Much Work Remains 1 Month After Tornadoes Tore Through Town, Many Still Waiting On Federal Funding
One month has passed since 10 tornadoes struck nine North Texas cities. But in some locations it looks as if the twisters just hit yesterday.
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One month has passed since 10 tornadoes struck nine North Texas cities. But in some locations it looks as if the twisters just hit yesterday.
Randal Colling toured what's left of one of the four commercial buildings he owns in West Dallas pummeled by last month's EF-3 tornado.
The DA's Office is using a new state law that went into effect on September 1 that seeks harsher punishment for crimes like burglary, assaults, and robberies, committed in disaster areas.
TXU Energy has donated 300 trees to the City of Dallas and hosted a volunteer tree planting at White Rock Lake Park following last month's tornado that severely damaged the city.
Across North Texas, several efforts are underway to prepare for the forecasted freezing temperatures.
The twister may not erase any of the memories here, but it sure did a number on the store that's been in Jon Pinkus' family since 1951.
Dallas County commissioners will vote on an order that could give tornado victims some relief on their property taxes Tuesday.
The small, Christian college-prep school was devastated by the EF-3 tornado and forced to relocate from Northway Church. But even though its home was destroyed, the school is very much still alive.
Kids and parents took their joy back, ten days after tornadoes took away homes and ruined neighborhoods in North Dallas.
Neighbors said they realized the traditional trick-or-treating wouldn't work in the Richland Park area because storm debris still lines many streets and is piled on top of sidewalks.
Ten days ago, April Kao first saw the devastation the north Dallas tornado left after tearing through the back of her Preston Hollow home.
Dallas ISD officials discussed a series of rebuild plans for Jefferson Wednesday, but not Cary or Walnut Hill.
After being slammed by an EF-3 tornado 10 days ago, business owners at one of Dallas' most well-known intersections — Preston Road and Royal Lane — are trying to rebuild and reopen.
The Dallas Cowboys scored points in the community Wednesday as a group of players and cheerleaders delivered lunches to teachers and staff forced to relocate schools after last week's tornadoes.
FEMA crews toured parts of Richardson slammed by last week's tornado, assessing the damage at public facilities and the storm debris.
FEMA crews are assessing cities, including Richardson, this week.
The support moved Thomas Jefferson High School teacher Lisa Alfonso to tears on Monday.
The Gene and Jerry Jones family announced a $1 million donation to Dallas ISD to help rebuild the Thomas Jefferson High School football field and replace football equipment that was lost during Sunday night's tornadoes.
Michael and Jen Chambers are one of several families in South Richardson who can no longer live in their homes.
Volunteers will focus on cleaning up the outside of the school starting at 9:00 a.m. at the school at 8494 Stults Road.
St. Mark's School of Texas sustained major damage, but rather than cancel homecoming, they accepted an invitation by rival Greenhill School to change the venue.
The city said it has cleared debris from 20% of the side streets.
While victims in the path of any of last week's tornadoes aren't surprised to find their property blocks, if not miles, away... the pain of the loss is more difficult when the item can't be replaced.
Teachers from Thomas Jefferson High School, Edward H. Cary Middle School and Walnut Hill Elementary School will benefit from the donation.
Students from the tornado-devastated Cary Middle School were split up and sent to Franklin and Medrano Middle Schools.
A tornado watch is in effect for counties further west of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex until 10 a.m.
By early Monday morning, scattered severe thunderstorms with winds 60 mph+ and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be possible.
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With about 200 officers leaving the department each year, the Dallas Police Department has worked hard just to keep the force from shrinking.
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday and the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick.
A tornado watch is in effect for counties further west of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex until 10 a.m.
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