Freezing temperatures in early February caused so-called “frost cracks” in trees across north Texas. From cowboy hats and cattle to barbecue and football, Texas is known for many things. One thing the ...

During last week's winter storm, residents across North Texas reported they experienced an unusual phenomenon best described as "exploding trees." But what causes the trees to "explode?" Sap? Freezing ...

An arctic cold front in north Texas lowered temperatures to a point that caused trees to explode, prompting residents to compare the resulting noises to "gunshots." As temperatures dropped to 18 ...