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North Texas Bollywood singer accused of "fraudulent" investment deals
NORTH TEXAS – Singing the Bollywood melodies had made Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee a local celebrity in North Texas. However, behind the scenes, Mukherjee is accused of using his fame and charm to defraud people out of millions of dollars.More than a dozen people have told the CBS News Texas I-Team that they gave Mukherjee money for what they thought were real estate investments. They claim, in both interviews with the I-Team and in court records, that Mukherjee's pitches turned out to be fabricated. Many accuse the Plano singer of going as far as forging contracts, emails and documents to convince...
The Last Word: NextOp Manager on Nonprofit’s North Texas Veteran Employment Program
“Veterans are phenomenal hires. They possess a diverse set of traits and skills that can greatly benefit your organization.”. .…on the mission behind his nonprofit’s North Texas veterans hiring program, via LInkedIn. National Hire a Veteran Day happened last week on July 25. But that mission happens every...
With $21.2 billion projected surplus, state preparing fiscal biennium budget
(The Center Square) – With the Texas legislature again expected to see another multi-billion-dollar surplus next year, state agencies were issued instructions to prepare their budgets requests. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is already suggesting trouble is on the horizon over the issue of school choice. Last October, Comptroller Glenn Hegar projected the state would have a surplus of $18.29 billion for its two-year budget cycle. “Despite sharply higher interest rates, household budgets stressed by inflation and adverse economic conditions among major trading partners … the...
Big Money Monday – Texas Lottery Confirms 3 Players Won Millions
Mondays are usually the most dreaded day of the week. It's the first day of a long week of work or school. Sometimes, it's a day of recovery from a weekend that was a little too strong. Sometimes...Mondays are Great!. If Lady Luck is shining on you, Mondays can be...
Why are earthquakes shaking Texas? SMU professor explains sudden seismic spike
HOUSTON - Last Friday, an earthquake centered west of Abilene was measured at magnitude 5.1 and was felt as far away as downtown Dallas. Earthquakes of that magnitude are very rare in the Line Star State, but smaller magnitude 3s and 4s have become common over the last 15 years in North Texas.
Congressman who first called for Biden’s ouster welcomes president to Texas
President Joe Biden appeared to put personal grievances aside to shake hands with the first member of Congress to implore him to step down as the presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee. Biden appeared friendly toward Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), who represents Austin, Texas, in Congress, when Doggett greeted Biden in his hometown Monday before the president’s address at […]
Here's how much Dallas property tax appraisals went up in 2024
DALLAS — If you own a home in North Texas, you probably already assumed this: Property tax appraisals have gone up across the board. Now we have a better idea of exactly how much, at least in Dallas County. A City of Dallas memo to councilmembers last week outlined...
Abbott challenges Harris to endorse immigration legislation during border visit
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to endorse an illegal immigration bill during her visit to Texas this week, arguing she has “a chance of redemption.” The bill, titled the Justice for Jocelyn Act, was introduced earlier this month by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) and would require […]
Mesquite mayor receives donation for Addressing Mesquite Day
Mesquite Mayor Dan Alemán accepted a $3,000 check on July 25 for Addressing Mesquite Day from Mesquite Walmart Store Manager Jason Kelley on behalf of the Walmart Foundation. These funds will go toward supplies for home repairs needed by senior citizens, single parents, military veterans and the disabled and other homeowners in Mesquite. To find out more about Addressing Mesquite Day or how residents can volunteer, visit tinyurl.com/f9e8pf8y.
The exodus continues: Another company to relocate its headquarters from California to Texas
San Francisco, California – Joining a trend of IT and healthcare businesses moving their base of operations to more business-friendly states, Verily, a well-known life science company under the Alphabet umbrella, has revealed intentions to move its headquarters from South San Francisco to Texas. This move is going to benefit the growing biotech industry in North Texas and close the distance between Verily’s East and West Coast businesses.
$1 doughnut deal at Krispy Kreme to celebrate Team USA Olympics
TEXAS, USA — In honor of the Team USA competing at the Olympics, Krispy Kreme is offering a deal for some of its "rings." The doughnut shop is holding two deals this week as part of their "Go for the Glaze" Olympics promotion. First, on Wednesday, July 31, you can get $1 doughnuts – any type of doughnut – in participating stores, no limit, while supplies last.
'They're flying our flag': Soldier from Arlington aims to raise awareness of sister city
From his duty station thousands of miles away from home, Army Spc. Stefan Powdrill has found a connection to Arlington with its sister city of Bad Königshofen, Germany. The cities’ relationship dates back to 1951, when Arlington residents sent thousands of pounds of supplies to Bad Königshofen as the town received hundreds of refugees who fled communist East Germany.
NFL: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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