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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.
A winter storm moving through North Texas has left more than 16,000 customers without power as Oncor deploys about 10,000 responders to restore service. Ice accumulation is the main threat, with outages concentrated in areas like southern Dallas (ZIP 75115) and Burleson (76028). The article provides an outage map, safety tips, and resources such as MyOncor alerts, 211, warming centers, and instructions to stay away from downed lines. It notes that prioritized care does not guarantee uninterrupted power and urges planning for life-sustaining medical devices during outages.
Forecasters warn a weekend winter storm will bring a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet and possibly snow to North Texas, with a Winter Storm Watch in effect Friday afternoon through Sunday morning and dangerously cold temperatures from Friday night through Monday. Rain is likely to start Friday and transition to wintry precipitation, with freezing rain and sleet (and some snow possible along the Red River). Saturday into Sunday could see widespread wintry weather, mainly sleet with freezing rain, creating hazardous travel and potential outages. Lows drop into the teens with wind chills in the single digits to below zero Sunday into Monday, and the coldest air remains through Monday afternoon. A brief snowfall window early Sunday is possible, but precipitation should end by midday as drier air arrives. Morning commutes may stay dangerous through early next week as icy roads linger.
Taylor Sheridan is filming his projects 'Lioness' and a 'Yellowstone' spinoff across North Texas, with casting calls available for those interested in being extras.
A Fort Worth couple, Christopher and Raquelle Judge, pleaded guilty to defrauding about 40 families in North Texas by collecting nearly $4.8 million for custom home and renovation projects they never completed, using the money for personal expenses and lifestyle, leading to half-built houses and financial losses for victims.
In North Texas, a complex Democratic primary is unfolding between incumbent Julie Johnson and former Rep. Colin Allred, both vying for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District amid redistricting and party dynamics, with notable endorsements and strategic moves shaping the race.
No. 24 USF scored four touchdowns in just three and a half minutes after a muffed punt, turning a 21-14 deficit into a dominant 63-36 victory over North Texas, highlighted by a series of turnovers and big plays in the second half.
The article analyzes Friday's college football betting splits, highlighting sharp contrarian bets on North Texas over South Florida and Colorado State as underdogs against Fresno State, based on betting patterns and line movements, indicating strategic betting opportunities.
The North Texas Mean Green football team is hosting a historic sellout game against USF at DATCU Stadium, marking the first full capacity crowd since the stadium's opening in 2011, driven by the team's impressive 5-0 start and strong community support.
Parents in North Texas are concerned following an FDA warning about a possible link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) and autism, prompting calls for further research and caution during pregnancy, amid mixed reactions from advocacy groups and officials.
Flight delays at DFW International and Dallas Love Field are expected to continue through at least 5 p.m. due to equipment issues caused by a telephone outage affecting air traffic control communications, leading to ground stops and delayed flights across North Texas.
A man accused of a double murder in Arkansas, Andrew McGann, briefly worked as a teacher in North Texas for four days in 2024 before resigning. Despite passing background checks, concerns have been raised about his past conduct and the district's hiring process, especially given his previous employment and investigations for classroom management issues. The case has prompted calls for review of hiring practices and teacher misconduct reporting laws.