VIDEO: A @FOX4 Special: The Promise of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park … Texas will soon have a new 4,871-acre state park located about 75 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex — Palo Pinto Mountains State Park — and I had a sneak peek to shoot, produce and edit a 22-minute documentary about the @TPWDnews project. The park sits on former ranch land and features rolling hills, unique rock formations, diverse habitats, 16+ miles of trail system — and the 90-acre Tucker Lake. I had one day to drive two hours — each way — and collect content. I used my Sony A7 for static shots/interviews, and a combination of an iPhone and GoPro for walk-and-talks/moving shots. I spent 20+ hours logging, producing and editing it all together. I work with a photographer daily in my reporter role at FOX 4 News — but shot and edited all of my stories while working at my previous station between 2013 and 2019. I love to shoot and edit in my spare time — so, my news director brought this idea to me — knowing I’d have fun putting it together. I think it’s a healthy mixture of clean, intentional shooting/editing — with raw, YouTuber-esque scenes. At least that’s what I was going for! I tried to let it breathe, while also keeping a rhythm. We’ll be streaming/broadcasting the piece during the holidays — but until then — we’re sharing it on social media. Much appreciation to Park Superintendent James Adams for providing access and insight — and a shoutout to Mary’s Cafe in Strawn, TX for providing a perspective on the excitement people in town are anticipating for the park.

Boyd ISD trying to remove SRO connected to locker room hazing investigation, documents show ... BOYD, Texas - After four students were arrested for an alleged hazing incident at Boyd High School in Wise County in September, Fox 4 has uncovered documents revealing Boyd ISD officials are trying to remove a school resource officer connected to the investigation. Jill Cameron, a friend of the victim’s family, spoke to the school board on Monday. "A child was violated and not violated in a we got in a little fight in the locker room," Cameron said. Two 17-year-old students and two juvenile students allegedly dragged a 14-year-old into a shower and removed his clothes. One student allegedly sat on the victim with his bare bottom. "If the roles were reversed and this was a man doing this to a female, we’d be having a completely different story and I think that’s what everybody’s missing," Cameron said. Last month, Boyd Police Department’s Public Information Officer Ray Cannon interviewed with Fox 4 about the investigation. "He was scared," Cannon said. "He was not sure how long this was going to go on." Cannon is also a Boyd ISD school resource officer. The district contracts them from the department. Now, Fox 4 has obtained documents showing the school board wants the city to ban Officer Cannon from serving at any campus. A source close to the investigation believes it’s possible retaliation for the department’s continued investigation into the alleged hazing incident. In an email to Boyd City Manager William Taylor, School Board President Kyle Erwin raised concerns about Officer Cannon conducting a 21-minute news interview about the hazing investigation while on district property — questioning "if he remained available to fulfill" his SRO duties. Conducting news interviews is a part of Cannon’s job description at the department, but the school board questioned if it should’ve been done during school hours. The board also "raised concerns regarding the questioning of students during the ongoing investigation and the coordination between law enforcement and school administration." On Wednesday, in an email to the board president, the city manager denied the request, saying, "The city has not identified a violation of the SRO agreement, city policy, or police department policy." Traffic Police are still exploring possible charges against any coaches or staff members who may have not properly reported the incident. As for the 14-year-old victim and his family, Cameron believes their well-being has not been the focus of the school district. The board president says the board respectfully disagrees with the department’s decision to not ban Officer Cannon.

VIDEO: Dallas police union raises concerns over ‘preferential treatment’ in investigation of top DPD spokesperson @FOX4 ... DALLAS - The Dallas Police Association has put out a statement raising concerns over "preferential treatment" within the Dallas Police Department amid a criminal investigation involving a top spokesperson for the agency. The Dallas Police Department confirmed last week that Allison Hudson, who serves as the department’s assistant director of media relations, is currently under investigation by the agency’s Public Integrity Unit. While police did not share a reason why, a source told Fox 4 the investigation was likely related to a citizen complaint filed in August. The complaint reportedly involved Hudson’s use of a police vehicle with lights and sirens, which, as a civilian employee, she is not authorized to do. A statement from Sean Pease, the president of the Dallas Police Association, says that Hudson is accused of the felony offense of impersonating a public servant. Pease said he spoke with Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux regarding the allegations. Specifically, he questioned why Hudson was reportedly operating a department vehicle equipped with emergency equipment. According to Pease, the police chief explained that it was the only vehicle available. "That explanation does not make it acceptable," Pease said. "The availability of a vehicle does not supersede department policy or the law. Dallas Police Department General Order 513 establishes standards governing employee conduct and accountability. Those standards must be applied fairly and consistently, regardless of an employee’s position or proximity to executive leadership." Hudson helped honor a group of students in the police department's explorer program at a city council meeting on Wednesday. Pease said people in the chamber reached out to him afterward with concerns that Hudson is not on administrative leave while under investigation. "I have represented Dallas police officers who were immediately placed on administrative leave while being investigated for substantially less serious allegations, including misdemeanor offenses," he said. "Yet here we have an employee reportedly under investigation for a felony offense, and serious questions remain about whether the same standards of accountability are being applied." In his statement, Pease thanked the police chief for speaking with him, but said he still has concerns about how department policies are being enforced. He also noted that Hudson deserves due process and the presumption of innocence, while emphasizing that the Dallas Police Association will continue to demand transparency and the equal application of department policies. "Due process does not mean preferential treatment, and accountability cannot depend on someone’s job title or who they work for," Pease said. "The badge should never come with fewer protections than an executive title comes with privileges." Chief Comeaux also provided a statement regarding the investigation, saying these matters are expected to be kept highly confidential to avoid unintended impact on city operations. The chief said individuals who were aware of the investigation violated department policy by making the information public. "I am highly disappointed that members of our department chose to share unverified allegations about another employee, potentially hindering a criminal investigation, and causing a distraction from our focus: protecting the City of Dallas. I have not and will not ask for, imply, or order, any change to an investigation involving a DPD employee," Comeaux said. "General Order 513, Administrative Leave / Restricted Duty Policy, defines the criteria for placing an employee on administrative leave. It is not Department practice to place an employee on administrative leave solely because a complaint was made. Specifically for PIU, the investigation is mandated to be kept confidential, and in some instances an employee may be kept unaware of the investigation." "I expect our Department to conduct thorough investigations fairly and with integrity," Comeaux added. Fox 4 reached out to Hudson directly but has not heard back.

VIDEO: Plano apartment fire investigated as arson, person of interest in custody @FOX4 ... PLANO, Texas - A late-night apartment fire in Plano sent one man to the hospital. Police believe the fire was intentionally set and have a person of interest in custody. The fire started around midnight at the Villas at Chase Oaks apartments, located in the 600 block of Legacy Drive just west of Central Expressway. First responders arrived within three minutes, finding heavy smoke and fire along the roof of a building. Firefighters rescued a man from a second-story balcony after residents heard him yelling for help. Paramedics took the man to the hospital with minor injuries, and no one else was hurt. A roof collapsed onto firefighters during the incident, but none of them were injured, officials said. Officials say 10 to 12 units inside the building are uninhabitable because of the damage. Apartment management and the Red Cross are helping displaced residents find temporary housing. A fire department spokesperson said officials believe the fire was arson. Police have taken Travon Andrews into custody in connection to the fire. Andrews has been charged with arson causing bodily injury or death and arson intended to damage a habitat or place of worship. No bond has been set for Andrews, who remains in the Collin County Jail. FOX 4 has learned Andrews is a resident of the building. Fire and police officials have not released details on how or why they believe Andrews started the fire. Officials also have not confirmed exactly how many people the fire displaced. Timothy Howard, a resident living on the first floor, watched the balcony rescue happen as he escaped the building. "As I was jumping, they had to get the ladder, and there was an older man on top of me," the resident said. "And he was like, 'help, help!' So they got the ladder. Thank God for these guys, these firefighters out here." Plano Fire-Rescue says the Fire Marshal's Office is leading the active and ongoing investigation into the fire. The American Red Cross are helping displaced residents affected by the fire.

VIDEO: Driver hit nearly 50 miles over speed limit before crash that killed 2 recent SMU grads: affidavit ... DALLAS - The driver who has been charged in the deaths of two recent SMU graduates in a car crash near White Rock Lake was going nearly 50 miles per hour over the listed speed limit prior to the crash, according to an arrest affidavit. On October 6, Dallas Police responded to a major accident in the 9200 block of Garland Road. Police found three vehicles had been involved in a crash. According to an arrest affidavit, 22-year-old Julian Harris was driving eastbound on Knob Oak Drive in a Toyota Prius with 22-year-old Madison Duren in the passenger's seat. As Harris attempted to turn left onto Garland Road, his vehicle was struck by a Hyundai Elantra driven by 22-year-old Aldrea Rogers. The impact of the crash left Harris dead at the scene. Duren was transported to the hospital, where she later died. The affidavit states Rogers was speeding, and reached a peak speed of 82 miles per hour prior to the crash. The listed speed on Garland Road is 35 miles per hour. Rogers' children were in the vehicle at the time of the crash, according to an arrest affidavit. All three were transported to the hospital and survived. The third vehicle involved in the accident left prior to police response. Rogers was arrested on October 16 and charged with two counts of manslaughter, a second-degree felony. "To me, it’s been incomprehensible and bizarre that Julian and [Madison] died to begin with." Eli Barron and Emmet Overcarsh, two friends of Harris and Duren, say the recent SMU graduates "lived by their passion." The two were active in the local theater scene. "They were obsessed with knowledge, obsessed with learning, obsessed with people," Barron said. The couple was leaving their apartment near White Rock Lake when the crash occurred. Their friends say it's "eerie" that a person the same age as them was charged for their deaths. Of Rogers' two children allegedly being in the car at the time of the crash, Overcarsh said, "It just kind of makes it even more unreal to me." "Them going together weirdly enough feels a bit comforting in a way — but then again, nothing about this is really comforting." Rogers remains in the Dallas County Jail on a $500,000 bond. A memorial service for Harris and Duren will be held at SMU on Saturday, October 31, at 4 p.m.

VIDEO: Pilot Point ISD superintendent, police chief placed on paid administrative leave ... PILOT POINT, Texas - Two district leaders in Pilot Point have been placed on administrative leave after a complaint involving them, according to Pilot Point ISD's Board of Trustees. On Wednesday, October 14, the Pilot Point Board of Trustees announced that the district's Superintendent and Police Chief had been placed on paid administrative leave. A letter posted to Facebook states the move comes "out of an abundance of caution in response to a complaint involving the Pilot Point ISD Police Chief and the Superintendent." Pilot Point ISD's website lists Dr. Shannon Fuller as the district's Superintendent, and Eric Dortch as the district's Police Chief. Dee Carter has been named interim Police Chief for Pilot Point ISD, and Kevin Wilson has been named the district's acting Superintendent. The Pilot Point ISD Board of Trustees released another statement later on Thursday, clarifying that Dortch had been placed on administrative leave due to personnel matters on Tuesday, October 13. After Dortch was placed on leave, he submitted a complaint to the district, which led the district to put Fuller on leave on Wednesday, October 14. The district says their investigation does not involve the safety of children. We don't know the nature of the complaint that caused Pilot Point ISD to put Fuller and Dortch on leave. The district says they do not have findings related to the complaint, and are conducting an independent third-party investigation into the complaint. "It did nothing but raise questions and concerns," says Mary Willard, who lives in Pilot Point and has several children that attended schools in Pilot Point ISD. Willard commented on Pilot Point ISD's Facebook page expressing concern about the lack of transparency on why Fuller and Dortch have been suspended. "I think that in the community, we didn’t even know what’s going on so for them to release without any context or any information further than what they stated was very concerning and just left us all with questions — and I really don’t think any of the questions still have been answered." Original Pilot Point ISD statement... Out of an abundance of caution in response to a complaint involving the Pilot Point IS Police Chief and the Superintendent, both individuals are on paid administrative leave. Administrative leave allows the investigation to be conducted with fidelity and protects the integrity of the process for everyone involved. At this time, the Board does not have findings regarding the complaint and any action taken is solely to remain consistent with the procedure utilized for employees involved in a complaint. The Board retained the services of attorney Scott Cummings to conduct an independent third-party investigation of the concerns. Further information is not available at this time as it involves a confidential personnel matter. On a temporary basis, the Board authorized legal counsel to negotiate with an identified individual to serve as the acting Superintendent and the Board will release the information once an agreement is reached. Dee Carter was identified as the acting Chief of Police while this matter is pending. The Board is committed to ensuring this does not impact the operations of the District and its dedication to the continued success of its students, staff, and the community. Thank you for your patience and continued support of our students and staff.

UPDATE: Chauncey Harris (17) and Na’Treveon Ward (17) now arrested for the Murder of Daniel Ariel Rosales in Plano, Tuesday. Harris and Ward allegedly tried to use fake money to purchase a gun from the victim — who was at his parent’s garage. There was an argument over the fake money — and Harris shot the victim, according to an arrest warrant. @FOX4

VIDEO: Teen found shot dead in alley behind Plano home @FOX4 ... PLANO, Texas - Plano police are investigating after officers found a person fatally shot in an alleyway Tuesday evening. Plano police officers and Plano Fire-Rescue personnel responded to a shooting in the 900 block of Middle Cove Drive around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound in the alleyway behind a home. Officials declared the victim dead at the scene. Police say the victim regularly cut hair out of the garage near the house where he was shot. A person of interest has been identified that knew the victim. Plano Police tell FOX 4 they do not believe drugs were not involved in the shooting. The Crimes Against Persons Unit is actively investigating the incident. Police have not released the victim's identity. Authorities have not released any details about a potential motive. "We want to make sure that the victim and the victim’s family …get justice for what’s been done to him," Plano Police PIO Jerry Minton tells FOX 4's David Sentendrey. Ashley Chiechi says she heard a woman screaming while walking her dog near the house, only to see first responders doing chest compressions on the victim. "I mean it’s really sad, it’s really unfortunate and it’s really surprising because so far as long as we’ve lived here it’s been really quiet. Like we would never expect anything like that to happen around here." Detectives ask anyone with information about this incident to contact the Plano Police Department at 972-424-5678. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can text PLANOPD to 847411.

VIDEO: Richardson bar patrons reunite with bartender after stopping stabbing suspect @FOX4 ... RICHARDSON, Texas - Nearly six months after a violent attack at a Richardson bar left four people injured, the regular patrons who stepped in to save a beloved bartender are opening up about their recovery and bond. On May 6, Stephen Kwembe called 911 to report that he was heading to Good Vibes Bar & Grill in Richardson to murder a bartender who had kicked him out months earlier. Upon arriving, Kwembe jumped over the bar with a knife and began stabbing bartender Fefe Cansino. Seeing Cansino in danger, three regular patrons—Reuben Blackwell, Harold Stemper, and Garrett Ledger—jumped over the bar to intervene and stop the suspect. All three men suffered severe stab wounds during the struggle before responding officers arrived and shot and killed Kwembe. They, along with Cansino, spent significant time in the hospital recovering from their injuries. When FOX 4 spoke to Cansino in July, she credited the three men with risking their lives to save hers. "I can never repay them for jumping in and saving me," Cansino said. "And putting their own bodies on the line." The group reunited in person at a recent fundraiser event, where community members gathered to rally financial support. The three men said their memories of that terrifying night are a bit fuzzy. "And I looked over there and I went, ‘What the f--k? And I just jumped over the bar and grabbed that motherf—ker and I remember falling back," Blackwell said. He was not the only one to jump in. Stemper did the same thing, and so did Ledger. "If I don’t do something, he’s going to kill her," Stemper recalled. "So yeah, no I didn’t notice until I was coming out from behind and I was like, alright, something, something’s wet, something’s warm. Something ain’t right. And I lift up my shirt, and I’m lit up and I’m like, ‘Oh, okay," Ledger said. Stemper and Blackwell were also stabbed. "He stabbed me right in the heart, in the bottom of my heart. I have staples in my heart now that’ll never go away," Stemper said. "And then I get up and look down, and I seen my guts hanging out," Blackwell said. But the three men said seeing Cansino alive makes them feel like it was worth it. "God wrapped his arms right around all of us," Stemper said. They also expressed their gratitude to all the people who attended the fundraiser and donated to support their recovery efforts. It makes them feel appreciated. "We take care of people. We take care of one another. And that’s what we need to have more going on in life is people watching out for one another," Blackwell said.

VIDEO: Arrested Dallas car dealership owner disputes fraud claims after vehicle repossessions @FOX4 ... DALLAS - Dallas Police say there’s a vast number of people affected, and there is a pattern of the suspect illegally repossessing vehicles. One of those families reached out to FOX 4. So, we took questions to the owner. "You do not believe there was anything criminal that you did?" FOX 4's David Sentendrey asked. Rafat Abu Alfilat, owner of 101 Financial, LLC, a vehicle dealership off Joe Field Road and Harry Hines Boulevard, says he disputes the allegations of fraud against him. "Why have the police not shut him down, yet?" Jaszmyne Lyons and her husband believe differently. "Why is he still out and able to do this?" Billy Lyons says. (Jaszmyne: For years). "For years." In March of 2025, the couple purchased a 2019 Gray Tesla valued at $18,200. They put $5,000 down with the dealership that only does ‘in-house financing,’ meaning the dealership acts as a bank and controls rights to the vehicle until it’s paid off. "We put the money down and we worked hard for it," Billy Lyons says. According to an arrest warrant, Abu Alfilat had her Tesla repossessed for a financing contract violation of "no insurance." "We thought the car was stolen. We called the police station. They said the car wasn’t stolen — it was reported as a repo," Billy Lyons says. Dallas Police, however, say Lyons "had valid insurance and provided that documentation." Lyons went to get her Tesla back but Abu Alfilat "threatened to have her criminally trespassed from his property," according to an arrest warrant. "After that, we had to basically come up with more money again on top of what we already had to give him and get another car," Jaszmyne Lyons says. A detective uncovered the Tesla "had been called in as repossessed six different times" in one year. An arrest warrant issued for Alfilat claims a "detective can prove a pattern of [Abu Alfilat] illegally repossessing vehicles from multiple different complainants." Police say the alleged vehicle thefts value more than $200,000 ($206,941.75). In April 2025, Dallas Police issued a felony theft arrest warrant for Abu Alfilat. Police also issued a felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon arrest warrant, alleging Abu Alfilat punched a man "on his face" and swung a hammer at him. That man reportedly showed up to the dealership to talk "about getting his car back which had been repossessed." Still, 18 months later, there’s been no movement in the criminal courts. In a statement to FOX 4, Dallas PD says: "Formal charges are still pending due to the vast amount of people affected and the additional investigating that is still taking place." The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office says: "It is being reviewed for possible prosecution. "We’re dealing with this now almost a year later, still, to this day," Billy Lyons says. "Now I know that we not the only person getting done like this and I know we’re not crazy," Billy Lyons says. 101 Financial, LLC is still operating. We showed up and spoke with the owner, Abu Alfilat, on September 30. "Do you want to step out and do an interview with us?" FOX 4’s David Sentendrey asked Alfilat. He chose to not get out of his vehicle for a formal interview, but we talked for 20 minutes. "We’re going off of what the police documents say," Sentendrey said. He says he will sit down with FOX 4, and his attorney, in the future. He believes these are civil matters, nothing criminal. "When they sit here and talk about the police, they come here all the time because of the customers," says Kendral Pickett, the Regional Manager for 101 Financial, LLC. "You know the customers, they’re mad, their car got picked up for this or that." Pickett believes this all comes down to customers not following strict in-house financing agreements. "They say a lot of things but then when you go by the contract they turn around and everything comes out true. If that’s the case he’s been running this business for seven years…If they had proof or anything he would’ve been shut down," Pickett continued. "They’re just targeting him because they see that he’s out here doing stuff that a lot of dealerships isn’t doing. There’s no I.D. no credit, you can come in here and you can get a car and just leave without any stipulations, zero interest, you know?" As for the Lyons family? "I wish it didn’t happen, but I hope it don’t happen to other people," Billy Lyons says. They reached out to FOX 4 to share a message while awaiting a resolution. "And please do your research on that car lot. Any car lot you go to," Jaszmyne Lyons says. We’ve reached out to attorney Scott Palmer, who represents the dealership’s owner, but he wasn’t immediately able to respond, citing a trial he was tied up with. We’ve also reached out to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. The dealership’s license is still active, but the police affidavit signed last year says at the time, there were more than 27 complaints against Alfilat over the issue of repossessing vehicles. TxDMV released the following statement to FOX 4: "We cannot discuss details of open investigations, but I can confirm that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) currently has active cases involving this licensee. TxDMV has administrative authority over licensed auto dealers, investigates consumer complaints, and may impose civil penalties or other sanctions when violations are substantiated. Penalties vary based on the nature of the violation, the facts of the case, the dealer’s prior history, any harm to consumers, and any steps the dealer has taken to mitigate or remedy that harm. Consumers who experience a problem with a licensed Texas dealer may file a complaint with TxDMV at TxDMV.gov/complaints."

VIDEO: Granbury leaders hired lawyer to sue city, hoping to halt recall petition over data center concerns ... GRANBURY, Texas - Some of the Granbury city leaders who are subject to a recall petition are behind a lawsuit filed against the city, one that has halted plans to schedule the recall election. In a court filing obtained and reviewed by FOX 4, several Granbury city leaders are behind a lawsuit filed on Tuesday that put plans to schedule a recall election on hold. The suit, filed by Houston-based attorney Andy Taylor, claims a recall petition signed by registered voters in Granbury is invalid due to "fraud, forgery and other non-accidental defects on the part of one or more persons gathering signatures." Granbury Mayor Jim Jarratt, Granbury Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Wadley, and Granbury City Councilman Skip Overdier are listed as plaintiffs in the suit. All three are subject to a potential recall election. The lawsuit seeks to stop the recall election entirely. The recall elections were brought to city council after a petition was signed by 15% of Granbury's registered voters, totaling over 1,300 signatures. Those residents expressed concern that city leaders did not disclose enough information after receiving data center concept plans that could be built on 2,200 acres of land annexed by the city earlier this year. Per the city's charter, "Such petition shall contain a statement of the specific acts of misfeasance and/or malfeasance for which the removal is sought, and one of the signers of each petition paper shall make an affidavit as prescribed below." At Tuesday's Granbury City Council meeting, city leaders were set to schedule the recall elections before Taylor announced the lawsuit. Following Taylor's announcement, Granbury City Attorney Jeremy SoRelle advised city leaders to stop the process of scheduling the recall election. None of Jarratt, Wadley, or Overdier disclosed their involvement in the lawsuit on Tuesday night. The lawsuit was filed 30 minutes before the meeting began. Residents walked out of last week's Granbury City Council meeting when Jarratt and city council members defended their previous actions and declined to resign. What they're saying: "A lot of people are mad." Craig Jackson, a Granbury resident who volunteers with Voices of Granbury, the group that organized the recall petition. He disagrees with what the lawsuit states. "It’s been blatantly disrespectful how they’ve treated citizens," Jackson tells FOX 4's David Sentendrey. Jackson still expects the recall election to move forward, and says Voices of Granbury will continue to fight. "A lot of these city council members ran on transparency. Our mayor ran on transparency. And now we’re seeing his name on a lawsuit." Taylor ignored Sentendrey when asked for comment following the meeting. FOX 4 has emailed all plaintiffs in the lawsuit, but has not heard back at this time.

VIDEO: Granbury puts recall election on hold after lawsuit filed against city amidst data center concerns @FOX4 ... GRANBURY, Texas - A lawsuit filed by an attorney working for an unknown entity put a recall election Granbury was ready to schedule on hold. At a Granbury City Council meeting on Tuesday night, city leaders were set to schedule a recall election for May 2027. Before they could schedule the meeting, attorney Andy Taylor announced he was suing the City of Granbury to stop the recall election. Taylor said he believes the petition that brought about the recall is invalid due to procedural issues and signature issues. Granbury City Attorney Jeremy SoRelle advised city leaders to stop the process of scheduling the recall election after Taylor's announcement. It is unclear who Andy Taylor, who is based in Houston, filed the suit on behalf of. FOX 4 has not found any online filings of the lawsuit Taylor mentioned. FOX 4's David Sentendrey attempted to speak to Taylor as he was leaving the city council meeting, but Taylor ignored his request for comment. "We don’t know who he’s working for. It just looks kind of fishy," Granbury resident Dan Fauber told Sentendrey. Granbury leaders were ready to schedule the recall election that could potentially cost them their elected positions over residential concerns over a lack of information disclosed about a data center project in the city. Earlier in 2026, Granbury City Council voted to annex 2,200 acres of land near Meadow Wood Road, and has received concept plans for a data center to be built on the land. Some Granbury residents believe their city's leaders didn't disclose enough information about the potential data center before the land was annexed. Those concerns led to 15% of the city's registered voters signing a petition to recall Granbury Mayor Jim Jarratt and four city council members, with over 1,300 signatures on the petition. Residents walked out of last week's Granbury City Council meeting when Jarratt and city council members defended their previous actions and declined to resign. With the lawsuit canceling a potential May 2027 recall election, we will wait and see when that recall may end up being scheduled. City officials say any official development plans for the data center would go through the city's normal review process, and would need to meet zoning and development standards before approval.

Police actively searching for Lewisville ISD educator on multiple child sex crime warrants ... CARROLLTON, Texas - A Lewisville ISD educator charged with multiple child sex crimes has not been taken into custody yet as police actively search for her location. Carrollton Police have charged 35-year-old Gloria Reséndiz, a teacher in Lewisville ISD, with indecency with a child by sexual contact and child grooming. The department is currently searching for Reséndiz's location and has not yet taken her into custody. Lewisville ISD says the district has placed Reséndiz on administrative leave. She is prohibited from entering any district facility while on leave. The school district says it is cooperating with law enforcement during their investigation, and is offering counseling services for students. FOX 4's David Sentendrey rang the doorbell of Reséndiz's home in Plano, but did not receive a response. The nature of the incident or incidents that led to Reséndiz's charges isn't currently known. Lewisville ISD released the following statement to families in the district: I think it is important to keep you informed of situations that impact our campus, even if your student isn’t directly impacted. I wanted to provide a follow-up regarding our previous message regarding Gloria Reséndiz. The Carrollton Police Department has informed us that arrest warrants on charges of indecency with a child by sexual contact and child grooming have now been issued in connection with their ongoing investigation. Ms. Reséndiz remains on administrative leave by the district and is strictly prohibited from entering any district facility. Lewisville ISD will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement. We know you may have questions, but we are not privy to any additional information, as this is an ongoing CPD investigation. If you or your student has any information you believe may be important, we want to encourage you to reach out to CPD or a trusted adult at school. Hebron HS Counselors will be available for students and will continue to support our campus and any students or staff in need in the days ahead. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you believe your student needs additional support in response to this situation.

VIDEO: Former Celina ISD student charged for invasive visual recording in high school locker room @FOX4 ... CELINA, Texas - A juvenile suspect is in custody after Celina police say they found invasive recordings of students in the Celina High School locker room on their phone. On October 1, the Celina Police Department announced it had taken a former student at Celina High School into custody for allegedly obtaining child pornography online. During Celina PD's investigation, they discovered four images of six separate Celina High School students in the school's locker room on the student's phone. Police determined the images were taken during the 2025-26 school year, and that the student acted alone in taking the photos. The student has been charged with six counts of invasive visual recording, a felony. Celina PD says Celina ISD has cooperated with their investigation, and that the victims' parents or guardians have already been contacted. The identity of the former student has not been released. Celina ISD released the following statement to families on the former student's arrest: The safety, security, and well-being of our students is, and will always be, our highest priority. With that commitment at the forefront, we want to ensure you have received the information Celina Police Department has shared with the community regarding a former Celina High School student. You can view the official statement from the Celina Police Department on their Facebook page HERE. Per their statement, the CPD has contacted the impacted families, and CISD has provided a list of support resources available for the police to share with those families. We remain steadfast in our duty to protect and care for every child entrusted to us. Police matters involving juveniles are rarely shared publicly. However, in partnership with the CPD we want to ensure we are doing our part to keep our families informed. We will always cooperate fully with the CPD to protect the integrity of their investigations. CISD will not stand for anything that compromises the safety, privacy, or dignity of our students. Our expectations regarding locker rooms are clear: they are spaces of trust and respect. Any behavior that violates District policy or another person’s privacy, safety, or dignity will result in immediate disciplinary action and, when appropriate, referral to law enforcement. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we work together to support our students and keep our community safe. The incident involving the former student is the second in the last year involving invasive recordings at a Celina ISD school. In October 2025, former Moore Middle School football coach Caleb Elliott was arrested for allegedly recording dozens of nude male students in the locker room. Elliott remains in the Collin County Jail on charges of sexual performance of a child, invasive visual recording and possession of child pornography. The school district said an independent review found no evidence that Bill Elliott, Caleb's father and the then-athletic director for Celina ISD, or any other employee had previous knowledge of the alleged crimes. Bill Elliott has since resigned from his position.

VIDEO: Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole 7 years after murder of Botham Jean @FOX4 ... DALLAS - Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has been granted parole after serving seven years for the murder of Botham Jean in 2018. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Jean’s family confirmed the news of Guyger’s upcoming release on Thursday morning. The Board of Pardons and Paroles said she has had no documented pattern of violence or assaultive arrests/convictions while incarcerated. She has also maintained satisfactory institutional adjustment and her participation in and completion of programs and activities in the individual treatment plan. Her defense attorneys and those who work in the criminal justice space said the case is pretty much standard operating procedure for most in the Texas prison system. Several criminal justice experts helped to put Guyger's release into perspective. "Not very unusual. After half the time on a 3G offense like murder, the inmate is eligible for parole. So that means five years in this instance. After five years she was eligible. It's my understanding that she came up once before and was denied," said Anthony Farmer, an attorney who is not involved in the case. "She was considered a model inmate by the system and here we are seven on 10. And quite honestly, people might not like it, but that's kind of a fair ratio of time served on the 10," added Bruce Cameron, a prison consultant. Attorney Lee Merrett released a statement on behalf of himself and Jean's family. He argued a 10-year sentence was already a fraction of what was lost and releasing Guyger after seven years makes that loss feel even smaller in the eyes of the system. "Botham Jean was in his own home, eating ice cream, when his life was taken. He did nothing wrong. He was a son, a brother, a friend, and a man of faith who served his church and his community. He should still be here," Merrett said. "The family still lives with this loss every day. Botham does not get to come home. His family does not get the years they should have had with him. No parole decision can return what was taken from them." The Next Generation Action Network also said it was outraged by the decision. "Amber Guyger has been granted the opportunity to return home. Botham Jean will never have that opportunity. That is the devastating reality his family must live with forever," said Dominique Alexander, the civil rights organization's founder and president. "We are outraged because this decision reflects the two systems of justice that Black communities know all too well: one that extends mercy to those who take our lives, and another that too often denies our people protection, dignity, and accountability. Texas has repeatedly failed to protect Black lives, and today’s decision deepens that failure." Sammie Berry, a pastor at the Dallas West Church of Christ, grew to know Jean when he sang in the church's a cappella choir. He spoke to FOX 4's David Sentendrey about Guyger being granted parole. "Is that really justice for her to be able to walk around free, and we’ve lost him forever?" Berry asked. "Is there really a good explanation?" Berry continued. "Botham lost his life." Despite the news of her parole, Berry says he's forgiven Guyger for Jean's murder. "It hurt me to lose Botham but I do forgive her." The parole board said in a statement that Guyger was approved for parole on Oct. 1. Before she is released, she will receive the conditions of her parole and will be assigned a parole officer that she must report to. On Sept. 6, 2018, Guyger returned to her home after a more than 13-hour shift and mistook Jean's apartment for her own. Both Guyger and Jean lived in the South Side Flats near Downtown Dallas, about two blocks from the Dallas Police Department. Guyger lived on the third floor, in apartment 1378. Jean lived on the fourth floor, in apartment 1478. Guyger said she didn't notice she was on the fourth floor, or the red doormat outside of Jean's apartment door. She attempted to unlock the door and noticed it was ajar. She went into the apartment and found Jean and shot twice, believing he was a burglar inside her apartment. She then called 911. Jean was taken to a nearby hospital where he died. Guyger was arrested three days later. She was placed on paid administrative leave and was fired from the Dallas Police Department 18 days later. In 2019, Guyger was convicted of murdering Jean and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. In Oct. 2024, she was denied parole after serving half of her sentence. She first became eligible for parole on Sept. 29, 2024. More than 6,000 people, including Jean's family and the Dallas County District Attorney, signed an online petition against Guyger's parole request. Guyger’s legal team argued a "mistake of fact" defense, maintaining that she genuinely—though mistakenly—believed she was inside her own apartment and that her life was in danger. They invoked the Castle Doctrine and self-defense principles. Prosecutors countered that her mistake was unreasonable and driven by extreme carelessness and a failure of situational awareness. During the sentencing phase, they also introduced text messages and social media posts from Guyger that raised questions about her character and racial bias. On October 1, 2019, a Dallas County jury rejected the lesser charge of manslaughter and found Guyger guilty of murder after roughly six hours of deliberations. She was the first Dallas police officer convicted of murder since 1973. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Guyger's defense subsequently filed appeals to overturn the conviction (which were upheld on appeal). Additionally, Botham Jean's family filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit, resulting in a November 2024 judgment finding Guyger liable and ordering her to pay $98.65 million to the family. According to court documents, Jean graduated from the top of his class in Castries, St. Lucia and came to the United States to attend Harding University in Arkansas. The court documents show Jean's family says he was a rising star at one of the nation's leading professional services firms as an accountant. He was also a worship leader in the international Church of Christ, serving the Dallas West Church of Christ. His family says he hoped to one day return to the nation of Saint Lucia and run for the position of Prime Minister.

Police stop armed parent suffering mental health crisis at Mesquite school ... MESQUITE, Texas - Police officers at Berry Middle School in Mesquite stopped an armed parent who reportedly experienced a mental health crisis on the campus. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the school on Bear Drive near E. Cartwright Road. Mesquite police said the individual didn’t make it past the second set of locked doors at the front entrance before being stopped by a school resource officer. The SRO, along with additional Mesquite police officers, safely took the parent into custody and removed a handgun that was in their possession. The parent was arrested and charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon in a prohibited place. Berry Middle School was placed on lockdown and SECURE mode during the law enforcement response. The parent’s name was not released because of the nature of the incident. Police did not say if they thought the suspect was attempting to get through the doors of the school at the time of the incident. Crystal Kilpatrick was at Berry Middle School to pick one of her three kids up when she saw the suspect with the handgun. "When I did see him, he had like a smirk on his face, as if he's like, you know, cool with him being handcuffed," Kilpatrick tells FOX 4's Davis Sentendrey. Kilpatrick says Mesquite PD handled the situation well. "I’m not gonna lie, when I pulled up and I seen all of those police cars I was instantly like are my kids O.K., like, what’s going on? And when he calmly told me, like, 'Ma’am, listen — no one can come in, no one can come out. We’re on active lockdown. We’re not letting anybody in.' That’s when I knew for a fact that my kids were in good hands." "The Mesquite Police Department understands the concern an incident like this may cause for parents, students, and staff. The safety and well-being of our students and school community remains our highest priority. We are grateful for the quick response and actions of all Mesquite Police Department and Mesquite ISD employees who helped ensure the safety of those on campus," the department said in a statement. "We are grateful for the immediate response of our Berry Middle School staff and Mesquite Police Department officers. The school’s safety procedures and coordinated law enforcement response worked as intended, allowing the situation to be resolved safely," Mesquite ISD said in a statement.

Granbury residents walk out of city council meeting amid data center controversy ... GRANBURY, Texas - Dozens of Granbury residents walked out of Monday night's city council meeting as city leaders pushed back on petitions for their removal over alleged plans to build a data center in the city. Earlier in 2026, Granbury City Council voted to annex 2,200 acres of land near Meadow Wood Road. Now, there are plans for a data center to be built on the land. The city says it has received concept plans for the center, which is called Project Patriot. Project Patriot's website says the data center is being planned as a "self-sufficient campus with on-site power generation and privately funded infrastructure designed to minimize impacts on local utilities, public services, and taxpayers." Some Granbury residents believe their city's leaders didn't disclose enough information about the potential data center before the land was annexed. Those concerns led to 15% of the city's population signing a petition to recall Granbury Mayor Jim Jarratt and four city council members, with over 1,300 signatures on the petition. "They tend to do this. We speak, they don’t hear what we’re saying," Rachael Jacobson, a resident, tells FOX 4's David Sentendrey. "Maybe they hear it, but they don’t hear what we’re saying — and then the rest of this show goes on and they just do whatever they want." "The city council, whatever their intentions may be, neglected to listen to the citizens and the citizens have decided they’re not going to tolerate than anymore — to the tune of over 1,300 signatures on multiple recall petitions," said Alex Wolf, a Granbury resident and Granbury City Council-elect. At Monday's Granbury City Council meeting, Jarratt and city council members defended themselves. Jarratt said he believes there are procedural issues with the recall petition. "The petition against me does not explain any substance whatsoever, which makes it impossible for me to defend my public record against a generic accusation that could potentially span over the past five-and-a-half years. That’s how long I’ve been your mayor." When Granbury City Councilman Skip Overdier began speaking against the recall petition, dozens of Granbury residents walked out of the meeting. Rachael Jacobson described the meeting as "a circus." "You could tell they weren’t listening when we spoke during public comment." Petitioners are hoping to get the recall on the November ballot. A court battle over the proposed data center is also looming. City officials say any official development plans for the data center would go through the city's normal review process, and would need to meet zoning and development standards before approval.

VIDEO: Charges dropped against former suspects connected to Richardson Waffle House shooting @FOX4 ... RICHARDSON, Texas - As Richardson Police continue to investigate a March 2026 shooting at a Waffle House that left a teenager paralyzed, charges against three suspects arrested in connection to the case have been dropped. 18-year-old Taylor Griffin and 17-year-old Charles Webster were arrested on March 26 in connection with a March 19 shooting at a Waffle House in Richardson. Both were charged with engaging in organized criminal activity. Now, Richardson Police have dropped the charges against both teens. A third teen, who was charged with deadly conduct as a juvenile, also had his charge dropped. Richardson Police released the following statement on the charges being dropped: "Following the development of additional information during the course of the investigation, charges against Taylor Griffin and Charles Webster for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity have been dropped as well as the charge against the juvenile suspect. Over the past several months Detectives have continued to interview persons of interest and witnesses, however, there has not been enough evidence developed to move forward with filing charges. "Unless there’s new evidence or leads to pursue,  it stops being an active case, that’s where we are now. Cases aren’t really considered ‘closed’ if it’s unresolved. If someone decides to cooperate or something new is presented, detectives would look into it and that could cause the case to become active again." The teens' charges stem from the March 19 shooting of 18-year-old Seth Jackson in the parking lot of a Richardson Waffle House located on Spring Valley Road. The shooting occurred after 50 to 100 people went to the Waffle House after Dallas Police broke up a "twerk pajama party" being held in Dallas. Records reveal that the incident began after an argument led to Griffin and Webster punching other individuals. After Webster threw a punch, multiple people pulled out guns and began shooting. Court documents state Jackson was shot while attempting to help a friend. In videos of the shooting sent to FOX 4, Jackson does not appear to be anywhere near the shooter. Jackson was shot and paralyzed from the waist down. In March, his father told FOX 4 his son was planning on attending the University of Houston this fall, and he was working to make his home ADA compliant. Griffin and Webster were arrested a week after the shooting. Griffin admitted that he punched someone before identifying his cousin Webster to police. Griffin's mother told FOX 4 in March that neither boy fired shots during the incident. Criminologist Alex del Carmen tells FOX 4's David Sentendrey that police may have hoped the former suspects would have given them details on who the shooter was. "So when you have three people, at the very minimum, involved in a criminal act, what typically happens is one of them begins to talk with the cops, right? One of them begins to talk to law enforcement and then they begin to say you know, look, cut me a deal — I don’t want to go to jail." Seth Jackson's father told Sentendrey over the phone he's disappointed the case is no longer active. Richardson Police have not identified or arrested a shooting suspect in connection to the case. The department says it has continued to interview witnesses, but not enough evidence has developed to file charges. In March, photos of five persons of interest were released, and police have asked the public for help in identifying them. They believe students from Richardson ISD, Anna ISD and potentially other school districts were involved in the incident. Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact them immediately at (972) 744-4893.

VIDEO: Sanger ISD student dies after school bus overturns @FOX4 ... SANGER, Texas - Sanger ISD has confirmed a student died on Thursday after a school bus overturned in Denton. On Thursday, September 24, Sanger Police and Sanger Fire responded to reports of a vehicle that had overturned at Huling Road and Lois Road East in Denton. FOX 4 flew over the scene and saw a Sanger ISD bus had overturned. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the bus was traveling northbound when it veered off the roadway, struck a culvert, and rolled over. Late on Thursday, Sanger ISD released a statement, confirming a student died from the accident. Texas DPS says the 13-year-old student died at a local hospital due to injuries from the crash. Three other students and the bus driver, 38-year-old Jesse Padgett, were uninjured. "We are heartbroken to share that a Sanger ISD school bus was involved in a single-vehicle accident this afternoon. The bus driver and four students were on board. Tragically, one student lost their life in the accident. No other students were injured. Our hearts are with the student’s family and all those impacted by this tragedy. We are working closely with law enforcement and emergency personnel and will share additional information with our families as it becomes available and is appropriate to release. Please keep the family and all those affected by this tragedy in your thoughts. The Department of Public Safety is in charge of the investigation and will be releasing more information at the appropriate time." Texas leaders spoke on social media following the news of the student's death. Officials have not released the name of the student who died in the accident, or what school in Sanger ISD they attended. The Texas Department of Public Safety will release more information on the crash at a later time.

VIDEO: Boyd ISD finds no wrongdoing in how staff handled locker room hazing allegations; police still investigating @FOX4 ... BOYD, Texas - Boyd ISD says its staff handled recent allegations of hazing properly, but police continue to investigate the arrests of four high school students as an assault. Boyd ISD says it has completed its investigation into recent allegations of hazing inside the Boyd High School field house, and said it found no wrongdoing by its staff. "The District has been made aware of information being shared and discussed in the community concerning an incident that occurred on September 3, 2026, at Boyd High School, and the Campus' response. Unfortunately, it appears that some information is inaccurate or unfounded. In accordance with policy and practice, the District conducted a review concerning the staff's response. As it relates to the campus' actions and response, that investigation has concluded and it has been determined that staff responded promptly and appropriately based on the circumstances. The safety and security of our students and staff is of the utmost priority. As such, the District takes very seriously allegations which raise concerns that campus safety has been compromised and will take the necessary steps to address such concerns. The District understands that some in the community may want more detailed information. However due to laws and policies concerning confidentiality, including student confidentiality, the District is unable to disclose more detailed information. Future updates will be released when appropriate." The district's superintendent, Tom Woody, said on Monday he does not believe the district has a culture of hazing. Craig Miller, the former Dallas ISD Chief of Police, tells FOX 4's David Sentendrey the district's announcement may be premature. "I would prefer that the administration allow the criminal investigation to run its course," Miller said. "That criminal investigation is going to be much more thorough." Miller says hazing happens in school districts, but says the coaches have a responsibility to report such incidents when they happen. "If there were adults that knew, they should be held accountable as well." 17-year-old Chason Lee-Earl Tucker, 17-year-old Noah Stevens, and two juveniles were arrested on September 16 and charged with injury to a child causing bodily injury, a felony, and unlawful restraint. According to arrest warrant affidavits for Stevens and Tucker, the victim in the case is a 14-year-old student who was physically restrained by the upperclassmen in the boys' locker room. The older boys dragged the victim into the shower and removed his clothes. They allegedly tried to remove his underwear but were unsuccessful, so Tucker pulled down his own pants and sat on the victim with his bare bottom. A coach heard the commotion and told the boys to "settle down," but then left the locker room and later said the incident "needed to be handled in the locker room and didn't need to be reported further up," according to court documents. The victim suffered multiple bruises from being dragged and injured his hand while "actively attempting to fight his way away from the students" according to the court document. Attorneys for Stevens released a statement saying the situation "could have been addressed by the coaching staff." "But here we are," the statement said. "This kind of behavior has been going on for years at this high school. Our client experienced similar locker room hijinks when he began playing football there. Context and culture matter." Some have described the incident as "football boys being boys" in a locker room, but police said it was clearly an assault. Boyd Police maintained the investigation remains ongoing in a statement released on Sept. 21: The Boyd High School hazing investigation remains active and ongoing. Investigators continue to conduct interviews and follow up on information obtained throughout the course of the investigation. As is common in a comprehensive investigation, interviews with witnesses and involved parties, may identify additional information, evidence, or individuals requiring further investigation. The Boyd Police Dept is committed to ensuring that all relevant facts and circumstances are thoroughly examined before the investigation is concluded. If evidence establishes that additional criminal charges are warranted based on the acts or omissions of any person involved, investigators will evaluate the evidence and pursue any appropriate action consistent with Texas law. Boyd Police say more charges could be coming as the investigation into the alleged hazing incident continues. @FOX4

6 Dallas police officers disciplined for 2025 fatal crash involving former union president ... DALLAS - Over a dozen violations were found between six Dallas police officers who handled a 2025 fatal crash that involved the Dallas Police Association's former president. Those violations led to disciplinary measures for the officers. Six officers with the Dallas Police Department received discipline for their handling of a 2025 fatal crash on Northwest Highway. A Dallas Police sergeant has received an eight-day suspension. Two officers received shorter suspensions, and another sergeant and two officers received written reprimands. Dallas Police found 14 total violations amongst the six officers. They will be able to appeal their discipline if they wish to do so. The disciplinary measures come over a year after the March 15, 2025 crash that killed 25-year-old Atianna Washington. Washington was hit by a car while trying to cross Northwest Highway. Castro, who was a senior corporal with the Dallas Police Department at the time, was listed on the police report as a passenger in that car. FOX 4 cameras captured Castro, wearing a white T-shirt, speaking with other officers and shaking hands at the scene that night. He was placed on administrative leave in November, and an internal affairs investigation was opened after an attorney for the victim’s family started questioning the facts in the case. Castro, who’d been with the department since 1998, announced his retirement in January. He also stepped down as the president of the police union. In March, Castro pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to police officers. Court records show the false statement was that his girlfriend was the driver of the vehicle involved in a traffic fatality and that she did not consume any alcohol before the traffic fatality. Washington’s family filed a wrongful lawsuit against both Castro and his girlfriend, Angela Valles, claiming that law enforcement failed to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation. Police never publicly stated who was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, and did not elaborate after Castro's guilty plea in March. "Accountability is a huge thing now, whether it’s locally here in Dallas or nationally — and people who commit crimes need to be held accountable and people who cover up for people who commit crimes also need to be held accountable," said Brandon Friedman, a member of the City of Dallas Community Police Oversight Board. "It reflects poorly on the City of Dallas when we have police officers who are given preferential treatment." Dallas Police Association statement "First and foremost, our thoughts remain with the family of Atianna Washington, who tragically lost her life in this accident. The Dallas Police Association supports accountability, but discipline must be fair, consistent, and based on the individual actions of each officer, not simply their involvement in a high-profile incident. Our responsibility is to ensure every member receives the due process they are entitled to, regardless of the circumstances or individuals involved. We will continue to stand firmly behind our members throughout the disciplinary and appeals process. Any decision to appeal rests with the individual officer, and we will not comment on those individual decisions at this time."