Cement truck overturns on Dallas North Tollway in Plano, shuts down lanes
Truck spills concrete onto the roadway near Parker Road.
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Truck spills concrete onto the roadway near Parker Road.
That's one way to stop traffic.
At about 2:10 a.m., DPS troopers responded to a reported two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of the DNT near Royal Lane.
Investigators say 47-year-old Juan Quiroz was driving northbound on the tollway near Spring Creek Parkway just before 6 a.m. when an 18-wheeler made an unsafe lane change, struck his vehicle and caused it to roll over.
There were two vehicles on fire with passengers pinned inside, according to DFR.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Expected to open in the coming months, the Universal Parkway completion near Dallas North Tollway will help ease traffic around Universal Kids Resort, set to open next year as Universal's first theme park designed for families with young children.
The driver of the vehicle that struck the trooper was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper is in critical but stable condition after being struck by a vehicle on Dallas North Tollway.
Texas DPS said the trooper was struck by a vehicle while responding to a single-vehicle crash overnight Monday.
The accident knocked utility lines onto the tollway near Northwest Highway.
The Dallas North Tollway is shut down in both directions due to an accident involving a motorcyclist who hit a wire box overnight, leading to significant traffic delays during the morning rush hour.
In 2018, Julia Wells was pushed out of a moving car on the Dallas North Tollway.
Tthe outage is affecting businesses through Preston Road, including Prosper High School, Children's Health and the Prosper ISD Natatorium.
If you haven't heard, plans are underway to expand the Dallas North Tollway.
Documents inside the packaging reveal that the dress was boxed more than 20 years ago, but that's about all the NTTA has been able to determine about it origin.
Two people are dead after a vehicle going the wrong way on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco crashed head-on into another late Saturday evening, officials said.
Galleria Dallas opened for regular hours today after abruptly closing when shots were fired Tuesday evening. One person was shot and the gunman is still on the loose.
It is believed that the wrong-way driver entered the DNT at Belt Line and traveled south for approximately one minute before the crash.
A jury sentenced Collin County gang member Marcus Johnson-McBryde to 60 years in prison for shooting at police during a high-speed 2018 chase after a carjacking.
The North Texas Tollway Authority is building a bridge to extend the Dallas North Tollway over U.S. 380 into the town of Prosper.
Dallas Police said homicide detectives determined Rashad Kahlil Warren, 24, was responsible for the murder of Emily Sarah Bingabing, 22.
Police found Emily Sarah BingaBing, 22, around 9:30 p.m. at the Walmart on Montfort Drive near the Dallas North Tollway.
A woman is dead after she was shot outside a North Dallas Walmart Sunday evening, police say.
A wrong-way crash along the Dallas North Tollway Monday morning left vehicles damaged and one driver shaken, but no one seriously injured.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Dallas moves into sixth place in the WNBA standings as Alyssa Thomas records a triple-double for Phoenix.
The food packed in each city stayed local and is delivered to agencies the same day within a 10-mile radius.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
A UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in a stabbing in Providence and another student has been charged with murder.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Dallas moves into sixth place in the WNBA standings as Alyssa Thomas records a triple-double for Phoenix.
The food packed in each city stayed local and is delivered to agencies the same day within a 10-mile radius.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
A UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in a stabbing in Providence and another student has been charged with murder.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the escalating Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. With Republican groups pouring millions into ads supporting Paxton, can the spending and negative messaging change the race, or will voters stay focused on the economy and cost of living?
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.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
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.
