Schools Cancel Some Activities Due To Severe Weather
Several school districts in the area are changing their plans and cancelling some events and activities based on the severe weather threat today.
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Several school districts in the area are changing their plans and cancelling some events and activities based on the severe weather threat today.
We've issued a *Weather Alert Day* here at CBS due to the scattered/widespread severe weather potential.
With all the recent hail storms and the extensive car damage around North Texas lately, many residents have admitted their garages are filled with all kind of stuff except their cars.
Fire investigators in the city of Frisco are blaming lightning for two overnight house fires. The blazes were sparked less than seven minutes apart and caused more than $1,000,000 in estimated damage.
Residents in the Grayson County community of Howe are trying to figure out how to rebuild after possible tornadoes hit their homes late Tuesday night. The losses for these homeowners will be extensive.
As storms rolled in Tuesday night North Texans rushed to get to their safe places, but the strong winds and possible tornadoes were too strong for some. Damage in the city of Whitesboro seems to be limited one area, but it is significant.
A running list of schools that have changed their plans due to the threat of severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening.
With hail - up to baseball-size in some areas - in the forecast today, Wyllie homeowners are worried severe weather is about to hit their area for a third time this sp
While showers on Wednesday morning created a huge traffic problem along Interstate-35W in Fort Worth, things were much different when the rain rolled in again early Thursday morning.
Residents in Parker County are bracing for even more rain on Tuesday. Heavy showers over the weekend forced several families from their homes, and the rising waters of the Brazos River threaten to flood even more homes this week.
Heavy showers hit parts of the North Texas on Sunday, and started moving out of the area by Monday morning. However, the rain left behind wet roads across the Metroplex and flooding in some of the locations that got hit the hardest.
As stormy weather approaches North Texas, people are still recovering from the hailstorm earlier this week. Residents in Wylie say "severe weather" are two words they don't want to hear.
An around-the-clock cleanup effort continues Wednesday in Collin County. Employees with the Wylie ISD reopened campus doors for students after cancelling classes on Tuesday due to severe weather the night before.
In addition to businesses and residents trying to clean up and recover, Monday's storm left city officials trying to figure out where to set up 911 dispatchers after the Wylie Public Safety Building was damaged.
Powerful hail on Monday evening forced all 19 schools in the Wylie ISD to close on Tuesday. Every campus received some sort of damage, and officials soon realized that classes would not be able to go on as scheduled.
Today will be the first full day of cleanup after another big hailstorm pounded North Texas. Monday's storm was the third one to hit the area so far this spring and this time residents and businesses in the city of Wylie were the ones to 'take it on the chin'.
At least seven people were injured after severe storms spawned multiple tornado touchdowns in northeastern Oklahoma, damaging homes and businesses, authorities said.
This is one of those days in North Texas where you have to be weather aware. There is an Enhanced Risk for severe weather over the Metroplex and counties to the east Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Powerful hail pelted North Texas on Wednesday night, damaging vehicles across the Metroplex. But if you think that your car took a beating, just imagine dealing with thousands of vehicles now in need of repairs.
Hail the size of golf balls turned vehicles across North Texas into Swiss cheese late Wednesday night. Plano was one of the hardest hit communities, along with parts of north Dallas.
A line of storms extending from Bonham to Stephenville came through North Texas Wednesday night but only the portion from Granbury to Lewisville was severe.
Hailstorms that rolled across the North Texas area last week could result in $300 million in vehicle repairs alone.
Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand just as his capital murder trial was set to begin.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
"This is a potentially huge market event like no other. It's a known unknown with a clock," one investment adviser said.
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand just as his capital murder trial was set to begin.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
"This is a potentially huge market event like no other. It's a known unknown with a clock," one investment adviser said.
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
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President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
The Supreme Court issued an order that paves the way for Steve Bannon to have his contempt of Congress conviction dismissed.
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While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double over the outstretched glove of left fielder Randy Arozarena in the sixth inning, Jacob deGrom and five Texas relievers combined for a two-hitter and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night.
The Dallas Stars banned a person from attending games at American Airlines Center after they bought tickets for a group of four spectators seen celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute.
Cooper Flagg scored 45 points and the Dallas Mavericks ended their longest home losing streak in 32 years at 14 games with a 134-128 victory over the depleted Los Angeles Lakers.
The Rangers have lost four consecutive games.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
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.
