Local
Temporary Inclement Weather Shelters Open In Dallas Ahead Of Arctic BlastThose who are homeless are encouraged to seek shelter at any one of the City’s existing, overnight shelter provider locations.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Diagnosed With COVID-19Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been diagnosed with COVID-19, his office announced Wednesday.
Where To Get Tested For COVID-19 In North TexasThis is list of COVID-19 testing sites throughout North Texas as well as information on other useful resources.
School Districts Across North Texas Close Due To Surge In COVID-19 Cases And Teacher ShortagesMultiple school districts across North Texas are closing their doors due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and shortages of available teachers and staff.
Two People Detained After Security Threats At Denton SchoolsTwo people were detained after five Denton schools were placed on increased security alert after unsubstantiated threats, police and school officials said Wednesday.
Biden Administration To Hand Out 400 Million Free N95 MasksThe Biden administration is planning to give out 400 million free N95 masks to Americans in the coming weeks.
With Strict Texas Abortion Law, Mexican Advocates Now Helping Women In The USActivists in Mexico have become experts at helping women overcome legal and social barriers, now they're using that power to help women in Texas and across the US.
Donors To Launch Houston Newsroom With $20M In Seed Funding Five philanthropies will spend more than $20 million to bolster news coverage and create what they say will be one of the largest local nonprofit news organizations in the country.
US Army Corps Of Engineers Plan Includes $403M In Funding For Trinity River Flood Control ProjectThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a work plan that includes $403 million for the Trinity River Vision/Central City flood control project.
Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Diagnosed With COVID-19Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been diagnosed with COVID-19, his office announced Wednesday.
Supreme Court To Hear Senator Ted Cruz's Campaign Finance ChallengeThe Supreme Court is set to revisit the issue of campaign finance on January 19, hearing a challenge brought by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Beto O'Rourke Raises $7M In First Weeks Of Bid For OfficeDemocratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke says his campaign has raised $7.2 million in the first six weeks of the race.
Business
Ford Recalling 200K Cars For Problem That Can Keep Brake Lights OnThe Ford Motor Company is recalling some 200,000 cars in Texas and across the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off.
American, Southwest, Other Airlines Warn Of Chaos From Imminent Verizon, AT&T 5G RolloutThe chief executives of American, Southwest and other US airlines warned of a "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations if companies roll out their 5G technology as planned Wednesday.
It Was Demolished After Being Damaged In A 2019 Tornado, But Today Fish City Grill ReopensFish City Grill, at Preston Road and Royal Lane in Dallas, is finally reopening. It's a story of recovery after the restaurant sustained major damage during a 2019 tornado outbreak.
Consumer
Ford Recalling 200K Cars For Problem That Can Keep Brake Lights OnThe Ford Motor Company is recalling some 200,000 cars in Texas and across the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off.
American, Southwest, Other Airlines Warn Of Chaos From Imminent Verizon, AT&T 5G RolloutThe chief executives of American, Southwest and other US airlines warned of a "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations if companies roll out their 5G technology as planned Wednesday.
Many Drug Store Cough And Cold Remedy Aisles Left Bare During Latest COVID-19 Surge"My first thought-- did I miss a national recall?" asks Mark Casanova, MD, following a recent unsuccessful shopping trip.
Education
School Districts Across North Texas Close Due To Surge In COVID-19 Cases And Teacher ShortagesMultiple school districts across North Texas are closing their doors due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and shortages of available teachers and staff.
Thousands Of North Texas Students Return To School Following Extended Break Due To COVID-19 Case SurgeIn many districts, there weren't enough teachers and support staff to have school most of last week.
Fort Worth ISD 'Thinks Outside Box', Recruiting Teachers From Mexico"If they are motivated and passionate about teaching, we want those prospective teachers residing in Mexico City to know FWISD is hiring."
Entertainment
Popular 70s Rock Group Kansas Cancels Fort Worth Show Due To Band Member IllnessNorth Texas fans of the rock band Kansas, which hit the top of the charts in the 1970s, will have to wait for another chance to see them perform live.
The Cameras Were Still Rolling, So Netflix's 'Cheer' Returns With Look At Team's Highs And LowsCameras were still rolling on the Navarro Community College cheer squad since shortly after Season 1 was released.
Dallas Auction House Sells Spider-Man Comic Page For Record $3.36MOn January 12 a single page of artwork from a 1984 Spider-Man comic book sold at auction for a record $3.36 million.
Tech
American, Southwest, Other Airlines Warn Of Chaos From Imminent Verizon, AT&T 5G RolloutThe chief executives of American, Southwest and other US airlines warned of a "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations if companies roll out their 5G technology as planned Wednesday.
BBB Warns Fort Worth-Based Business 'Beats By Dr. Dre' Products May Not Be What You ThinkAccording to the Better Business Bureau’s 2021 Online Purchase Scams Report, scammers use more than 400 different types of products to perpetrate fraud.
GM Reaches Supply Deal With Fort Worth Company For Electric Car Motor MagnetsGeneral Motors is making sure it has the materials for the transition from petroleum to battery power, this time heading to North Texas and lining up magnets for electric vehicle motors.