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Extreme heat has caused several grass fires to break out across North Texas. The dangerous conditions are expected to persist, as the region remains locked in 100-degree days.

North Texas is facing elevated wildfire risks due to triple-digit heat and dry conditions. Crews are currently battling new blazes in Archer City and Olney. The region is expected to continue experiencing minimal rain.

North Texas is expected to experience 13 triple-digit days this season, with temperatures reaching near 101 degrees and elevated heat index values continuing through the weekend.

North Texas is experiencing triple-digit heat and air quality alerts through Thursday, with weekend rain chances expected to provide slight relief as humidity rises.

A North Texas community is honoring fallen soldier Isabella Gonzales with an honor ride and funeral.

North Texans can expect a peak in triple-digit heat wave conditions on Friday, followed by mild relief from a weak cold front over the weekend. High heat and humidity are expected before the front arrives.

Four massage parlors in North Texas were closed following an investigation by the Denton County Sheriff's Office into human trafficking activities.

Meals on Wheels volunteers are delivering box fans to North Texas' vulnerable residents during a severe heat wave to help them stay cool. The initiative aims to combat the effects of triple-digit temperatures in the region.

Mayra Velasquez, a North Texas real estate agent charged in the 2012 cold case murder of Irasema Chavez in Arlington, was released from jail after posting her $450,000 bond.

An extreme heat wave is affecting North Texas with temperatures nearing 105 degrees, peaking near record highs on Friday before a cold front brings a mild reprieve over the weekend.

Eight people are facing federal charges in connection with an alleged sex trafficking operation centered at the Paris Adult Book Store in Northwest Dallas. Homeland Security Investigations describes it as one of the longest-running commercial sex operations in North Texas.

Two North Texas men have been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills across the Dallas-Fort Worth area as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy.

North Texas is experiencing high humidity and triple-digit temperatures through the workweek, with a weak cold front expected to provide slight relief by the weekend.

Triple-digit heat is returning to North Texas this week as a high-pressure system locks in extreme temperatures across the central and southern United States.

Funeral services were held for Umeshkumar Thakkar, a North Texas postal worker who died after collapsing on a hot day in Little Elm. Advocates are urging updated policies to protect employees from extreme heat.

Electric drones could reduce pollution through small package deliveries, but Amazon’s Prime Air program in North Texas faces community concerns about noise from flight paths.

North Texas is experiencing a prolonged heatwave with triple-digit temperatures while a developing tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring heavy rain to the Northern Gulf Coast.

North Texans can expect a temporary reprieve from summer heat with scattered showers and mild mornings this week, though triple-digit temperatures are expected to return by early next week.

The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage, stating the national blood supply dropped by nearly 25% in June. They are urging North Texas residents to donate blood amid the severe summer shortfall.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain and flash flood risks to Dallas, North Texas, and the Texoma region, providing brief relief from the July heat starting Sunday afternoon.

A Dallas man will serve over a decade in prison for a 2022 hate crime shooting that injured three people.

The Observer is hiring a multimedia reporter to join their team. The role involves covering important, timely, and engaging stories about North Texas.

Wally Funk, a North Texas resident and one of the first female astronauts, has died at 87. She was recognized as the oldest woman in space.

The Salvation Army of North Texas has opened 13 cooling and hydration stations across five counties to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous triple-digit temperatures. This initiative aims to provide relief during extreme heat conditions.

A high-pressure system is causing triple-digit temperatures to return to North Texas, but the heat will be short-lived as weekend storms are expected to bring relief and rain.

A former juvenile probation officer was sentenced for soliciting sex from a minor in Wylie. The individual, who traveled to North Texas, will serve a lengthy prison sentence.

A prolonged summer heat wave is affecting North Texas, with temperatures nearing triple digits and threatening to break a new normal high of 95 degrees. Pop-up severe storms are also forecasted to impact the region.

A mother from Frisco was found guilty of murder for her toddler's death in a hot car last summer. She will spend years in prison for the incident.

North Texas faces storm risks Sunday, followed by a hot and humid Monday game day and the region's first triple-digit heat wave of the season.

Electric drones could reduce pollution through small package deliveries, but Amazon’s Prime Air program in North Texas faces challenges due to noise concerns from residents. Jonathan Pace used a Bluetooth-based drone tracker to measure drone frequency and altitude near his home.

TxDOT and a Frisco mother are leading a Fourth of July DWI crackdown to prevent crashes. Texas police are increasing enforcement during the holiday weekend, with the mother's participation due to her daughter's death caused by a drunken driver.

A North Texas principal is facing felony drug charges for allegedly selling a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug to school teachers and staff. The individual was previously employed by Crowley ISD and later hired by Godley ISD.

Dallas is positioning itself to challenge Wall Street as a financial hub. The article highlights North Texas's efforts to elevate its financial stature through initiatives like the 'Y'all, not Wall' slogan.

Pizza Hut's sale to private equity marks the decline of a North Texas business empire. The article questions the future of personal pan pizzas.

A 7-year-old North Texas boy was nominated for a rare police commendation after saving his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, according to authorities.

A North Texas man is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot and killed his daughter while attempting to break up a fight between her and her mother, authorities said.

G’s Cheesesteaks owner Giacamo Pisano aims to showcase his shop's authentic, game-changing bread in North Texas after a Dallas debut. The focus is on differentiating the business through its unique bread quality.

The 2026 World Cup event in North Texas featured vibrant colors, high ticket prices, and enthusiastic fans. The atmosphere at the Cowboys' home was described as uniquely lively.

USMNT star Weston McKennie will start for the U.S. in their first World Cup game. He credits his North Texas upbringing in his rise to U.S. soccer superstardom.

A North Texas teen was found guilty of murder in the stabbing death of Austing Metcalf during a school track meet. The trial, which began in 2025, concluded with a guilty verdict after jurors deliberated.