Where North Texas Families Go Sledding When Snow Hits
S now days in North Texas are few and far between, which makes every flurry feel like an event. When winter weather finally delivers enough coverage to sleds, families across Plano, Allen and other Collin County cities waste no time pulling out sleds, improvised sliders and anything that might glide downhill. While...
Garland city workers, police aid stranded driver during winter storm
TEXAS — Not everyone could stay off the icy roads during the winter storm, including a security guard whose Sunday morning commute went from bad to worse. Mashakii Roan was stranded for hours near Interstate 30 in Garland. She had a flat tire, and her car was stuck on the icy entrance to an Exxon gas station and...
Trash, recycling services delayed in Allen following winter storm
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has been under an Extreme Cold Warning since Jan. 25, according to the National Weather Service. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) Editor’s note: Community Impact will continue to update this article as more details become available. Trash and recycling collection in the city...
Irving Police Arrest Two Intoxicated Men After Foot Chase On Icy Streets
IRVING, Texas - Irving Police officers arrested two men early Sunday morning after responding to a reported disturbance involving intoxicated individuals during frigid weather conditions. According to police, officers were called late Sunday night after a report of two intoxicated males causing a disturbance. The...
Denton County Firefighters Shift Tactics Amid Risk of Roof Collapse in Argyle Blaze
Local firefighters from Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 & 2 faced a challenging situation during a structure fire in Argyle this week. The incident, which began with reports of smoke emanating from the attic of a residence in the 400 Block of Hearth Terrace, prompted a swift response from the crews on...
North Texas officials still urging residents to wait before getting back on roads
PLANO, Texas — Much like the merchandise at Costco, cabin fever comes in bulk. “That’s the reason I’m out here is boredom,” said shopper Mark Harrison. “We know that everyone is probably going stir crazy, but we ask that, if you can stay off the roads, we ask that you really do,” City of Plano Spokesperson Amanda...
WATCH: ‘Steamnado’ vortex appears over Lake Lewisville
LEWISVILLE, Texas - Here's something you don't see every day: a ‘steamnado’ made an appearance over Lake Lewisville on Sunday during the winter storm. FOX 4 chief meteorologist Dan Henry says this phenomenon is somewhat common when arctic winds move in. He explains that it's a vortex caused...
Plano Police Assistant Chief Dan Curtis announces retirement
Plano Police Assistant Chief Dan Curtis announced his retirement after 35 years with the department. With over 37 years of experience in law enforcement, Curtis began his career with the Waco Police Department. After serving as a reserve officer with the Royse City Police Department, he joined the Plano Police...
TX: Equipment Dealer HOLT CAT Opens Large Store in Anna, Texas, to Hire 80
HOLT CAT, one of the nation’s largest Caterpillar equipment dealers, celebrated the grand opening last month of its new store in Anna, Texas. With this addition, HOLT CAT has a total of 26 locations across Texas. The Anna facility is part of a strategic expansion designed to enhance support...
You’re Very Likely To Experience Winter Traffic Delays in These 2 North Texas Cities
You know who knows about driving in dangerous winter weather? Canadians do, that’s who. That’s why we take it very seriously when a Canadian source, even one dedicated to sports betting, says that some North Texas cities are pretty bad at dealing with winter traffic delays. Such news...

















