Texas News

National Weather Service In Fort Worth: Sounding The Alarm For North Texas

Shelley Kofler — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:10:52 +0000

The local weather forecast you got this morning. The tornado warnings you heard yesterday. The minute-by-minute tracking of storm locations delivered by news reporters. They all began with a team of meteorologists and weather observers at the National Weather Service Office in Fort Worth.

Making History, And Eating Cake, In Farmers Branch

Lauren Silverman — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:02:08 +0000

For the first time in the history of Farmers Branch, a Hispanic council member has been sworn in. Ana Reyes, 39, will represent District One – which has a majority of Hispanic residents.

The Bathtub May Not Be The Safest Place During A Tornado: Have A Plan

BJ Austin — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:47:54 +0000

Scenes of destruction after last week’s deadly tornadoes in North Texas and this week in Moore, Oklahoma played a role in the decision by some school districts Tuesday to dismiss early under the threat of severe weather, which included possible tornadoes. What should schools, businesses and families do to prepare? KERA’s BJ Austin went to the Red Cross’ Anita Foster to find out.

Dallas Catholic Diocese Dismisses School Ahead Of N TX Storms And Possible Tornadoes

BJ Austin — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:52:17 +0000

The Dallas Catholic Diocese dismissed school at noon today because of the threat of severe weather in North Texas .

Tornado Victims In Granbury Wait To See If Federal Help Is On The Way

BJ Austin — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41:23 +0000

Hood County officials hope to know by the end of the week if the tornado-devastated Rancho Brazos neighborhood will qualify for federal assistance through FEMA. Right now, the front line of relief is a large cadre of community volunteers.

Child Dies After Being Left In Car At Dallas School

BJ Austin — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:44:28 +0000

Grief counselors will be on campus at Guzick Elementary in Pleasant Grove on Monday after a child was found left in a car in the school parking lot Friday afternoon.

Residents of Rancho Brazos To Return To Tornado Ravaged Neighborhood Saturday

BJ Austin — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:30:27 +0000

Residents of Rancho Brazos near Granbury will return to the neighborhood Saturday for the first time after Wednesday night’s devastating tornado.

What Sparked The Explosion In West Undetermined: Investigation Of Scene Closed

Lauren Silverman — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:22:31 +0000

Federal officials in the town of West will not speculate as to whether the arrest and indictment of first responder Bryce Reed has any connection to the explosion there last month. Officials are done examining the scene of the blast, but the investigation continues.

Granbury Neighborhood Reduced To Rubble By Deadly Tornado

BJ Austin — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:12:28 +0000

Granbury’s Rancho Brazos neighborhood will remain off limits to residents until officials can account for everyone. Six people were killed by Wednesday night’s EF 4 tornado, and seven are still missing.

A Golf Cart Among Possible Causes Still Being Investigated In West Explosion

Shelley Kofler — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:53:31 +0000

State and federal officials investigating the explosion at the West Fertilizer Company say the cause is still “undetermined”.

But at an afternoon press conference they said they had ruled out a number of causes including a fire at the plant, spontaneous ignition and one of two electrical systems .