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AT&T internet, phone outages hinder some Dallas businesses for days
DALLAS - A Dallas law firm complains it has been without AT&T phone and internet service since Monday. The service company acknowledges a problem that impacted some businesses but says service is restored. The Geoff Henley Law Firm contacted FOX 4 for help. After we contacted AT&T, technicians were at...
Firefighters respond to 2-alarm house fire in Far North Dallas
DALLAS — Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a two-story house fire in Far North Dallas on Thursday afternoon, officials say. Firefighters were called at about 2:44 p.m. to the home, located in the 16700 block of Village Lane. Upon arrival, officials say they saw heavy smoke and fire coming from...
Plano renters fight back against unexpected meal fee: "It's wrong"
PLANO – It made national news because of a serial killer. Now a Plano apartment complex is in the spotlight once more. This time tenants say the management is breaking the law in the name of a "free" meal.Preston Place is a quiet retirement community with a problematic past. In 2017 and 2018, it was the site of a serial killing spree with at least seven victims.That nightmare is over, and while several tenants moved in hoping for a fresh start, they say increasing prices make it difficult to stay."They raised my rent $250 in the last two years," said Charlie...
Dallas police investigating murder of 34-year-old man
DALLAS — A 34-year-old man, Avery Norwood, has died after he was reportedly beaten and left unconscious in Dallas back in April. According to the Dallas Police Department, on April 6, officers responded to the 700 block of West Mockingbird Lane around 8:35 a.m. and found Norwood beaten and unconscious.
Homicide at 700 W. Mockingbird Lane
On April 6, 2024, at approximately 8:35 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a call in the 700 block of W. Mockingbird Lane. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found 34-year-old Avery Norwood, beaten and unconscious at the location. Norwood was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
‘I don’t want to send her back to school’: Killeen ISD first grader placed on school bus against mother’s wishes
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - A Killeen woman is furious after she says her six year old daughter, who has never taken the bus to or from school, was put on a bus Monday by a teacher. The mother says she couldn’t find her child for at least 15 minutes. And...
District 6-5A Div II: Tough competition for playoff spots
The new realignment helped Poteet out in a number of different sports, but it did them no favors on the gridiron, with several solid contenders battling for the four playoff spots. Midlothian Heritage won its district last season in undefeated fashion, winning 12 straight games before falling in the regional...
Arlington Recognized as One of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southwest
Arlington has been honored as one of the top 25 best places to live in the Southwest, according to a recent ranking published by Livability.com. This prestigious recognition highlights Arlington’s strategic location within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, its robust economy, affordable housing market, and diverse entertainment options, making it an attractive destination for residents seeking a high quality of life.
It’s A Felony Yet It Continues to Happen in Texas
If someone in Texas decides to break this law they are facing a felony charge, but for some reason it continues to increase and it needs to stop, immediately. For most people the idea of dumping an animal somewhere is a disgusting and horrible action, but it’s a serious problem here in the state of Texas.
Surprising TX Law: Don’t Move That Bird Nest!
During the spring and summertime in East Texas, we like to get outside and start some projects to improve the yard around our house. It could be as simple as planting a new flower bed or as complex as cutting down some dead or unwanted trees. One thing you might...
Texas toll road texts: FBI issues warning for suspicious texts
HOUSTON - Heads up to drivers who drive on a toll road across the state of Texas. The FBI is reporting a spike in what they are calling smishing texts representing road toll collection services in multiple states. SUGGESTED: Houston traffic: I-45/North Freeway near Beltway 8 lane closures on Aug....
Changes Coming To Texas Lottery After Review Reveals Major Issue
The Texas Lottery has found itself changing procedure after it was revealed an organization in the state had been taking advantage of a loophole some may have not realized existed. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Texas Lottery Undergoing Changes After An Examination From The Houston Chronicle.
More heat and humidity to end the week in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — We added another 100+ day to the count.DFW hit 101 Thursday afternoon bringing us to 22 days so far this year and more are on the way.The Weather Alert has been extended into Friday as we will likely see the Excessive Heat Warning expanded for most of North Texas including DFW.An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of North Texas including DFW until 9 p.m. Friday.Feels like temperatures of 112 are possible with air temperatures of 108.The rest of North Texas is under a Heat Advisory until 9 p.m. Friday for feels like temperatures of 108.It is a scorcher of a day with feels like temperatures currently 105+ throughout the area at 5 p.m.Get ready for a repeat on Friday with it feeling a few degrees hotter as high pressure shifts more directly overhead. Our hope for slightly cooler temperatures and a few showers arrives Tuesday into Wednesday as an area of low pressure moves into South Texas.The best rain chances will remain to our south, but scattered showers may make it into the area midweek.The increase in cloud cover keeps highs in the mid/upper 90s closer to average.
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