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Scattered showers and storms, below-average temperatures stick around on Tuesday
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was felt across West Texas late Monday. The epicenter was west of Snyder. A lot of North Texas saw some rain Monday, while others didn’t see a drop. That will be the case again Tuesday through the weekend.
Bills mounting for owners of illegal dump site in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH — Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.Illegal dumping, tax breaks and donkeys; I-Team investigates Fort Worth propertyIt's been a long time coming for neighbors along Randol Mill Road, near East Loop 820. They've spent years worried about water pollution, fire hazards, and mosquitoes -- all because of the dump hidden within the heavily wooded 70-acre lot.When our chopper flew over the property in February, we could see mountains of shingles and tires among the trees. The city and state found out about it in May 2022...
Open Registration – EMT Classes On Texas College Campuses
With an ever-growing population in Texas, paramedics are critical and are often the initial protectors of public safety during emergencies. They have the training and expertise to handle the effects of disasters and crises, provide medical care, and often prevent further harm or death. This is why Emergency Medical Technician...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Rep. Doggett on Democratic enthusiasm for Harris: 'Now we have a fighting chance'
With Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee seems to be solidifying, some in the party still want to see an open convention. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to abandon his bid. Now he's calling for an open convention. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Doggett about his thoughts.
Women who sued Texas over abortion law share stories in Dallas
DALLAS - A key issue in the upcoming presidential election centers around abortion and a woman's right to choose. Texas is one of several states that have passed a strict abortion ban, with medical exceptions that opponents argue are confusing. On Monday, three women who sued the state for the...
Texas' Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation
Andy Wine thinks most children can understand the Golden Rule: talking over your peers is rude, insulting others is mean, and don't hurt people.In short, Wine said it's common sense.That's why the 43-year-old parent of two, who is an atheist, finds it appalling that the Texas Education Agency wants to incentivize public schools to teach the Golden Rule as a core value in the Bible.Wine is a member of the Freethinkers Association of Central Texas, a social organization of religiously unaffiliated people."We teach kids to be nice to each other and to share," Wine said. "You don't need to bring...
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Hispanic civil rights group hopeful Harris can reform immigration policies
Members of a Hispanic civil rights political organization in South Texas say they're excited that President Joe Biden isn't running for another term and are hopeful that if Kamala Harris gets the Democratic nomination, and is elected, that she will reform immigration policies.
DFW Area Hospitals Shine in Texas Top 15 Medical Centers, U.S. News & World Report Reveals
Several Dallas-Fort Worth area hospitals have been named amongst the elite in Texas, according to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report. Out of the 584 hospitals evaluated across the state, five DFW medical centers were ranked in the top 15 of the "Best Hospitals in Texas." The Houston area dominated the top 10, with Houston Methodist Hospital leading the pack as the number one hospital in Texas, according to the U.S. News.
Thrice as nice: Texas Two Step jackpot claimed by multiple winners
TEXAS, USA — Several lucky Texans will take home some serious cash following a recent Texas Two Step drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, three winners across the Lone Star State won the $1.2 million drawing on Thursday, July 18. The unclaimed prize winners picked 12-14-16-22 and 13 as...
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Cleburne stopping labor and delivery services
CLEBURNE, Texas — After Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne announced plans to stop labor and delivery service there effective Aug. 30, more than 1,400 have signed a petition calling on the hospital to continue the service. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne announced plans to stop labor and...
Jaden Manning gives North Texas fifth commitment in 2025 class
North Texas landed its fifth recruitment for the 2025 class as Jaden Manning, a versatile threat from Mansfield Legacy (Texas), announced his decision to join the Mean Green. During his junior year in Mansfield, Manning played linebacker and running back. He recorded 26 tackles across eight games, averaging 3.3 tackles per game. On offense, Manning carried the ball 41 times, amassing 367 yards at an average of 45.9 yards per game. He scored two touchdowns in 2023.
North Texas leaders seek funds to plan development near Trinity Railway Express stations
A lakeside promenade could one day be filled with people as they visit shops and restaurants near the Trinity Lakes train station in northeast Fort Worth. That’s the transit-related development goal for a proposed master-planned retail and residential community that would occupy about 1,600 acres just east of the crossroads of Interstate 820 and State Highway 121.
Reata re-opens in a temporary downtown Fort Worth location. Here's a look inside
FORT WORTH, Texas — Reata, the Fort Worth restaurant known for its downtown rooftop seating and Western atmosphere, opened its new temporary location Monday. The new location is just blocks away from Reata's longtime home in Sundance Square. The space was renovated to give the space Reata's signature Southwestern flare. The space used to be home to Cantina Laredo, which closed in 2020.
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