Texas Electrical Workers Headed To Florida, Preparing For Hurricane Recovery
North Texas electric workers are making the long drive to Florida to help with outages that are expected when Hurricane Matthew makes landfall.
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North Texas electric workers are making the long drive to Florida to help with outages that are expected when Hurricane Matthew makes landfall.
Hurricane Matthew's march toward South Florida has government officials worried that 11 years of storm avoidance has left many residents complacent and not taking their warnings to make preparations seriously.
The most recent known autopilot accident involving Tesla's autopilot happened right here in North Texas just last month as a car owner says his Tesla drove him straight into the guardrail at 80-miles an hour in Kaufman.
Coming off a lopsided victory against Kentucky and playing at rival and No. 15 Tennessee next week, Florida will try to avoid joining a long list of college teams to endure a letdown this season when it hosts North Texas (1-1) on Saturday.
A bit of a trap game for the Gators, who are coming off an impressive, 45-7 victory against Kentucky and play at rival and 15th-ranked Tennessee next Saturday
Authorities in Florida are investigating a fire at a mosque that was attended by the gunman in the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting.
There have been multiple reports of explosions and fire at the SpaceX launch facility in Florida.
A new poll on Americans' healthcare attitudes finds almost half are wary of traveling to places in the U.S. where people have been infected with the Zika virus by mosquitoes, such as parts of Florida.
A tropical storm warning has been issued for a section of the U.S. East Coast as Tropical Storm Hermine approaches Florida from the Gulf of Mexico.
Southwest Airlines says a flight from New Orleans to Orlando, Florida, was diverted after a problem with an engine.
The Miami Dolphins say they've intensified mosquito-control treatments at their stadium because of the Zika virus.
Visiting a battleground state that he can't afford to lose, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promised Hispanics "a much better life" on Wednesday in a Florida speech that continued his efforts to soften his tone.
Health officials say a Texas resident who recently traveled to an area of Miami where local Zika transmission occurred has tested positive for the virus.
The new cases are clustered in the same square-mile neighborhood in Miami-Dade County identified last week. Florida health officials say they believe active transmissions of Zika are occurring only in that area.
At least two people were killed and at least 17 hurt after an early morning shooting at a nightclub in Fort Meyers, Florida.
Florida officials hope that a former tanker that will be sunk Saturday off the state's southern coast will become a major scuba diving attraction — and one of the biggest contributions to the state's artificial reef system.
A pair of attacks on Muslims near their mosques this weekend may be a sign of increasing physical violence against worshipers of Islam in the United States.
Authorities in Orlando are searching for a 2-year-old boy who was dragged into the water by an alligator near Disney's upscale Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Ro Carter owns Mister Gun in Plano, and said that the store usually sees a spike in gun sales after a mass shooting like the one in Orlando this past weekend. This time around, however, he has noticed a different trend.
President Barack Obama gave a statement Sunday afternoon about the nightclub shooting in Florida.
Police say approximately 50 people have been killed inside a Florida nightclub, and at least 53 were wounded.
Kimbo Slice, the bearded street fighter who parlayed his internet popularity into a mixed martial arts career and worldwide fame, has died. He was 42.
Someone shot video of this gigantic alligator just on a walkabout at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Palmetto, Florida.
Three people with knowledge of the negotiations have told The Associated Press that the NFL is moving the Pro Bowl from Honolulu to Orlando this season. The game will be played at Camping World Stadium.
A Florida mother is taking heat after a video of her six-month old baby struggling to swim went viral.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
The proposal would reduce the number of polling locations across the booming county by 92.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the unsuccessful attempt to integrate Mansfield schools.
Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
The proposal would reduce the number of polling locations across the booming county by 92.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the unsuccessful attempt to integrate Mansfield schools.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
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.
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.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
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.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
Romo was cited with passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, court records show.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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.
