With weather conditions rapidly evolving in parts of Texas this week, including a winter storm warning, the Texas Department of Transportation announced it would close multiple offices on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service,

At least five North Texas counties, including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman and Tarrant, were under a winter storm warning as of 9 a.m.

Any snow and ice that melts Friday is likely to refreeze overnight, and black ice could be a danger, according to the NWS.

Residents will be able to learn more and share input on the proposed Hwy. 36A project at public meetings this year.

Attorneys for wealthy Dallas developer Ray L. Hunt and his companies have indicated they plan to sue over the high speed rail plans.

Utility crews cut vegetation near power lines ahead of the storm, officials said Jan. 8. Texans should contact their local utility providers if they experience power outages.

The Regional Transportation Council, an independent policy group of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, could allocate $1 million in funding “in preparation for potential litigation” by Dallas-based Hunt Realty Investment Inc.

A developing winter storm is threatening to drop snow, sleet and freezing rain on parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

The winter storm warning in effect for North Texas has been downgraded to a winter weather advisory, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. Temperatures in the Fort Worth area remain around freezing, and the precipitation could cause a small amount of ice to accumulate bridges and overpasses.

Snow and sleet are falling across North Texas, and the National Weather Service expects accumulations of up to 5 inches. Here's the latest on the storm.

DALLAS - Emergency resources have been activated across Texas for this week's winter storm, including warming centers and road assistance. Gov. Greg Abbott urged Texans on Wednesday to stay weather-aware, check DriveTexas.org before traveling, and follow official guidance.