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Enough sunlight hits the Earth in an hour and a half to power the whole world for a year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Of course, the entire surface of the Earth isn’t covered in solar panels, and powering a grid solely on solar power would be a major challenge. But solar power generates electricity without carbon emissions, …

The weather forecast predicts sunny — and blisteringly hot — days in D-FW for the next week. That means more high temperatures and more stress on the power grid as Texans rely on air conditioning to stay cool. But, as you hide from the sun, make sure to thank it, as well; this summer, solar power is helping keep air …

A woman was shot and killed after a fight in far northeast Dallas early Saturday morning, according to police. Dallas police responded about 5:30 a.m. to the 11500 block of Leisure Drive, near Skillman Street, where they found a woman with gunshot wounds. The woman was taken to a hospital, where she died. Police have not released the woman’s name, …

Authorities are investigating after a man was fatally shot Saturday evening in Rylie, according to Dallas police. Around 11:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting call in the 2000 block of Vine Lane, police said. Rylie is a neighborhood in the southeastern portion of the city. Officers found a man, identified as Hector Barrios Verdugo, 36, who had been shot …

The scalding heat wave in Dallas-Fort Worth is expected to last another week, with triple-digit temperatures in the forecast. Dallas has experienced temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter daily since July 24, according to data from the National Weather Service. The weather service issued an excessive heat warning for all of North Texas through 8 p.m. Monday. Temperatures across the region were …

A weak frontal boundary will move into North Texas on Monday, bringing a few isolated showers and storms. While rain chances will be very limited and much of the area will stay dry, those that do have thunderstorms on Monday could also see strong wind gusts. Expect a wide range of high temperatures across North Texas due to the alignment …

Emergency crews Sunday evening are battling a large wildfire in Johnson County, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire is near Godley, a small town southwest of Fort Worth. In a tweet shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday, the Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire was 25% contained and estimated to be at least 1,100 acres. A voluntary …

PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico — Sister Isabel Turcios, a nun who runs the Casa del Migrante shelter, confesses that Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys along the Rio Grande keep her up at night. She prays for the many families who remain undeterred, trying to cross safely into the U.S. “We need to be better human beings, good Christians, and think of …

The physical impact of heat on our bodies is undeniable, and for North Texans, stepping outside this summer can feel like stepping into a sauna. But enduring intense heat can affect us in more ways than one, especially for those already suffering from other behavioral health conditions, local health science professors and therapists say. In short, oppressive heat and days …

A Black family from Arkansas recounted Thursday what they said was an unfortunate and traumatic situation when Frisco police officers wrongly suspected their car was stolen and aimed firearms at children. Myron and Demetria Heard detailed the July 23 ordeal at a Little Rock press conference this week saying it began when they left a Residence Inn Hotel in Frisco with their son …