North Texas cold weather shelters open
Shelters across North Texas have opened up to provide warmth to thousands without a safe place to stay. FOX 4's Payton May reports live from the Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth.
Emergency shelters open across North Texas
As temps drop into the teens, shelters are opening to serve anyone in need. Volunteers are prepared for the shelter reaching max capacity, and have organized overflow shelters. Donate to these shelters by clicking the links on fox4news.come/links.
School Closings: Some North Texas districts delay start of class Wednesday
Some North Texas school districts are delaying the start of their day on Wednesday because of dangerously cold temperatures.
DISD, FWISD to have regular classes Wednesday
The largest school districts have already announced plans to hold classes as normal on Wednesday, but some more rural schools have announced delays and closings.
Light Precipitation in Denton County Tuesday night
Some drivers in Denton County were caught off guard passing through North Texas as it welcomed a piercing arctic blast.
School closings: Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD make decision on Wednesday classes
The largest school districts have already announced plans to hold classes as normal on Wednesday, but some more rural schools have announced delays and closings.
Fort Worth braces resources for freezing temps
Crews in Fort Worth say they are ready for whatever this arctic blast brings.
Dallas ISD waiting to make decision on classes
Right now, many school districts are still waiting to make the call on classes this week. It?s not so much a concern for winter precipitation as it is for kids to be out in dangerous cold waiting for a bus.
TxDOT preps road for freezing conditions
TxDOT crews are in 24/7 operations to monitor overpasses, bridges and other road spots that could become icy due to the cold.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.