Dallas-Fort Worth Storm Alert: Strong Winds and Flooding Risk From Back-to-Back Complexes Through Monday
Fort Worth, Texas – Back-to-back storm systems could disrupt weekend plans across North Texas, with localized flooding, frequent lightning, and strong winds expected through early Monday. According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, the first storm complex is set to move southeast into the area tonight...
Dallas, Fort Worth rank high for Californians moving to Texas, list says
In a dramatic population shift , Dallas and Fort Worth are among the top Texas cities attracting nearly 100,000 Californians who packed up and moved in just a single year, according to a new report from self-storage marketplace StorageCafe . StorageCafe analyzed 2023 U.S. Census data to rank the 30 most popular...
Dallas ISD families invited to enjoy free day at the Dallas Zoo
Dallas ISD is teaming up with the Dallas Zoo and 97.9 The Beat on Aug. 8 to help families get ready for the new school year. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., new and returning Dallas ISD families can enjoy music, giveaways, fun surprises, and receive on-site enrollment support. Dallas ISD representatives will be available to...
Deep Ellum streets shutdown to start at 10 p.m. on weekends to curb rising...
Street shutdowns are underway in Deep Ellum as Dallas police try to curb an uptick in crime in the entertainment district. The street closures come after three deadly shootings there since mid-June. These street closures are now happening every Friday and Saturday night starting at 10 p.m. The barriers going...
Truck driver, company official indicted after fatal I-20 North Texas crash that killed five
DALLAS — A Kaufman County grand jury has indicted a truck driver on multiple felony charges stemming from a June 28 crash on Interstate 20 near Terrell that killed five people. Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, 27, faces five counts of manslaughter and four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly...
Chlorine killed fish in a Tarrant County lake. Local, state officials investigating source
City officials are investigating the source of chlorine that killed fish found on July 26, 2025, at Boys Ranch Lake in Bedford. Photo by Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report. Authorities confirmed on July 30 a chlorine spike killed more than 4,000 fish at a popular Bedford lake. On July...
New Quick Quack Car Wash Officially Opens in Irving, Texas
The long‑awaited Quick Quack Car Wash at 1650 Market Place Blvd in Irving is now open. After months of delays, the 8,400‑square‑foot facility has launched operations, marking another step in the redevelopment of this shopping corridor anchored by Walmart and Sam’s Club. Originally established in 2006...
Dallas native, olympian Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for alleged domestic violence
Dallas native and Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested after an alleged domestic violence incident at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The arrest happened on Sunday, and she was released the next day. NBC 5 obtained a copy of the police report. The report says Richardson and her boyfriend,...
Fire disrupts DART rail service; modified schedule in effect this morning
A DART train caught fire Wednesday afternoon just after exiting the downtown tunnel near Pearl/Arts District Station, sending smoke and sparks into the tunnel system and forcing the evacuation of about 40 people.
Teacher accused in Arkansas murders resigned from Plano ISD after only four days
The 28-year-old man now charged with murder briefly worked in the district, passing background checks while never having contact with students.
