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Texas Man Arrested after Meth, Ecstasy Found in Vehicle at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – A Texas man was found with illegal drugs after being stopped by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort around 7:50 Thursday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and only occupant in the vehicle, 42-year-old Patrick...
Texas Expands Wildlife Conservation with New Bat Boxes Along I-35 in Austin Amid Construction Projects
Tourists flocking to Texas for the summer are set for a flighty surprise, thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Beyond preparing for peak travel season, TxDOT is expanding its wildlife conservation efforts by adding 18 new bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge along I-35 in Austin. This move aims to provide replacement roosts for the displaced Brazilian free-tailed bats, which faced habitat disruption due to ongoing construction work, according to a report by TxDOT.
Is your flight impacted? Latest updates from DFW Airport after Microsoft tech issues
DALLAS — The widespread Microsoft tech disruptions caused impacts at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport early Friday morning, as hundreds of travelers navigated problems at check-in, uncertain flight statuses and crowded airport concourses. The issues were appearing to get back on track by around 5:30 a.m. American Airlines officials shortly...
Palladium USA Project OK’d for South Loop 12; Could Bring More Housing for Senior Citizens
Dallas plan commissioners recommended last week approving a rezoning request allowing the construction of a four-story, 120-unit retirement community on the southeast corner of Cockrell Hill Road and Blue Ridge Boulevard. The South Loop 12 development could help address the lack of affordable housing specifically suited for senior citizens. Homes...
Hailey Van Lith's Outfit Turns Heads At WNBA All-Star Event
TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball star Hailey Van Lith was pictured at the WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet event, where she stunned fans with her outfit. Van Lith was wearing what seemed like a custom, cropped blazer paired with shorts and a white undershirt. Aside from her clothing, she ...
Denton-Guyer High School football booster club treasurer arrested for stealing nearly $16k from organization
DENTON, Texas — The former treasurer of the Denton-Guyer Wildcats Football Booster Club is facing a state jail felony after admitting to investigators with Denton Police that she stole $15,826.48 from the organization for personal use, according to arrest documents. Shauna Martin, 43, is now charged with property theft...
Two North Texas moms were robbed, kidnapped at gunpoint before a jog along Trinity Park, police say
FORT WORTH, Texas — Two Fort Worth moms are still reeling from trauma after police say they were robbed and kidnapped at gunpoint over the weekend. On Sunday, at around 5:30 a.m., the two sisters-in-law who asked not to be identified out of concern for their safety, met at Trinity Park for their weekly run. The women, who drove separately, were preparing to stretch before their run when suddenly a white Cadillac parked directly behind one of their vehicles.
Red Oak welcomes new businesses
RED OAK – A few well know franchises have recently opened or broken ground in Red Oak. 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee opened last week at 131 E Ovilla Rd., and based on the steady line of customers, they should do well. Right next door to 7 Brew, a...
Father disappears driving back to Austin after visiting children in North Texas
SOUTHLAKE, Texas - A father has been missing for seven months after visiting his children in North Texas. Perry McCauley Jr., 35, was last seen in Christmas 2023 in Southlake, Texas. The father of three was there to visit his children before heading back to Austin, where he lives. "I...
Young gymnast springs from Plano to Paris Olympics
The city of Plano announced July 1 that two young Planoites, Asher Hong and Hezly Rivera, will compete on the U.S. gymnastics team in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Asher Hong has had a passion for gymnastics since age 5, according to his father, Rick Hong.
VIDEO GOING VIRAL: Amish Woman doing Cowboys Cheerleader Routine behind a Barn
The Dallas Cowboys are a solid football team, but their cheerleaders are some of the best. They have been all over social medias with the release of their new docuseries on Netflix. They have gotten so big, that even Amish woman are doing routines on camera. Yes, you cannot make...
NFC Execs Say What Everyone Is Thinking About Cowboys’ Dak Prescott
Few would argue that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s numbers reflect those of a top-10 NFL quarterback, especially after his MVP runner-up season last year. But two anonymous NFL executives recently admitted what many around the league likely believe in private but won’t say out loud: ...
Things To Do Around DFW: The Beach Boys, Dallas Summer Boat Show, Safari Splash at Fort Worth Zoo & more!
If you’re looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD’s John Liddle takes you ‘Around Town’ with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for July 18 - July 21.
$150M high-rise apartment living opens art deco doors in downtown Fort Worth
Deco 969, the first modern luxury high-rise apartment building in downtown Fort Worth, officially opened July 17, marking the debut of many major projects underway at the southern end of downtown. The 27-story building at 969 Commerce St. offers 567,000 square feet, with 302 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including...
UNT community remembers football great Abner Haynes after his death at age of 86
Ken Bahnsen was standing with the North Texas freshman football team’s bus driver before a game against Navarro College in Corsicana in 1956 when the challenge two of his young stars would face that season came into focus.
Fort Worth suburb on edge after multiple cars broken into 2 days in a row
FORT WORTH — Residents at the Aura apartment complex in the Fort Worth suburb of Benbrook are on edge tonight after multiple cars in the community were broken into, two days in a row."Shocked, it's been a very peaceful neighborhood," said resident Bill Mundy. "We've never had any issues or problems like this."Benbrook Police say on Tuesday morning between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. at least 12 cars were broken into. Some of the cars were locked but had their windows broken. Police say while car break-ins are not unusual around North Texas it is unusual that this community was hit on...
Community members speak out against proposed mosque in west McKinney
Richard Brown, an architect and representative of the applicant, spoke about the rezoning request at the July 9 meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Over 60 community members spoke out against a proposed mosque at a July 9 meeting of the McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission. Representatives of the McKinney Islamic Association...
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