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Can the State Fair of Texas ban guns on government property? The answer is complicated
Ken Paxton and gun rights advocates say it’s illegal for the State Fair to ban guns from public property. Legal and political experts say it’s not so simple. The city of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas are facing mounting pressure to reverse a new policy banning nearly all guns from the fair this year.
Plastic pellet pollution is in Galveston Bay and likely accidental, nonprofit says
Earlier this month, Environment Texas, a nonprofit that advocates for clean air and water across the state, hosted a clean-up event at Sylvan Beach. Specifically, volunteers were cleaning up plastic pellets, a kind of microplastic found in Galveston Bay. These tiny little plastic beads, also known as nurdles, are the building blocks used to create plastic products.Volunteer groups like Environment Texas collected more than 2 million of these pellets along the Gulf Coast. Still, an estimated 10 trillion plastic pellets enter waterways worldwide.How do they end up in Galveston Bay? Luke Metzger, Environment Texas' executive director, says they get there...
Red Cross urging people to donate blood amid nationwide emergency shortage
NORTH TEXAS — The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after its national inventory dropped by more than 25% in July, and the continued heat is making it harder to build back the supply.Nationally, more than 100 blood drives have been impacted by the weather."Sometimes they're canceled," said Linda Braddy, CEO of Red Cross - North Texas Region. "Sometimes it just causes a decline in who would typically come and donate because of the heat. People just don't want to get out."Braddy said the organization typically sees a decline in the supply during the summer, but the extreme...
TxDOT, law enforcement team up for Labor Day drunk driving prevention initiative
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation announced it is teaming up with law enforcement during its Labor Day campaign to remind drivers of the dangers of drunk driving. TxDOT said in partnership with law enforcement it is launching the “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” Labor Day campaign to urge Texans to “always make […]
Texas Woman’s Attempt To Purchase Baby Stuns Walmart Shoppers
There are hundreds of Walmart stores all over Texas & you'll find everything you expect to find at a store: groceries, camping gear, babies, clothing...wait what? Yes, someone actually decided that they wanted to go into a Walmart to buy a BABY; as you would expect, it did NOT go well.
10-Year-Old Texas Boy Confesses To Startling Unsolved Murder
A startling confession from a 10-year-old Texas boy has possibly pieced together a brutal unsolved murder. In Texas, a startling confession has emerged: a 10-year-old boy has admitted to a crime that took place two years ago, revealing that he shot a man while he slept. A MYSTERIOUS MURDER UNCOVERED...
Stephanie Woods Appointed as New Dean of TWU of Nursing
Denton, TX – Texas Woman’s University (TWU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Woods as the new dean of its College of Nursing, effective October 1. Dr. Woods, a highly experienced nursing educator and leader, brings a wealth of expertise to the role, having held significant positions in both academic and healthcare settings.
Texas family killed on the way to UT-Dallas move-in day
DALLAS - An incoming college freshman and her parents died in a crash on their way to North Texas for move-in day. 17-year-old Andril Arvind was set to begin her freshman year at the University of Texas at Dallas this week. Now, her family and her high school band community are mourning the loss of her and her parents.
QT Aerospace welcomes Mark W. Lindley as new Vice President
QT Aerospace has named Mark W. Lindley as its new Vice President. With a distinguished career spanning over two and a half decades in the aviation industry, Lindley brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and leadership to QT Aerospace. His extensive background includes significant roles in sales, operations, and executive management. Lindley's track record in improving operational efficiency, driving strategic growth, and fostering innovation aligns perfectly with QT Aerospace's mission to deliver top-tier airframe composite repair services.
Report: Infill Development, Code Updates Could Close the Gap in Dallas’ Affordability Crisis
Dallas has built a city that residents can’t afford to live in and the city can’t afford to maintain, according to a report released last month. The solution per a local consulting firm: Update development codes to eliminate things like minimum parking requirements and minimum lot sizes, build infill development on vacant lots, and provide infrastructure in long-neglected areas of southern Dallas.
Burglar located, tied to other crimes
A Dallas, Texas, man was arrested Aug. 11 by Grambling Police during the investigation of a residential burglary. Deontae J. Williams, 24, was taken into custody after GPD officers responded to an apartment burglary on Edith Rose Lane about 2 p.m. The victim said he returned home from football practice...
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