Insurance Agent Has Advice Before The Storms
Something as simple as laying a tarp over vulnerable areas can save a homeowner a lot of money and headaches after the storms hit.
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Something as simple as laying a tarp over vulnerable areas can save a homeowner a lot of money and headaches after the storms hit.
The I-Team reached out to a dozen public places- four popular North Texas theater chains and eight local shopping centers- all places you or your children could be when the next tornado hits.
Strong winds during Tuesday evening's storms left behind damage in the eastern part of the Metroplex. That includes Garland, where it does not take much wind and rain for tornado survivors to recall the terror of December 26.
Garland Mayor Douglas Athas said that the city council is making sure that prices for supplies, hotel rooms and food stay the same as they were before the December storm.
Some students in Ellis County are starting the new year in a new school building on Tuesday, after their elementary campus was badly damaged in last month's tornado outbreak.
The work won't be easy and it won't be quick, but cleanup crews from Alabama, called in to clear tornado debris in Garland, began their work on Monday. To them, the pain shared by families in Garland is all too familiar.
Reality is setting in for residents in Garland after more than 200 homes were destroyed and another 1,000 homes were damaged by deadly tornadoes on the day after Christmas.
The winds had finally calmed when Debralee King and her husband ventured out to check on their horses and see what damage the tornado had caused. Then she heard a scream.
The National Weather Service has confirmed there were at least 9 tornadoes that hit the North Texas area this past weekend. In all, 11 people were killed, all in Garland and Collin County, and thousands of homes were destroyed.
Oklahoma highway officials say many roads are impassable in the state because of wintry weather, downed power lines or flooding.
As residents of North Texas surveyed the destruction from deadly weekend tornadoes, the storm system that spawned the twisters is bringing winter weather to the area.
Texas will receive federal aid for the ongoing recovery from October storms that left six people dead. The White House on Wednesday announced a major disaster declaration for 15 counties that include Houston and Austin.
A powerful Pacific storm system, which brought tornadoes to California earlier this week, slammed into the Southern Plains and brought North Texas soaking rains, strong winds and possible small tornadoes.
Severe weather moved through North Texas early Tuesday morning, leaving behind a path of damage from heavy rain, lightning and fierce winds.
A possible tornado ripped apart and tossed around large pieces of metal at a busy Fort Worth office building on Thursday evening, and employees there feel lucky that nobody was injured.
For the second week in a row, the threat of heavy rain and lightning in North Texas has caused some high schools to adjust their Friday night football game schedules.
New data shows heavy rains this month across much of Texas have significantly improved drought conditions in the state.
Investigators in Dallas are still looking into the exact cause of a collapse at a parking garage in the Turtle Creek area.
Emergency management officials in North Texas are preparing for heavy rain to continue through the weekend and the widespread flooding that may follow.
Millions of North Texas residents are bracing for storms linked to Hurricane Patricia while recovering from heavy rains that caused flooding and knocked out power to thousands of people.
Kathy Coleman says she says flood waters became an unexpected house guest on this Father's Day... The Lavon resident who lives on Lake Road near SH 78, says it only took 30 minutes for water to fill her front and backyards, then eventually inside the front of her house.
Rains that swept through North Texas caused flooding that closed some roads, seeped into homes, and caused the collapse of a bridge in Hunt County after 3 to 6 inches of rain fell across the already-saturated area Sunday.
Residents in Grapevine may soon be forced to evacuate from their homes after the city's mayor signed a disaster declaration on Wednesday, worried about possible flooding.
The worst of the rain is over for North Texas, but area lake levels may still go up as the water settles, and that could be bad news.
Tropical Depression Bill continues to inch northward on Wednesday morning with sustained winds of 35 mph. Expect moderate to heavy rain bands throughout the day.
Stephany Gauffeny is dealing with grief, bills, and five children without her husband. Stephany Gauffeny is dealing with grief, bills, and five children without her husband.
While the 287(g) program isn't new, it's dramatically grown in Texas over the past 12 months.
One of our area's longest-running food festivals is coming to an end. After 30 years, Taste Addison is no more.
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portlant, officials said.
President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
Stephany Gauffeny is dealing with grief, bills, and five children without her husband. Stephany Gauffeny is dealing with grief, bills, and five children without her husband.
While the 287(g) program isn't new, it's dramatically grown in Texas over the past 12 months.
One of our area's longest-running food festivals is coming to an end. After 30 years, Taste Addison is no more.
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portlant, officials said.
President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
The Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has withdrawn from the case, alleging federal authorities have restricted its access to evidence.
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
Border czar Tom Homan said he hasn't seen ICE act in a way that's outside of policy, despite videos showing protesters being tackled and tear-gassed.
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.
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.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Doctors say flu cases are climbing fast across North Texas as a new variant drives early‑season spread.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Jason Witten is packing up and heading north after being hired by Oklahoma University as the Sooner's new tight ends coach.
Dacoda Nichole Jones did not mention Rashee Rice by name when she posted photos on Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse.
Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1.
The 83-year-old still has the goal of retiring as the owner with the most Super Bowl titles, despite Robert Kraft having twice as many as Jones' three.
Jordan Shipley is in critical but stable condition after sustaining severe burns in an accident at his ranch near Burnet, Texas, his family said.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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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