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Fort Worth-based American Airlines has officially declared the current operational meltdown caused by Winter Storm Fern as the "largest weather-related disruption" in the company’s history. The severe winter weather, which paralyzed North Texas with ice and snow, resulted in a massive backlog of travelers and displaced flight crews at...

ARLINGTON, Texas — While the City of Arlington and local school districts begin a phased recovery from Winter Storm Fern, hundreds of schools and businesses across North Texas remained closed through Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Arlington city officials implemented a delayed opening on Tuesday, while the Arlington Independent School...

ARLINGTON, Texas — In response to an Arctic cold front dubbed Winter Storm Fern, the City of Arlington has launched an extensive multi-departmental operation to protect residents and infrastructure. The storm, which is expected to bring significant ice, snow, and freezing rain, is forecast to impact the region from...

With a major winter weather system, dubbed Winter Storm Fern, forecast to sweep across the southern United States from Texas to the Carolinas, major airlines are proactively dropping change fees. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) are warning of significant ice, freezing rain, and heavy snow starting Friday,...

After 25 years in business, the popular Houston-based women’s boutique chain Francesca’s is reportedly closing all 457 of its locations nationwide. The retailer, which became a mall staple for its "free-spirited" fashion and unique jewelry, has begun liquidating its inventory following reports of a new Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Local...

ARLINGTON, Texas — The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has officially launched a Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) and a Phased Retirement initiative following significant shifts in federal funding and policy. UTA President Jennifer Cowley announced the measures this week, citing the need to preserve core mission funds and...

A 17-year-old resident of south Fort Worth is facing adult charges after law enforcement uncovered a sophisticated plot to commit mass violence at 14 North Texas schools. Evan Banda was arrested on January 8, 2026, following an investigation that linked local arson incidents to an international extremist organization. The Investigation:...

FIFA officials have officially dismissed viral social media reports claiming a "mass cancellation" of 2026 World Cup ticket applications as completely baseless. A spokesperson told WFAA that these reports, which have garnered millions of views on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), have "no validity at all". Context Behind the Viral...

Tensions over federal immigration enforcement reached a boiling point in North Texas this weekend as hundreds of residents joined a nationwide wave of protests. The demonstrations follow the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, 37, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. Local...

ARLINGTON, Texas — In a historic win for the North Texas cultural landscape, the National Medal of Honor Museum has been named the No. 1 Best New Museum in America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2026. The $200 million facility, located in the heart of the Arlington...