Heavy rain, flooding possible across North Texas Wednesday and Thursday
Flood watch issued for North Texas until Thursday midday, according to the NWS
A flood watch was issued by the NWS Fort Worth TX on Wednesday at 12:02 p.m. valid from 6 p.m. until Thursday noon. The watch is for Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Delta, Tarrant, Dallas and Rockwall counties.
Dreary, mild Wednesday in North Texas before heavy rain
Flu cases spike in North Texas, forcing school closures. Symptoms, where to get flu tests
Rising flu cases in North Texas are hitting hospitals, forcing school closures. See influenza symptoms, how to get a test, how long you're contagious.
North Texas braces for potential flash flooding as Gov. Abbott activates emergency crews
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state resources, including swiftwater rescue boat squads and urban search and rescue teams. Among them is a Fort Worth Fire Rescue squad, which deployed this morning to stage in Abilene and could be moved depending on the evolving situation.
Surge in flu shuts down North Texas school district
Cases of flu are spiking across North Texas. On Monday, nearly 700 children were treated in the emergency department at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. On an average day, the emergency room sees 379 patients. The number of flu cases this year is set to surpass the past several years, the medical system said.
88 animals removed from North Texas home where owners promoted a rescue organization
Animal control officers removed 88 dogs, cats, reptiles and pet mice from a home in The Colony as part of a SWAT raid trying to save the animals believed to suffering from cruelty and neglect. Commands from SWAT officers with their rifles pointed rang out in a quiet neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
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Flu outbreak closes several North Texas schools for the week
More than 650 students and staff are out sick in one North Texas district, forcing multiple schools to close. See which districts are affected.
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North Texas school districts should prepare for possible immigration enforcement, advocate says
After the Trump administration took away protections on sensitive areas like schools and churches, one educator and advocate says districts need to have plans in place — and communicate them with families.
A new Tom Thumb grocery store will anchor booming North Texas development area
Tom Thumb is planned to be the centerpiece of Harvest Town Center, a retail center that is currently home to McDonald's Chick-fil-A and Chase Bank.
Dallas Trinity FC signs Texas Longhorns 2-time All-American midfielder
Lexi Missimo returns to North Texas, joining Dallas Trinity FC as they strengthen their squad for the ongoing season.
North Texas gears up to host the Dallas Open Tennis Tournament
FRISCO — The City of Frisco is gearing up to host the Dallas Open Tennis Tournament, running from Feb. 1 to Feb. 9. The city is expecting the event to bring thousands of tennis fans and millions of dollars to the area, giving Frisco a global stage.
North Texas 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures
Oddsmakers have given the North Texas Mean Green (15-4) +100000 moneyline odds to win the national championship at the end of the 2024-25 season.North Texas won its most recent matchup 77-64
North Texas filmmakers premiere new movie at Sundance
The two North Texas filmmakers behind the A24 film Sing Sing debuted their latest collaboration at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Sunday.