Blast Rocks Southeast Texas Refinery; No Injuries
An explosion and fire struck a refinery in Southeast Texas, home to the biggest concentration of petrochemical plants in the country.
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An explosion and fire struck a refinery in Southeast Texas, home to the biggest concentration of petrochemical plants in the country.
Wildfires that have killed two people in western Oklahoma are nearing conditions not seen in at least a decade.
Several girls jumped for their lives from a balcony at a New Jersey dance studio to escape a raging fire.
The FDNY said that one man, whose apartment the fire started in, died. Four firefighters suffered minor injuries, including two with burns.
Vornado Air has recalled about 350,000 electric space heaters after complaints they overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
A massive fire at a recycling center in Tarrant County shot flames sky high early Friday morning and was still burning into the afternoon.
An animatronic T-Rex burst into flames at a dinosaur park in Colorado yesterday, leaving us with some fantastic images. And today is National Puppy Day!
The president and co-owner of a dinosaur-themed park in southern Colorado thinks that an electrical malfunction caused a life-size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex to burst into flames.
A fire at a North Texas chemical plant following an explosion last week is being allowed to burn itself out before authorities search for a missing worker who's presumed dead.
Hazardous materials crews have resumed the search for a North Texas worker who is missing and presumed dead after an explosion at a chemical plant.
Officials now call the search a "recovery" effort, meaning if the missing worker is still in the Tri-Chem Industries wreckage, he's believed to likely be dead.
Amazon is recalling 260,000 AmazonBasics portable chargers after reports that they can overheat and cause fires or burns.
Two people have died in the wreckage of a small plane that crashed at Laredo International Airport in South Texas after the pilot reported smoke coming from an engine.
Two people are fighting for their lives following an early morning fire in east Fort Worth.
Federal investigators have joined those on the ground in Northwest Dallas-- looking for answers after a series of house fires last week culminated with a house explosion that killed 12 year old Linda Rogers.
It was a narrow escape for a mom and her three kids in Houston. The family's home was one of several at an apartment complex that caught fire after midnight on Monday morning.
A Grand Prairie restaurant has been completely destroyed after it was gutted by fire early Thursday morning.
Investigators are trying to find the person who deliberately set several fires in a Dallas apartment complex early Wednesday morning.
Multiple people have reported feeling and hearing a loud boom. The Ennis mayor says no one was hurt and the fire is contained.
This has been an awful flu season, and we're looking into Tamiflu shortages in North Texas. Plus, a Facebook app for kids has parents debating when children should start using social media.
The fire danger across North Texas continues to be high and weather condition will keep it that way all week. Together dry air; dry ground, dormant vegetation, low humidity and gusty winds are the perfect storm for grass fires.
Hyundai is recalling nearly 88,000 cars in the U.S. because an electrical short in the antilock brake system could cause engine compartment fires.
Firefighters in Irving spent part of the morning battling a three-alarm apartment fire. From the air Chopper 11 flew over more than a dozen units burning at the Water Ridge Apartments on Pioneer Drive.
"It's a terrible situation," said Detective Anthony White with the Fort Worth Police Officers Association. "There's nothing left. They're basically having to rebuild their lives."
Ford says it will repair any coolant leaks that might be found in more than 200,000 recalled vehicles that are at risk of catching fire.
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
Officials have launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the soldier's death.
A 17‑year‑old athlete's sudden kidney failure led to a family sacrifice that helped him reclaim his future.
Council members review two renovation options totaling more than half a billion dollars while residents split over whether to preserve or redevelop the site.
Opening statements will take place on Thursday morning.
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
Officials have launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the soldier's death.
A 17‑year‑old athlete's sudden kidney failure led to a family sacrifice that helped him reclaim his future.
Council members review two renovation options totaling more than half a billion dollars while residents split over whether to preserve or redevelop the site.
Opening statements will take place on Thursday morning.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Senate Republicans moved forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
The Dallas Stars have taken a major step toward leaving Downtown Dallas.
From South Dallas to England: Lincoln High senior Joe Gonzalez is making Dallas ISD history.
Texas Tech (61-8) will play No. 2 Texas (51-12) on Wednesday at Devon Park in a double-elimination format.
Aziaha James scored 18 points off the bench, Paige Bueckers had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 79-56.
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
