2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition
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Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams, a decision that delivers the latest setback for transgender rights.In two of the most closely watched cases of its term, the Supreme Court upheld laws ...
Race to find Venezuela earthquake survivors as satellite images show thousands of buildings damaged or destroyed
Caracas — The race to find survivors continued Tuesday six days after powerful twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela. A NASA assessment based on satellite imagery suggests almost 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed, and teams from all over the world have joined incr...
Arlington Pride returns to Levitt Pavilion in June 2027 after being canceled for 2026
The HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health says it will bring back Arlington Pride next year after the festivities were canceled earlier this year following a controversial vote by the city council.In an announcement shared on Tuesday, the center announced the Levitt Pavilion will host Arlington Pride on ...
World Cup knockout match faces Texas heat; triple-digits in the forecast
A massive heat dome expanding across the United States is set to bake soccer fans Tuesday as North Texas hosts a World Cup knockout-round match amid skyrocketing temperatures, kicking off a hot week that will culminate in triple-digit heat for the Fourth of July.
How to watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the FIFA World Cup: TV channel, streaming and kickoff time
The sixth FIFA Men's World Cup match at Dallas Stadium is set to begin at 12 p.m. CT on Tuesday. The Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the round of 32 after they both finished second in their groups. Brazil awaits the winner in the round of 16 after beating Japan 2-1 on Monday.How to watch ...
Dallas police officer arrested for solicitation of prostitution, department says
A Dallas police officer has been arrested for solicitation of prostitution, authorities said. According to DPD, one of its own, Senior Corporal Zachary Helm, was taken into custody on Monday and faces a felony charge. Helm has been a member of the department since June 2006 and is currently assig...
North Texas stays hot, muggy with a very slim chance of rain by Fourth of July
Temperatures on Tuesday afternoon will feel like triple digits, and this trend will continue into the Fourth of July weekend. Because dew points will drop slightly toward the end of the workweek, high temperatures should finally reach the 100° mark by Saturday.
Dallas police officer accused of soliciting prostitution, department says
According to DPD, one of its own, Senior Corporal Zachary Helm, was taken into custody on Monday, June 29, and faces a felony charge.
Death toll climbs to at least 1,700 as search continues for survivors after Venezuela earthquakes
North Texans are gathering items to help Venezuelans recover. While Andrea Ng waits for answers, she and local volunteers have started a donation drive.
Ivory Coast takes on Norway in first-ever knockout stage in FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium
The Norway-Ivory Coast winner plays Brazil in the Round of 16.
France vs Sweden preview: World Cup knockout clash will decide Paraguay’s July 4 opponent in Philadelphia
France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.
U.S., Iranian officials share mixed messages over plans for new round of peace talks
President Trump said that a meeting in Doha would be "perhaps important, perhaps not," while Iran's foreign ministry said Iranian experts would travel to Qatar, but not for direct talks with U.S. officials.
Hot, muggy and breezy conditions continue for North Texas ahead of Fourth of July
Tuesday morning is off to another warm start, with temperatures in the 70s. Expect another day with breezy winds, hot temperatures and Saharan dust in the sky. Most of the dust will move out of North Texas by Wednesday. Temperatures on Tuesday afternoon will feel like triple digits, and this tre...
Irving ISD celebrates opening new middle school ahead of 2026-2027 school year
“… Middle school students deserve spaces that challenge them, inspire them and help them see the future more clearly,” President of Irving ISD School Board, A.D. Jenkins, said.
Plano firefighter helps battle brush fire while on vacation in Mexico
What started as a relaxing vacation in Cabo San Lucas turned into a familiar scene for a longtime Plano firefighter. Plano Fire Rescue Captain Chris Patterson was driving back to his condo while taking time off last week in Cabo when he noticed a man stomping around in a smoky field. Rather...
How one restaurant is creating jobs for adults with learning differences
A Fort Worth business and a non-profit partnered to help workers who are sometimes overlooked for opportunities. Fred’s Texas Cafe has a workday program through a partnership with Stone’s Throw Farm. The nonprofit was started by Jackson Stone’s family to create work opportunities for young adu...
Japan ends World Cup run short of previous years, but with plenty of memories
Japan was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by five-time champions Brazil Monday afternoon at Houston Stadium. Japan scored first, but Brazil was able to level it in the second half and got the winner in the fifth minute of six added stoppage-time minutes. A disappointing end to the tour...
The King of Jordan visits Khashoka in Richardson as team ends 2026 World Cup run
The country of Jordan is heading home after failing to advance from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they left their mark on the tournament and on North Texas. Jordan lost 3-1 to Argentina and Lionel Messi on Saturday night; their third straight loss at the World Cup, but they s...
NY/NJ Stadium criticised; fans wonder why Dallas not chosen for World Cup final
We tried to tell you. As the World Cup moves into its knockout stages, fans from several countries have experienced matches in some of the United States’ top stadiums. Among those earning positive reviews throughout the tournament are Dallas Stadium in Arlington and Los Angeles Stadium in Ingl...
Côte d'Ivoire comes marching into Texas ahead of knockout game against Norway
Côte d’Ivoire, nicknamed the Elephants, has arrived in North Texas for their knockout game against Norway at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at noon. This is Dallas Stadium’s first knockout game. Côte d’Ivoire arrived to cheering fans in Downtown Dallas. Downtown Dallas resident Jennifer Wallace ...
Norwegian fans row into North Texas, ready for game against Côte d'Ivoire
Norway fans took over Happiest Hour in Dallas Monday ahead of Tuesday’s game against Côte d’Ivoire at Dallas Stadium at noon. NBC 5 met the man behind the iconic celebration; his name is Ole Freystad. “Most people know me as Mr. Row Row,” Freystad said. Freystad says he came up with...
Fort Worth neighbor shoots, kills man armed with machete
Police said a Fort Worth man shot a machete-wielding individual in a local neighborhood. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule and how to watch
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five ...
Above-average temperatures, high winds expected throughout workweek in North Texas
A hot and a bit hazy afternoon is in store on Monday with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s, but a gusty southerly wind will help bring down our heat index values to just about 100°F for the majority of North Texas.A plume of Saharan Dust has arrived in North Texas, bringing some l...
Preston Hollow residents oppose proposed $800 million mixed-use development in Dallas, survey reveals
It's called a blue card survey. But some residents in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas believe it could be their ace in the hole and their fight against the proposed development. The 2019 tornado left a trail of destruction in North Dallas, including Victor Toledo's home. He said been ab...
Hot and dry for Fourth of July in North Texas
After Wednesday, this ridge of high pressure will begin to expand and slowly move off to our east, causing our winds to weaken locally, and help to push our temperatures closer to the 100-degree mark beginning this Friday, just in time for the Fourth of July celebrations. Heat index values will s...
Flood-ravaged Texas Hill Country home rebuilt after first responder's devastating loss
A century-old family home along the Guadalupe River was nearly lost in a devastating flood, but a San Antonio police officer and his wife are finally back home thanks to a community effort that rebuilt more than a house — it restored a piece of their family's history. A century-old family ...
North Texas community group Hispanohablantes gathers items to help Venezuelans recover from deadly earthquakes
The devastation in Venezuela is being felt far beyond the country's borders."I just started crying out loud to be honest," Andrea Ng said. "I start crying out loud a lot because it's really hard to hear." Andrea Ng moved to North Texas from Venezuela four years ago, leaving much of her extended f...
Long lost North Texas brothers reunite after 58 years
Kurt Carroll, by some estimates, was sitting at the right place at the right time when someone asked him the right questions: "Aren't you adopted? Did you ever find your biological parents?'The 58-year-old retired Dallas Police Department officer recalls sitting in a courtroom with his daughter a...
Camp Mystic victim Eloise Peck remembered through Living for Lulu Foundation
The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation.
Preston Hollow residents oppose proposed $800 million mixed-use development, survey reveals
A recently completed survey of residences within 500 yards of it reveals just how strong the opposition is.
North Texas Venezuelan families rally to send aid after deadly earthquakes
North Texas families wait for answers from loved ones in Venezuela while launching a relief drive to send critical supplies.
Long lost North Texas brothers reunite after almost 60 years
A sealed adoption file, a Facebook search and a sticky note led to an incredible family reunion.
Central Texas family's home gets complete remodel nearly a year after devastating floods
A flood destroyed his century-old family home, but a first responder's mission to help others never stopped.
Arrest made in Pilot Point crash that killed two bicyclists in December 2025
An arrest has been made in the crash that killed two cyclists in December in Pilot Point after a grand jury indictment. Denton County Jail Scott Mages and Andre Kocher were on a group ride around 8:15 a.m. in Pilot Point when they were hit b...
Soccer star's wife and 2 children killed in Venezuela earthquakes, team says
The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo have died after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said on Sunday. Trejo, who plays for Club Sport Maritimo La Guaira, a second-division team in Venezuela, had searched for his wife Yanina and children Aaron and Ai...
Iran calls Strait of Hormuz situation "sensitive and complex"
The United States says delegates will be in Qatar Tuesday to discuss terms of the tentative deal to end the war. But as soon as the announcement was made on Monday, Iran's foreign ministry denied that its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials.
Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River dump site
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed.
Knockout match Tuesday at Dallas Stadium
Dallas Stadium will host a knockout match between the Ivory Coast and Norway on Tuesday.
Gracie the giraffe is finally home
The Real County sheriff confirmed Gracie was loaded onto a trailer and is now back at her home at Cedar Hollow Ranch. The missing giraffe was found about 4 miles from the ranch on Friday. It then took crews a few days to reach her.