In Palo Pinto County, Texas, a substantial grass fire known as the Ross Fire has consumed approximately 10,000 acres, prompting the closure of a section of Highway 180. Firefighters are actively engaged in combating the blaze, which is currently reported to be only 5% contained, near the intersection of Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road,…
A newly-appointed judge in Collin County has denied a motion for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, the teenager convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Frisco in 2025. The ruling came on Saturday, following an appeal hearing last week that unveiled a controversial “gentlemen’s agreement” from the initial trial, which…
Fairview police are investigating a burglary that took place at the residence of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb on Friday afternoon. The incident involved a suspect breaking a side window to gain access to the home, from which several high-value personal belongings were reported stolen. Officers arrived at the scene around 1:20 p.m. on…
Firefighters in Grand Prairie are currently tackling a one-alarm blaze that has engulfed more than 30 vehicles on East Avenue J. Thick plumes of dark smoke have been rising prominently from the scene, although authorities have reported no injuries thus far. The incident was first reported around 3:48 PM on Sunday, with fire crews quickly…
A Texas judge has rejected Karmelo Anthony’s plea for a new trial following his conviction for the murder of Austin Metcalf, a fellow student, during a track meet last year. The decision was made on August 22, 2026, by Judge Michael Chitty, who was appointed to review the case after the original trial judge was…
Garland police are actively seeking assistance from the public in identifying the driver responsible for a hit-and-run incident that left a 12-year-old boy with serious injuries on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. when the boy, riding an electric scooter, was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of North Garland Avenue…
In a surprising turn of events, a police officer in North Richland Hills, Texas, recently rescued a kinkajou seeking refuge from the sweltering summer heat. The unusual encounter unfolded when authorities responded to reports of what was thought to be a loose kangaroo or monkey. On August 20, officers were dispatched to a business located…
In a swift response to a series of machete attacks in Fort Worth, a FOX 4 reporter played a crucial role in the apprehension of a person of interest linked to the incidents. On August 21, 2026, the Fort Worth Police Department arrested a man reportedly involved in two separate attacks near Capps Park. The…
A Dallas court has dismissed several defamation claims against Robert Morris, the former pastor of Gateway Church, following his admission of sexual abuse. The claims were brought forth by Cindy Clemshire, who accused Morris of abusing her when she was just 12 years old in the 1980s. The Texas State appeals court ruled that many…
A Dallas resident has been arrested in connection with a fraudulent scheme involving U.S. Treasury checks worth over $15 million. Kendrick Lamont Fugett, 34, was taken into custody on August 20, facing charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Fugett is accused of utilizing stolen identities and counterfeit identification documents to deposit a staggering…
