Staff have signaled they are preparing for a legal fight if necessary. The Regional Transportation Council on Thursday approved an initial $250,000 in funding for outside legal fees, in the event Hunt Realty files suit against NCTCOG — a move transportation officials think could be likely based on correspondence from the firm’s attorneys.

Dallas officials said Tuesday they’re still trying to figure out how the city will be affected after President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans to suspend grants and loans issued by the federal government.

Dallas-Fort Worth remained under a flood watch Thursday morning as storms continued to dump inches of rain on North Texas.

DALLAS — The eastbound lanes of-635 at McCree Road in Dallas County were shut down Wednesday because of a crash involving an 18 wheeler, officials say. Garland police say an 18-wheeler lost control for an unknown reason shortly after 10 a.m. and hit two vehicles and a barrier. No major injuries were reported.

All westbound lanes of I-30 will be shut down and drivers will be detoured to the frontage road at St. Francis Avenue from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20 for bridge maintenance, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

The Dallas Cultural Trail has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program. The funding will support community

“Just one decision on the part of one of those road users, whether that be the person walking or the person driving, probably could have made that different,” he said. “Different design of the roadway or different infrastructure in place, et cetera, all those things, any of those factors could have helped prevent [a] crash.”

Dallas says it wants to expand the number of bike lane miles to create connectivity to existing lanes and enhance transportation options as the city grows.

Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.

Sunshine and warmer weather are in the Friday forecast for North Texas after storms brought flooding, high-water rescues and traffic troubles to the region a day before. Forecasters said the mercury is expected to rise to the mid-to-upper 60s after nearly two weeks of days in Dallas-Fort Worth where high temperatures were mired mostly in the 50s.

A $2 million grant might bring the Dallas Cultural Trail to life.Spearheaded by the Deep Ellum Foundation, the project aims to create a walkable, bike-friendly route with art installations.