FIFA Fan Festival Dallas temporarily suspended operations because of lightning Sunday afternoon before reopening later as thunderstorms moved through North Texas.
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Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five ...
An estimated 15 to 20 million people, along with foreign dignitaries and religious leaders, were expected to take part in the ceremonies, which will last for several days.
Hundreds of people filled Texas Live in Arlington on Sunday night to watch Mexico take on England in the FIFA World Cup.
Lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the World Cup match against Belgium tomorrow, after FIFA's disciplinary committee lifted a red card suspension he received on Wednesday.Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni ...
An off-duty firefighter is being called a hero after rescuing three children from an overturned boat at Alvarado Park Lake.Officials with Alvarado police said they were called to the Alvarado Park Lake on Saturday when a boat capsized. Witnesses told police there were nine people on board when th...
Severe thunderstorm watch trimmed back to western counties until 10 p.m.The 4th of July was a warm one, marking the hottest day of the year so far for North Texas, with a high of 99°.That heat sticks around today, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits and, of course, feel...
Riley Greene homered, tripled and drove in four runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.Greene sent a two-run home run to right field in the fourth inning and hit a two-run triple high into the left-field corner during a four-run fifth inning.Casey Mize (4-5) all...
Fort Worth police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened during a large gathering in southeast Fort Worth.Police say the shooting happened off Wilbarger Street, near Lake Arlington.According to investigators, two men got into an argument that escalated into gunfire.One man was killed. ...
It's a too-frequent consequence following holidays involving fireworks: lost pets. Many animals frightened by the noise will get separated from their families, and Dallas Animal Services is preparing for a busy stretch of days ahead. Spokesperson Julie Silva said the kennels there already overflo...
Strong storms that moved across North Texas on Sunday will give way to typical July heat as we enter into the work week. Meteorologist Damien Lodes has the forecast.
Independence Day ranks as one of the highest days of the year when pets run away from home. The loud noise of fireworks can startle pets and force them to run for cover. Here's what you should do if your pet got out over the holiday weekend.
Fort Worth police are investigating a shooting that happened on Saturday near Lake Arlington.
Texas Live in Arlington was full of people on Sunday gearing up for the FIFA World Cup match against Mexico and Brazil. Briseida Holguin reports.
For more than 20 years, Anderson Cooper has traveled the world for 60 Minutes in pursuit of stories that revealed the humanity behind the headlines. In his farewell interview, Cooper recalled his awe of joining the program he idolized as a child and walking the same halls as legends including Mik...
This is an updated version of a story first published on April 13, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. There's been something unusual going on in a whole lot of Major League Baseball stadiums lately, and it isn't baseball, well, at least not exactly. It's "Banana Ball," and if you've nev...
Organizers at the FIFA Fan Fest in Dallas' Fair Park paused entry on Sunday evening as lightning moved across the area. Those who were already inside the fest were advised to take shelter under the main stage viewing area or take shelter in their personal cars. Attention FIFA Fan Festival...
Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during summit as well.
FIFA Fan Festival Dallas temporarily suspended operations because of lightning Sunday afternoon before reopening later as thunderstorms moved through North Texas.
President Trump paid homage to veterans, attacked communism and touted America's "golden age" in his Fourth of July speech commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.Speaking in Washington, D.C., after severe weather forced a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Mr. Trump's...
A ruptured pipeline in South Arlington caused more than 100,000 gallons of domestic wastewater to overflow from a regional collection system, utility officials announced Sunday.
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.
A coordinated holiday crackdown by Dallas police and fire officials resulted in the seizure of nearly a ton of illegal fireworks and multiple citations on the Fourth of July, authorities said Sunday.
An off-duty firefighter is being hailed a hero for saving the lives of three children after a boat overturned on a lake during the holiday weekend, according to Alvarado police. Police said a boat carrying nine people capsized Sunday, trapping three children beneath the vessel. Two of the chil...
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
A dispute over a woman at a large Fourth of July gathering ended in a double shooting Saturday night, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, police said.
President Trump held separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, which is now in its fifth year. The calls took place as a Ukrainian attack on Crimea left one person dead, according to officials i...
North Texas residents are bracing for a tumultuous week of weather, starting with storm risks Sunday before shifting into a sweltering, humid game day Monday and culminating in the region's first triple-digit heat wave of the season.
Dawn White shares what pet parents should know and tips to find lost furry friends.
The 4th of July was a warm one, marking the hottest day of the year so far for North Texas, with a high of 99°. That heat sticks around today, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits and, of course, feeling slightly hotter when you factor in the humidity.
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is celebrating America's 250th birthday with a rare piece of history and art installation!
We're reflecting a year after deadly floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, and what's changed since then.
After calling for more regulations on data centers in Texas last month, Governor Greg Abbott has taken a step further and said AI data centers shouldn't be built in rural Texas neighborhoods. The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Au...
As the GOP looks forward to a first-ever midterm convention, Texas Democrats say they're looking to make major moves this election cycle.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder said Democrats need to get "bigger" and "bolder", and that the Republican party "must be real scared" after their Dallas national convention announcement last week. Scudder sat down with Jack Fink after Scudder was recently re-elected for his posit...
After calling for more regulations on data centers in Texas last month, Governor Greg Abbott has taken a step further and said AI data centers shouldn't be built in rural Texas neighborhoods. His comments came during a re-election campaign rally in Bullard, Texas, near Tyler on Tuesday. Data cent...
Expect a hot and steamy forecast for the 4th of July, with highs around the 100° mark and feels-like temperatures as hot as 105°. There is a slim 10% chance of an isolated shower or rumble, but most areas will remain dry for the holiday. Saturday night, rain and storms in Oklahoma will d...
Brady Constantine isn't a one-man show. Crucial to carrying out his duties as Kendall County Emergency Services Director and Fire Marshal are the emergency responders within his reach. Certainly, good relationships with County officials help, too.The Comfort native who rode ambulances in Fort Wor...
Saturday marks one year since floods ripped through Texas' Hill Country region, claiming 137 lives and leaving behind devastation in the wake of the waters. The flash floods remain the second-deadliest flood disaster in state history, with the Thrall flood of 1921 still the most devastating at 21...
Watch the full fireworks display from Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on July 4, 2026.
The summer heat will continue across North Texas, but there is a chance of storms on the horizon. Damien Lodes has the updated forecast.
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