1 Year After Tornado, Dallas Neighborhood's Recovery Stretches On
There were 13 houses on Martha Lane back then. Some had broken windows and roof damage. Others were destroyed.
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There were 13 houses on Martha Lane back then. Some had broken windows and roof damage. Others were destroyed.
Instead of the pawn shops and box stores, neighbors say they want to see a retail development with local businesses and places to gather.
We dedicated our entire 6PM Newscast to take a look back at just how far North Texas has come since the tornado outbreak of October 20, 2019.
An EF-2 tornado was on the ground for six minutes and traveled two-and-a-half miles in Garland on October 20, 2019.
In the weeks and months that followed the October 20, 2019 tornado, big hauling trucks removed almost 60,000 yards of debris and repairs began.
Tuesday, October 20, marks one year since a tornado outbreak in North Texas left homes, businesses and schools in ruins.
CBS 11 Storm Chaser Jason McLaughlin followed Hurricane Laura inland for a firsthand look at her powerful winds.
Texas ranked as the most at-risk state in the U.S. for natural disasters as well as the the highest average cost of property damage for homeowners.
Widespread damage was seen throughout Bowie, northwest of Fort Worth, Saturday after a confirmed tornado ravaged the area the night before.
Along with several inches of rain accumulating across North Texas between late Friday and early Sunday, two tornadoes occurred over eastern North Texas Saturday afternoon.
Losses of prom and graduation ceremonies are especially profound for those who lost their school in the October 2019 tornado outbreak.
As morning severe weather ends, the focus turns to the late evening and overnight hours. That's when a cold front will push into North Texas and bring severe weather.
There was one in Stephens County, two in Young County, two in Jack County and two in Wise County.
A weather service survey team examined damage caused by the storm late Wednesday night south of Graham, about 80 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 11 North Texas counties.
Cleanup is expected to begin this morning across parts of North Texas after a tornado touched down late Wednesday night.
Two Dallas County Sheriff's deputies accused of looting a tornado-damaged Home Depot last December were today indicted for theft.
Tornadoes touched down across Tennessee overnight Tuesday, killing at least 21 people and leaving an undetermined number missing.
It's a race against the clock ahead of tonight's expected hard freeze for workers at North Haven Gardens who are scrambling to cover plants and bring flowers inside.
The National Weather Service said although severe storms are mainly expected Sunday, there is also a chance DFW could see a "low tornado threat."
Faster, more precise warnings are expected from a new emergency alert system in Fort Worth.
There's not much left of the so-called "Preston Royal Fire Department" except debris following a tornado three months ago.
Despite all of the damages to public infrastructure in the Oct. 20 storms, the Dallas area still does not qualify for the FEMA threshold to receive a 75% reimbursement.
"We're in business one day and then, all of a sudden, chaos hits."
Multiple homeowners don't agree with their insurance companies about the amount of damage sustained during the October 20 tornado.
Dozens of speakers took to the podium to try saving International Newcomer Academy,
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
The Colleyville Fire Department said Saturday night, crews were called to a home in the 4700 block of Bill Simmons Drive.
White Settlement Police said officers used jumper cables to secure a mother who couldn't get out safely.
A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.
Dozens of speakers took to the podium to try saving International Newcomer Academy,
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
The Colleyville Fire Department said Saturday night, crews were called to a home in the 4700 block of Bill Simmons Drive.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
White Settlement Police said officers used jumper cables to secure a mother who couldn't get out safely.
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.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump
The Trump administration is subjecting broad categories of immigrants applying for green cards and citizenship to enhanced FBI checks, and is pausing some cases while those changes are implemented, according to documents obtained by CBS News.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
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.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
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.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 for a 3-2 lead in the first-round Western Conference series.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
Paige Bueckers is setting boundaries. The Dallas Wings star says her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd is private—and won't affect their mission to turn the franchise around on the court.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
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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