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Investigators in Frisco believe an overnight house fire sparked in a fireplace and quickly had flames shooting through the roof.
A big rig driver is dead after he was ejected during a crash on I-45 in downtown Dallas and thrown onto I-30.
Sleet was accumulating on the road when the driver lost control.
ERCOT says demand could hit a peak of just under 72,000 megawatts this week, which would set a winter record.
"This will speed help to first responders in the event our supplies or personnel are overstretched," Judge Jenkins said.
"This action is being taken to ensure safety for residents and city employees with potential traffic hazards because of winter weather," the city said.
"Unfortunately, they will not be ready for this winter." Although Dallas' backup power generators have arrived, it will take six to eight months to install them.
There are more than 100 miles of TEXpress Lanes on eight North Texas roadways.
The major concerns for those showing cattle is how much ice may form on the pavement.
Denton city leaders said they learned a lot from last year's severe winter storm and are better prepared this year as a result.
In anticipation of the imminent winter storm, DART said on February 2 that it would be suspending all rail operations from Feb. 3 to Feb. 6.
CBS 11 storm chaser Jason McLaughlin shared video of the sleet and freezing rain there on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 2.
The shooting was initially blamed on a stray bullet from a nearby wooded area, but the sheriff said investigation and an autopsy proved that scenario impossible.
Elmer Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, appeared remotely before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday from a federal jail where he is awaiting trial on sedition charges.
With severe storms impacting North Texas, homeowners are encouraged to review their insurance policies, focusing on wind and hail coverage and deductibles. The first few pages of a policy typically outline these details.
A deli owner in Grapevine is honoring the first American pope by naming a sandwich after him. The two grew up in the same South Side Chicago neighborhood, attended the same Catholic school, and shared a parish. Though they weren’t close, the deli owner felt a personal connection and created the new menu item as a tribute.
The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating Endangered Species Day by releasing over half a million endangered Houston toads, tadpoles, and eggs into a protected site in Bastrop County.
An endurance athlete is attempting to become the first person to swim around Martha’s Vineyard. His mission is to raise awareness about the plight of sharks, which are often depicted as dangerous predators in movies.
The National Breast Cancer Foundation has reached a milestone, delivering 100,000 Hope Kits to breast cancer patients. These kits, packed by volunteers, provide comfort and encouragement during treatment.
Testimony and interview footage on Day 3 of Tanner Horner's capital murder trial pulled back the curtain on evidence.
Officials say there is no danger to the public at this time and more information will be released soon.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
A 76-year-old veteran delivering late-night meals to pay bills is now retiring—thanks to a wave of donations sparked by one doorbell video
His winning routine – inspired by a music video he once appeared in – delivered a full‑circle moment and an emotional celebration with his family.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0.
Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and hit six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including in overtime, to lead the Dallas Stars to the 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
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.
