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Another mosquito sample in Flower Mound tests positive for West Nile
The town of Flower Mound will spray for mosquitoes this week after another trap tested for West Nile Virus, the town announced Sunday. The town’s Environmental Health Services Division has confirmed a mosquito sample collected in the 3800 block of Raintree Drive has tested positive for West Nile Virus. It is the ninth positive mosquito sample found in town this year, the town said in a news release.
East Fort Worth Tackles Massive Illegal Dump Cleanup, Suspect Warranted as Community Unites
East Fort Worth's persistent illegal dump saga has its local community rolling up its sleeves and spearheading the lengthy cleanup process. According to the City of Fort Worth, the discovery of the large illegal dump site, spurred by vigilant residents led to the City's collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to birth a remedy to the ongoing environmental sore.
McKinney Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Piedmont Drive Burglary
The McKinney Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding a home burglary that occurred on Piedmont Drive. The incident took place at 3:30 PM on July 13. Two Hispanic males are reported to have broken into a residence, with one individual described as wearing a yellow vest and a gray hat, while the other donned a gray hat alongside a gray shirt, according to the McKinney Police Department.
Investigation Underway After Infant’s Body Found in Fort Worth Dumpster
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth police are searching for the person behind a gruesome discovery that was made earlier this month. The body of a baby was found in a dumpster at the La Hacienda Apartments at 4720 Norma Street just north of East Lancaster Avenue on Sunday, July 14.
Man drowns after saving child in Fort Worth river
A man in Fort Worth died Sunday while trying to save a child from drowning in a river near Gateway Park. The Fort Worth Fire Department told NBC 5 that a middle-aged man jumped into the river to rescue a child around Gateway Park Mile Marker GW140. Authorities said the child was in OK condition, but the man never resurfaced.
Not Too Early Big XII Hoops Predictions: No. 11, TCU
TCU basketball is at an historical apex. Under the direction of Jamie Dixon, the Horned Frogs have reached the NCAA tournament three straight seasons, and made four out of the last six Big Dances. Prior to this stretch, TCU had reached the NCAA tournament only seven other times and had done so in consecutive seasons only once. Having a good coach helps. So does competing in college basketball's premiere conference.
Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office mourning the loss of sergeant who died in motorcycle accident
TERRELL, Texas — Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its own after a sergeant in the department died Sunday. Saturday, Sgt. Daniel E. VanHuss, 37, was driving his motorcycle at an unsafe speed while hitting a curve near the intersection of TX-34 and N Frances St in Terrell, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Safety.
What's Open, What's Closed: Tim Hortons and an African grocery store headed to Denton
Lovers Lane, an inclusive tattoo shop located in Suite 101 at 611 Sunset St., had its grand opening in late June. Local tattoo artist Nina Kauffman opened the shop after closing Golden Girl Tattoo Parlor, 1805 N. Elm St., that was housed behind the now-closed The Never Sleep — previously Golden Boy Coffee Co. — following the coffee shop employees’ walk-out following allegations of mismanagement.
Denton police arrest 19-year-old on fentanyl possession charge
Denton police arrested a 19-year-old man on a fentanyl possession charge Saturday, according to police reports. At about 3:13 a.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 3800 block of Stuart Road.
Denton man reports neighbor stabbed his car window, apartment door
Police arrested a 34-year-old Denton man Friday evening after reports he repeatedly stabbed a neighbor's car window and apartment door. At about 7:01 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a report of a person with a knife at an apartment complex in the 300 block of Withers Street.
How Texas A&M Law master’s program became one of nation’s most robust
It’s part of Texas A&M University School of Law’s story to rise up in the ranks and expand. In the past five years, the school’s Master of Legal Studies’ enrollment increased by more than tenfold. There were around 100 students in 2019. Now, there are 1,100, making it one of the top master’s programs in terms of enrollment nationwide, according to the law school.
Four Dallas firefighters injured after fire truck crashes off highway onto DART tracks
DALLAS, Texas — Four Dallas firefighters were injured after a fire truck drove off Interstate 345 onto DART tracks below the roadway, officials said. The incident occurred just after 6 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 345 and South Good Latimer Expressway. The four firefighters were transported to Baylor University Medical Center and are in stable condition, officials said.
‘Clock Starts Now’… Mike Tyson sends chilling message to Jake Paul after he brutally stops Mike Perry to set up November fight
Mike Tyson was one of the many interested onlookers last night as Jake Paul added another stoppage win to his record. The social media star was due to face heavyweight boxing legend Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Saturday. Unfortunately, a medical emergency forced him to postpone the bout, with the pair setting a November 15 date instead.
Dallas police investigate early morning fatal shooting
DALLAS, Texas - A man was found shot and killed early Sunday morning in Dallas, police say. On July 21, 2024, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 3300 block of W. Pentagon Parkway. Upon arrival, officers discovered 31-year-old Patrick Lee Island II lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. Dallas Fire Rescue responded, but Island was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a press release from the Dallas Police Department. The investigation is ongoing and will be documented under case number 111594-2024. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Andrew Knoebel at 469-849-3755 or via email at Andrew.knoebel@dallaspolice.gov.
City of Mesquite Anticipates Residential Trash Collection Normalization by Early August Following Storm Cleanup Efforts
Residents hankering for a return to the norm following recent storms can tentatively mark early August on their calendars. This is when the city anticipates residential trash collection may finally stabilize. The second sweep of storm debris and bulk pickup, which kicked off last weekend, paves the way for this return to routine. As it zigzags from the north to the south sections of the city, the accumulation of debris is piling up, now topping the scales at 9,500 tons.
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
Wichita Falls Fire Department pays tribute to fallen firefighters
The Wichita Falls Fire Department held its 40th anniversary memorial service Friday at the Wichita Falls Public Safety Training Center to honor the department's fallen. The room was lined with current WFFD members and young firefighters in training. Retired firefighters sat amongst the crowd which included their families and local city officials.
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