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Strong storms with heavy rain and possible flooding are in the forecast for North Texas on Tuesday.According to the forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5), rain chances throughout most of the morning will be at 90%. After noon, chances will drop off a bit before falling sharply at 3 p.m.A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for much of North Texas, which will last until 4 p.m. The eastern part of Dallas County, as well as all of Rockwall County and much of Collin County, was issued a severe thunderstorm warning, which will last until 11:45 a.m. Many parts of North Texas are…

Art isn’t just in museums, galleries or concert halls. Art is all around us – especially in our homes.Whether you’re in your bedroom, cooking in your kitchen or working in the garage, the items that fill our homes tell stories about who we are and what we care about. That’s why Arts Access, a journalism partnership between the Dallas Morning News and KERA, is launching a series called “Home is Where the Art Is.” From Mansfield to Oak Cliff, this art series explores the items that make people feel at home in North Texas and what makes them feel special…

Multiple sports stars made their presence felt at Met Gala 2025. Among them were Texan Olympians Sha’Carri Richardson and Simone Biles.Biles was spotted first at Monday night’s event, making her way up the steps toward the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City with husband Jonathan Owens. For this year’s Met Gala, Biles wore a blue minidress that included a long train and collared neckline.Biles also wore a set of color-coordinated heels. Biles joked about some of her outfit details in an interview with People over the weekend.“I think they’re telling me I’m going to wear at least five-…

If you have travel plans that involve flying, make sure your ID is the real deal. After years of delay, the Real ID Act will be enforced.Starting May 7, only state-issued driver’s licenses and state-issued ID cards that comply with the REAL ID requirements will be accepted at TSA checkpoints and for official federal government purposes. Here is everything you need to know about the requirements.What is a Real ID?Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 in response to the terrorist attacks on 9/11, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North…

Dallas-based developer NexPoint is pushing forward with plans to redevelop a 42-story city skyscraper.NexPoint filed plans with Dallas’ Economic Development Committee Friday outlining its efforts to build 970 residential units within Cityplace Tower and on vacant land around the site.Estimated project costs are more than $445 million, and construction is expected to begin near the end of the year. The firm is seeking property tax abatements for the project, NexPoint said.It was on the Dallas’ EDC briefing memos for its Monday meeting, but the project was not discussed and the board took no action. Plans are expected to appear before…

The third-busiest airport in the world is expected get even bigger over the next few years. Called “DFW Forward,” DFW International Airport‘s capital plan worth more than $12 billion is underway ― with plans to add or refurbish 68 gates, in addition to other improvements. Here’s everything to know about the plan: What changes are coming to DFW?Aviation NewsStay prepared. Receive the latest airlines news, delivered straight to your inbox.Terminal FLast week, DFW Airport and American Airlines jointly announced the expansion of the existing Terminal F project, which will add a new terminal next to Terminal E. Originally intended as…

Tyler Booker is fully embracing his new Texan lifestyle.Less than a day after he was drafted, the Dallas Cowboys’ first-round pick received a new pair of Lucchese boots. Now he’s making his way to D-FW’s barbecue scene.According to the restaurant’s social media pages, Booker recently made a stop at Hutchins BBQ. Per the restaurant’s Instagram post Monday, it appears Booker was at Hutchins BBQ’s McKinney location.Hutchins BBQ, home to the signature Texas Twinkie, has locations in McKinney and Frisco.CowboysBe the smartest Cowboys fan. Get the latest news.“Drafted by the Cowboys? First play: BBQ,” the restaurant’s social media post read. “Tyler…

Fort Worth schools are at risk of a state takeover, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath warned district leaders on Monday.One of the district’s campuses earned a failing rating for the fifth consecutive year, according to recently released 2023 A-F academic accountability grades. But complicating matters is that the state rating comes two years delayed because of lawsuits — and Fort Worth officials already closed that campus. Morath wrote to Superintendent Karen Molinar and trustee president Roxanne Martinez that the closure “has no bearing on” the actions he may take. The Education LabReceive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories…

Falling crude prices will eventually translate into lower prices at the gas pump for consumers, but that doesn’t mean its all good news ― especially for Texas-based oil producers.On Monday, global crude prices sank after OPEC+ agreed over the weekend to surge production for a second month, adding to existing concerns about how tariffs may impact worldwide demand. Brent fell to $60 per barrel, while U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) slid by 2% to settle around $57 per barrel.“It definitely magnifies what has already become an uncertain backdrop for oil prices,” Bracewell LLP energy partner Austin Lee said. “The combination…

A second case of measles has been reported in Denton County, county health officials announced Monday. The patient is a child who recently traveled internationally, officials wrote in a news release. Their vaccination status was not immediately known. The child was not admitted to a hospital, the release said, and is recovering at home. “As we report a second case of measles in Denton County this year, we want to remind the public that vaccination is the best protection against this highly contagious disease,” said Matt Richardson, Denton County’s director of public health. “With cases on the rise globally, it’s…