NWS: Total 6 tornadoes hit North Texas Monday night
The National Weather Service says its damage surveys are complete. There were a total of 6 tornadoes in North Texas Monday night including four in Johnson County and one in both Ellis and Collin counties.
The National Weather Service says its damage surveys are complete. There were a total of 6 tornadoes in North Texas Monday night including four in Johnson County and one in both Ellis and Collin counties.
Bullying complaints at Joshua ISD prompt protests at board meeting
Families filled the boardroom to show the district they’re standing together and standing up against how the district is addressing bullying issues. Joshua ISD parents frustrated and on the brink of tears described what they call ongoing bullying issues they say their children have faced at school.
Families filled the boardroom to show the district they’re standing together and standing up against how the district is addressing bullying issues. Joshua ISD parents frustrated and on the brink of tears described what they call ongoing bullying issues they say their children have faced at school.
VIDEO: Tornado threatens firefighters battling wooden pallet fire
Newly released video shows firefighters in Johnson County being told to brace for a tornado as they fought a large wooden pallet fire.
Newly released video shows firefighters in Johnson County being told to brace for a tornado as they fought a large wooden pallet fire.
Overnight storms bring 3 confirmed tornadoes, flash flooding across North Texas
So far, the National Weather Service has confirmed one EF-2 tornado north of Egan in Johnson County, a smaller EF-0 tornado in Keene and an EF-1 tornado in Collin County. That number could increase as a crew Tuesday continues surveying the damage in Kaufman and Van Zandt counties.
So far, the National Weather Service has confirmed one EF-2 tornado north of Egan in Johnson County, a smaller EF-0 tornado in Keene and an EF-1 tornado in Collin County. That number could increase as a crew Tuesday continues surveying the damage in Kaufman and Van Zandt counties.
Firefighters battling Johnson County pallet fire take shelter after spotting funnel cloud
Firefighters who were battling a large fire at a wooden pallet plant in Johnson County looked up to see a funnel cloud overhead. The fire captain called it one of the wildest fires he's ever had to command.
Firefighters who were battling a large fire at a wooden pallet plant in Johnson County looked up to see a funnel cloud overhead. The fire captain called it one of the wildest fires he's ever had to command.
Joshua ISD teachers resign for getting free lunches meant for students
Joshua ISD says four elementary school teachers resigned after admitting to getting free lunches from students who got the meals as part of the federal government's COVID-19 free lunch program.
Joshua ISD says four elementary school teachers resigned after admitting to getting free lunches from students who got the meals as part of the federal government's COVID-19 free lunch program.
Cold weather closes 2 Garland schools, doesn't stop dedicated soccer parents
Students at two Garland schools are staying home today because of the cold weather and broken heaters. The weather also affected some high school soccer games but it wasn't stopping the players' parents.
Students at two Garland schools are staying home today because of the cold weather and broken heaters. The weather also affected some high school soccer games but it wasn't stopping the players' parents.
2 arrested in connection with homicide in Keene
Two men face charges in connection with a deadly shooting in the Johnson County city of Keene.
Two men face charges in connection with a deadly shooting in the Johnson County city of Keene.
17-year-old charged for Johnson County head-on crash that injured 3
State troopers believe the 17-year-old who caused a four-car crash in Johnson County Thursday morning was intoxicated. She's in jail while the three other drivers are in the hospital.
State troopers believe the 17-year-old who caused a four-car crash in Johnson County Thursday morning was intoxicated. She's in jail while the three other drivers are in the hospital.
Triple shooting in Keene leaves 1 dead, suspects still at-large
Police in the Johnson County city of Keene are looking for two people connected to a deadly triple shooting.
Police in the Johnson County city of Keene are looking for two people connected to a deadly triple shooting.
Amber Alert suspect among 2 killed in Johnson County crash, missing girl flown to hospital
A registered sex offender accused of abducting two children, leading to an Amber Alert out of Bosque County, died in a crash while fleeing from authorities Saturday morning.
A registered sex offender accused of abducting two children, leading to an Amber Alert out of Bosque County, died in a crash while fleeing from authorities Saturday morning.
Glen Rose Junior High to remain closed due to COVID-19 outbreak, Trenton and Venus ISD schools reopen
A pandemic shutdown will last longer than expected for the teachers and kids at one North Texas school.
A pandemic shutdown will last longer than expected for the teachers and kids at one North Texas school.
Texas schools dealing with 'major operational issues' due to COVID-19 outbreaks, TEA says
The head of the Texas Education Agency said that schools are dealing with major operational issues. Mike Morath told members of the state's department of education that community spread is so rampant that it’s pretty much a guarantee that someone with an active infection is walking into a school campus.
The head of the Texas Education Agency said that schools are dealing with major operational issues. Mike Morath told members of the state's department of education that community spread is so rampant that it’s pretty much a guarantee that someone with an active infection is walking into a school campus.
Former Joshua ISD vice principal dies of COVID-19 just weeks after giving birth
The 32-year-old career educator stayed in the ICU after delivering her daughter by C-section and never got to hold the baby before she died Sunday.
The 32-year-old career educator stayed in the ICU after delivering her daughter by C-section and never got to hold the baby before she died Sunday.
Joshua ISD staff to receive 4% pay raise, $1,000 bonus for work during pandemic
“Our employees have gone through a trying period of time the last year and a half,” said Joshua ISD Board President Ronnie Galbreath. “We want to reward and keep our staff. They continue to do a great job. We want to keep them here and encourage other teachers to come here.”
“Our employees have gone through a trying period of time the last year and a half,” said Joshua ISD Board President Ronnie Galbreath. “We want to reward and keep our staff. They continue to do a great job. We want to keep them here and encourage other teachers to come here.”
Alvarado police chief on administrative leave amidst investigation
The chief of police in the Johnson County town of Alvarado is on administrative leave.
The chief of police in the Johnson County town of Alvarado is on administrative leave.
Downtown Cleburne structures could be examined after historic building’s wall collapse
The mayor of Cleburne has requested a review to examine surrounding structures in the town's downtown area, where there are buildings dating back to the 1800s.
The mayor of Cleburne has requested a review to examine surrounding structures in the town's downtown area, where there are buildings dating back to the 1800s.
Air Force Academy identifies cadet who died in plane crash near Cleburne
The U.S. Air Force Academy has identified the cadet who died in a single-engine plane crash near Cleburne on Thursday.
The U.S. Air Force Academy has identified the cadet who died in a single-engine plane crash near Cleburne on Thursday.
Air Force Academy cadet among 2 killed in plane crash near Cleburne
An Air Force Academy cadet was one of two people killed in a small plane crash in Johnson County Thursday.
An Air Force Academy cadet was one of two people killed in a small plane crash in Johnson County Thursday.
20 years later, Angel Baby Doe’s identity still a mystery in Johnson County
Investigators are still trying to identify a newborn baby found dumped on the side of the road in Johnson County nearly 20 years ago.
Investigators are still trying to identify a newborn baby found dumped on the side of the road in Johnson County nearly 20 years ago.