Local
Solar Panels Eliminating Some North Texans' Electricity Bills EntirelyMore people are using the power of the sun to make their own electricity.
Man Found Dead In Dallas Golf Course PondPolice got the call just before 6:30 p.m. at the Dallas Athletic Club just off La Prada Drive near Galloway Avenue in Far East Dallas.
Big Rig Fire Shuts Down Part Of I-35E In DallasIt happened around 7:40 p.m. near Marsalis Avenue, not far from the Dallas Zoo.
Man Dies After Driving Into Backyard Pool In ArlingtonFirefighters extricated him "after forcible entry was utilized to access the vehicle," but he later died at the hospital.
Shortage Of Workers Skilled At Stopping Ransomware Attacks Makes Companies Vulnerable To HacksThe recent ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline has put a spotlight on the growing need for cyber security professionals.
Fort Worth Zoo Working To Save Endangered Species Of Toad Through In Vitro FertilizationThe world’s first Houston toads produced by in vitro fertilization using frozen sperm are at the Fort Worth Zoo.
Texas Heartbeat Bill Heads To Governor AbbottAs the Texas legislative session nears an end, the House and Senate have approved a bill that would ban most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
2 Tornadoes Touched Down In Dallas County Sunday, National Weather Service Confirms"One EF-0 tornado with winds up to 75 mph near University Park, and a EF-1 tornado with winds up to 90 mph near Northaven Rd. west of US-75," NWS Fort Worth said on Twitter.
Water Rescue Crews Preparing For Potentially Busy Week In DFWDallas Fire-Rescue has its swift water rescue vehicle loaded and ready to go from Station 35 - complete with two boats hooked up to a fire-rescue truck.
Politics
Texas Heartbeat Bill Heads To Governor AbbottAs the Texas legislative session nears an end, the House and Senate have approved a bill that would ban most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Bill Targeting Those Who Lie On Firearm Purchase Applications Heads To Texas GovernorIt's already a federal crime to lie on an application to buy a firearm, but the state is now increasing its own penalties.
Texas House Passes Botham Jean Act To Address Police Body-Worn CamerasThe Texas House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill Friday, May 14, that increases requirements on police officers who are wearing body cameras.
Business
Tax Refunds Delayed As May 17 Filing Deadline ArrivesCOVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
Dallas-Based AT&T Combining Media Assets, Merging Discovery Inc. With WarnerMediaDallas-based AT&T will join its media operations that include CNN, HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery.
'We Have Run Into A Little Bit Of A Struggle': North Texas Restaurants Having Hard Time Staffing UpWith the state being asked to remove pandemic unemployment, people are looking for work— some restaurants are ready to up the pay.
Consumer
Increased Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments To Start In JulyMillions of middle and low income families across the country will start receiving monthly payments beginning in mid-July as part of the new, fully refundable child tax credit.
Tarrant County DA Warns About ID Theft, Unemployment Benefits ScamThe Tarrant County District Attorney's Office has a warning for residents across the state: someone may have your personal information and may be filing for unemployment benefits.
Hyundai Recalling More Than 390K Vehicles For Threat Of Engine FiresTwo problems that can cause engine fires are concerning enough that Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.
Education
Vietnam Veteran Celebrates Graduation From UT Arlington Decades After Earning His Degree“This is the completion of something I accomplished a long time ago and just didn’t know it,” said Steve Kennedy.
Texas Students Getting A 'Long Distance' Call From Astronauts In SpaceStudents from Texas and two other states will soon have an opportunity to hear from and see astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Dallas ISD To Start New School That Mixes Learning In Classroom And OnlineWhat could be the prototype for the future of public education will open this fall inside a nearly 100-year-old building currently sitting vacant in Uptown.
Entertainment
Even A Texas Twister Won't Stop The Show At A 70 Year Old Drive-In Theatre In GranburyDespite damage from a recent tornado, the owner of the 70-year-old Brazos Drive-In Theatre in Granbury says the show must go on.
The Show Must Go On: Levitt Pavilion Arlington Resumes Full Capacity, In-Person Outdoor ConcertsAlthough the Levitt is permitting full-capacity guest attendance this season, other COVID-19 protocols remain in place, such as mandatory masks for Levitt personnel and sanitization stations throughout the venue
Three Time Texas Radio Hall Of Famer, Ron Chapman Has DiedThe Texas Radio Hall of Fame shared the news of the passing of Dallas radio icon Ron Chapman.
Tech
Shortage Of Workers Skilled At Stopping Ransomware Attacks Makes Companies Vulnerable To HacksThe recent ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline has put a spotlight on the growing need for cyber security professionals.
Fort Worth Family Says Amazon Kindle Fire Hacked, Stranger Asks Child For Name, Address“My fourth child was having some designated quiet time on his Kindle. The Amazon Kindle Fire that is specifically for children,” said mom Alex Pitzer.
Texas Students Getting A 'Long Distance' Call From Astronauts In SpaceStudents from Texas and two other states will soon have an opportunity to hear from and see astronauts aboard the International Space Station.