Cowtown Marathon takes place this weekend in The Fort
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There's a big marathon in Fort Worth this weekend and a health & fitness expo ahead of it. Here's everything you need to know about the Cowtown Marathon.

US shoots down own drone near southern border
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There's more trouble this morning along the southern border after the US government shot down its own drone Thursday.

‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown dies in barn fire: report

Bobby J. Brown, known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s “The Wire," died Wednesday after being caught in a barn fire, according to TMZ.

Norovirus outbreak forces North Texas middle school to shut down

A Tarrant County middle school will be closed Friday, Feb. 27, following a norovirus outbreak that has affected both students and staff, school officials announced.

Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts

A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,

Five face charges after high-speed Fort Worth police chase
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Five people are facing an extensive list of charges after fleeing from and shooting at police during a high-speed chase in Ellis County and Fort Worth this morning. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

'Primary border wall' construction in Big Bend National Park may begin this year: CBP

Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.

Texas border wall plan sparks Big Bend backlash
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A proposal to build nearly 112 miles of new border wall through Big Bend National Park is raising bipartisan concerns in Texas. Lawmakers question the need for construction in an area with relatively low illegal crossings, warning it could harm tourism and damage a national treasure.

US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say

The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say. 

High speed Fort Worth chase ends with five in custody
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Five people are in custody after an early morning police chase that started in Ellis County and ended near Fort Worth. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more

Mailbox thief hits several Dallas residences
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A mailbox thief has hit multiple mailboxes in Lower Greenville, and residents are concerned he has the master key. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026

A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.

New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Texas senate primary
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One day after a University of Texas poll showed James Talarico trailing Jasmine Crockett by double digits in early polling in the Texas Senate Democratic nomination race, a new poll suggests Talarico actually leads Crockett. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Jurors see body cam footage in Alvarado ICE facility attack trial
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On the third day of testimony in the Alvarado ICE facility terror attack, jurors viewed body camera footage from the night of the incident, as well as evidence recovered from a defendant's car. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Dallas police leaders urge construction of new police academy
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Dallas police leaders are asking city leaders to find funding for a new police academy that's been in the works for 30 years. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

New Dallas police academy lacks appropriate funding ahead of planned 2028 opening

As news comes that a Dallas City Hall renovation could cost around $1 billion, Dallas Police Association leaders are asking where the funding is for a new police academy that's been in the works for years.