Elevated fire threat persists due to dry air and breezy conditions in North Texas
Wind gusts will reach as high as 65 mph on Friday, combining with dry conditions to worsen the fire threat.
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Take precaution to not start wildfires and have a go kit ready if you are in the red flag warning area.
Residents strongly oppose casino proposal at Irving town hall meeting
The Las Vegas Sands aims to establish a presence in Texas.
Stars and Avalanche featured in NHL Spanish-language animated broadcast
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Police ID suspect killed in McKinney standoff that also left beloved K-9 dead
After the shooting, the Texas Municipal Police Association expressed sadness about McKinney police K-9's death.
North Texas fire crews work overtime, bring out extra equipment amid fire watch
CBS News Texas rode along with fire crews as they looked for any potential hazards.
Why isn't there a statute of limitations in megachurch founder's child sex abuse indictments?
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Video shows the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, pro-Palestinian activist
New video shows the arrest of Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agents.
Severe weather storms move through U.S. with tornadoes, wildfires
About 47 million people faced an enhanced to moderate severe storm threat from Madison, Wisconsin, to Birmingham, Alabama.
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Hawk's nest halts hospital construction, delays new helipad in North Texas
A hawk's nest has temporarily shut down a construction site at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.
Gateway Church founding pastor indicted on child sex abuse-related charges
Robert Morris resigned from Gateway Church last year following allegations that he sexual relations with a 12-year-old girl approximately four decades ago.
Suspect used girlfriend's car in fatal shooting of Fort Worth rapper, affidavit reveals
The arrest affidavit has been released for one of the suspects arrested in the fatal shooting of rapper Lil Ronnie Sibley, and his 5-year-old daughter.
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Keller ISD drops district split plan due to resident opposition and debt issues
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Irving residents strongly oppose casino-style gambling proposal at town hall meeting
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Swift response contained brush fire threatening homes in Wise County
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Public education advocacy director opposes proposed $1 billion for education savings accounts
Bob Popinski, Sr. Director of Policy at Raise Your Hand Texas, and Jack Fink discuss the proposed public funding increases for public schools. Popinski also tells Jack why he opposes the proposed $1 billion for education savings accounts in Texas. "Every state that has a voucher program that has expanded per student funding in public schools has gone down and that's a problem," said Popinski.
Texas representative discusses his support for taxpayer-funded education savings accounts
Texas Rep. Brad Buckley of Salado (R), tells Jack Fink about his support for taxpayer-funded education savings accounts. He told Jack that lawmakers would still have to decide how much more money they would want to spend for the program after the first year. As chairman of the Texas House Public Education Committee, he also talks about his support for increased funding for public schools.
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Hundreds of flights canceled, delayed at DFW International Airport due to high winds
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Wildfire threat extreme in parts of North Texas
The North Texas region is under critical or extreme fire threats on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Elevated fire threat persists due to dry air and breezy conditions in North Texas
Wind gusts topped 80 mph for parts of West Texas.
Dangerous winds in North Texas prompt weather advisories
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the extreme fire weather threat and red flag warning.
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TCU Women's Basketball wins first Big 12 Title in program history
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Elevated fire threat persists due to dry air and breezy conditions in North Texas
Wind gusts will reach as high as 65 mph on Friday, combining with dry conditions to worsen the fire threat.
What is a red flag warning?
Take precaution to not start wildfires and have a go kit ready if you are in the red flag warning area.
Residents strongly oppose casino proposal at Irving town hall meeting
The Las Vegas Sands aims to establish a presence in Texas.
Stars and Avalanche featured in NHL Spanish-language animated broadcast
The show, airing at 2:30 p.m. on Max (US) and Sky Mexico (Mexico), will utilize real-time animated data visualization.
Police ID suspect killed in McKinney standoff that also left beloved K-9 dead
After the shooting, the Texas Municipal Police Association expressed sadness about McKinney police K-9's death.
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Raw chicken put Salad and Go customers at risk, current and former staff claim
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North Texas trafficking survivor reunites with heroes, finds strength in closure
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Public education advocacy director opposes proposed $1 billion for education savings accounts
Bob Popinski, Sr. Director of Policy at Raise Your Hand Texas, and Jack Fink discuss the proposed public funding increases for public schools. Popinski also tells Jack why he opposes the proposed $1 billion for education savings accounts in Texas. "Every state that has a voucher program that has expanded per student funding in public schools has gone down and that's a problem," said Popinski.
Texas representative discusses his support for taxpayer-funded education savings accounts
Texas Rep. Brad Buckley of Salado (R), tells Jack Fink about his support for taxpayer-funded education savings accounts. He told Jack that lawmakers would still have to decide how much more money they would want to spend for the program after the first year. As chairman of the Texas House Public Education Committee, he also talks about his support for increased funding for public schools.
Texas comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses property tax relief, affordable housing, budget surplus
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European Union Ambassador talks up booming trade with Texas
Amid the tariffs and trade war, European Union Ambassador to the United States, Jovita Neliupsiene, discusses trade between the European Union and Texas. She also discusses a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia and now the EU is helping Ukraine.
In address about vision for DOJ, Trump complains about prior probes
President Trump complained about the federal investigations into him and vowed retribution against his political foes.
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At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
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Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
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U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
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Dr. Oz pledges to continue Medicare drug price talks started by Biden
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Texas measles outbreak could spread as vaccine opt-outs rise, doctors warn
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223 measles cases have been reported in Texas since January, officials say
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How Trump tariffs could impact cost of groceries, new homes
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Sally Beauty Holdings announces it's relocating from Denton to Plano
Another retailer is relocating its headquarters to Plano.
Neiman Marcus flagship store's future uncertain, Saks says closure plans have not changed
The family that owns a parcel of land the historic building stands on agreed to donate it to the city.
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Community rallies for new skate park in Oak Cliff
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TCU Women's Basketball wins first Big 12 Title in program history
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Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116
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Dolly Parton says Carl Dean, her husband of 60 years, has died
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