Dallas ISD making big changes as 2026-27 school year begins

Students at Dallas ISD schools returned to class on Tuesday, the first day of the 2026-27 school year for the nearly 130,000 students in the district.

Woman hospitalized after stabbing at Plano hotel, triggering domestic violence investigation

A woman was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after being stabbed in the neck at a Plano hotel, prompting an investigation by the Plano Police Department’s Family Violence Unit.

Dallas residents invited to weigh in on proposed budget as city considers job cuts
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Dallas residents can weigh in tonight on a proposed budget that reduces library hours, eliminates over 100 positions, and merges departments to balance the city budget.

Dallas police search for hit-and-run driver who critically injured pedestrian on I-35E

A pedestrian collecting cans was critically injured in an early Tuesday hit-and-run crash on I-35E near West Overton Road. Dallas police are searching for the driver.

Irving ISD students head back to class on first day of school
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Irving ISD students head back to school today as families across North Texas prepare for the start of the new academic year.

Video: Florida man accused of driving 110 mph claimed he was speeding to catch his cheating girlfriend

A Florida man accused of driving 110 mph in a 60-mph zone was arrested early Aug. 1 under the state's "super speeder" law after telling a deputy he was rushing to catch his cheating girlfriend. 

OnlyFans model sentenced for 2022 death of Plano man
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A former OnlyFans model has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2022 death of her boyfriend, who was originally from Plano. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.

Gun threat causes lockdown at Fort Worth ISD high school
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O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth was placed on lockdown on Monday after a picture of students holding a firearm inside the school circulated on social media. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Plano puts venue tax for Stars arena project on Nov. ballot
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A venue tax to help pay for a future Dallas Stars arena in Plano was put on the November ballot by the Plano City Council on Monday evening. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Five detained after posting picture of firearm near Fort Worth ISD high school

O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth was placed under lockdown Monday afternoon as authorities investigated a potential firearm threat on campus.

Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026

Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.

Dallas Police detail 2 officer-involved shootings
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Dallas Police have released officer body camera footage from two separate officer involved shootings last week. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Ex-boyfriend of murdered NTX woman arrested in Mexico
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The ex-partner of a woman murdered in Lake Highlands this weekend was arrested in Mexico and has been charged with her death. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

Dallas making staffing cuts at libraries
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Dallas will keep all of its libraries open, but will cut staff and hours to keep them operational. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Suspect shot Dallas ISD police officer with officer's gun after scuffle: affidavit

An arrest affidavit states the suspect in an officer-involved shooting last week shot a Dallas ISD police officer with the officer's weapon after he was willingly removed from a highway in Far North Dallas.

Hottest ZIP codes in 2026 where homes are selling the fastest

Which ZIP codes are drawing the highest buyer demand in 2026? Realtor.com’s latest rankings reveal where America’s hottest housing markets are.

Why Alabama deputies were forced into rodeo duty

Deputies and officers wrangled a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on Friday after a foot pursuit along Highway 17.