Curt Lewis

Overnight Host and Reporter at KRLD-AM (Dallas, TX)

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Cleanup begins across North Texas after widespread storms

1 month ago | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

Cleanup efforts are underway across North Texas after powerful storms swept through the region Monday, leaving a trail of damage from flooding, fires and power outages. Heavy rain led to high water in multiple areas, including Fort Worth's Trinity Park, which became impassable due to flash flooding. In Arlington, traffic signals were knocked out near AT&T Stadium, creating backups at key intersections.
TxDOT seeks to better connect Deep Ellum and Downtown Dallas

2 months ago | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

The Texas Department of Transportation is resuming a plan years in the making to redesign a key stretch of Interstate 345 in Dallas. The project aims to better connect downtown and Deep Ellum. At a public meeting held Tuesday night, TxDOT officials shared updated proposals for the I-345 corridor, which runs from Interstate 30 to Woodall Rodgers. The agency has long explored options to either remove or redesign the elevated highway to improve connectivity and urban flow.
Multiple tornadoes reported Saturday night; National Weather Service to survey damage

2 months ago | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

The cleanup continues on Monday in Parker County where at least two tornadoes touchdown Saturday night. One of the storms was northwest of Weatherford on Johnson Bend Road where heavy damage was left at Dry Creek Estates, a development of duplexes. Several of the buildings had their roofs either damaged or destroyed. Roofing contractor Taylor Nixon and his Mustang roofing company were on the scene on Sunday beginning repairs.
Measles exposure reported at retailers in Plano, health officials say

2 months ago | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

Health officials in Collin County are warning residents about a possible measles exposure after an infected individual visited several retail stores in Plano earlier this month. According to the Collin County Health Care Services Department, the individual visited three stores over the course of three days, from April 10-11.
Highland Park forfeits boys soccer state title due to use of ineligible player

2 months ago | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

The Highland Park High School boys soccer team was forced to forfeit its UIL Class 5A state championship just hours after claiming the title, due to the use of an ineligible player. The Scots defeated Liberty Hill 2-0 on Friday to win what appeared to be a state championship. But within six hours of the victory, Highland Park administrators discovered the eligibility issue and self-reported it to the University Interscholastic League.
Cruz, Cornyn admit tariffs, stock market could impact 2026 midterms

2 months ago | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

Texas's two U.S. senators admit that the economic fallout from the Trump administration's tariffs could have an impact on the 2026 midterm elections. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), who is up for re-election next year, is closely watching the markets as volatility continues to rattle investors. While he acknowledged growing concerns, Cornyn said he remained optimistic that stock prices would rebound once the economic uncertainty clears. Sen.
Attorney criticizes rhetoric surrounding Collin County Muslim community

2 months ago | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

A proposed master-planned Muslim community in Collin County has drawn criticism from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, but now one of Paxton's own impeachment trial lawyers is representing the group behind the project. The East Plano Islamic Center is planning to build a community near Josephine, including 1,000 homes, a K-12 school, athletic facilities, a retirement home, and a mosque.
Bullet shatters window at Frisco ISD elementary school

Mar 28, 2025 | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

Classes resumed Friday at Hosp Elementary School in Frisco ISD, a day after a bullet shattered a classroom window, sending glass and debris flying while students were inside. No one was injured in the incident, which Frisco police say was the result of an accidental discharge. Authorities have identified the individual responsible but have not filed charges at this time. The Collin County District Attorney's Office is continuing its investigation.
1 dead after small plane crashes in Mesquite, officials say

Mar 13, 2025 | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

One person is dead after a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Mesquite Metro Airport on Thursday, fire officials say. A Cessna Citation jet crashed before 9 a.m. Thursday in a wooded area near the intersection of E. Cartwright and Lawson roads, Mesquite fire officials said. Officials said the pilot, who was the only person on board, did not survive. No homes or businesses were damaged in the crash. The FAA will investigate the cause of the crash.
Man arrested in connection to Arlington hit-and-run after year-long search

Mar 11, 2025 | audacy.com | Curt Lewis

A man wanted in connection to a deadly hit-and-run in Arlington last year has been arrested in Victoria County, police say. Joel Tambriz is being held in the Victoria County Jail and is awaiting extradition to North Texas, where Arlington police plan to charge him in the death of a pedestrian who was struck and killed in a central Arlington crosswalk. The incident occurred last year when the victim was fatally struck by a vehicle. The driver did not slow down or stop to render aid, police said.