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They’re Back: A 3.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles North Texas Friday Morning

Doualy Xaykaothao
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KERA News
A seismic monitoring system helps Southern Methodist University scientists locate earthquakes in North Texas.

Five stories that have North Texas talking: an earthquake rumbles in Dallas this morning; snow is in the forecast; some teens allegedly beat up an emu; and more.

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake rattled North Texas Friday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says it happened at 6:18 a.m. It happened near the old Texas Stadium site, where most of the recent North Texas quakes have hit. The Dallas Morning News reports it happened near Regal Row and along the Trinity River. Folks across Irving and Dallas have reported to the USGS that they felt the quake. It’s been several weeks since quakes have rattled North Texas. Southern Methodist University scientists have been studying the recent earthquake swarm. They’ve determined the quakes were concentrated along a two-mile line that indicates a fault from Irving to West Dallas. Remember when about a dozen earthquakes rumbled through North Texas in early January? Catch up on that here.

  • First came the sleet, then the snow. Now, as we end the week, prepare for more snow. Much of North Texas could get at least an inch of snow, although areas south and east of Dallas might not see that much. Areas to the northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth could get the most -- up to 4 inches of snow. A winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service says the morning commute will be OK, but the afternoon commute may be slower. Roads and bridges could get slick – and stay slick through Saturday morning. Light snow or freezing drizzle is likely Friday night. Freezing rain and freezing drizzle are possible Saturday. We could see less than one-tenth of an inch of ice Saturday.

  • The city of Dallas has fired a worker and suspended another involved in the euthanasia of four dogs in late December. Four dogs were put to death at Dallas Animal Services two days after being given up by an owner were euthanized in error. Some community members said potential homes were found for the dogs picked up Dec. 30. The animals were listed as surrendered by the owner in hopes of finding them new homes. “DAS and its employees remain committed to our life saving efforts and work within the community to make Dallas a more humane community for the people and animals in our community,” Dallas Animal Services says in a statement. The Dallas Morning News has more details. [KERA/Associated Press]

  • Some West Texas teenagers have been accused in the beating death of an emu during a party on private property. The Comanche County Sheriff's Office says eight people were arrested or cited in the bird's death. Investigator Robert Jolley said Thursday that more arrests are possible over the Feb. 15 incident. Jolley says the case involves some students at Comanche High School and a party near where the emu was kept. Officials say 18-year-old Cassius Mankin was charged with felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor theft. Jail officials Thursday didn't immediately provide further information on Mankin, who's free on $20,000 bond. Seven minors and adults were cited for criminal trespass, criminal mischief or both. Superintendent Rick Howard says Mankin and several other students are suspended from extracurricular activities amid the investigation. [Associated Press]

  • This weekend, visitors to the Angelika Film Center in Plano will be transported to India, Singapore and other faraway places. That’s the goal of the inaugural DFW South Asian Film Festival. This week, KERA’s Big Screen team talks to the festival’s founder about why North Texas is actually overdue for a festival like this. Listen to the interview on KERA’s Art&Seek. [Stephen Becker/KERA]
Eric Aasen is KERA’s managing editor. He helps lead the station's news department, including radio and digital reporters, producers and newscasters. He also oversees keranews.org, the station’s news website, and manages the station's digital news projects. He reports and writes stories for the website and contributes pieces to KERA radio. He's discussed breaking news live on various public radio programs, including The Takeaway, Here & Now and Texas Standard, as well as radio and TV programs in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.