NTX Now /tags/ntx-now NTX Now en-US Copyright Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:40:44 GMT WFAA meteorologist Jesse Hawila explains lingering heat wave /news/2026-08-21/north-texas-meteorologist-summer-heat-record These triple-digit temperatures may be here to stay for awhile longer. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:40:44 GMT /news/2026-08-21/north-texas-meteorologist-summer-heat-record Ron Corning, Miranda Suarez Dallas library leaders talk about layoffs, shortened hours due to city's $51 million shortfall /texas-news/2026-08-21/dallas-public-library-layoffs The cuts were necessary to keep all library branches open, Dallas Public Library director Manya Shorr told NTX Now. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:11:36 GMT /texas-news/2026-08-21/dallas-public-library-layoffs Miranda Suarez, Ron Corning The week in sports: Cowboys start strong, Wings suffer big loss /news/2026-08-20/dallas-cowboys-preseason-win-sports-scottie-scheffler-wins-tournament John Fields with the Denton-Record Chronicle talks about the week that was in sports. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:33:58 GMT /news/2026-08-20/dallas-cowboys-preseason-win-sports-scottie-scheffler-wins-tournament John Fields | Denton Record-Chronicle, Miranda Suarez, Ron Corning Texas could get more control over Head Start. What would that mean for childcare? /news/2026-08-20/texas-state-control-head-start-childcare-requirements The federal government is considering giving states more power over Head Start. Providers in Texas worry that will lower childcare standards. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:04:00 GMT /news/2026-08-20/texas-state-control-head-start-childcare-requirements Sujata Dand Dallas Zoo grows with upcoming 'Safari Trail' addition /news/2026-08-19/dallas-zoo-growth-upcoming-addition The first phase of expansion is beginning this October with the addition of two new bird exhibits. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:53:00 GMT /news/2026-08-19/dallas-zoo-growth-upcoming-addition Miranda Suarez 'Retired' East Dallas chef feeds his community, a pot of soup at a time /news/2026-08-19/soup-angels-homeless-community-feeding The nonprofit Soup Angels works to feed unhoused Dallas neighbors and animals through homemade, comforting soup. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:24 GMT /news/2026-08-19/soup-angels-homeless-community-feeding Miranda Suarez Scammers steal billions from Texans - here's how to protect yourself from fraud /news/2026-08-19/texas-bank-scams-phone-calls Protecting yourself from scams can be easy with a few simple tips and reminders. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:10:19 GMT /news/2026-08-19/texas-bank-scams-phone-calls Ron Corning, Miranda Suarez Dallas pub that supported early careers of The Chicks, Maren Morris gets a facelift, new owner /news/2026-08-19/poor-davids-pub-dallas-new-owner Amelia Card will take over ownership of Poor David’s Pub from her father David Card. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT /news/2026-08-19/poor-davids-pub-dallas-new-owner Marcheta Fornoff Texas' small but growing Muslim population is seeing a rise in Islamophobia /texas-news/2026-08-18/north-texas-islam-islamophobia Texas Republicans are increasingly focusing on the Muslim faith, even proposing to regulate Islamic practices in the Legislature. Dallas-based New York Times reporter Ruth Graham joined NTX Now to talk about their look into the rise of Islamophobia in Texas. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:31:49 GMT /texas-news/2026-08-18/north-texas-islam-islamophobia Miranda Suarez, Ron Corning Collin County residents without health insurance have few places to turn /news/2026-08-18/collin-county-residents-without-health-insurance-commongood-medical-underinsured Collin County has few options for people without medical insurance who need health care. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:57:00 GMT /news/2026-08-18/collin-county-residents-without-health-insurance-commongood-medical-underinsured Caroline Love