Winter weather causes power outages, leaving North Texans in the dark
The high winds and extremely cold temperatures leading to thousands of power outages across North Texas today.
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Raised in Richardson, Erin Jones is proud to call North Texas home.
Her passion for journalism began in elementary school. For a 5th grade graduation memory book, she was asked what do you want to be when you grow up? She wrote journalist.
Erin attended Plano Senior High School and went on to receive a degree in journalism from the University of North Texas' Mayborn School of Journalism. During her time there, she reported and anchored for Denton County Community Television and NTDaily.com.
After college, Erin worked as an anchor and reporter at news stations in Sherman, Tulsa and Austin.
At KOTV in Tulsa, she got her first share of severe weather covering multiple tornadoes. Her investigation into sex offenders registering as homeless to avoid detection on the state's sex offender registry mapping led to changes in the mapping system. She was part of a morning show that received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters.
In Austin, Erin worked as an evening reporter for KVUE and covered the deadliest hot air balloon crash in America's history, bombings that terrorized the city for weeks and the impact of Hurricane Harvey.
Erin now lives in north Dallas and in her free time enjoys getting outdoors, being active and playing with her dogs. She loves traveling and collects coffee mugs from the places she visits.
She enjoys meeting other North Texans and listening to their stories.
The high winds and extremely cold temperatures leading to thousands of power outages across North Texas today.
If the forecast has you scrambling to get those last-minute tasks checked off your to-do list, you're not alone.
The City of Dallas is making accommodations for anyone who loses power or just needs a warm place to stay later this week.
Cold fronts are on the way and this time next week we could be seeing temps in the teens. ERCOT says it's closely watching and prepared.
After the verdict came in, Atatiana Jefferson's uncle, LaPaca Jefferson, says his heart sank.
If you're in need of food assistance this holiday season, the Tarrant Area Food Bank and other local nonprofits are extending a helping hand.
A violent tornado seen crossing Highway 114 caused significant damage just down the street from Susan Ocon's home.
In Allen, one homeowner is bringing movies to life in an elaborate Christmas lights display that has become a holiday tradition for visitors from all over.
Books, clothing, gift cards and toys are being donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas' Christmas Angel Program, giving these items to families in need.
A local nonprofit that advocates for safe nightlife says businesses have been reaching out about LGBTQ inclusivity and safety.
Thousands showed up at the First Baptist Church Cottondale. They prayed and sang in honor of the child who loved the color pink, laughing, singing and playing with her little sister.
As Wise County residents continue to mourn the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand, a prayer vigil was held at the county courthouse Monday night.
Volunteers continued searching for Athena Strand while there was daylight Thursday. They said they will continue searching Friday morning.
In recent weeks people have become victims of a wide variety of crimes, mostly in public places.
For United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Christmas came early, thanks to the generosity of the Perot Foundation.