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BE ALERT: 17 Year Old Texas Girl Under Arrest For Possible School Shooting Attempt
Frightening news took place when according to KXAN reported that a Texas 17-year-old girl by the name of Giana Castillo allegedly attempted to prepare a shooting at an elementary school. It was reported that the 17-year-old allegedly made online threats against an Austin elementary school. Once the FBI received the information, it was quickly identified that Giana Castillo was making concerning statements online regarding the planning of an active shooter event at Graham Elementary School.
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Announces Retirement After 15 Years
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw announced his retirement in a letter to over 11,000 DPS officers and employees this morning. “There is no more important responsibility in government than ensuring the safety and security of our citizens,” McCraw wrote in the...
North Texas’ Katapult Holdings Promotes Exec to New Position of President/Chief Growth Officer
Katapult Holdings, a Plano-based e-commerce company focused on financial technology, has promoted COO Derek Medlin to the newly created role of president and chief growth officer. “Derek has been a terrific partner to me over the past seven years and I am excited to expand his role at this critical...
Google will invest more than $1 billion into 2 Texas data centers
Google is making a big investment in Texas to the tune of $1 billion.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.According to a news release, the tech giant will spend more than $1 billion to support its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company is also expanding its commitment to clean energy.The $1 billion will be spent on data center campuses in Midlothian and Red Oak to help meet the growing demand for Google Cloud, AI innovations, and other digital products and services such as Search, Maps, and Workspace.To read the rest of this story, visit our partners at Houston CultureMap.
McKinney North leaning on depth in new-look district
The Bulldogs have been a postseason mainstay with 10 appearances over the past 11 seasons, and extending that streak will mean tackling an entirely new set of obstacles this fall. North is in a much more travel-friendly district after being realigned to 5-5A Division I, a conference that should test...
Young North Texas father survives two strokes
A North Texas father is counting his blessings after suffering two back-to-back strokes. Doctors say quick actions are what saved his life. Just eight months ago, 37-year-old Miguel Palacios was fighting for his life. "I just remember being dizzy and then telling my wife, 'Hey, call the ambulance. Something is...
Blue Hawks ready to soar in pursuit of playoff berth
For going just 3-7 last season, the Blue Hawks were far from an easy out. Of the team's seven defeats, four were decided by eight points or less, including down-to-the-wire battles with powerhouses Prosper and McKinney. Entering just its fifth season as a varsity program, Rock Hill hopes to break...
Prosper football aims high with star-studded offensive line
Despite a change in leadership last season, the Eagles didn't miss a beat during Tyler Moore's first year at the helm. Prosper ran the table of a daunting district schedule before making a run to the regional semifinals, finishing 11-2 to win double-digit games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2009.
Abbott blasts Harris as California liberal extremist
(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee saying she is a California liberal and extremist. Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. While attacking her opponent, former President Donald Trump, and Republicans who support him throughout her speech, she said she would unify all Americans if elected president. ...
Massachusetts Artist Michele Gutlove Selected for Statement Art Piece in Lewisville Library
The City of Lewisville is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to art in public spaces. They've pulled in Massachusetts-based artist Michele Gutlove, the creative force behind Studio GH, to drop a statement piece right into the heart of the Lewisville Public Library. Gutlove, rising above a pool of over 200 applicants, brings more than two decades of experience and a hefty portfolio with over 50 commissions that brighten up spaces across the U.S. and beyond. She does magic with handmade glass, playing with light in ways that grab your eye and won't let go. The City of Lewisville details that Gutlove's project, aptly dubbed 'Luminous,' will be a beacon of artistry in the library's atrium.
Dallas Rampage: Shocking Video of Man Stealing Cars and Attacking People
Road rage is an unfortunate part of life nowadays it seems. You hope that the people around you can keep a level head and act appropriately, but there's always someone waiting to prove you wrong. In some cases, a little tiff on the road can turn into full-blown violent chaos, which is what happened recently in Dallas, Texas.
TX Smoke Shop and Game Room Employee Killed, 3 Suspects Arrested
3 men have been arrested in connection with the shocking murder and assault at a smoke shop and gaming room in Dallas, Texas. Derrick Griffin, Eddie Coleman, and Vincent Casteel are now held at the Dallas County Jail, facing serious charges linked to this violent act. EMPLOYEE THE TARGET OF...
Dallas Invites Stakeholders to Final Meeting for Independence Drive Housing Project Before September Deadline
The Department of Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization along with the Office of Homeless Solutions has announced its last virtual pre-submission meeting for the 4150 Independence Drive Permanent Supportive Housing Development and Operations, and Land Conveyance Notice of Funding Availability (PSH NOFA), a crucial step forward in addressing housing instability in the city. Interested parties such as developers, contractors, and related stakeholders are being called upon to join the effort with the submission deadline set for September 13, at 5:00 p.m. CST, as reported by the City of Dallas.
Dallas Contemporary Launches North Texas Graduate Student Program
The Dallas Contemporary has announced the launch of a new initiative to support local graduate students. The DC NTX Graduate Student Program will provide mentorship and networking opportunities and will culminate in an exhibition organized by a visiting curator. One student in the exhibition will receive an $8,000 prize and one art history graduate student will be invited to participate in a curatorial fellowship. With a donation of $500,000, Ann and John McReynolds, longtime supporters of the museum, have underwritten the program for the next five years.
Michele Andre Takes Helm as New Director of Dallas Office of Community Police Oversight
Michele Andre has been named the new Director of the Office of Community Police Oversight in Dallas, as announced by Interim Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert. With a comprehensive background in public administration and over eight years in police oversight management, Andre's recent achievements include a notably progressive stint as the program manager of the Albany, New York Community Police Review Board. It was there, according to the City of Dallas, that she spearheaded initiatives aimed at revamping accountability standards and enhancing community engagement.
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