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Tech groups challenge Texas law requiring parental consent for kids’ social media accounts
AUSTIN, Texas — This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Two tech industry groups, the Computer and Communications Industry Association and NetChoice, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block a new Texas law that would require platforms like Instagram and Facebook to register the age of all users and get consent from a parent or guardian before minors create an account.
Singer Chris Brown Slapped With Second Lawsuit After Alleged Brawl At Texas Show
Chris Brown delighted crowds in Ft. Worth recently but now a SECOND lawsuit filed against him alleges a BRAWL took place backstage at Dickies Arena On July 20th. The 11:11 Tour stopped through Fort Worth 2 nights and Breezy's performance received rave reviews from the thousands who attended the shows. But its what allegedly happened after the show that's getting all the attention.
Fedora-wearing "Derby Desperado" nabbed for North Texas bank heist
NORTH TEXAS – Authorities have arrested a 40-year-old man, dubbed the well-dressed "Derby Desperado" by the FBI, in connection with a recent North Texas bank robbery.The FBI Dallas Division's Violent Crime Task Force and the Dallas Police Department arrested Justin Lee Chambers in Grapevine on Monday for a July 12 bank robbery at the Capital One Bank in Dallas. Chambers remains in Dallas County Jail.During the robberies at the Capital One Bank, at 2903 Forest Lane in Dallas, and Texans Credit Union, at 7220 Telecom Parkway in Garland, the FBI said the "Derby Desperado" wore a dark-colored suit, brown shoes,...
Heat advisory extended into Wednesday in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – As of 4:45 p.m., the high at DFW only reached 95. We'll see if this holds, but that's what higher moisture in the air will do.Dew points remain in the 70s for a lot of the area, so it's harder for temps to warm up but it also means the humidity is rough. We're expecting dew points to mix out a bit more by Wednesday afternoon, so highs should get to near 100° in the afternoon. Heat indices will still be in the heat advisory criteria though, so it's another afternoon where North Texas is highlighted in orange for a heat advisory. We'll continue to play this game of triple-digit highs and heat index values around heat advisory criteria through the end of the work week.A weak cold front is expected to move into North Texas this weekend. We'll have a little more cloud cover on Saturday and Sunday, along with low rain chances – but at least it's something! The front will also (hopefully) knock our high temps back into the upper 90s.
Former Fort Worth PD Chief who sued the city after being fired now on leave from current job
Fort Worth fired Joel Fitzgerald back in 2019. He had been kicked out of the combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas and got into an argument with the group’s president during an event in Washington DC.
After Accusations of Misconduct, How Do Megachurches Move Forward?
It has been the summer of wrongdoing for evangelical churches across North Texas, with several prominent megachurch pastors stepping down from their leadership roles — or being pushed out of them — for everything from “inappropriate” actions and "sin" to child sex abuse allegations. The most...
Scary New Report: Texas Police Department Missing Guns & Drugs
Was recently returning home from a family vacation in Branson, Missouri by driving right by the Dallas, Texas suburb of DeSoto along Interstate 35E, and that is where this very scary new report originates. Their police department has a critical dilemma on their hands that includes thousands of missing items like guns and drugs from their evidence room.
New book recalls Bass Reeves, Della Rose, The Texas Pig War, and other Texas tales
In his new book, “Native Texan” Joe Holley shares more stories from deep in the heart. Since 2013, Joe Holley has written the Native Texan column in the Houston Chronicle. In that time, he's introduced readers to hundreds of Texans, past and present, from all over the Lone Star State, who have one thing in common: they make for interesting stories.
Two Texas Teens Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million From Walmart
Two 18-year-old boys from San Angelo were arrested last Sunday after being accused of stealing more than $1 million from Walmart over a year while employed by the superstore. Ryan Munoz and Carmelo Amigleo currently have a bond set for $350,000 and the two remain in jail while they wait to face the music.
Grapevine Colleyville ISD Introduces $15 Fine in New Cellphone Policy for Students
To maintain focus and limit distractions in the classroom, Grapevine Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) has taken a firm stance on cellphone use by introducing a new policy that includes a $15 fine, as reported by FOX 4 News. According to the new rules set to take effect at the start of this school year, students will face a more structured environment regarding their cellphone usage.
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