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Jul 23, 2026What to KnowTexas Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed two deaths: A man swept away in an RV near Comfort, and another man swept away while driving near Uvalde.Rescuers have been plucking stranded drivers and people trapped in homes since floodwaters began ris...
Jul 16, 2026What to KnowThe highest rainfall totals so far — up to 16 inches — have been in Uvalde County, where officials tallied 25 rescues as of 9 a.m.The National Weather Service says 10 to 20 inches of rain is possible in some places before the storms move ...
Jul 15, 2026Two Dallas City Council members have dropped their lawsuit over a potential City Hall vote, saying the court order blocking it gave them the relief they sought. The dismissal ends a legal fight over one of Dallas’ biggest civic questions: whether ...
Jul 15, 2026A senior White House official overseeing World Cup security says the biggest concern ahead of Tuesday’s semifinal match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington is not a known threat; it’s complacency. After eight World Cup Dallas matches with no major secu...
Jul 14, 2026Duncanville Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened around midnight at the Wexford Townhomes. Police found an adult man and a woman shot on Woburn Lane. Both were taken to a hospital; the man is expected to survive; the woman died...
Jul 14, 2026A new federal housing law will limit mega investors across the country, including in Dallas-Fort Worth, which has the most investor purchases, of any kind, of any U.S. metro. Dallas has seen massive growth for a long time, and that signals to inve...
Jul 13, 2026Parts of three roads will be closed in Denton on Monday, July 13. Portions of Hickory Street and Avenue A/Fry Street will experience temporary closures during the estimated times: -Hickory Street (between Elm and Locust) closed 6 to 11 a.m. ...
Jul 13, 2026Fort Worth residents have until Wednesday, July 15, to weigh in on proposed data center regulations before the City Council considers revised rules and whether to begin the legal process for a temporary moratorium on new development City staff wil...
Jul 13, 2026Drivers traveling along a stretch of U.S. Highway 69 between Greenville and Celeste are still being warned about rough pavement after extreme heat caused part of the roadway to soften, prompting what many described as a “melting road.” Repair work...
Jul 13, 2026Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) named three finalists for its President and CEO role. They held a meet and greet at DART headquarters in Downtown Dallas Saturday afternoon. The board will vote on a finalist on Tuesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. The fi...
Jul 11, 2026More than a month after an explosion shook Oak Cliff, residents at ‘The Bonnie’ Apartments are still without gas, and The Austin Street Center, a local nonprofit, said it’s facing obstacles in its effort to help. Brandy Wright is fed up. “No gas, ...
Jul 9, 2026