EL PASO — Immigrant rights experts and migrants stuck here on the border have some advice for Kamala Harris as the vice president visits Guatemala and Mexico this week to seek answers to the root causes of migration: don’t overthink it. “Help us create jobs, stop corruption,” said Ezer, detained by U.S. authorities after crossing the border at age 17. …

Much of Sunday was rain free for most of North Texas. But some scattered showers and thunderstorms popped up by late afternoon, mainly east of the Dallas Fort-Worth area. But later this evening, a complex of storms is expected to develop to the northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth. These storms are expected to move southeast into our part of the region …

Across Texas, 637 more coronavirus cases were reported Sunday, including 624 new cases and 13 older ones that were recently reported by labs. The state also reported 18 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing its death toll to 50,639. Of the new cases, 584 were confirmed and 40 were probable. Of the older cases, 11 were confirmed and two were probable. The …

The National Weather Service has issued a flash-flood watch for parts of North Texas from Monday morning through Monday evening as storms roll in through the area overnight. The watch will be in effect through 7 p.m., with a high chances of heavy rainfall in Dallas and Fort Worth, the Weather Service said. Parts of the area received more than 6 …

Dallas police said Sunday evening that T-Mobile customers may not be able to reach the city of Dallas 911 call center due to technical issues with the cell phone provider network. T-Mobile customers who may be experiencing issues can call 214-744-4444 to reach 911 operators. A spokesman for the police department said it’s unclear how long the issue may persist. …

Garland fire and police crews have recovered the body of a woman whose car became trapped in water early Sunday, authorities say. Crews had responded to the 1700 block of Holford Road after a Nissan Altima was surrounded by water about 2:15 a.m. Police said that when Garland firefighters arrived, the vehicle, which had been swept into the creek, was …

The end of the Texas Legislature’s session is typically the prelude to the midterm election season, when statewide, congressional and legislative posts are up for grabs. But the 2021 legislative session has left some unresolved drama that will likely be settled before the 2022 election season begins in earnest. There will be at least one — perhaps two — special …

The Texas Department of Transportation hopes to help restitch four Dallas neighborhoods during the next two decades with massive overhauls of interstates 30 and 345. The two projects — which are estimated to cost well over $1 billion — are in their infancy. Environmental studies and federal approval are still years away before the department can lay a square foot …