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North Texas charter school leans on virtual learning to keep campus open through new state law
A Tarrant County charter school is making a comeback after it shut down its secondary grade levels one year ago because of budget and enrollment concerns. As a result of new legislation, Treetops School International reopened grades 7-12, but with some changes. This 20-acre campu...
government
New proposal to revise number of Tarrant County polling places following backlash
During a public committee hearing earlier this month, Tarrant County was considering slashing the number of polling sites. However, backlash from residents led to the vote being delayed. Now, the county is considering a proposal to revise the number of polling sites....
Local
ICE buying shock gloves used at Tarrant County Jail
ICE has agreed to purchase gloves that emit an electric shock, the same gloves currently used at the Tarrant County Jail. FOX 4's Casey Stegall was given a demonstration on how powerful the gloves can be....
schools
Keller Central brings the energy ahead of Game of the Week
Excitement was building at Keller Central ahead of the Chargers’ season opener against Plano West. Cheerleaders, students and the team were all part of the game-night atmosphere as kickoff approached....
schools
Keller Central, Plano West clash in our High School Game of the Week
Keller Central is looking to build on last year’s 5-5 finish and make a playoff push, while Plano West is hungry to end its playoff drought. Two motivated teams meet in the Game of the Week....
Local
Unexpected Tarrant County storms severely damage equestrian center, commercial structures
Wednesday evening's sudden storms in Tarrant County destroyed several structures at a Fort Worth equestrian facility, and caused damage to many other commercial structures and homes in nearby Watauga....
Local
Strong storms bring hail, damaging winds, and power outages to Tarrant County
Strong winds, hail, and heavy rain damaged parts of Tarrant County and left several thousand customers without power. In Watauga, crews found a partial roof collapse at Monty’s Automotive after the storm moved through....
Local
Judge weighs lawsuit over controversial Westlake data center project
A Tarrant County judge heard arguments from attorneys for a homeowners association and the town of Westlake over a proposed data center near Keller.
library
25 Years of Stories: Help Us Stitch Them Together
The Southlake Public Library turns 25 and we're inviting the whole community to leave their mark on a memory quilt that will hang on our walls.
safety
North Texans rally to support crews battling Ross Fire
North Texans and local organizations are rallying behind first responders working around the clock to battle the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, collecting truckloads of water, sports drinks and other supplies for crews on the fireline. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Off...
government
Abbott, Hinojosa focus on Tarrant County as election enters final stretch
Tarrant County, the largest swing county in Texas between Republicans and Democrats, is expected to see plenty of attention from candidates over the next 10 weeks as the November election approaches. Democratic state lawmaker Gina Hinojosa, who is running for governor, met Tuesda...
parks
Southlake’s Summer Volunteers Contribute More Than 4,000 Hours to the Community
From Camp Mania to city internships, Southlake volunteers spent their summer making a difference in programs and services across the community. Source
Local
Water Line Repair along W. Southlake Blvd.
Our Public Works crew will be repairing a water line today along West Southlake Boulevard.
government
Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas....
News
After record-breaking weekend, North Texas faces another extreme heat warning for dangerous temperatures
Sunday was the hottest day of the year since 2023, with temperatures reaching 109 degrees at DFW Airport. And Monday is another dangerously hot day; DFW has reached 109 degrees, beating the 2023 record of 107. An extreme heat warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday Winds will c...
safety
First Alert Weather Day continues for Monday
Sunday was the hottest day of the year since 2023, with temperatures reaching 109 degrees at DFW Airport. And Monday will be another dangerously hot day; temperatures could reach 110 degrees, so an extreme heat warning is in effect until 9 p.m....
Local
SLK City Spotlight: The State Line Showdown
The Carroll Dragons kick off the season at the historic Cotton Bowl, where tradition, championship pride, and a new season come together for the State Line Showdown....
News
Big Tex is getting Levi's biggest 501 jeans ever for 2026 State Fair of Texas
Big Tex has been a North Texas icon for decades, but this year he’s taking a fashion cue from Beyoncé and Grapevine’s own Post Malone: Levi’s jeans. The 55-foot cowboy is getting a custom pair of 501s fitted ahead of the 2026 State Fair of Texas. The State Fair announced the part...
News
Another extreme heat warning for North Texas
Sunday was the hottest day of the year since 2023, with temperatures reaching 109 degrees at DFW Airport. And Monday will be another dangerously hot day; temperatures could reach 110 degrees, so an extreme heat warning is in effect until 9 p.m....
safety
North Texas fire crews battle extreme heat
This weekend, firefighters were dealing with grass fires further outside the metroplex, including one near Ponder in Denton County on Sunday and another outside Granbury in Parker County. Burned acreage with each fire, but no major damage or injuries to report....
safety
Two arrested after wrong‑way crash kills motorcyclist in Irving, police say
Irving police say a vehicle traveling west in the eastbound lanes of State Highway 114 struck a motorcycle head-on Saturday near MacArthur Boulevard, killing the rider and resulting in two arrests....
safety
Deadly wrong-way crash reported in Irving, police say 2 arrested
The Irving Police Department said it's investigating a deadly wrong-way crash that unfolded early Saturday morning and resulted in the arrest of two people. Police said it happened around 2:40 a.m. along State Highway 114 near MacArthur Boulevard. According to the department, a v...