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Cedar Hill welcomes visitors to new Library in A Park
The name alone Library in A Park piques interest; just like the title of a good book can make you want to read it. Genres of all kinds fill the library's collection but it may be what's outside that makes the new library in Cedar Hill a best-seller. “We are...
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
Next In Line To Die: Arthur Burton’s Victim Forgave Him, But Texas Does Not
Do you know about God? I forgive you. Just leave. Why are you doing it? You don't have to do it, you are a handsome man. Those were Nancy Adleman's last words, as paraphrased from the testimony of her killer, Arthur Burton. Imagine being kind to your killer as you beg for your life, as he ties your shoestring around your neck.
SMU, Preston Stone prepared for ‘big-boy’ football in ACC
SMU quarterback Preston Stone doesn't catch himself accidentally saying his program plays in the American Athletic Conference anymore. "I'm pretty hardwired to think (Atlantic Coast Conference) at this point," Stone said with a smile on Monday at ACC Media Days in Charlotte. Stone and coach Rhett Lashlee lead the Mustangs back into the power-conference ranks of college football in 2024. SMU joins Cal and Stanford as the ACC's three new member schools. The program's recent football tradition may be lacking, but SMU played against the likes of Texas, Texas A&M and Arkansas in the Southwest Conference until the league's dissolution...
North Texas Dems celebrate Biden's achievements, say move will reinvigorate the party
DALLAS — News of President Biden's withdrawal from the election wasn't necessarily a surprise. Calls for him to step down were ramping up within the Democratic party. Locally, the chairman of the Dallas County Democrats believes the move will reinvigorate the party. Party chairman Kardal Coleman celebrated Biden's legacy and accomplishments like many political leaders nationwide.Coleman said Biden has come through for the state of Texas and that Texas Democrats love the president. Coleman hasn't yet endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential replacement. He said he and the other Dallas delegates headed to the DNC pledged their support to President...
Congregation, visitors cherish memories after First Baptist Dallas Church burns in four-alarm fire
DALLAS — Investigators are still working to determine the cause of a four-alarm fire that devastated the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Dallas Church on Friday night.The red-brick sanctuary which has served as part of the fabric of downtown Dallas for more than 130 years now stands as a charred shell of its former self. The outer walls remain standing, but drone footage reveals the interior as a mess of burned debris."The destruction of it, it's just horrible," said Mary Ellen McIlroy, who works in downtown Dallas. "We've been here to this church, back when I lived in Dallas as a...
Peso Pluma's ÉXODO tour launches in Texas with sold out shows, San Antonio next
SAN ANTONIO - Peso Pluma kicked off his highly anticipated “ÉXODO” tour this weekend in Texas playing three sold-out shows in Austin, Dallas, and Edinburgh. The tour features incredible choreography, and set design unlike any show you've seen before, adding an incredible visual experience to Peso Pluma's music.
The Church's 30th Anniversary Party Brought Out the Coolest Freaks
Dallas' legendary freaks-and-freaks haven of a club, The Church, has been a hub for the finest in kink, alternative, dark and goth culture for 30 years. The Church celebrated this milestone on Sunday at its new home at It'll Do club on Elm Street — after losing its longtime home when legendary dance club Lizard Lounge closed.
DART riders organize against proposed budget cuts
Transit riders and advocates are pushing back on proposed cuts to Dallas Area Rapid Transit's funding. More than two dozen North Texas residents packed a small room in a downtown Dallas office building on Saturday to organize and discuss the future of DART. At least half of DART’s member cities...
Park Cities Crime Reports July 15-21
SKULDUGGERY OF THE WEEK: BAD INTENTIONS, WORSE SKIN. A thief who may have had bad intentions and even worse skin stole 17 items from CVS on Mockingbird Lane before 11:31 a.m. on July 18, including Starface and CeraVe acne control, and La Roche-Posay lip care products. UNIVERSITY PARK. 16 Tuesday.
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.
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