NORTH TEXAS

May 26 2025WEATHER

North Texas: Brace for Storms and Floods

Weather experts have issued warnings for North Texas. A powerful thunderstorm system is on its way. It is set to hit the area from the northwest. This system is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain. It is set to arrive late on Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. This watch covers several counties, includin...

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May 20 2025WEATHER

North Texas Weather Alert: More Storms on the Way

North Texas has been hit hard by severe weather recently, and it's not over yet. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has warned of more severe storms expected to roll through the region on Monday afternoon and evening. The counties north of Interstate 20 are bracing for the worst, with the highest risk of severe weather between 4 p. m. and 10 p. m. This includ...

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May 19 2025WEATHER

North Texas Weather: More Storms on the Horizon

North Texas has been experiencing a series of storms, and it looks like there's more to come. The National Weather Service's Fort Worth office has issued a forecast for scattered, potentially severe storms on Sunday and Monday. These storms are expected to hit the metro area in the early evening, similar to the ones seen on Saturday. Saturday's storms brought hail a...

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Mar 19 2025BUSINESS

Texas: The New Hotspot for Financial Giants

The Nasdaq exchange has set up a new regional headquarters in Dallas. This move highlights the growing appeal of Texas as a business-friendly state. The Nasdaq is the second-largest stock exchange globally, based on the total value of its listed companies. The Nasdaq's new Dallas hub aims to support both its clients and the local community. It plans to be a key meet...

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Feb 19 2025WEATHER

Navigating North Texas Roads: Stay Informed, Stay Safe

North Texas residents might face a slippery situation on Tuesday. The weather service predicts light freezing rain in the afternoon and evening. This could make roads especially tricky, particularly around 6 p. m. in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The good news? The ice buildup isn't expected to be too heavy. The bad news? It can still be super dangerous. Why? ...

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Nov 13 2024CRIME

Imam Accused of Child Pornography: A Shocking Case

Imam Wisam Sharieff, an online Quran teacher from Euless, Texas, is in trouble. He's been arrested on charges that he encouraged someone to make child pornography. This all happened in Alabama, where authorities allege he told a student that certain sexual acts would help her spiritually. The student, along with her minor daughter, made videos and sent them to Sharie...

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Nov 01 2024WEATHER

North Texas Halloween: Dry Now, But Rain's on the Way

North Texas families are in for a treat this Halloween! The forecast promises a dry and cozy night for trick-or-treating, with mostly clear skies and mild temperatures. But hold on to your candy bags, because things are about to change! Starting Friday, the weather will take a turn, bringing higher chances of rain over the weekend and into Monday. By Tuesday, our reg...

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embalmed or frozen. Over 830 bodies out of about 2,350 since 2019 were pic...

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Sep 20 2024BUSINESS

La Gran Plaza: A Beacon of Culture and Community

Imagine a place where the rhythms of mariachi music fill the air, where the scent of traditional Mexican cuisine wafts through the corridors, and where the vibrant colors of Latin American culture come alive. Welcome to La Gran Plaza, a beloved community hub in Fort Worth, Texas, that has been a beacon of cultural connection for the city's Hispanic population for ove...

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Sep 18 2024HEALTH

The Human Body Conundrum: A Lesson in Accountability

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has made a significant decision to cease accepting unclaimed bodies following an investigation by NBC News. The program, which was designed to provide cadavers for medical research and education, had been plagued by controversy and allegations of disregard for the deceased and their families. The investigation revea...

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