Harvey Evacuees Hit I-45 Headed For North Texas
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As hurricane Harvey makes a beeline for the Texas coast, many people in the storm's path are heeding warnings to get out or at least get to higher ground.
Three people are dead following a head-on crash along Interstate 45 in Navarro County.
An 18-wheeler carrying a load of pigs crashed during rush hour early Thursday morning on Interstate 45, closing the roadway in both directions.
Dallas Police are trying to figure out why an SUV was going the wrong direction on Cedar Crest west of I-45 near the bridge over the Trinity River.
A busy Interstate on-ramp closes today for a projected 6-month long improvement.
Dallas Police said one person died in a crash involving two 18-wheelers and a pickup truck.
Authorities from several agencies were involved in a standoff Tuesday with an armed suspect in Navarro County. The scene unfolded along Interstate-45 and backed up traffic in both directions.
Two vehicles collided on the southbound side of the highway but at least one was propelled into the northbound lane where the fatality accident occurred, according to TxDOT.
A car apparently rammed into the back of a big rig. The driver of the car died at the scene.
Rebecca Read and three friends were headed south on I-45 around 9:45 a.m. when the DPS says their Jeep drifted off the highway.
Early Monday morning, the Navarro County office of Emergency Management closed an 8 mile section of Interstate-45 due to flooding in the roadway.
Frightening moments for drivers on westbound Interstate-30 in Dallas after someone began throwing large rocks off of the I-45 overpass, down onto the highway.
The crash involved two vehicles, including a big rig, and responders couldn't find the driver of the big rig at first.
TxDOT has agreed to place "no trespassing" signs on the property beneath Interstate 45 by downtown Dallas.
Flooding is making it difficult for drivers to find alternate routes.
If you've traveled along I-45 north or southbound, near downtown Dallas, you know it's a bustling stretch of road in the daytime...and an almost blinding stretch, in places, at night.
Investigators now say it isn't clear if it was the motorcycle or just the license plate that was stolen.
The Ellis County Sheriff's Office says a deputy tried to pull over the rider of a stolen motorcycle when that rider took off.
None of the six children riding in a vehicle that was struck by a wrong-way driver on Interstate-45 on Monday were wearing seatbelts or restrained in child safety seats.
Two people have been killed in a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate-45, in Freestone County. The initial wrong-way crash caused a chain reaction.
Storms claimed the life of at least one person in Navarro County on Sunday. Heavy rain led to flash flooding in the Corsicana area, and the victim's vehicle became stuck when a creek overflowed onto the nearby roadway.
Traffic was slowed to a crawl in Hutchins early Friday morning after a big rig crash resulted in a fuel spill in the northbound lanes of Interstate-45 near Dowdy Ferry Road.
Crew were finishing up clearing out the mess that's had part of I-45 shut down for more than 24 hours Tuesday night.
Nearly 24 hours after the driver of a big rig lost control on an icy interstate, the 18-wheeler's cab is no longer hanging off a bridge near I-45 and Stuart Simpson Road.
A big rig is still stuck along Interstate-45 in the southwest Oak Cliff portion of Dallas, a day after it nearly slid off of the highway entirely due to icy weather.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
During a campaign event in Bullard, in East Texas, on June 30, Abbott told supporters that the state needs to press the brakes on data center developers.
"Most children's experiences with people costumed as animals comes in the context of fun encounters in theme parks. This defendant turned a furry costume into a nightmare of sexual abuse," the U.S. attorney said.
City leaders are considering a temporary moratorium on new projects as concerns over growth, neighborhoods and resources fuel a larger debate happening across Texas.
With one final to go on Tuesday, organizers say their focus is already shifting to the future, as they try to secure their spot to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
During a campaign event in Bullard, in East Texas, on June 30, Abbott told supporters that the state needs to press the brakes on data center developers.
"Most children's experiences with people costumed as animals comes in the context of fun encounters in theme parks. This defendant turned a furry costume into a nightmare of sexual abuse," the U.S. attorney said.
City leaders are considering a temporary moratorium on new projects as concerns over growth, neighborhoods and resources fuel a larger debate happening across Texas.
With one final to go on Tuesday, organizers say their focus is already shifting to the future, as they try to secure their spot to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Gov. Ggreg Abbott has instructed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to investigate so-called birth tourism packages.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
The 71-year-old four-term senator passed away after a "brief and sudden illness," his office announced.
Lindsey Graham, the senior U.S. senator from South Carolina, died suddenly at age 71 on Saturday.
Texas Republicans disagree over prohibiting AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods.
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
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Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
With one final to go on Tuesday, organizers say their focus is already shifting to the future, as they try to secure their spot to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 96-91.
Brandon Nimmo hit a game-ending single that drove in Wyatt Langford with his third hit of the game, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-5 to enter the All-Star break with a winning record at 49-47.
The assignment is perfect for Lt. Ja'Nae McGee, who played soccer in both high school and college.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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.
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