Photo gallery: Hot air balloons attack East Plano
It was unclear if these landings were completely unorthodox or standard operating procedure for the balloon festival.
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009
Impending Doom
Impending Doom
Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 10-16
This week, you can see butterflies in Southlake and Dallas, disaster fun in Mesquite, and schools rocking out at the House of Blues.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009
League of Women Voters of Arlington to hold Disaster Preparedness Forum
The forum will discuss various emergency management topics including essential services that protect our communities.
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
Arlington named most fast food-addicted city in the U.S.
The ranking was based on a large number of fast food restaurants per capita, how many people visit them, and how often they visit.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
Chesapeake Energy admits North Texas earthquakes may, in fact, have been caused by gas well drilling
... and they're shutting down two suspect wells as a precaution.
Friday, Aug. 14, 2009
North Texas school systems prepare for start of classes with swine flu front of mind
Lessons learned during the initial flu outbreak this spring will ensure a more measured response to flu outbreaks. (If any.)
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009
Vast horde of teens apparently loitering around Southlake Town Square
... and city leaders want to nip this problem in the bud before it gets any further out of hand.
Friday, July 31, 2009
ACT! for America group banned from holding meetings at Arlington library
The group reportedly failed to comply with two key library regulations.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Woman’s knitting needles draw the official attention of Fed guard at Balch Springs Social Security office
Maybe a ninja warrior could have put them to nefarious use -- but not mild-mannered Rachel Vines.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Richardson plant store burglarized by monkey
The owners of the store say surveillance video of a recent burglary shows a monkey as the culprit.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Texas governor Perry declares disaster for 167 hot, dry Texas counties
It's all about the hot, dry weather, and the resulting danger of wildfires.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Cleburne shaken, not stirred by yet another earthquake
It's the seventh small earthquake in a month, this one clocking in at a 2.0 on the ol' Richter scale.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Collin County’s CodeRED Program due for $50,000 renewal
CodeRED is an automated telephone notification system that the county has used to warn citizens of impending weather emergencies.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Dallas couple quarantined in China for swine flu scare
After a passenger on their United flight to Beijing was diagnosed with swine flu, the Reisch Boddies were quarantined for a week.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
City of Burleson needs “victims” for full-scale tornado drill
More than 100 volunteers are still needed to role play victims at two separate sites during the full-scale real-time drill.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Cleburne hit by another earthquake, will hire expert to investigate
One of the big things they want the expert to focus on is whether all that drilling is putting Cleburne on shaky ground.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
“Wildlife” to blame for expensive damage to Carrollton homeowners’ electronics, says Oncor
... if you consider fire ants to be wildlife. Like Oncor does.
Friday, June 5, 2009
F5 tornado wipes out Dallas - but only on the big screen at Studio Movie Grill on June 4 (we hope)
The Dallas area chapter of the American Red Cross calls on local storm chaser to help with "what if" disaster video.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Cleburne shaken by minor earthquake
The quake was so bad it knocked a hat off a goat.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
“Birds, mocking” terrorize Dallas Police HQ
The feisty felons mean no harm. (We trust.)
Friday, May 29, 2009
Dallas researchers given grant to find swine flu vaccine
The researchers are aiming for a vaccine that would be a cure after one contracts the virus.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Various North Texas schools reopening after swine flu closures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said such closures are now unnecessary.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Two Arlington-area schools shut down due to probable swine flu
One of 'em's in Mansfield ISD, actually - but Arlington kids go there.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Kennedale ISD closes due to swine flu
The school board voted, reluctantly, to close down the entire district until Monday, May 11th.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
City of Arlington activates swine flu informational hotline
That number is not, in fact, BR-549. (Saaa-LUTE!)
Monday, May 4, 2009
Collin County swine flu update - May 4, 2009
There are now three schools, all in Plano, that are closed due to the swine flu.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Tarrant County releases public health H1N1 update (May 1)
There are probable H1N1 cases at 11 schools in Tarrant County.
Friday, May 1, 2009
USA Film Fest tribute to Ray Liotta postponed due to (BUM! Bum bummm….) swiiiiine fluuuuu!
I guess you could call him a chicken. Right?
Friday, May 1, 2009
Texas Governor Rick Perry says we shouldn’t be alarmed by his flu-based disaster declaration
Disaster declarations, apparently, are "... a normal activity."
Friday, May 1, 2009
Food Marketing Institute cancels its conferences in Dallas next week because of ahem swine flu
On the bright side, you'll be able to get a parking space near the Convention Center no problem.
Friday, May 1, 2009
City of Denton cancels city-sponsored events due to swine influenza threat
City officials will continue to monitor the swine influenza threat in Denton and may take further steps as needed to minimize the risk of contracting this infection in our community.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Grand Prairie cancels Cinco de Mayo festivities over concerns over swine flu
The festival will be moved to Sept. 12 as a part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
UPDATED: Mayfest 2009 in Fort Worth is canceled due to swine flu
The cancellation is "in the interest of public health and safety."
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Let the swine flu finger-pointing begin
For the news folks to play armchair quarterback while contributing to the panic is a bit much for my liking.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
UPDATED: Daniel Webster Elementary in Dallas closed from Friday May 1 until at least Monday, May 11 due to swiiiiiine fluuuuu
The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department confirmed that a student had contracted the swine flu.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Fort Worth ISD closes due to swine flu cases
Methinks this won't be the last district to close. I think they should assign the kids some extra reading -- how about some Camus?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Five new probable cases of Swine Flu (North American Influenza) in Tarrant County
At this time, there are no confirmed cases in Tarrant County, but the total number of probably cases is 6. All are recovering well and do not require hospitalization.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Several North Texas schools closed due to swine flu scare
Cleburne High School and the Golden Rule Charter School in Oak Cliff are the latest schools to cancel classes.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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