Aviation trailblazer Wally Funk, who lived in Grapevine, has died, according to the city. In 2021, Funk was celebrated by the city of Grapevine for her historic spaceflight aboard a Blue Origin New Shepherd rocket. The mission was six decades in the making, as Funk, known as a pioneer for w...
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Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space, has died at 87. The city of Grapevine, Texas, where she lived, announced on Thursday that she died peacefully the evening before, surrounded by loved ones.Funk, who was born on Feb. 1, 1939, has been hailed as a barri...
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday.
A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after a high-speed chase led law enforcement to find more 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and firearms in his car, home, and local storage facility.
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.
The Irving Police Department is encouraging victims to come forward after a 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly photographing and recording women inside the restrooms and dressing rooms of several area businesses. Irving Police said that Markarious Jevonne Bates was arrested on June 26 and...
Court documents reveal police extracted nearly 300 recordings from the phone of 19-year-old Makarious Jevonne Bates following voyeurism arrests at TJ Maxx and Walmart.
Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
When residents call 911, they deserve a fire department that responds with professionalism, expertise, and compassion.
The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.
There is no doubt that David Wade Ruby is buried in the New Hope Cemetery in Cooke County. His actual location, on the other hand, isn't that exact."Basically, I was thinking there would be some sort of marker or something," Jimmy Hadley said.Hadley is Ruby's grandson. The 38-year-old believes he...
A 22-year-old student pilot safely landed a plane Saturday after her instructor jumped out of the aircraft and died mid-flight over Argentina.
A recorded interview with the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk could be played in court Thursday as the preliminary hearing to determine whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial enters its final days.
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
Thursday is off to a warm start, with temperatures in the 80s across many areas in North Texas. The heat continues, with temperatures in the triple digits and feel-like temperatures a few degrees warmer.The triple-digit heat continues into Friday, with temperatures falling by just a degree on Sat...
If you've ever wanted to drive a bulldozer or operate an excavator, your chance is here. Dig World in Grapevine is getting ready for its grand opening this weekend.
A Plano ISD second grade teacher is accused of inappropriately touching a student. He's in jail this morning charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. Fox 4's Dan Godwin is at the Collin County Jail with details on the teacher's arrest.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride midsize crossover SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an im...
North Texas faces triple-digit heat and hazy Saharan dust before a stalling weekend cold front brings a welcome cool-down and widespread rain.
The heat continues, with temperatures in the triple digits and feel-like temperatures a few degrees warmer.
"I think during rush-hour and during peak times this area can get really congested and I want to make sure I can safely exit my neighborhood, get home when I need to get home, and it's not too disruptive to my way of life," said Kirsten Gappelberg.
At least four other animal infections were also reported this year, including three dogs in Santa Fe County.
A’Ja Bostic, 19, says that at first, she refused to try the sport, but after some convincing, she gave it a go and fell in love with it. After winning her first competition her freshman year, she thought, “I can do it. It’s fun.”
The price of diesel, which is widely used in the trucking industry and affects shipping costs, was $4.77 per gallon on Wednesday, compared with $3.76 before the Iran war.
London — Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983 and seeing new generations succumb to its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.Tyler died ...
Officials in Crowley and Aledo have advised residents to boil their water before consumption due to water main breaks in the cities. In Crowley, the city said it’s awaiting test results from the water samples before lifting the notice.
The bombs started raining down from cartel drones at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, just as the sun crested over the mountains of central Mexico. The cluster of rural communities known as Guajes de Ayala now under siege had spent weeks warning law enforcement in the state of Guerrero of mounting threats b...
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
Aviation trailblazer Wally Funk, who lived in Grapevine, has died, according to the city. In 2021, Funk was celebrated by the city of Grapevine for her historic spaceflight aboard a Blue Origin New Shepherd rocket. The mission was six decades in the making, as Funk, known as a pioneer for w...
Fifteen of the 45 immigration detention facilities holding 500 or more people hadn't been inspected in over 12 months as of late June, while five had no inspection on record, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found. This follows a shift in Immigration and Customs Enforcement's policies fr...
Mark Cuban has taken his increasingly public dispute with Dallas Mavericks majority owner Patrick Dumont to court, accusing his business partner of shutting him out of the team’s plans for a new arena and other lucrative development opportunities. A new court filing alleges Dumont engaged in “...
The U.S. began a second night of strikes Wednesday and Iran responded in kind after President Trump declared earlier in the day that the ceasefire was "over."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has moved into the quarterfinals, and it kicks off with France-Morocco at Boston Stadium at 3 p.m. It’s a rematch of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Semifinals. France won that game 2-0 before eventually falling to Argentina in their bid to repeat as champions. France and Argenti...
More than a month after an explosion shook Oak Cliff, residents at ‘The Bonnie’ Apartments are still without gas, and The Austin Street Center, a local nonprofit, said it’s facing obstacles in its effort to help. Brandy Wright is fed up. “No gas, no hot water. Like it’s stressful,” Wright said...
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer in his return from the injured list, Jo Adell had two home runs and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 13-1 on Wednesday night. Trout, who missed 17 games due to a strained right hamstring, hit a 438-foot shot that...
The City of Dallas has announced it must close a $30M budget shortfall. City leaders said part of their solution is three furlough days. The furloughs will affect most non-uniform employees in the city. That’s more than 4,000 city employees. The non-paid days off will be on July 10, September ...
There is no doubt that David Wade Ruby is buried in the New Hope Cemetery in Cooke County. His actual location, on the other hand, isn't that exact.
A Dallas nonprofit says this summer's World Cup is giving young people a chance to learn entrepreneurship.During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas. "We had a lot of people come out and we learned a lot of stuff," he said. "A few tim...
The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 19-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a February shooting that left a 24-year-old woman dead. DPD said Jordan Hooker is the third suspect wanted for murder in the shooting and killing of Kayli Lopez. He's described...
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