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Josh Hoover delivered a standout debut for Indiana, completing 13 of 16 passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns while playing through a nose injury. He avoided turnovers in a 52–16 win over North Texas, signaling a strong start to the Cignetti era with a high-powered passing attack and a defense that will need to tighten as Indiana looks toward Howard and Western Kentucky.
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover, a transfer from TCU, delivered a standout Bloomington debut by throwing for 231 yards and four touchdowns on 13-of-16 passes, with no interceptions, as the No. 6 Hoosiers defeated North Texas 52-16. He connected with Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker for multiple scores and showed the efficiency and poise that could fuel Heisman buzz and a smooth quarterback transition.
No. 6 Indiana rolled to a 52-16 win over North Texas in a hot Memorial Stadium opener, with Josh Hoover throwing four touchdowns for 231 yards as the offense clicked and the defense limited the Mean Green to 16 points amid some gaps and injuries; Turbo Richard and Charlie Becker contributed rushing/receiving scores to cap the victory.
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover, in his debut against North Texas, endured a scary moment from a brutal facemask penalty but recovered to throw his second touchdown of the day, helping the Hoosiers in a competitive opening game.
The Ross Fire in North Texas has grown to about 90,000 acres since it began near Palo Pinto County on Aug. 24, with roughly 31% containment and active spread as of Sept. 1; hot, dry conditions continue to fuel the flames, prompting evacuations and road closures while crews from outside the state bolster efforts. A wildfire tracker and smoke map are available for updates.
The Ross Fire in North Texas grew to about 85,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in three days, becoming one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s largest wildfires; it prompted evacuations, road closures and shelter operations, with 21% containment reported as crews faced strong winds and heat, and FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant; no injuries were reported and smoke impacted air quality.
Highland Park voters chose to exit the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system, the first suburb to do so since 1989; Addison and University Park voted to stay in DART, leaving 12 member cities. DART says Highland Park’s withdrawal will take effect May 14 and will cost about $270 million in sales-tax revenue over 20 years, with the closure of 15 bus stops and the loss of paratransit service in Highland Park amid ongoing disputes over taxes and service.
Live results from North Texas municipal elections show decisive votes on major bond packages (Dallas ISD’s $6.2B and Fort Worth’s $845M), transit participation in Addison/Highland Park/University Park, and mayoral/city council contests across Arlington, Frisco, Irving and Keller, shaping billions in local spending and regional transportation.
A major storm hit Mineral Wells, Texas, causing widespread damage that authorities say may have been from an EF-2 or EF-3 tornado. Aerial images show destroyed homes and businesses and warped trees; at least two people were hospitalized. The city opened a shelter at Mineral Wells High School and is seeking donations at Center of Life as the National Weather Service assesses the damage.
A confirmed tornado near Mineral Wells, Texas, caused widespread damage and injuries as severe storms swept North Texas; two people were transported for injuries, several others were treated on scene, a 10 p.m. curfew was imposed, and Red Cross assistance was provided at Mineral Wells High School.
Two tornadoes struck North Texas Saturday night—an EF-2 in Runaway Bay (Wise County) and an EF-1 near Springtown (Parker County)—killing two people and injuring at least six as widespread damage unfolded and officials prepared a disaster declaration while recovery efforts continued.
An Afghan father who served with U.S. forces and arrived in the U.S. under Operation Allies Refuge died in ICE custody in Richardson, Texas, less than 24 hours after his arrest; ICE says he had a criminal history and expired parole, while his family and civil rights groups call for a full, transparent investigation into the circumstances of his detention and death.
North Texas is under a tornado watch with a threat of very large to giant hail (up to 4 inches), damaging winds up to 80 mph, and a few tornadoes west of Fort Worth as storms form in Central Texas and move northeast toward the Metroplex. The watch extends into central Oklahoma. The severe threat should ease after the line moves east of I-35 around 1 a.m., though heavy rain and potential minor flooding could linger overnight.
Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and several other North Texas districts canceled classes Wednesday due to dangerous cold, freezing fog and icy road conditions. Weather Alert Days have been extended through Wednesday morning as officials monitor conditions. Other large districts such as Mansfield, Lewisville, Little Elm and Denton ISDs also closed, with updates provided via WFAA’s closings tracker.
A winter storm has arrived in North Texas bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain. Roadways are coated and conditions are deteriorating, with temperatures staying well below freezing through the weekend. Officials urge staying off the roads if possible, and WFAA will provide updates and live radar. Expect continued wintry precipitation with potential school closures and power outages as the storm persists.