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A bird decided to take a selfie with the TxDOT camera at 360 and I20.
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Photo from inside the Sam’s Club in Grapevine. Thanks to Rosa Kerr for the photo.
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YES!!! Well done @Rangers !!!!!!
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There he is.. lol
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One of the more crazier videos of the Grapevine tornado. Language warning here but I would have been saying the same thing, honestly. #dfwwx #txwx
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@DFWscanner here is another view.. pardon the language
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This is why Dallas can’t have nice things.
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The new pedestrian bridge going across Central Expressway in Dallas has finally opened and someone has already tried driving on it
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Shooting (Dallas) Dallas PD is on scene of a shooting at the State Fair near the food court. Multiple injuries reported. Ambulances requested to the scene. Updates to follow. AVOID THE AREA!
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PHOTOS - Explosion (Fort Worth) Fort Worth FD is on scene of a reported explosion in the 800 block of Houston Street in downtown. Requesting a 2nd alarm. Injuries have been reported. Updates to follow. Avoid this area. Thanks to Chelsea Davidson for the photos.
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CAPTION THIS: (I30 and 360 area in Arlington)
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Dumpster fire. 🤬
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@DFWscanner what is happening at AT&T Stadium?
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Parade (Arlington) Police saying there is a person, possibly intoxicated, on top of a sign 25-30' in the air near the 1200 block of Nolan Ryan Parkway. Requested a ladder from the fire department to take him into custody, but sounds like he is down now.
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Another look at the explosion in downtown Fort Worth near the 800 block of Houston Street. Injuries have been reported. Avoid this area!
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VIDEO: Here is a video of the tornado as it developed near White Settlement and impact the Sansom Park area. Thanks to Jon Espinosa for the video. #txwx #dfwwx
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Photos from inside the Discount Tire store on Highway 114 in Grapevine. Photos courtesy Melissa Sherrod.
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TORNADO? April Jeanette Torres sent us this video from the Pecan Square neighborhood in Roanoke. It was either a brief spin up tornado or a large dust devil. No significant injuries or damage reported. @NWSFortWorth
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There is no reason to drive through a roadway like this one. This was on Highway 175 in Seagoville a little earlier. I guess we still need to be putting out the message: DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS! (Video: José Enrique Tavera)
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We got the Law Enforcement Blue Alert on our phones, as well. Don't have any information. We are looking for information now. Stay tuned.
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OK, that was awesome.
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Police have released the identities of the victims from the Allen shooting. Names omitted for privacy. Female, age 11, Sachse Female, age 8, Sachse Male, age 37, Dallas Female, age 35, Dallas Male, age 3, Dallas Male, age 23, Nevada Male, age 32, Dallas Female, age 26, McKinney
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Thanks to Stephanie McLaughlin Photography for this amazing shot. #solareclipse
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@astros This didn’t age well.
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Hudson Paulk took this video of a possible brief spin up tornado in the Northlake area. Either a quick spin up or kicked up dust from strong winds. No significant damage reported.
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WTH?
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@DFWscanner rocket launch?
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KOLACHE OUCHIE: Vehicle crashes into the popular Czech Stop kolache bakery in West, Texas. Luckily no one was injured and West VFD reports the bakery should be back up and running soon.
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Dallas PD: This morning, it was discovered that a Clouded Leopard was missing from its enclosure at the Dallas Zoo. At this time, zoo staff believe the animal is still on zoo property. SWAT is on scene and assisting with locating the animal.
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TOLLWAY SHOOTING: A driver says she was traveling north on the Sam Rayburn Tollway last night around 8:45am when another driver fired a shot into her vehicle, shattering the window next to her toddler. She had four kids in the vehicle, but luckily none of them were hurt.
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Longhorns on the loose, Highway 67 near Midlothian.
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INTENSE: Video from inside the gas station at I35 and Lone Oak Road as travelers took shelter from the violent tornado. Connor and Kady Stines sent us this video. #txwx #dfwwx
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Shooting (Allen) A shooting has been reported at the Allen Premium Outlets. Numerous law enforcement officers on scene. At least one victim has been reported. Additional ambulances requested. Stay tuned for updates. AVOID THIS AREA!
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We would like to give a special shout-out to the North Texas Jeep Club for volunteering to help stranded motorists across DFW. We have had about 50 Jeep drivers on the roads and helped at least 200-300 stuck or stranded drivers. They are out tonight, too! Job well done.
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12:16am - Here is a photo of the major damage to buildings at I35 and Lone Oak Road between Valley View and Sanger. Several injuries have been reported. EMS Triage is underway. Ambulances from across Denton and Cooke counties have been sent to the scene. Travel along I35 remains
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This is Officer Darrin McMichael of the Arlington Police Department. He was killed this morning while riding his motorcycle into work. He dedicated 24 years of his life serving the residents and visitors of Arlington. Please join us in praying for his family and the APD during
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WATCH: This boy was lucky to escape major injury after a driver failed to yield to him riding his bicycle across a protected crosswalk. This incident occurred today on Ray White Road near Central High School. It is so important to stay alert while driving. Video: Letty S.
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Incredible photo of the supercell thunderstorm as it moved northeast across Wise County. This photo was taken of the tornado-warned storm right after it produced damage in and around Decatur. Thanks Megan Richards for the photo.
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Already two reports of stray bullets hitting houses in DFW. One caller just reported a bullet came through his kitchen. At another house, a bullet broke a window. Celebratory gunfire is not only illegal, it's incredibly dangerous and extremely unsafe. Don't do it!
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Facebook and Instagram down? Oh, hey Twitter.
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Please join us in saying a prayer for the Mesquite PD as they mourn the loss of K-9 Officer Kozmo. K-9 Kozmo died in the line of duty early this morning as he helped officers track down armed suspects. The manner of his death is currently pending. More:
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Reminder: The Department of Defense is conducting military training operations at several sites in North Texas through this week. The training will involve air and ground mobility across the metroplex. FYI if you notice helicopter or military activity in the area.
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During the severe weather event yesterday, our posts on Facebook and Twitter reached just over 3 million people. Your RTs helped get vital weather alerts out to millions. Thank you all for engaging with this page and helping spread the word. This is truly a community effort!
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We just want to take one tweet and thank our awesome audience here on Twitter. Thank you for following @DFWScanner . We hope the information shared here is valuable. We don't say it as often as we should, but thank you for following us. Be well!
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@rawsalerts Multiple police agencies put out statements last week. It was widely reported. We made posts too.
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Texas Department of Transportation: Due to the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, that is expected to cause severe traffic delays, no size/weight permitted travel will be allowed on that day from midnight to midnight in the following counties. 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲
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Unbelievable. Picture of the tornado that struck the Rowlett area tonight, courtesy birchmencolonizer/Reddit #txwx
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Video of the crash last night in Lewisville. It appears two vehicles were racing and struck an innocent vehicle. At least one person had serious injuries.
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@DFWscanner I was on my way home and caught this. SRT south. Hope this video helps whoever was involved.
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6:04am - Tornado WARNING for a portion of Dallas County - Strong rotation near Garland and Richardson moving southeast. A potential tornado is developing. SEEK SHELTER NOW!
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Who is ready for 11° temps and -6° wind chill early Friday morning? 😨
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Loose Livestock (Fort Worth) Fort Worth PD officers are tracking a group of loose cows in the area of Montgomery Street and W 7th Street. FWPD on scene and helicopter was overhead. I guess they don't call it Cowtown for nothing. Heads up in the area.
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Incredible footage released by the Haltom City Police Department shows the moment officers encountered a heavily armed man wearing tactical gear and carrying an AR15 rifle. The officers were shot multiple times but fortunately will all survive. Two civilians were killed.
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Gas prices climbing to $5/gallon and some of y’all still driving like it’s a race. Lol. Some of y’all need to learn how to coast. 🤣😎
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Just a note to say job well done to the @ArlingtonPD @ArlingtonTxFire and all the other agencies who worked the World Series parade. It was a massive undertaking, one that has been reported to be the largest event in Arlington's history. You all, like our Texas Rangers, made DFW
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DFW Scanner has teamed up with the North Texas Jeep Club to provide 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 to and from work for our local first responders and healthcare workers during adverse winter weather travel conditions. (1/2) MORE ⬇️
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Traffic Alert (Irving) Destructive winds just blew over an 18-wheeler on southbound 161 at 183 in Irving. Thanks to Cory Cook for the photo.
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VIDEO: An impressive video of the Grapevine tornado from a business next door to the Sam's Club. Thanks to Michael Rink for the video.
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🚨 ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 15-17 due to extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal.
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Receiving multiple reports of a widespread power issue, mostly across Dallas County. Did your power flicker in the last 15 minutes?
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Severe storms two days before Thanksgiving. What else, 2020? What the hell do you want from us?
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⚠️ Useful Information ⚠️ North Texans - if you know of a grocery store that is open, a place that has firewood in stock, or helpful tips for those without water or power, please share them in this thread below so others can get info if needed.
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Meet our newest little scanner man! My son August born yesterday afternoon. Such a great staff here at @methodistmans ! He will be listening to scanners and tweeting in no time! 😀
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Authorities in Arlington are expecting a crowd of “hundreds of thousands” for the World Series victory parade through the entertainment district. The parade starts at 12:15pm.
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So far.. - 20 kids shooting fireworks in the air and at cars at a Fort Worth apartment complex - Fireworks to the face injury in Tarrant County - Group shooting off fireworks and guns in Benbrook - Dozens and dozens of grass fires The night is young. Happy 4th! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Large hail up to the size of tennis balls fell in Roanoke. Thanks to Barbara Quinn Howard for the photos. #txwx #dfwwx @NWSFortWorth @TxStormChasers
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UPDATE: Garland police arrested 23 people and towed 13 vehicles after unruly protestors refused to relocate to a safe demonstration area and stop impeding traffic/business during a protest outside General Dynamics
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Pretty incredible footage of the VLAT (Very Large Air Tanker) Tanker 912 making retardant drops at the Chalk Mountain Fire near Glen Rose. The DC-10 Air Tanker was brought in from California to assist with wildfires statewide. The fire is estimated at 6,339 acres, 10% contained.
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WINTER STORM ON THE WAY ‼️ A winter storm appears likely to impact much of North Texas, including the DFW Metroplex, late Wednesday and into Thursday. Rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow are all forecasted to hit. Here's what you need to know.
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The President will be flying into DFW tonight to attend a fundraiser at a home in North Dallas. Expect a heightened level of security and police between 5pm and 10pm.
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My 2-month old is enjoying this whole “stay at home” order. We are staying in and relaxing. And he says, you should too! We hope you all have a safe and healthy weekend.
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NEAR MISS: Mark Morgello sent us this video from Addison. This has been the story for most of North Texas this week. 😳
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The President is wheels down at NAS JRB.
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ARRESTED: Grapevine police have announced the arrest of 30-year-old Brandon Leotta Rutt. He faces a charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after shooting a woman in the neck Friday morning during a road rage incident in Grapevine. More:
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Investigation (Frisco) Frisco PD is investigating a possible armed person at Stonebriar Mall. Patrons are evacuating the facility. Officer was in the food court area and heard about a possible armed person inside. Officers are searching the mall. Updates to follow.
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On this day, 10 years ago, I started DFW Scanner as a simple way to inform my friends and family. Ten years later, we have grown into one of the leading digital news sites in North Texas with a following of nearly one million people. (1/3)
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Facebook and Instagram are down. So, hey Twitter/X, what’s up?
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I got it. Did you?
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12:54am - The marina at Lake Ray Roberts has sustained major damage after a large tornado impacted the area around 11:00pm. A nearby RV park has also sustained major damage with reports of people trapped. Thanks to Jennifer Silva for the photo
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UPDATE - Suspect in custody confirms DPD. Reports indicate at least two people with gunshot wounds are being taken to a nearby fire station for transport to hospital.
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One suspect is in custody.
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Thanks, Karen.
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@DFWscanner @NWSFortWorth Drive SAFELY. It's an adverb, people.
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A Mass Casualty Incident has been declared after dozens of vehicles and 18-wheelers have been involved in a massive pileup on I35W in Fort Worth. Emergency responders are still trying to access victims who may be trapped in the wreckage.
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Fort Worth PD responding to a person chasing people with a chainsaw. In the area of Burton Hill Road. #DFWScannerHalloween
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North Texas drivers summed up in one video…
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Is this how more accidents happen? On the tollway and just witnessed this. @DFWscanner
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Sending our prayers to everyone in #Kyiv and across #Ukraine this evening.🇺🇦
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Do not drive thru flooded roadways. Do not drive thru flooded roadways. Do not drive thru flooded roadways. Do not drive thru flooded roadways. Do not drive thru flooded roadways. Do not drive thru flooded roadways. Do not drive thru flooded roadways.
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Traffic along I35E is practically at a standstill as drivers park under the overpass to avoid large hail.
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Our free rides for first responders & healthcare workers was a huge success. 191 Jeep drivers from the North Texas Jeep Club safely shuttled 1,600 frontline workers to & from work. We also delivered food to 300+ first responders. What a great community we have here in DFW!
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It takes some serious straight line winds to knock down trees like this one in Carrollton. Widespread power outages in the area. Thanks to Brandon Jolly for the photos.
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Really? Seriously?
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ERCOT is requesting energy conservation at this time. Consumers and businesses are urged to reduce their electricity use this afternoon and into the evening.
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This was a great sight to see after all that has been happening. Better times are ahead, folks!
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Full rainbow after the heavy rain this evening.
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That's a lot of water.
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We’ve had a large main break downtown this morning and repairs are currently underway. Lancaster is closed from Ballinger to Henderson so please seek an alternate route. We will keep you updated!
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Just witnessed a driver miss their exit on the highway, stop on the shoulder, reverse the wrong direction back to the exit, and jump back into traffic nearly causing multiple accidents. I’m really starting to wonder where some of you went to driving school.
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Overheard on the scanner... MedStar is transporting a patient to JPS who has reportedly recovered from both COVID-19 and the flu because he claims “he is Superman.”
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We made it through a big ice storm without any major traffic issues or incidents. I think we are finally learning how to do winter here in North Texas! 😎 Roads are clear. Sun is shining. Get out and enjoy your Saturday!
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If there are barricades blocking a flooded roadway, do not drive around the barricades. It's a shame I have to post this in 2024, but frankly I'm not all the surprised. Don't be dumb!
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Join us in praying for ArlingtonTx Fire firefighter Brady Weaver, who was shot in the chest overnight while investigating a welfare concern. His injury is serious, but he is stable. The latest information:
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We took a beating this morning! Dallas County seems to be the worst hit. Widespread trees and power lines down.
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Shooting (Arlington) Reports of a shooting at Parks Mall - Requesting multiple ambulances to standby - AVOID THE AREA. Updates to follow.
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@ERCOT_ISO When can we expect rotating outages to stop? Some consumers have been without power for hours and they are looking for more information.
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Will the power stay on?🤞🤞🤞 ERCOT's current forecast indicates reserves will be around 1,338 MW on Monday morning and 1,768 on Tuesday morning. If reserves fall below 1,500 MW and are not expected to recover within 30 minutes, controlled blackouts will be requested. The
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Intense thunderstorm over the north Fort Worth area this evening. This was taken near N Beach and Western Center Blvd. Thanks to Stephen Carter for the video.
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WELL DONE DFR: Dallas firefighters and members of their Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team successfully rescued the driver of this box truck after an accident at I35E and DNT. More details:
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Pretty good look at the funnel cloud that spurred the Tornado Warning in Tarrant County.
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