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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 13m

The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters.

Supreme Court seemingly inclined to gut key provision in Voting Rights Act

The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 43m

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 1h

Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd has signed a multi-year contract extension, securing continuity for the franchise in a period of significant roster changes.

Dallas Mavericks reportedly sign Jason Kidd to multi-year contract extension

Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd has signed a multi-year contract extension, securing continuity for the franchise in a period of significant roster changes.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 1h

The center is a part of Meta's journey toward AI "superintelligence."

Meta to spend $1.5 billion on AI data center in Texas

The center is a part of Meta's journey toward AI "superintelligence."

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 2h

A targeted, daylight shootout between masked suspects and a man in a busy Rowlett grocery store parking lot ended with no injuries but has prompted a police search for the gunmen in a maroon Dodge Charger.

Trackdown: Masked suspects ambush man in Rowlett shootout

A targeted, daylight shootout between masked suspects and a man in a busy Rowlett grocery store parking lot ended with no injuries but has prompted a police search for the gunmen in a maroon Dodge Charger.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 2h

A Rockwall family is seeking answers and accountability after the death of their 12-year-old daughter during a scuba class, citing a failure by law enforcement to secure and analyze crucial evidence, including "lost" dive computer data.

Crucial evidence "lost" in scuba death investigation of 12-year-old girl

A Rockwall family is seeking answers and accountability after the death of their 12-year-old daughter during a scuba class, citing a failure by law enforcement to secure and analyze crucial evidence, including "lost" dive computer data.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 3h

Chief Comeaux went so far as to claim that he recently turned down a $25 million offer to team up with ICE on immigration enforcement.

Dallas PD chief denies rumors that officers assist ICE

Chief Comeaux went so far as to claim that he recently turned down a $25 million offer to team up with ICE on immigration enforcement.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 3h

A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.

California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case

A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 4h

FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."

Trump, FBI Director Patel touts efforts to crackdown on violent crime

FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 4h

A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.

Police release major update after viral video shows screaming woman being pulled from doorway

A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 5h

A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.

Plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth makes unscheduled landing in U.K. due to cracked windshield

A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 5h

The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.

Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'

The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 6h

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie joined city law enforcement leaders Tuesday to push back against the idea of National Guard troops patrolling city streets — a proposal that drew attention after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff first suggested he’d welcome it.

San Francisco leaders reject Benioff’s comment about National Guard

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie joined city law enforcement leaders Tuesday to push back against the idea of National Guard troops patrolling city streets — a proposal that drew attention after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff first suggested he’d welcome it.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 6h

Two San Antonio police officers were shot and injured and the person who shot the officers was killed, according to San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus.

San Antonio police shooting: 2 officers shot, suspect killed

Two San Antonio police officers were shot and injured and the person who shot the officers was killed, according to San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 6h

The city is slated to host several matches as the U.S. cohosts the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. bit.ly/4qc6lsl

FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 7h

A security guard in Kayseri, Turkey, saved a woman who accidentally stepped in front of an oncoming tram.

Watch: Security guard saves woman from oncoming tram in Turkey

A security guard in Kayseri, Turkey, saved a woman who accidentally stepped in front of an oncoming tram.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 7h

COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.

Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown

COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 8h

A Baytown mother is charged with injury of a child after her 11-year-old autistic son was found locked in a room, severely malnourished, and covered in feces.

Baytown mother accused of leaving autistic 11-year-old son covered in feces

A Baytown mother is charged with injury of a child after her 11-year-old autistic son was found locked in a room, severely malnourished, and covered in feces.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 8h

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.

Walmart will allow customers to use ChatGPT to shop

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 9h

A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.

Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found

A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 9h

The lights on Broadway could soon go dark — at least temporarily — if contract negotiations between the Broadway League and unions representing musicians, actors and stage managers continue to falter.

Broadway faces possible shutdown as musicians, performers threaten strike

The lights on Broadway could soon go dark — at least temporarily — if contract negotiations between the Broadway League and unions representing musicians, actors and stage managers continue to falter.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 10h

A woman accused of owning a dog that attacked and seriously injured another woman at a Fort Worth dog park has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident

Dog Attack: Owner, boyfriend arrested after pit bull mauling hospitalizes victim

A woman accused of owning a dog that attacked and seriously injured another woman at a Fort Worth dog park has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 11h

The SPCA of Texas Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit was notified on Oct. 8 that a person living in Terrell, Texas, had passed away two days prior, leaving multiple animals confined inside a mobile home and a fenced yard with no care plan.

SPCA rescues 10 dogs in Terrell, abandoned after owner’s death

The SPCA of Texas Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit was notified on Oct. 8 that a person living in Terrell, Texas, had passed away two days prior, leaving multiple animals confined inside a mobile home and a fenced yard with no care plan.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 12h

The SPCA of Texas rescued 16 small dogs, including Yorkies, Dachshunds, and Chihuahuas, from an unoccupied rural property in Van Zandt County, Texas.

16 dogs rescued in Van Zandt County, found drinking 'feces-contaminated water'

The SPCA of Texas rescued 16 small dogs, including Yorkies, Dachshunds, and Chihuahuas, from an unoccupied rural property in Van Zandt County, Texas.

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FOX 4 News @fox4dfw.bsky.social · 13h

A suspect has been arrested for arson after surveillance video showed him pouring gasoline and setting fire to a popular Corsicana restaurant, destroying the business and endangering three people sleeping in apartments above.

Arrest made after arson destroys beloved Corsicana restaurant

A suspect has been arrested for arson after surveillance video showed him pouring gasoline and setting fire to a popular Corsicana restaurant, destroying the business and endangering three people sleeping in apartments above.

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