The community of Pilot Point in Denton County is facing cleanup efforts following severe storms that swept through late Saturday night. City officials report that the primary damage resulted from fallen trees, although it remains unclear whether a tornado touched down or if straight-line winds caused the destruction. The fire department responded to three minor injuries, including two individuals injured …

Lisa and Todd Smith operate Smith Farms, located at 690 County Road 241 in southeast Valley View, where they both live and work. “I’ve owned this property since 2006,” Todd said, reflecting on nearly two decades of hard work on their land. However, in less than 20 minutes, an EF-2 tornado destroyed almost two decades of their hard work. “I …

Police in Dallas confirmed the discovery of a deceased teenage boy in a breezeway near a park on Monday morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m., law enforcement responded to a welfare check prompted by reports of an unconscious individual lying on the ground in a breezeway within the 4900 block of Mark Trail Way. Upon arrival, officers from the Dallas Police …

For the first time, authorities have provided what is believed to be the comprehensive list of victims tragically killed in the devastating North Texas tornadoes over the weekend. Investigations reveal that seven individuals lost their lives in the storms, including four children, all within the Valley View area of Cooke County. NBC 5 has now obtained the identities of all …

A survivor of the tornado that struck Cooke County over the weekend is recounting his harrowing experience. Adam Tarr and his wife, Melinda, were traveling from Frisco to WinStar World Casino when they received alerts on their phones instructing them to seek shelter. They managed to reach a travel stop on I-35 at Lone Oak Road in Valley View with …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect is in custody following a shooting in Kingwood on Sunday afternoon that resulted in the death of a woman and shots fired at officers. Houston police responded to a reported assault in progress at 3702 Babbling Creek Drive at 2:35 p.m. Upon arrival, officers were immediately fired upon. Fortunately, no officers were injured, and …

TEXAS (KTRK) — In an all-new episode of This Week in Texas, southeast Texas is recovering from last month’s deadly storms. provides information on how residents in several counties can apply for federal disaster assistance. Meanwhile, City Hall is grappling with a tight budget as Houston deals with the storm’s aftermath. Officials are hiring outside consultants to help plan for …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Investigators are examining the “suspicious” death of a 4-month-old infant at a Days Inn in Mission Bend. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported that they were called to the hotel on Rancho Mission Drive around 1 p.m. on Sunday after hotel management called 911, reporting that the child was not breathing. Major Earl Dean from the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department is actively searching for the individual responsible for shooting a 14-year-old boy in southwest Houston on Sunday, leaving him in critical condition. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. at an apartment complex on Glenmont Drive near Rampart Street. Officers responded to the scene and found the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 20-year-old is expected to survive after being caught in a shootout involving several people in northeast Harris County overnight on Monday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. near the Eastex Freeway and Aldine Bender Road. Investigators reported that two groups at an apartment complex got into an …