Reporting this morning in Ennis, on the clean-up effort after Saturday’s severe weather. There was one fatality: 42-yr.-old TJ Bailey was a fixture in the N. Texas drag racing community; known and respected in the sport nationwide. Was killed when the RV he was in blew over

It’s been a fun week, co-hosting two visiting German tv reporters. We’ve been seeing the sights around N. Texas, including the White Elephant Saloon, in the FW Stockyards. On my right, Ch. 8’s Jason Whitley, doing a splendid job helping welcome our overseas guests.FOX 4 NEWS

N. Texas firefighters on high alert today, as the wildland fire risk is severe. High winds, low humidity & warm temps mean small blazes can quickly grow out of control. Gov. Abbott has ordered extra firefighting resources to our area, to deal with the threat.FOX 4 NEWS Good Day

Thinking about the life of George Foreman today. Seen here with two of his most famous opponents in the ring: Smokin’ Joe Frazier, and Muhammad Ali. I’d argue the heavyweight division will never again see the kind of drama and intensity that they brought to their bouts.FOX 4 NEWS

A LONG line outside the Amer. Airlines Ctr. this morning. Hundreds of fans lining up for the new Dallas Stars cap. (with the “Dallas” upside down). The demand especially strong ahead of tonight’s crucial game against Winnipeg.FOX 4 NEWS Good Day

A lesson from my grandfather that I’ll never forget: You’ll achieve much more by being consistently reliable than by being occasionally extraordinary.

Source: Injured student shot in calf, lower leg at Wilmer Hutchins High School, 17 year old boy. FOX 4 NEWS

BREAKING: DFR: Wilmer Hutchins High shooting 4 victims ranging from from non-life threatening to serious. One victim was serious. 3 shot, one grazed. FOX 4 NEWS

Bottom line reasoning from Nico on the Luka trade? Anthony Davis is a better defender so that’s why it makes sense. Says he never said anything critical of Luka. Admits he underestimated fan reaction. He’s convinced that ,once healthy, these Dallas Mavericks can contend for a title.

Mayfest 2025! Had a nice time at the Fox4 booth, on opening night for the annual festival at Ft. Worth’s Trinity Park. I was joined by my pal Dionne Anglin, and lots of Good Day viewers. Mayfest runs through Sunday.FOX 4 NEWS Good Day

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deGrom’s day is over after 81 pitches thru 6 innings 1 ER, 4 K, 4 H, 3 BB Season ERA down to 2.34

The first World Cup game in Arlington is a little more than a year away. So, the Good Day crew, and a few other Fox4 personalities, were out this morning shooting a promo for the occasion. Great to get together outside the newsroom for a change!@FOX4 Good Day

Reporting this AM in Southlake. Gateway Church is laying off some staff, 1 year after the child sex abuse scandal involving the church founder Robert Morris. The church reports a “significant drop in giving levels” by members. No word on the precise number of job cuts.FOX 4 NEWS

Had a nice time filling in on the Good Day anchor desk this morning, (4-6am) with the always fun Shannon Murray. Every newscast has its little challenges, twists, bumps in the road, but it all seemed to work out ok. Hope everybody has a great weekend!@GoodDayFox4 FOX 4 NEWS

The Iranian Parliament approves closure of Strait of Hormuz, pending final decision by Supreme National Security Council, according to reports from Iran.

Reporting on tonight’s NBA draft. The Mavs have the #1 pick, and they’re almost certain to select Duke superstar Cooper Flagg. “The Athletic” calls him the 2nd best NBA prospect in the last decade. There’s a draft Watch Party starting at 6pm, at the AAC.FOX 4 NEWS Good Day

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A nice time this AM, catching up with an old friend. Jeff grew up in So. Oak Cliff, but had a LONG career as a news producer in L.A. He and I met though, when we were both starting out at a small station in CA. Was great swapping crazy stories from the old days!@FOX4