# excessive force (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover excessive force. Page: Feed: --- ## [FOX 4 reporter aids in capture of machete-wielding person of interest in Fort Worth](https://www.fox4news.com/news/fox-4-reporter-aids-capture-machete-wielding-suspect-fort-worth) _2026-08-22 · Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ When gathering information about a machete-wielding individual in Fort Worth responsible for two attacks on Friday, FOX 4 reporter Casey Stegall and photojournalist Richie Roberson may have helped police find the suspect. ## [North Richland Hills police officer rescues exotic kinkajou from summer heat](https://www.fox4news.com/news/north-richland-hills-police-officer-rescues-exotic-kinkajou-from-summer-heat) _2026-08-22 · Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ North Richland Hills police officer's probably weren't expecting to rescue a kinkajou from the summer heat this week, but that's exactly what they did. ## [First heat-related death of 2026 confirmed in Dallas County](https://www.fox4news.com/news/first-heat-related-death-2026-confirmed-dallas-county) _2026-08-22 · Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Dallas County health officials have confirmed the area's first heat-related death of the season, prompting warnings to stay safe in extreme temperatures and offering free emergency A/C units for residents in need. ## [Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested in Collin County on multiple charges](https://www.fox4news.com/news/bigxthaplug-arrested-collin-county-dwi-marijuana-unlawful-firearm) _2026-08-22 · Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Xavier Landum, the Dallas rapper who goes by the stage name BigXthaplug, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Collin County Jail on multiple charges. ## [Karmelo Anthony new trial hearing: Both sides rest after testimony over ‘gentleman’s agreement’](https://www.fox4news.com/news/karmelo-anthony-seeks-new-murder-trial-citing-courtroom-access-evidence-concerns) _2026-08-22 · Alex.Boyer@fox.com (Alex Boyer) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ A judge is expected to decide within days whether Karmelo Anthony will receive a new murder trial after attorneys debated an informal evidence agreement and courtroom access. ## [Roads, train tracks reopen near site of Mansfield train derailment as clean-up continues](https://www.fox4news.com/news/mansfield-train-derailment-south-holland-road) _2026-08-21 · Peyton.Yager@fox.com (Peyton Yager) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ The roads and train tracks near where 10 Union Pacific train cars derailed in Mansfield have reopened, but cleanup of the accident could take up to two weeks. ## [Fort Worth high school put on lockdown after fireworks set off in bathroom](https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-high-school-put-lockdown-after-fireworks-set-off-bathroom) _2026-08-21 · Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ A brief lockdown at a Fort Worth ISD high school was caused by fireworks being set off in a bathroom, and not gunshots as originally reported. ## [Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ](https://www.fox4news.com/news/greg-abbott-foot-washing-airports-dallas-houston-texas-doj) _2026-08-21 · Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice. ## [Dallas rap rival murder-for-hire trial begins on Monday](https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-rap-rival-murder-for-hire-trial-begins-monday) _2026-08-21 · Steven.Dial@fox.com (Steven Dial) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Jury selection starts Monday in Dallas for accused hitman Kewon White in the 2020 murder-for-hire shooting of rapper MO3. Rapper Yella Beezy and a third man, Devin Brown, are also charged with murder. ## [LIVE | Karmelo Anthony Trial: Defense rests after claiming agreement 'detrimentally impacted' case](https://www.fox4news.com/live-blog/news/karmelo-anthony-hearing-new-trial-day-2) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Follow live court hearing coverage for Karmelo Anthony. Defense attorneys are arguing for a new trial following his murder conviction for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XkBdNqV6YWwo) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Big Tex gets new shirt designed by Cavender's ahead of State Fair of Texas](https://www.fox4news.com/news/big-tex-gets-new-shirt-designed-cavenders-ahead-state-fair-texas) _2026-08-21 · Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ The State Fair of Texas has unveiled Big Tex's new Cavender's-designed red shirt featuring navy blue and white accents, kicking off a new annual tradition where his iconic Western wardrobe will evolve each year to honor local milestones. ## [Dallas Shooting: 1 dead, 1 injured at apartment complex](https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-shooting-1-dead-1-injured-apartment-complex) _2026-08-21 · Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Dallas police are investigating a West Oak Cliff apartment complex shooting early Friday morning that left one man dead on a staircase and another critically injured at a nearby hospital. ## [Dallas man arrested for multimillion dollar U.S. Treasury check fraud scheme](https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-man-arrested-multimillion-dollar-u-s-treasury-check-fraud-scheme) _2026-08-21 · Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ A Dallas man is accused of cashing U.S. Treasury checks worth over $15 million after stealing the identity of multiple business owners in a large fraud scheme. ## [Defamation claims against disgraced former Gateway Church pastor dismissed](https://www.fox4news.com/news/defamation-claims-against-disgraced-former-gateway-church-pastor-mostly-dismissed) _2026-08-21 · Casey.Stegall@fox.com (Casey Stegall) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ A Dallas-based appeals court has tossed out most of Cindy Clemshire's defamation claims against Robert Morris, the disgraced former pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake. ## [LIVE | Karmelo Anthony Trial: Defense argues 19-year-old convicted murderer deserves a new trial](https://www.fox4news.com/live-blog/news/karmelo-anthony-hearing-new-trial) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Follow live court hearing coverage for Karmelo Anthony. Defense attorneys are arguing for a new trial following his murder conviction for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. ## [FIFA Fan Fest success could bring more events to Fair Park](https://www.fox4news.com/news/fifa-fan-fest-success-could-spur-more-events-fair-park) _2026-08-20 · Steven.Dial@fox.com (Steven Dial) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Dallas leaders pointed to the success the city had hosting FIFA Fan Fest this summer as a key reason more events could be held at Fair Park in the future. ## ["We felt blindsided": Fort Worth ISD defends use of cameras in classrooms after parents raise privacy concerns](https://www.fox4news.com/news/we-felt-blindsided-fort-worth-isd-defense-use-cameras-classrooms-after-parents-raise-privacy-concerns) _2026-08-20 · Dionne.Anglin@fox.com (Dionne Anglin) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Fort Worth ISD has installed web cameras in certain classrooms at its lowest performing schools as part of a turnaround program, but some families say they weren't informed of the additions until after the school year started. ## [Train derailment in Mansfield causes grass fire](https://www.fox4news.com/news/train-derailment-mansfield-causes-grass-fire) _2026-08-20 · Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ A train derailment in Mansfield forced first responders to put out a grass fire caused by the derailed cars, officials say. ## [Six Flags Over Texas brings back Halloween scares with Fright Fest](https://www.fox4news.com/news/six-flags-over-texas-fright-fest-2026) _2026-08-20 · Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Ready to get your fright on? Six Flags Over Texas is bringing back its annual Halloween festivities starting next month. ## [Dallas man indicted in alleged $20 million bank and wire fraud scheme](https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-man-indicted-alleged-20-million-bank-wire-fraud-scheme) _2026-08-20 · Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ A federal grand jury has indicted a 41-year-old Dallas man for allegedly executing a long-running, multi-million dollar bank and wire fraud scheme that defrauded financial institutions and private lenders out of more than $20 million. ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PFNJjWopfor7) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Dallas Zoo’s new baby elephant makes public debut](https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-zoos-new-baby-elephant-makes-public-debut) _2026-08-20 · Shannon.Murray@fox.com (Shannon Murray) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ The Dallas Zoo has introduced Matope, a newborn African elephant, now making daily public appearances in the Giants of the Savanna exhibit with his mom, brother, and aunts. ## [DFW dry spell hits 35 days with high temperatures reaching 105 degrees across the metroplex](https://www.fox4news.com/weather/dfw-dry-spell-hits-35-days-high-temperatures-reaching-105-degrees-across-metroplex) _2026-08-20 · Ali.Turiano@fox.com (Ali Turiano) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ North Texas logged its 35th consecutive day without measurable rainfall at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday, as extreme heat, dry soil, and elevated fire dangers continue to grip the region. ## [Dallas ISD police officer injured in officer-involved shooting released from hospital](https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-isd-police-officer-injured-shooting-released-from-hospital) _2026-08-20 · Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ The Dallas ISD police officer injured in a Aug. 9 officer-involved shooting has been released from the hospital. ## [Flock cameras help identify Duncanville road rage shooting suspect](https://www.fox4news.com/news/flock-cameras-help-identify-duncanville-road-rage-shooting-suspect) _2026-08-20 · Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon) · Latest News | FOX 4 News_ Duncanville Police made use of witness interviews and modern technology to apprehend a road rage shooting suspect this week.