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The heat wave continues to plague North Texas this weekend. The National Weather Service has predicted temperatures could reach 107 degrees Saturday in Dallas, with a heat index up to 112 degrees. With Sunday’s outlook virtually the same, Dallas announced plans to open additional cooling centers on Sunday for people to find relief from the heat and sun. The primary location will be …

A late-night appeal from the Texas Attorney General’s office has paused an injunction that exempted people with medically complicated pregnancies from the state’s abortion ban. The state appealed directly to the Texas Supreme Court to stop “an activist Austin judge’s attempt to override Texas abortion laws,” First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster said in a statement. The stay of the injunction will …

Although no one won the record jackpot in the Friday Mega Millions drawing, a Texan came away with a $1 million prize. The winner, who remained anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at SSA Super Food Mart, 2030 W. Gentry Parkway, in Tyler, according to the Texas Lottery. The winning numbers were 11-30-45-52-56-20. Eight other people won the game’s second tier …

The heat wave continues across North Texas with highs once again climbing into the 100s for Sunday. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through Sunday evening. Along with the intense heat, the fire danger will remain critical, especially for areas west of I-35. Please practice your wildfire safety tips. A cold front will move into North Texas by Monday, …

Abdul Hameed Jhangda was laid to rest in the Coppel Muslim cemetery. By Raja Zahid Khanzada Dallas : an active religious leader in the Muslim community, Abdul Hameed Jhangda, the older brother of respected religious, social, and political personality Ghulam Jhangda  passed away. His funeral prayer was led by his son, Sheikh Abdul Nasir, at the Qalam Institute International in …

To help with traffic in Frisco this weekend created by superstar Lionel Messi’s appearance when Inter Miami takes on FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup Round of 16, city staff is coordinating with Waze, Toyota Stadium and North Texas Tollway Authority to ensure fans and drivers can navigate around crowded roadways. In addition to encouraging drivers to use Waze, a satellite navigation …

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 that began when they left a Residence Inn Hotel in Frisco with their …

A “full hands on deck” kind of event is how Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney describes the city’s preparations for an influx of fans this weekend for Lionel Messi’s appearance. The world champion and winner of a record seven Ballons d’Or will be at Frisco’s Toyota Stadium on Sunday as Inter Miami takes on FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup Round …

COVID-19 hospitalizations in North Texas more than doubled in the last month, according to Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council data, mirroring case trends nationally as the back-to-school season looms. Dallas region hospitals reported 196 patients hospitalized with the virus on Aug. 3, up from 91 hospitalizations on July 3. In mid-July, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a small …

The heat wave continues across North Texas. Highs will once again climb well above 100 through the weekend. In fact, most locations will top out over 105 during the hottest part of the day. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through Saturday and likely to be extended for Sunday. Be sure to keep those heat precautions in place this …