Several high schools delay Friday night football games amid extreme North Texas heat
The good news is temperatures are expected to cool down soon.
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What is the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature?
Instead of using the actual temperature, the UIL is now recommending the use of what's known as the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature.
Indoor training facilities a game changer for student athletes practicing in the Texas heat
It is becoming the norm for most North Texas high schools to have indoor facilities.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Of Rockwall Wins 2019 Landry Award
For the past ten years, the Landry Award has been awarded to the top high school football player in North Texas who exhibits high character and leadership attributes.
Lipan could be first Texas HS in 16 years to win girls & boys state basketball titles in same season
It's been 16 years since a Texas school has won a UIL title in both girls and boys basketball in the same season.
Martin's Mill girls basketball team headed to state once more
For the Lady Mustangs, being two wins from the state title is monumental for several reasons.
Big names eye Lake Highlands basketball star, 2024's no. 1 prospect
Some of the big names after his signature include Kentucky, Duke, Texas, and Baylor, his father's alma mater.
2022 Landry Award finalists
This year will mark the thirteenth year that the Landry Award is being presented to the top high school football player from North Texas.
Duncanville HS boys basketball team opts out of this season's playoffs
This comes just weeks after the UIL stripped the boys basketball team of last year's state championship and put it on probation because of an ineligible player.
Duncanville fans hurt, frustrated after UIL strips boys basketball team of championship title
Duncanville residents say they are hurt and frustrated by the UIL's decision to strip the boys basketball team of its 6A state championship title.
2 Duncanville HS basketball coaches suspended for rule violations
Two Duncanville High School basketball coaches have been suspended for rule violations. One of the punishments is stripping the boys basketball team of their 2022 6A state championship.
Byron Nelson High School has chance to win 1st district title in school history
The Byron Nelson High School football team has an opportunity to claim the first district title in school history.
2 Mesquite middle schoolers aren't letting hearing impairment get in the way of football
Both Abner Sanchez and Jay Stephens acknowledge that their hearing impairment makes playing the game challenging, but neither of them is letting that get in their way.
Italy ISD requests extra police presence at football game against Dallas' Roosevelt High
Italy ISD made the request in response to a fight that broke out between Roosevelt and Fort Worth's Eastern Hills' varsity teams at last week's game.
Plano East football team celebrates diversity of players, coach says it 'unifies everybody'
With a roster that includes players that have ties to Nigeria, India and Liberia, the Plano East Panthers came up with an interesting way to celebrate the diversity of their team.
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Rangers get 7 scoreless innings in 2-0 win over Mariners
Texas is 7-1 against the Mariners, clinching the season series even though the teams still play five more times.
The Iron Skillet stays in Fort Worth as TCU tops SMU 34-17
TCU Coach Sonny Dykes has a personal four-game winning streak in the SMU series.
TCU and SMU battle over the Iron Skillet for the 102nd time
SMU has won the past two games at Amon G. Carter Stadium, but the Horned Frogs have won 12 of the past 15 in the series.
2-time AL MVP Juan González, one of baseball's best sluggers in the '90s, honored by Texas Rangers
One of baseball's best sluggers in the 1990s, González is still the Texas career leader.
Cowboys carry on after star cornerback Trevon Diggs' season-ending knee injury
Jerry Jones is confident the Cowboys can offset the loss of Diggs.
TCU, SMU to meet Saturday in "Iron Skillet" rivalry
Officials have said the game won't continue beyond 2025, although SMU's entry into the ACC could change that.
Cowboys dealt adversity, prepping for Cards
There's an old saying in the NFL that the more you win, the closer you are to losing.
Satou Sabally of the Dallas Wings wins WNBA's Most Improved Player award
Satou Sabally of the Dallas Wings was named the WNBA's Most Improved Player on Thursday.
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs out for the season after injuring knee in practice
According to the Cowboys organization, Diggs tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2023 season.
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Biden warns against government shutdown, makes case for second term
President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail to act.
Severe storms, record-setting heat in store for Sunday
A heat advisory continues until 7 p.m. this evening as it will feel like 105-112 degrees.
Cowboys dealt adversity, prepping for Cards
There's an old saying in the NFL that the more you win, the closer you are to losing.
Fort Worth police searching for suspect in deadly hit-and-run
One person has died and two others are injured after a deadly hit-and-run.
1 person dead after brief police chase in Dallas
A woman was also inside the vehicle when the crash happened, but she was not injured. No officers were injured.
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Texas schools received 77,000 threats last year. Some schools lack the resources to respond.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
I-Team: 7 years after dying in police custody, civil trial starts in the death of Tony Timpa
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
Tony Timpa's wrongful death civil trial set to begin after two-month delay
Body camera footage recorded the night Dallas police officers restrained 32-year-old Tony Timpa who called 911 asking for help. After 11 minutes of an officer's knee on his back, Timpa went silent.
I-Team uncovers how Texas lawmakers diverted millions away from auto theft task forces
Lock your doors because the number of vehicles stolen is hitting new highs in Texas.
New school safety chief aims to 'professionalize' security at all Texas schools
"There is never a finish line when it comes to security."
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President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail to act.
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. When will it start and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
Eye on Politics: Political fallout from Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial
The attorney general's impeachment and acquittal are both historic: he's only the third state official to be impeached and the only one not convicted.
White House creates office for gun violence prevention
President Biden is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to oversee the new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson joining the GOP
In a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, Johnson said policies of Democratic mayors have exacerbated crime and homelessness
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Shopping on Amazon Prime Day? Here's what you need to know
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
Schumer asks FDA to investigate Logan Paul's energy drink
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
Soaring prices for North Texas apartments squeeze renters
When it comes to finding a place to live in North Texas, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as a home, if not more so.
Dream swimming pools turn into nightmares for dozens of North Texans
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Tesla recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
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Concern is raised as hospitalizations for COVID-19 increase among seniors and kids
Seniors have the highest rates of COVID hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children—especially among those younger than 5—are rising fast.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
North Texas TRANSportation Network launches to help trans minors receive healthcare
This comes after the Texas Legislature passed SB 14, preventing transgender minors, younger than 18 years old, from accessing hormone therapies, and puberty blockers.
FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative
ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
A new COVID vaccine booster is available to North Texans
The shot is recommended for anyone six months of age or older.
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The federal government is headed into a shutdown. When will it start and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
Texas ranks 2nd most visited wine region in the US
The Texas Hill Country is home to hundreds of wineries.
American Airlines fined $4.1 million for dozens of long tarmac delays
The fine is the largest ever for keeping passengers on delayed flights without giving them a chance to leave the plane.
Nissan recalls 236,000+ cars over problem that can cause loss of steering
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break.
Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down
Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has left the company after 13 years with the the electric vehicle and solar panel maker.
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Rangers get 7 scoreless innings in 2-0 win over Mariners
Texas is 7-1 against the Mariners, clinching the season series even though the teams still play five more times.
The Iron Skillet stays in Fort Worth as TCU tops SMU 34-17
TCU Coach Sonny Dykes has a personal four-game winning streak in the SMU series.
TCU and SMU battle over the Iron Skillet for the 102nd time
SMU has won the past two games at Amon G. Carter Stadium, but the Horned Frogs have won 12 of the past 15 in the series.
2-time AL MVP Juan González, one of baseball's best sluggers in the '90s, honored by Texas Rangers
One of baseball's best sluggers in the 1990s, González is still the Texas career leader.
Cowboys carry on after star cornerback Trevon Diggs' season-ending knee injury
Jerry Jones is confident the Cowboys can offset the loss of Diggs.
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More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Travis Scott questioned over deadly crowd surge at Texas festival in wave of lawsuits
Scott was questioned for several hours in a deposition he gave in connection with hundreds of lawsuits filed against him and others over the deaths and injuries at the 2021 Astroworld festival.
Drew Barrymore says talk show will not return until "strike is over"
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
Jann Wenner removed from board of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, also co-founded the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Jonesing for football: Cowboys dealt adversity, prepping for Cards
There's an old saying in the NFL that the more you win, the closer you are to losing.
Heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for North texas
Not only are we expecting triple-digit heat, but there's a chance for severe storms later today.
Local UAW strike enters day 3
North Texas autoworkers are joining the picket lines in the national strike.
1 person dead after brief police chase in Dallas
A woman was also inside the vehicle when the crash happened, but she was not injured. No officers were injured.
Weather Alert Sunday: Wind damage and large hail possible
The heat advisory continues Sunday along with the expectation of severe weather.
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ERCOT supply and demand
ERCOT is asking residents to conserve electricity use
Life in plastic — it's fantastic! NICU babies living the Barbie life
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
Little ones in the NICU at Texas Health hospitals are ready for the Fourth of July!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Texas Health won't be able to go home for this year's Fourth of July, but that doesn't mean they can't join in the festivities.
After the Storm: Matador Tornado Damage
A tornado struck Matador, killing at least four people, injuring nine.
HAIL-uva storm system sweeps through North Texas
Strong to severe storms have kept North Texans on their toes this week, with large hail pelting some areas and a tornado claiming three people's lives in Perryton, about 115 miles northeast of Amarillo.
