Credit: AP LUBBOCK, Texas — An explosion at a substation caused widespread power outages across Texas Tech University and its Health Sciences Center on Wednesday night, according to the university’s emergency communication system. An initial alert was sent to students at 7:12 p.m., informing them of a power outage affecting the campus. About 20 minutes…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas — The city of Fort Worth has filed a lawsuit accusing the federal government, the military, and several chemical manufacturers of contaminating its water supply with harmful “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit, filed Monday, targets per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been discharged into Lake Worth. The city claims these chemicals, often…… MORE
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Costco is set to open two new stores in North Texas this week, further expanding its presence in the region. The first store will open on Friday, March 14, at 5620 W. University Drive in Prosper, located at the corner of University Drive and FM 1385. Construction on the Prosper store…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas — A fire at an apartment complex in Fort Worth left one person injured and several residents displaced on Wednesday evening, officials reported. Around 9 p.m., the Fort Worth Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at the Crest at River Apartments, located in the 100 block of Roberts Cut Off…… MORE
Credit Fox 4 MAYPEARL, Texas — Maypearl ISD leaders hosted a special meeting for parents on Wednesday following concerns about poor air quality at Maypearl Primary School. Rachel Girard, a concerned parent, announced that she would be withdrawing her daughter from the school due to elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. “We should not have to…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A heart-warming story of an elementary school student in Denton county who saves a liter of kittens. Ben is a student at Justin Elementary School and was playing outside his apartment complex, Wednesday night, when he noticed a sound coming from underneath a large storm grate that dropped five feet down. Members of…… MORE
WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is implementing stricter entry requirements for certain Canadian visitors, according to a newly issued interim final rule. The changes come as trade relations between the U.S. and Canada grow increasingly strained. New Entry Rules for Canadians Under the new regulations, Canadians staying in the U.S. for more…… MORE
North Texas Megachurch Founder Indicted on Multiple Counts of Child Abuse The founder of a North Texas megachurch has been indicted on multiple counts of indecent acts with a child, with allegations dating back more than four decades. According to the indictment, the abuse began around Christmas Day in 1982. Court documents state that Robert…… MORE
MAYPEARL, Texas – The fire chief of Maypearl in Ellis County asserts that he never authorized the reopening of Maypearl Primary School, which was temporarily closed last week due to air quality concerns. Despite growing unease among parents, Superintendent Ritchie Bowling declined to disclose specific details regarding the safety of the school’s air quality. His…… MORE
DALLAS – WFAA; (WBAP/KLIF) – More federal employee layoffs are reported today, and along with them, termination of leases for office space that provided those workers with place to do their jobs. Dallas-area-based federal Education Department staffers received layoff notices today as well, but the number affected remains unclear. As of March 5, the agency…… MORE
