley

Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.

Rise in youth sledding accidents during Texas winter storm
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A second teen died from the Frisco sledding accident from last weekend, the same day news spread that a Ponder ISD football player is in the ICU after a sledding accident. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the concerning rise in sledding accidents from this year's winter storm.

Winter storm causes Cedar Hill church roof to collapse
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Intense snow from the winter storm in North Texas caused a Cedar Hill church's roof to collapse, leaving them without a place to worship. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more on the church's efforts to rebuild.