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Cartoonist Gets Death Threats for MAGA Texas Flood Comic

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 16, 2025

A Pulitzer Prize winner is being targeted over a cartoon depicting a drowning MAGA supporter in Kerr County.

UPDATE: What To Know About the Texas Flood Victims From the Dallas Area

By Kelly Dearmore

Jul 14, 2025

More than 130 people are dead and at least 160 are still missing, 10 days after the horrific Central Texas flood.

Ashanti, Dru Hill Provided the R&B Summer Grooves Despite the Heavy Rain in Dallas

By Jamisha Daniels

Jul 13, 2025

Ashani, Dru Hill and Mario hit the stage at Texas Trust CU Theatre and had fans singing all night.

Kesha Weathers the Storm and Still Pulls Off a Sold Out Dallas Show

By Carly May Gravley

Jul 10, 2025

Despite bad weather and delays, Kesha didn't stop and made it pop at Dos Equis Pavilion.

How to Contribute to Memorials for Camp Mystic Flooding Victims From Dallas

By Emma Ruby

Jul 10, 2025

The funds will honor the little girls’ legacies by supporting animal rescues, scholarships and ministry efforts.

Flood-Related Risks Were 'Enhanced' By Federal Layoffs, Expert Says

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 9, 2025

The president has dodged questions about how layoffs impacted the federal response to the flood in Central Texas.

Kesha Fans Upset After Singer's Dallas Show Was Postponed

By Eric Diep

Jul 9, 2025

Kesha was scheduled to perform at Dos Equis Pavilion on Tuesday night, but heavy rain put a damper on those plans.

Local Restaurants and Businesses Donating to Central Texas Flood Relief

By Nick Reynolds

Jul 9, 2025

Here's how people in Dallas can help those in need in Kerr County.

Flooding Swept Through a Texas Summer Camp. Then Came the Conspiracy Theories

By Emma Ruby

Jul 8, 2025

Posts speculating that the missing Camp Mystic girls were trafficked or that weather manipulation played a role in the storm have gained millions of views.

Dallas Flooded Over 100 Years Ago. Here's Why That's Not Likely to Happen Again.

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 8, 2025

The flood in Kerr County is one of the deadliest in Texas history. Dallas is unlikely to ever top that list.

How Robert Earl Keen and Trae Tha Truth Are Helping Kerr County Flood Victims

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 7, 2025

The two Texas musicians are using their platforms to donate to relief funding for the Texas Hill Country floods.

How to Help: Mercy Chefs on Ground in Kerrville Fueling First Responders

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jul 6, 2025

The Texas Restaurant Association reports the nonprofit is on the ground in Kerrville; Mercy Chefs served 500 meals Saturday.

Dallas USPS Worker Dies Two Years After Eugene Gates Jr. Death, OSHA Fine

By Emma Ruby

Jun 25, 2025

A cause of death has not been determined, union leaders told us.

The 10 Hottest Summers in Dallas History

By Kelly Dearmore

Jun 18, 2025

Summer officially starts this week. We know it'll get hot, but will it get as hot as one of these summers from the past?

Where Dallas Ranks Among The Hottest Cities in the Nation

By Alec Spicer

May 30, 2025

Unfortunately, it's not the definition of "hottest" we were hoping for.

Saharan Dust To Fill the North Texas Air Soon

By Kelly Dearmore

May 29, 2025

Dust from Africa's largest desert will be wafting into Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend. Here's when it will be strongest.

The 5 Worst Tornadoes In Dallas History

By Alyssa Fields

May 27, 2025

It's twister time in Texas. While cyclones touch down around Dallas, here's a look back at the times the county has been hit.

The 12 Hottest May Days in Dallas History

By Kelly Dearmore

May 14, 2025

To paraphrase the great Phil Collins, we can feel it coming in the air. Oh, Lord.

Large Number of Texans Affected by Scammers This Time Of Year

By Alyssa Fields

Apr 28, 2025

Natural disasters displace more Texans than any other state. That's when scammers pick up the phone and get to calling.

New Dallas Heat, Summer Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Emma Ruby

Apr 17, 2025

It’s about to get hot in here. Really hot. But you knew that already.

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