Atmos, Sandman, Northland companies sued in explosion

Also, Hunter Biden's plea, next week's freeze, Dallas' rise in murders. [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. Howdy, North Texas! Siali Siaosi and Kellen Bulger here with some of today's biggest headlines. A hard freeze is expected to drive record-breaking power demand this weekend as an Arctic blast hits D-FW. If you need help navigating the cold, we've compiled [the ultimate guide]( for surviving winter in North Texas. Thanks for reading, and stay warm this evening! We'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning.   [A Fort Worth firefighter is pictured with his hands in his jacket pockets and walking through the debris of the explosion that occurred in the city Monday.]( A Fort Worth firefighter looks at debris behind the Sandman Signature Hotel following Monday’s explosion on Houston St. in downtown Fort Worth on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. (Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) Atmos Energy, Northland Properties sued after hotel explosion in downtown Fort Worth]( A man who described “running for his life” after the Fort Worth hotel explosion is suing Atmos Energy and the companies that own or manage the hotel, according to the law firm representing the victim. Houston-based Kherkher Garcia said it is representing Christopher Medearis, who was working nearby at the time of [the Monday explosion](. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges after an earlier deal imploded]( President Joe Biden’s son pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal tax charges filed after the collapse of a [...] [Frigid temperatures, record power demand forecast for next week’s hard freeze]( A strong cold front is expected to hit Texas early next week, driving record-breaking power demand, but the [...] [Ransomware: Dallas says cyberattack targeted more people than previously disclosed]( Hackers who targeted the city of Dallas had access to the addresses, social security numbers and other [...] [Restaurant worker ‘fighting for life’ after Fort Worth hotel explosion, says family]( Maite Karen Lopez, who goes by Yami, is being treated in Dallas for severe burns. [Texas takes control of city park in Eagle Pass over illegal immigration, surprising mayor]( Texas has taken control of a municipal park in Eagle Pass – closing public access behind temporary metal [...] [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   CRIME AND COURTS [1 year, 246 dead: Dallas sees rise in murders in 2023 as violent crime drops]( Dallas recorded a 15% uptick in murders compared with 2022, establishing last year as one of the deadliest of [...] [6-year-old girl fatally shot in Dallas was sister of recent homicide victim, officials say]( As of Thursday afternoon, police said it was “unknown how the child was shot.” [Man facing murder charge after Dallas ISD assistant’s remains identified, Mesquite PD says]( The Dallas ISD assistant was missing for about two weeks before her remains were found. [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( [.]( Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson in Uptown in October 2023.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) [Question 3 of 5]( [How many valid signatures are needed to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson?]( - [11,300]( - [45,300]( - [95,300]( - [103,000]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer.]( BUSINESS [52-week closure of North Dallas roadway begins this month to make way for Silver Line]( Commuters will not have access to Hillcrest Road between McCallum Boulevard and Wester Way in North Dallas [...] [H-E-B again takes No. 1 spot in national grocery ranking with its Texas stores]( Dunnhumby said H-E-B excels in all the measures it uses in the rankings including “supeiror digital [...] [High demand for D-FW retail space led to record occupancy of more than 95%]( New grocery construction is leading the way in 2024 with at least 14 stores opening or under construction, [...] SPORTS [How the Dallas Cowboys became Mexico’s favorite NFL team]( According to a 2023 Forbes report, the Dallas Cowboys have a fan base of at least 15.2 million in Mexico. The [...] [NBA All-Star voting: Mavericks’ Luka Doncic leading all guards after second fan returns]( After the second fan returns for NBA All-Star voting, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic remains the leading [...] [What Quinn Ewers’ return means for Texas as it leaves Big 12 frying pan for SEC fire]( The former Southlake Carroll High School quarterback will return for his junior season at UT, which is a good [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2024