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Testimony continued Wednesday in the criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who faces two counts of retaliation and one charge of official oppression tied to a sexual assault investigation involving sheriff’s office employees. King has denied all allegations. B...
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A portion of a major highway remains closed Wednesday morning following a deadly tanker truck crash and explosion late Tuesday night, according to police....
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A 12-year-old Dallas middle-schooler ended up on the streets, where a pimp discovered her. For as little as $50, he sold her for sex. He withheld food unless she worked. She later disappeared into the state’s foster care system after suffering from depression. She attempted suici...
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It's another warm start Wednesday morning across DFW, with temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. There's a boundary just to the north, and as a result of that, areas north of the boundary along the Red River are cooler in the upper 60s and lower 70s. It will be another...
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Lauren Crawford shares how well things have gone for fans getting to and from FIFA World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium.
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A Fort Worth educator's reassignment after online criticism of her social media posts has sparked community protests and a federal lawsuit alleging violations of her constitutional rights. Shayma Alzubi, a Palestinian American and Muslim educator who has worked for Fort Worth ...
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When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the toll of the conflict with Iran in March, he told reporters that "almost 90%" of the 400 injured American service members had sustained only minor injuries and had since returned to duty.Now, some of those wounded soldiers te...
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DeNeeka Hill shares what city council members will consider and how a redesign could impact traffic.
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It's another warm start Wednesday morning across DFW, with temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. There's a boundary just to the north, and as a result of that, areas north of the boundary along the Red River are cooler in the upper 60s and lower 70s. It will be another hot...
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If you're looking to save on summer travel, check out these tips on how to make it more affordable.
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Japan and Sweden will face off at Dallas Stadium for the next FIFA World Cup Match, kicking off Wednesday evening. Lauren Crawford gets a closer look at the excitement....
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Part of I-35E in North Texas was shut down into early Wednesday morning after what officials called a tanker truck crash. The Carrollton Police Department and the Lewisville Police Department both shared initial details around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Carrollton Police descri...
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Part of I-35E in North Texas was shut down into early Wednesday morning after what officials called a tanker truck crash.The Carrollton Police Department and the Lewisville Police Department both shared initial details around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Carrollton Police described ...
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The southbound lanes of Interstate 35E in Carrollton at the George Bush Turnpike were closed Wednesday morning after a deadly truck crash and explosion. Police said an 18-wheeler was involved in a major crash that started at about midnight. Parts of the PGBT were closed while ...
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Art and soccer come to Oak Cliff Wednesday night for the 2026 World Cup’s Copa de Cliff festival. It’s a free community celebration taking place along Jefferson Boulevard and in the Bishop Arts District along Bishop Ave. from 6 – 10 p.m. More than 50 local businesses, artists,...
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Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian camp for girls along the Guadalupe River in Texas. Camp Mystic has been under increasing pressure sinc...
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The Dallas Mavericks reportedly have two new players to add to their busy week of offseason news, and they could add another tonight in round 2 of the NBA Draft. First was the 9th overall selection, Morez Johnson Jr., a forward/center who won a national championship with new M...
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A Fort Worth educator's reassignment after online criticism of her social media posts has sparked community protests and a federal lawsuit alleging violations of her constitutional rights.Shayma Alzubi, a Palestinian American and Muslim educator who has worked for Fort Worth ISD ...
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When a catastrophic flood hit Kerr County last summer, killing more than 100 people, residents across the state demanded to know what went wrong. One of the major issues identified: in much of the affected area, communities did not have outdoor warning sirens. Lawmakers vowed to ...
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In two days, Sweden faces Japan in the World Cup, but before cheering on their team from the stands, some Swedish fans are taking the pitch tonight in Frisco. Swedish supporter Jonas Ekman is 5,000 miles from home, but says it doesn't feel that way. "The flags, the shirts... and...
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The bill will ban corporate investors from buying homes in bulk and renting them out in return, and the bill will also aim to increase housing supply overall, to help lower prices. It has now passed in both chambers of Congress and heads to President Trump's desk, to be signed in...
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High pressure continues building across Texas. Rain chances end, and temperatures continue climbing.
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New calls are growing for the reinstatement of a Fort Worth educator. The push comes just weeks after she was promoted to high school principal. A district social media post showing her wearing a hijab sparked online hate and backlash, and within days, the district reassigned her...
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At The PIT in Frisco, the supporter clubs for the Swedish team and FC Dallas are playing a friendly match, celebrating a shared love of soccer.
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One year after the deadly Hill Country floods, Texas is rolling out new flood‑warning sirens in the hardest‑hit areas. But a CBS Texas I‑Team investigation found that major gaps persist, leaving many communities with no warning system at all....
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A Texas-based megachurch is facing less legal trouble after a federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit over donations made by its members, known as tithes. The lawsuit was filed against Gateway Church and its disgraced founding pastor, Robert Morris. Former members of the c...
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University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16....
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A federal court judge on Tuesday dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Gateway Church brought by four former church members who accused the church of misappropriating millions of dollars in donations.The suit involved not only the church but founding Pastor Robert Morris and f...
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In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft. Heading into Tuesday's draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the Wizards were believed to be de...
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Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge....
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A Parker County father has been charged with murder after his daughter was allegedly shot and killed during an argument with her mother in their Azle home. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
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Jake Lang, a Jan. 6th rioter and far-right influencer who was pardoned by President Donald Trump, was released from a Collin County Jail on Tuesday following his second arrest in North Texas this June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more....
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We're learning more about the Father's Day shooting in Azle that left a woman dead and her father in jail.
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The Dallas Mavericks opened a new era on a pivotal draft night Tuesday, selecting Morez Johnson Jr. of Michigan with the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft – the first major move under new head coach Dusty May and a restructured front office.Johnson started all 40 games for M...
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A historically brutal summer job market driven by inflation and automation is forcing struggling students to abandon traditional entry-level positions and pivot to local gig platforms for work....
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Vice President JD Vance had a phone call Tuesday with Lebanon, and Lebanon says that the plans for a new way to better monitor the ceasefire are under review, based on what was discussed and agreed to in Switzerland....
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A trial involving allegations of oppression and retaliation by the Johnson County Sheriff began Tuesday, with the Deputy Chief testifying against the sheriff. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
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Teens across North Texas have struggled to find summer work. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more insight as to why.
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Ahead of an expected appeal of his murder conviction, Karmelo Anthony has hired a new legal team to guide him through the process. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more....
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The ringleader behind a 2025 ambush at an ICE facility in North Texas was given 100 years behind bars for his role in the attack. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on the rest of the sentences handed out from the trial....
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Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids....
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A federal judge in California issued a nationwide injunction against multiple Trump administration policies, among them one that allowed arrests at immigration courts and another that eliminated the cap on the amount of time an individual arrested for an alleged immigration viola...
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A North Texas man who filmed a woman for hours as she overdosed on fentanyl he supplied – only calling for help after she stopped breathing – has been sentenced to life in federal prison, prosecutors said.Andrew Michael Smith, 36, of Denison, received the life sentenc...
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A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been expanded to cover the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex until 10 p.m. tonight, bringing threats of 65 mph winds, hail, and dangerous flash flooding before a major heatwave arrives later this week....
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The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns told CBS News Texas that the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service. "We want our companies to know that if they choose us to build a new office here in Plano, it's going to get done expeditiously, and we're ...
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Hutchins Barbecue has seen an explosion of international attention as World Cup visitors “from overseas” descend on North Texas, packing the restaurant to sample iconic Texas dishes. Business has been “insane,” with newcomers diving into brisket, smoked pork, and the restaurant’s...
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The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
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A trial in Johnson County between the Johnson County Sheriff and his Deputy Chief began on Tuesday, months after the sheriff was initially arrested and charged with official oppression, sexual harassment and retaliation against a witness....
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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for Camp, Delta, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Collin, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Morris, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Titus, Upshur, Van Zand and Wood counties. Quarter-size hail, lightning and wind ...
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A good‑sized crowd turned out at the Londoner Pub in Dallas as England took on Ghana in Boston on Tuesday afternoon. The turnout was solid, but nothing like last week, when England faced Croatia at Dallas Stadium....
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Johnson County Sheriff Adam King is on trial, accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a sexual‑harassment complaint against him. In opening statements Tuesday, prosecutors reminded jurors of the law, while King’s attorney urged them to listen carefully to all o...
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A taste of Texas is now in the desert. Arizona’s first Buc‑ee’s location opened yesterday, about 15 miles west of downtown Phoenix, and fans of the massive travel centers lined up to be the first in the door. Even though doors opened at 6 a.m., some fans arrived much earlier — we...
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As hospitals prepare for the busy summer season, blood centers are urgently warning of blood shortages. It comes as no surprise that serious crashes often increase between Memorial Day and Labor Day, during what's called the 100 deadliest days. The Red Cross estimates fewer than ...
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Today, a district judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that the Department of Agriculture did not have the authority to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy using food stamps. The Trump administration had issued waivers allowing some states, including Texas, to restrict those ...
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Some very young children are now using GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs. Childhood obesity rates have soared to record highs since the pandemic, with about one in five kids now living with obesity. The FDA has approved certain GLP‑1 medications for weight loss in children as young as 12, ...
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On Tuesday on Capitol Hill, Senate lawmakers pressed aviation industry leaders on recent close calls at the nation’s airports and how to address safety risks....
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The FAA is launching new AI technology to help manage flights. The agency says the systems will reduce delays and cancellations by identifying congestion before it happens. Officials say the tools will analyze airport capacity, airspace conditions and operational constraints. The...
