A fight for the future of transportation pits an investor against North Texas planners
Staff have signaled they are preparing for a legal fight if necessary. The Regional Transportation Council on Thursday approved an initial $250,000 in funding for outside legal fees, in the event Hunt Realty files suit against NCTCOG — a move transportation officials think could be likely based on correspondence from the firm’s attorneys.
Surge in flu shuts down North Texas school district
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Flu outbreak closes several North Texas schools for the week
Flu cases spike in North Texas, forcing school closures. Symptoms, where to get flu tests
How the D.C. plane crash is impacting flights at North Texas airports
PSA Airlines, which operated the crashed aircraft, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fort Worth-based American Airlines.
North Texas braces for potential flash flooding as Gov. Abbott activates emergency crews
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state resources, including swiftwater rescue boat squads and urban search and rescue teams. Among them is a Fort Worth Fire Rescue squad, which deployed this morning to stage in Abilene and could be moved depending on the evolving situation.
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North Texas agency provides funding for Heartland Flyer shortfall
North Texas transportation council authorizes $100,000 in funds to prevent interruption in Fort Worth-Oklahoma City service
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North Texas funding helps Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer keep rolling despite shortfall
Officials approved $100K to help cover a $72K funding shortfall for the Fort Worth to Oklahoma City passenger route.
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New festival will bring a week of free live music to Fort Worth, North Texas cities
The inaugural Jambaloo Music Festival will feature over 100 artists across four North Texas venues. Here’s who will play in Fort Worth.
Got weekend plans in Fort Worth? Here’s when showers and storms arrive in North Texas
Showers and storms will arrive in North Texas late Saturday, Jan. 25. Rain chances (20%) will arrive with a weak cold front, with the best chances for precipitation south and east of the Metroplex, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. A few isolated thunderstorms are possible, although severe weather is not expected.
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DFW Rainfall Totals: How much rain fell in North Texas overnight
Between 4 and 8 inches of rain fell in parts of North Texas overnight. The FOX 4 Weather team puts that into perspective.
Officer kills man who shot at police during chase and standoff at Fort Worth home, cops say
A suspect fired multiple shots at Lake Worth police during a traffic stop, leading to a chase and barricaded himself inside a residence in Fort Worth.
Escaped Alabama inmate’s car spotted at North Texas Buc-ee’s. An arrest followed
Melissa police identified the suspect’s vehicle using flock camera technology. The vehicle was located at Buc-ee’s parking lot, police said.
Fort Worth ISD investigating substitute teacher after social media post called on ICE to come to North Side High School
Fort Worth ISD is investigating a substitute teacher after an alleged post on X urged ICE to visit a North Texas high school.