Severe Weather, Powerful Winds Rip Through North Texas, Causing Widespread Damage
It was a rude awakening for North Texans Wednesday morning as severe weather and powerful winds moved through the area.
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It was a rude awakening for North Texans Wednesday morning as severe weather and powerful winds moved through the area.
There was damage seen throughout the area due to the damaging winds that reportedly reached up to 70 miles per hour in parts of North Texas.
The cleanup continues for a Mesquite neighborhood after an EF-0 tornado tore through the area early Saturday morning.
Severe weather tore through North Texas early Saturday morning, and the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado was the cause of extensive damage in Mesquite.
Hundreds of parents and kids planning to head out of town for Spring Break faced some major frustrations at North Texas airports on Saturday after severe storms moved through the early morning hours.
A wide range of topics both local and national topped the viewing charts on CBSDFW.com throughout 2018. Here's a look back at the stories that caught the eyes of readers all over the world.
Thousands of travelers are scrambling to rebook flights after severe storms caused massive delays and cancellations.
The First Responder Bowl, that had just gotten underway at the Cotton Bowl, tweeted at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, the game was cancelled. It will not be made up.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster in 18 flood-stricken counties in Central and South Texas.
Emergency officials reported a tornado touched down in Navarro County as severe weather rocked through North Texas.
Due to the threat of severe weather, the air show has been cancelled for Saturday, October 13.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday warned that a tropical storm headed for the Florida Panhandle could become a Category 2 hurricane with winds up to 100 miles per hour.
Four fires caused by lightning damaged four homes in McKinney during Saturday's severe storm.
Strong storms, some of them severe, moved through North Texas Saturday evening, leaving behind damage and wet conditions for residents.
A coroner's office has released the name of the 14-year-old boy from Texas was killed when a tree fell on his tent at a Georgia Boy Scout camp.
A tree fell on a vehicle in Collin County during severe weather Thursday evening and a person inside the vehicle was killed, according to DPS.
Severe storms, including hail the size of baseballs, left a trail of damage across DFW early Wednesday. "It actually sounded like God was throwing rocks at us," said Brandi Rafael.
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"It sounded like big concrete just slamming on top of our house. It was horrible," said Denton County resident Felisha Greer.
Strong winds swept through the Houston area Tuesday night, causing a large hangar at Hobby Airport to collapse, damaging planes and scattering debris.
It's that time of year for spring storms and mother nature put on a light show that caught the attention of North Texas residents and the Dallas Police Tuesday night.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms across North Texas are expected into the evening. High winds are already uprooting trees, blowing down fences and taking at least one trampoline for a wild ride.
Two people were killed and several others injured when a band of severe weather swept through East Texas with winds in excess of 80 mph and hail the size of baseballs.
The death toll rose to at least five on Sunday after severe thunderstorms swept through the central U.S.
It's a nasty weather day. There is an Ice Storm Warning in effect for parts of North Texas. Plus, Rev. Billy Graham has passed away.
Texas erased a late deficit with a three‑run rally after Arizona briefly took the lead, overcoming Corey Seager's deepening slump to split the two‑game set.
Footage shows officers running along the tracks and kicking away what appears to be a gun as paramedics later treated the wounded teen.
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
A Dallas tech entrepreneur says his robot followed every rule on a weekend trip, but the airline quickly issued a new restriction after the flight.
Authorities say the development emerged during the latest phase of the backyard excavation.
Authorities say the development emerged during the latest phase of the backyard excavation.
Texas erased a late deficit with a three‑run rally after Arizona briefly took the lead, overcoming Corey Seager's deepening slump to split the two‑game set.
Footage shows officers running along the tracks and kicking away what appears to be a gun as paramedics later treated the wounded teen.
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
A Dallas tech entrepreneur says his robot followed every rule on a weekend trip, but the airline quickly issued a new restriction after the flight.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Districts must report to the TEA how much it will cost them to retrofit or replace their buses by May 29.
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.
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.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Morton started Super Bowl V for the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XII for the Denver Broncos, losing both.
The most difficult things to do in sports just come naturally to him as he courts big-league attention.
America's Team will head to New Jersey to take on the New York Giants on Sunday night, Sept. 13.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
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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