Dallas opens warming center for the homeless
There was a steady stream of people showing up on Tuesday at the emergency shelter set up at Fair Park's Grand Place Building. It's one of two now open in the city of Dallas.
There was a steady stream of people showing up on Tuesday at the emergency shelter set up at Fair Park's Grand Place Building. It's one of two now open in the city of Dallas.
DART will light fires along train tracks to keep you safe
You may see small flames near the DART tracks in North Texas over the next few days.
You may see small flames near the DART tracks in North Texas over the next few days.
Dallas weather: North Texas warming centers
With temperatures set to plunge on Tuesday and freezing temperatures expected to stick around, several North Texas cities are opening warming centers.
With temperatures set to plunge on Tuesday and freezing temperatures expected to stick around, several North Texas cities are opening warming centers.
How to properly drip your faucets
Residents should take steps to make sure the cold weather doesn't do damage. One of the main suggestions by plumbers is to drip your faucets overnight.
Residents should take steps to make sure the cold weather doesn't do damage. One of the main suggestions by plumbers is to drip your faucets overnight.
How to turn off the water to your house
First, try to call the city and see if they can dispatch someone to turn off the water to your house if you have a busted pipe. But, it is always good to have the tools on hand if there is an emergency. Here is what to do.
First, try to call the city and see if they can dispatch someone to turn off the water to your house if you have a busted pipe. But, it is always good to have the tools on hand if there is an emergency. Here is what to do.
Dallas weather: Extreme Cold Warning in effect until Thursday, freezing rain possible
An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued through Thursday with wind chills expected to drop temperatures at or below zero.
An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued through Thursday with wind chills expected to drop temperatures at or below zero.
Will Texas power grid hold up during extreme cold?
A temperatures plummet, heaters are getting cranked up higher. Governor Abbott spoke about the state's power grid and energy demand.
A temperatures plummet, heaters are getting cranked up higher. Governor Abbott spoke about the state's power grid and energy demand.
TxDot prepares roads for extreme cold weather warning
Arctic air is heading towards the Metroplex and crews are working to pretreat the roads. The warning is in effect until Thursday at 9 p.m.
Arctic air is heading towards the Metroplex and crews are working to pretreat the roads. The warning is in effect until Thursday at 9 p.m.
Cold weather donations needed at NTX homeless shelters
Two North Texas homeless shelters are looking to house over 100 DFW residents without homes as an arctic cold front approaches the area. For more information, visit fox4news.com/links.
Two North Texas homeless shelters are looking to house over 100 DFW residents without homes as an arctic cold front approaches the area. For more information, visit fox4news.com/links.
Games pushed up due to forecasted cold
Schools decided early on to move up games set for later this week to accommodate the coming cold weather. However, decisions about canceling classes later this week have not yet been made.
Schools decided early on to move up games set for later this week to accommodate the coming cold weather. However, decisions about canceling classes later this week have not yet been made.
Fort Worth preps roads for wintry weather
Monday evening, Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department trucks dropped brine in primary locations like bridges, overpasses and hospital entrances.
Monday evening, Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department trucks dropped brine in primary locations like bridges, overpasses and hospital entrances.
North Texas schools move up games due to cold, but will classes be canceled?
Schools decided early on to move up games set for later this week to accommodate the coming cold weather. However, decisions about canceling classes later this week have not yet been made.
Schools decided early on to move up games set for later this week to accommodate the coming cold weather. However, decisions about canceling classes later this week have not yet been made.
Will Dallas schools close this week?
Unlike last month's snow event, kids may need to brave bitterly cold temperatures to get to school this time around.
Unlike last month's snow event, kids may need to brave bitterly cold temperatures to get to school this time around.
State resources prep for freezing weather
State emergency coordinators are taking this cold weather event seriously because it is expected to impact much of the state. The top concern for many people is the power grid.�
State emergency coordinators are taking this cold weather event seriously because it is expected to impact much of the state. The top concern for many people is the power grid.�
Dallas weather: Extreme Cold Warning in effect through Thursday
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero are expected in portions of North and Central Texas. Here's what we can expect for the next few days.
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero are expected in portions of North and Central Texas. Here's what we can expect for the next few days.
Texas winter weather: ERCOT issues weather watch for Feb. 19-21
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for most of the week ahead of expected extreme cold weather across the state.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for most of the week ahead of expected extreme cold weather across the state.
Texas winter weather: Gov. Abbott gives update on preparation, response
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to speak alongside other state officials about how the state is preparing for incoming winter weather.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to speak alongside other state officials about how the state is preparing for incoming winter weather.
With freezing temps, some businesses see uptick sales
With temperatures expected to stick around the freezing mark for the rest of the week, this is also a time some local businesses see a stride in sales. FOX 4's Paige Ellenberger is at G-I Mow in Richland Hills where firewood is in high demand.
With temperatures expected to stick around the freezing mark for the rest of the week, this is also a time some local businesses see a stride in sales. FOX 4's Paige Ellenberger is at G-I Mow in Richland Hills where firewood is in high demand.
Multiple cities open warming shelters during freezing temperatures
FOX 4's Payton May is at the Grand Place building in Fair Park where a temporary shelter has opened.
FOX 4's Payton May is at the Grand Place building in Fair Park where a temporary shelter has opened.
Mom of Detroit kids who froze to death said she asked for help from city, children's father
Tateona Williams made sure her kids were well fed, went to school, and were loved. She asked for help multiple times, but instead was turned away.
Tateona Williams made sure her kids were well fed, went to school, and were loved. She asked for help multiple times, but instead was turned away.