Alex Boyer
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Dallas, TX, United States
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One year later, North Texas volunteers continue helping war-stricken Ukrainians
With Friday marking one year since Vladimir Putin launched Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there are still millions of people displaced by the fighting. Many North Texans have felt compelled to do what they can to help Ukrainian refugees displaced through no fault of their own. → Read More
Dallas surgeon who volunteered to treat patients in Ukraine shares story
Dallas surgeon Danny Holland traveled to Ukraine where he treated thousands of patients inside a portable hospital. → Read More
Garland Convenience Store Shooting: Accused shooter’s father found guilty, sentenced to life in prison
Richard Acosta was found guilty of capital murder in the shooting on Dec. 26, 2021 that killed 14-year-old Xavier Gonzalez, 17-year-old Rafael Garcia and 16-year-old Ivan Noyala. The accused shooter, Abel Acosta, is still on the run. → Read More
Garland Convenience Store Shooting Trial Day 3: Accused shooter's father breaks down on the stand
Testimony continues Thursday in the capital murder trial of Richard Acosta, the father of a teenager accused of shooting and killing three other teens at a Garland convenience store. → Read More
Southwest Airlines shareholders sue carrier for ‘downplaying outdated technology'
In court documents, shareholders claim that "Southwest Airlines continuously downplayed or ignored the serious issues with technology it used to schedule flights and crews, and how it stood to be affected worse than other airlines in the event of inclement weather." → Read More
Family: 8-year-old North Texas boy was temporarily living with grandfather who allegedly stabbed him to death
The boy's great-grandmother he and his parents were temporarily living with 62-year-old Phillip Hughes. → Read More
Aaron Dean trial: Former Fort Worth police officer sentenced to 11+ years in prison
Former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean was sentenced to 11 years, 10 months and 12 days in prison for the 2019 manslaughter of Atatiana Jefferson. → Read More
Grapevine Weather Damage: Probable tornado hits businesses near Hwy. 114
The city of Grapevine was hit hard by a probable tornado that touched down Tuesday morning. → Read More
Dallas pilot program helps those facing eviction with $250 for rent
The latest data shows rent prices in Dallas County have gone up by some 17% this past year. It can be a lot for the average resident to absorb. But for the most vulnerable residents, it can mean facing possible eviction. A new pilot program is aimed at keeping those residents right where they are. → Read More
Paper Plates Problem: Texas lawmakers hear testimony on temporary tags as DMV rolls out redesign
Law enforcement officers from departments across the state testified about the problem with fake paper plates. One cop said they busted a ring printing them off in a parking lot in Austin. The head of the Texas DMV believes his agency has come up with a solution, but the Grand Prairie police chief expressed his concerns. → Read More
North Texas man who suffered heart attack at gym saved by people who knew CPR
Isaiah Creighton is sharing his story to let people know how important it can be to know CPR. → Read More
City of Dallas breaks ground on affordable housing development in Old East Dallas
The city of Dallas and developers are working to turn a construction site into a mixed-income development to meet affordable housing needs in Old East Dallas. The community will be able to serve a single resident who earns just over $20,000 and a family of four making $50,000 up to market rate. → Read More
Athena Strand honored by North Texas communities
FOX 4 did request a copy of the arrest affidavit, which would include additional details of the crime but found out it has been sealed. Tanner Horner remains in jail on a $1.5 million bond. The community, meanwhile, is coming together to remember Athena Strand. → Read More
Dispatchers picket outside of Dallas Love Field ahead of Christmas travel season
Approximately 100 off-duty Southwest Airlines dispatchers picketed outside of Dallas Love Field Airport on Monday. The union the represents the dispatchers say they are in an ongoing contract dispute with the Dallas-based airline ahead of the busy Christmas travel season. → Read More
Several events held across North Texas to give away food for Thanksgiving
Families from across North Texas lined up Friday to get food they can eat on Thanksgiving Day. → Read More
Aaron Dean's lawyers call for former cop's murder trial to be moved out of Fort Worth
Former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson in Oct. 2019. → Read More
Suspect from wild Dallas County car chase still on the run
Two of the three suspects involved in a wrong-way car chase have been arrested. The third is still on the loose. → Read More
Overnight fire destroys McKinney church, home and restaurant
No one was hurt, but an investigation is underway to determine if the fires were related. → Read More
Southwest flight attendants picket at Dallas Love Field calling for better pay, safer working conditions
Hundreds of off-duty Southwest Airlines flight attendants picketed outside of Dallas Love Field airport on Tuesday. → Read More
Andre Emmett Murder Trial: Day 2 of testimony in killing of former NBA player
Testimony continued Wednesday in the murder trial of a man accused of killing former NBA player and Dallas Carter High superstar Andre Emmett. → Read More