(Arlington, TX) – The Arlington Independent School District is closing 26 locations Monday and Tuesday, and plans to resume instruction remotely on Wednesday and open up as many schools as possible for in-person learning on Thursday. The winter storms of the past week dealt devastating blows to the school buildings. Arlington ISD maintenance crews and…… MORE
Improving: In Cities of Duncanville, Anna, Mesquite – Including Free Water Today/Sunday
WBAP/KLIF – The City of Anna says it’s lifting it’s boil water notice today/Sunday. Free Water: City of Duncanville is lifting all water usage restrictions. If you’ve still got problems getting water into your home or business building, Duncanville is holding a free water event from 2 to 5 pm today at the D.L. Hopkins…… MORE
70 Deaths Nationwide Attributed To Winter Freeze
Dallas (AP) – With the snow and ice clearing in Texas after days of unusual cold, authorities are finding the bodies of people who likely froze to death as they struggled to stay warm after electricity was cut to millions. Of the around 70 deaths attributed to the snow, ice, and frigid temperatures nationwide, more…… MORE
Warmer Temperatures Ease Winter Emergency
Dallas (AP) – Higher temperatures are spreading across the southern United States, bringing some relief to a region now very weary of winter. The region faces a challenging clean-up and expensive repairs from days of extreme cold and widespread power outages. In hard-hit Texas, where millions were warned to boil tap water before drinking it,…… MORE
As Temps Rise, A Little Bit of Good News For Plano Residents Who Are Still Without Water
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Plano announced they will allow Plano residents who don’t have water due to burst pipes to take showers at several of their recreation centers. Beginning Sunday February 21st, residents can go to the Carpenter Park or Tom Muehlenbeck Centers as well as the Plano Aquatic Center to use…… MORE