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38 students from Pleasant Grove schools to escort World Cup players

Dozens of kids are arriving at Dallas Stadium ahead of an amazing opportunity. As we've seen in previous matches, local kids will escort players onto the pitch. FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga caught up with them just before they headed to the stadium....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 6, 2026

safety

Off-duty North Texas firefighter saves children trapped under boat

Witnesses told police there were nine people on board when the boat flipped, and three children were trapped under the boat at Alvarado Park Lake. An off-duty firefighter was nearby and quickly jumped in to rescue the children, even before rescue crews arrived....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 6, 2026

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More than 1,800 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in Dallas, police say

It was a busy Fourth of July weekend for the Dallas Police Department. Officers confiscated more than 1,800 pounds of fireworks in two different parts of the city, with more than 1,400 coming from a U-Haul. Officers also responded to several shootings....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 6, 2026

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Dallas Wings fly past Toronto Tempo 89-76 behind Paige Bueckers' 22-point effort

Paige Bueckers scored 22 points and the Dallas Wings never trailed in an 89-76 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Sunday.Bueckers made 9 of 16 shots with a 3-pointer and handed out seven assists for Dallas (13-8), which improved to 7-5 on the road. Bueckers had a run of four strai...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 6, 2026

business

America at 250: a look at how North Texas reinvented the suburb

North Texas helped turn the American suburb inside out. Instead of serving as bedroom communities for a central city, places like Plano, Frisco, Irving and McKinney embraced their spot in the sprawl and became economic and political power centers in their own right. Corpor...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJul 6, 2026

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FIFA referee with controversial history on Portugal-Spain match at Dallas Stadium

The 2026 FIFA World Cup returns to Dallas Stadium on Monday, July 6, when Portugal plays Spain at 2 p.m. Refereeing is back in the spotlight after FIFA announced English referee Anthony Taylor would be the head referee for the match. Taylor has had notable moments in inter...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJul 6, 2026

safety

Egypt accepts Dallas Police's apology after incident ahead of game in Arlington

Dallas Police said that officers met with members of Egypt’s national soccer team after a video of a confrontation between an officer and men associated with the team went viral. Dallas Police said the meeting followed a confrontation at the Westin Dallas Downtown on July 2 that ...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJul 6, 2026

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Want tickets to see Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo against Spain? Prices are insane

Another must-see World Cup match is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth, and it could be the most coveted ticket yet at Dallas Stadium. It will cost more than $2,300 for an upper-deck seat to see Portugal’s all-time great, Cristiano Ronaldo, against Spain’s 18-year-old phenom Lamine Y...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJul 6, 2026

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Former FC Dallas forward reflects on impact USMNT has on the sport

Kenny Cooper, who played for FC Dallas for several seasons, reflects on the current U.S. Men’s National Team and their impact on the sport during their historic performance in this FIFA World Cup. Even before the U.S. Men’s National Team steps on the pitch for their Round of 1...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJul 6, 2026

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Dallas Wings play New York Liberty following two road wins

Dallas Wings (13-8, 6-6 Western Conference) at New York Liberty (13-8, 8-1 Eastern Conference); Tuesday, 7 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty takes on the Dallas Wings after Breanna Stewart scored 36 points in the New York Liberty’s 99-86 win over the Minnesota Lynx. Th...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJul 6, 2026

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You can now start contributing to a Trump Account. Here's what to know.

Washington — President Trump remotely rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office on Monday as part of an event promoting the launch of his administration's new Trump Accounts, designed to help families invest for their children...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 6, 2026

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Severe thunderstorm watch trimmed back to western counties until 10 p.m.

Severe thunderstorm watch trimmed back to western counties until 10 p.m.The 4th of July was a warm one, marking the hottest day of the year so far for North Texas, with a high of 99°.That heat sticks around today, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits and...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 6, 2026

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Riley Greene homers and triples for 4 RBIs as Tigers top Texas Rangers 6-3

Riley Greene homered, tripled and drove in four runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.Greene sent a two-run home run to right field in the fourth inning and hit a two-run triple high into the left-field corner during a four-run fifth inning.Cas...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 5, 2026

safety

Did you lose your pet during the 4th of July fireworks? Here's what you need to do

It's a too-frequent consequence following holidays involving fireworks: lost pets. Many animals frightened by the noise will get separated from their families, and Dallas Animal Services is preparing for a busy stretch of days ahead. Spokesperson Julie Silva said the kennels ther...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 5, 2026

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What to do if your pet was lost on 4th of July

Independence Day ranks as one of the highest days of the year when pets run away from home. The loud noise of fireworks can startle pets and force them to run for cover. Here's what you should do if your pet got out over the holiday weekend....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 5, 2026

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Anderson Cooper's emotional farewell to 60 Minutes after 20 years

For more than 20 years, Anderson Cooper has traveled the world for 60 Minutes in pursuit of stories that revealed the humanity behind the headlines. In his farewell interview, Cooper recalled his awe of joining the program he idolized as a child and walking the same halls as lege...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 5, 2026

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Savannah Bananas bring new life to baseball, dancing and playing by their own rules

This is an updated version of a story first published on April 13, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. There's been something unusual going on in a whole lot of Major League Baseball stadiums lately, and it isn't baseball, well, at least not exactly. It's "Banana Ball," ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 5, 2026

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FIFA Fan Fest in Dallas paused due to lighting in the area Sunday evening

Organizers at the FIFA Fan Fest in Dallas' Fair Park paused entry on Sunday evening as lightning moved across the area. Those who were already inside the fest were advised to take shelter under the main stage viewing area or take shelter in their personal cars. Attention ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 5, 2026

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Trump touts America's "golden age," attacks communism in delayed July 4th speech

President Trump paid homage to veterans, attacked communism and touted America's "golden age" in his Fourth of July speech commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.Speaking in Washington, D.C., after severe weather forced a two-hour evacuation of the National ...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 5, 2026

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Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98

Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98....

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 5, 2026

safety

Off-duty firefighter saves three children after boat overturns on lake

An off-duty firefighter is being hailed a hero for saving the lives of three children after a boat overturned on Alvarado Lake during the holiday weekend, according to Alvarado Police. A boat carrying nine people capsized Sunday, trapping three children beneath the vessel. ...

NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) LocalJul 5, 2026

safety

Trump holds separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy on ending war in Ukraine

President Trump held separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, which is now in its fifth year. The calls took place as a Ukrainian attack on Crimea left one person dead, accordi...

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 5, 2026

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North Texas stays hot for Sunday

The 4th of July was a warm one, marking the hottest day of the year so far for North Texas, with a high of 99°. That heat sticks around today, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits and, of course, feeling slightly hotter when you factor in the humidity....

CBS Texas (KTVT) DFWJul 5, 2026