Farther south, impacts will be less dramatic. By the time the front reaches Central and Southeast Texas, much of its punch will have weakened. Still, Texans farther south can expect a cooler, breezier weekend, even if winter weather stays well to the north.

For the first time in weeks, rain is in the North Texas forecast. It’s been a warm and dry start to the new year with daily temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s. But according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth, both of those things are expected to change later this week and into the weekend.

The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.

North Texas quarterback transfer Drew Mestemaker has committed to Oklahoma State, a source tells CBS Sports' Chris Hummer, giving the Cowboys a proven and highly coveted passer as he follows new coach Eric Morris to Stillwater from Denton.

Flu cases are rising sharply in Texas, with North Texas hospitals seeing high patient volumes and doctors warning of severe illness despite a weak vaccine match.

Warmer winter weather has triggered high pollen levels across North Texas. Doctors say cedar pollen is driving sneezing, congestion, and other allergy symptoms. Experts recommend saline rinses, air filters, and OTC nasal sprays for relief.

A 32-year-old Tarrant County woman is charged with murdering her uncle the day after Christmas after he allegedly told her to start cooking, police said.

South Florida visits the North Texas Mean Green after Wes Enis scored 36 points in the Bulls' 109-106 overtime loss to the UAB Blazers.