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Twenty-one people were injured after a suspected gas leak caused an explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel Monday afternoon. Here’s what we know so far: What happened? An explosion about 3:30 p.m. erupted in the Sandman Signature Hotel, in the historic 20-story W.T. Waggoner Building in the 800 block of Houston Street, Fort Worth officials said. The cause of the explosion …

FORT WORTH — Debris blanketed downtown Fort Worth streets Monday afternoon after a suspected gas leak and explosion at a historic hotel injured more than 20 people, officials say. One person was in critical condition, four were in serious condition and the remaining 16 people suffered minor injuries, according to MedStar spokesperson Matt Zavadsky. No fatalities were reported. A person …

A cold front will sweep across the area Monday night, bringing strong winds and a big temperature drop. A Wind Advisory is in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday will only climb into the upper-40s to lower-50s, combined with winds occasionally gusting between 40-45 mph, it’ll feel much colder! Expect …

21 people were injured in an explosion because of a suspected gas leak Monday afternoon at the Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, officials said. The 20-story, 245-room hotel was constructed over a century ago. Here’s what to know about the landmark building and its history. New owners Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi’s hotel brand, Sandman Signature, opened the downtown Fort …

Multiple pro-Palestine demonstrators were arrested Monday evening during a rally at Love Field Airport against President Joe Biden’s actions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Biden was scheduled to arrive Monday to Dallas for events to honor the life of former Dallas congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who died Dec. 31 at the age of 89. Multiple organizations, including the Palestinian Youth Movement, planned demonstrations that included …

An arrest warrant has been issued for a 17-year-old believed to have fatally shot another teen Sunday in southeast Oak Cliff, Dallas police announced Monday afternoon. Officers responded about 10:40 a.m. to the 700 block of Grambling Drive near Buford Drive and found a female victim shot by a suspect, police said. The victim, identified by police as 17-year-old Ikea …

A teacher who worked for a school district near Austin was arrested last month in North Texas and is accused of soliciting a minor online, police said. James Austin Byrd, 42, was arrested Dec. 27 in North Richland Hills, according to a Monday news release. Byrd was a high school teacher in Bastrop ISD, said Carissa Katekaru, a North Richland …

Dallas’ skyline will light up yellow Tuesday evening to commemorate former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson’s life and legacy, the city announced in a news release. The color chosen represents the “Yellow Rose of Texas” and is a symbol of resilience, the release said. “Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was an extraordinary and beloved leader in the Dallas community,” Mayor Eric Johnson …

More than 60 U.S. House Republicans traveled to Texas’ southern border this month to demand President Joe Biden’s administration crack down on record migrant crossings. Led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., the delegation gathered in Eagle Pass, a popular crossing point. At a Jan. 3 news conference, Tennessee Republican Mark Green, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, said FBI Director …

Sunday will start cold with lows ranging from the upper-20s to mid-30s. Areas to the east of Dallas, could experience some patchy fog. Otherwise, with an abundance of sunshine, temperatures will climb into the upper-50s to lower-60s. Also, expect a breezy southeast wind. The next storm system will bring rain to all of North Texas on Monday, perhaps even a …