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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.
The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
North Texas alumni fall in second around of The Basketball Tournament
We Are Bleed Green was right where they wanted to be late in their game against Challenge ALS in the second round of The Basketball Tournament on Sunday. The North Texas alumni team had a nine-point lead and seemingly all the momentum in the 64-team, $1 million, winner-takes-all event. The...
Former Dallas Cowboys Scout Believes Team Will Trade Superstar In Shocking Move
The Dallas Cowboys always have some of the most fascinating storylines in the NFL, but heading into 2024, it’s almost impossible to predict what Jerry Jones and company have planned. If you listen to Jones, he’s sticking by his statement that Dallas is going “all in” for 2024 with...
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.
Dallas Mavericks Interesting in Bringing Back 10-Year Veteran
Fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, the Dallas Mavericks have had an interesting offseason. The team acquired four-time champion Klay Thompson and traded Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes. Currently, Dallas has one roster spot remaining. And it seems that they may be looking at a familiar face to fill that final spot.
MPEC and Kay Yeager Coliseum play host to Texas Ranch Roundup
The Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall and Kay Yeager Coliseum played host to the annual Texas Ranch Roundup events over the weekend. The festival and tradeshow were held both days inside the Multi-Purpose Events Center from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. with numerous vendors offering everything western from saddles, to boots, clothing, artwork and food.
‘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.
Goodwill Stores In Texas Are Saying NO To These Items!
Today is the ideal time to thoroughly clean your home and open the windows. Look for those items that haven't been touched in a long time. I adore organizing my belongings and giving away items I don't need. It's liberating in a way to get rid of "junk," because as they say, what's rubbish for one person is treasure for another.
Small, scattered rain chances continue for North Texas with cooler temps
NORTH TEXAS — As the mid-level impulse continues to progress over the southern plains, we could see some scattered thunderstorm chances overnight and into Monday.High-resolution models bring these thunderstorms into the metroplex overnight, but they should weaken with the loss of heating. Gusty winds can't be ruled out, but most of these will be benign. Some models show activity sticking around into the morning hours, but not all. By Monday afternoon, the consensus still appears to be some isolated storms in the DFW viewing region, although not widespread.The pattern in the jet stream shows the large upper-level trough with multiple smaller impulses riding along the southern periphery, bringing several hit/miss shower and storm chances through the next week and keeping temps down a bit. This is fantastic for us in the month of July!Rainfall projections have shifted southeast through the next seven days, however, we could still see some isolated spots in the metroplex with decent amounts. 7-day: Temps remain in the upper 80s and low 90s, with hit-and-miss chances of rain.
‘Preparation, preparation, preparation.’ After Hurricane Beryl, Texas leaders look to next storm
It's been more than a week since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas and thousands of people still don't have power. The category 1 storm produced winds up to 97 miles per hour, knocking down trees and power lines. Almost two dozen people died due to the storm or the power loss. Nearly 2.2 million utility customers did not have electricity at the outages' peak. As of Friday, several thousand customers remain powerless.
Iconic Terror Strikes In New Horror Movie Being Made In Texas
Texas is full of urban legends, ghost stories, and myths about everything from dogmen to haunted saloons. In East Texas, there are stories of something lurking among the pines. In the darkness of the forest, a massive monster is thought to be stalking its prey. This is the backdrop for a new horror film scheduled to begin production in the Lone Star State.
Recommended Thermostat Settings for 100-Degree Heat in Louisiana and Texas
As the sweltering summer heat takes hold across Louisiana and Texas, a familiar debate resurfaces, sparking strong reactions from residents and officials alike. With temperatures soaring to 100 degrees and beyond, a report from Gray News has sparked controversy and disagreement over the recommended thermostat settings provided by a prominent power company.
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