Fentanyl deaths decline in Dallas County as prevention efforts expand
Fentanyl-related deaths in Dallas County have dropped by more than half, signaling potential progress in the ongoing opioid crisis, according to the newly released 2025 Threat Assessment by the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).
Big Tex is loaning his boots to the Smithsonian
A pair of Big Tex’ boots is being trucked to the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery in Washington D.C. as part of the Smithsonian’s “State Fairs: Growing American Craft” exhibition opening next month.
Dallas Police Involved in Early Morning Shooting Following Disturbance on Finnell Street
Yesterday, a sudden eruption of violence was witnessed in the 10700 block of Finnell Street, leading to an officer-involved shooting incident. According to the Dallas Police Department, the situation unfolded around 2:20 a.m. when uniformed officers, serving in an off-duty capacity, responded to a gunshot. These...
A hot week ahead, but a weather chance is coming Friday
Heat advisories have returned to North Texas, marking the end of July. A prolonged period of hot weather is anticipated, but changes are expected in the near future.
South Dallas business leaders seek opportunity at FIFA Fan Festival
The organizing committee for the FIFA World Cup Dallas '26 will present a proposed layout for the Fan Fest to FIFA this week. The 39-day event at Fair Park begins next June. The proposed layout for the FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park will have enough TV screen viewing capacity to accommodate 35,000 fans.
Celebrating 20 years at FOX 4 for Dionne Anglin
Today is a BIG DAY for Dionne Anglin as she marks 20 years at FOX 4. Over the past two decades, Dionne has covered the big stories, breaking news, investigative reports, community driven stories and she has reported on the extreme heat and the extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow and hail in North Texas.
Off-Duty Officer Hospitalized Following Collision on I-20 in Dallas, Traffic Disrupted Near Dowdy Ferry...
Chaos unfolded on the westbound lanes of I-20 near Dowdy Ferry Road last Friday when a major collision halted traffic and sent two people, including an off-duty police officer, to the hospital. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office, disseminating updates through their social media channels, announced that traffic...
Waymo plans to dispatch robotaxis in Dallas next year as its driverless expansion races...
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has added Dallas to its expanding list of cities where people will be able to request a driverless ride beginning sometime next year in attempt to further distance itself from rivals still scrambling to catch up in the autonomous race. Dallas will become the second major Texas city where...
Arlington Police Seek Public’s Help in Search for Missing Man, Jude Ezeh
The Arlington Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in the case of a missing man, Jude Ezeh, last contacted last Saturday. Ezeh is a Black male, approximately 5’10” in height, and weighs about 240 pounds. He is bald, has brown eyes, and usually wears glasses, according to the Arlington Police...
Trinity Railway Express Fort Worth-Dallas commuter service could soon change significantly
Trinity Railway Express morning commuters may have to adjust their schedules if proposed large-scale systemwide service reductions are approved next month. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit board will consider those service and fair changes at its Aug. 26 meeting. DART jointly owns the popular TRE rail service with Fort...