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Poisonous hammerhead worms rising in Texas. When chopped in two, they double
The poisonous hammerhead worm is on the rise in Houston as Hurricane Beryl and extensive rainfall brings flooding to the region. The invasive species thrives in hot tropical climates, and as conditions bring damp, humid weather to the region, experts expect the insect to emerge in full force. Aside from the frightening thoughts of...
Track outages here: Heavy rain leads to power outages across the region
As heavy rain drenches the area, numerous power outages have been reported, leaving thousands of residents without electricity. A flash flood watch will be in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night, potentially causing more than just street flooding. As a result of the severe weather, power outages have been...
Perry Williams, Jason Crawford recognized by NCI as May, June drivers of the month
IRVING, Texas — National Carriers Inc. (NCI) is honoring Perry Williams and Jason Crawford as the company’s Drivers of the Month for May and June 2024, respectively. Each driver received a $1,000 bonus for their recognition and is now eligible to be named NCI’s 2024 Driver of the Year. A $10,000 bonus will be given to the winning driver at the conclusion of the Driver of the Year banquet.
Allen trustees consider trio of bond measures
Allen ISD may be considering a bond before Aug. 19. At a July 22 board of trustees meeting, Allen ISD staff members presented a history of the district's long-range planning Project Kids Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Update and three draft propositions for a potential bond election.
New affordable cottage community planned for southeast Arlington
Arlington’s zoning commission gave the go-ahead to a 22-home cottage community in southeast Arlington that could help displaced families living in community shelters have a safe, stable place to live, developers said. The planned cottage community is located at 1117, 1219 and 1221 Dan Gould Drive on about 1.966...
'It takes a lifetime to heal from the damage' | Girl shot while riding in backseat of car on Fort Worth highway, police say
FORT WORTH, Texas — A girl was shot in the leg during a possible road rage incident in west Fort Worth early Wednesday, police said. The shooting happened in the 2800 block of Horne Street, near Camp Bowie Boulevard and Interstate 30, according to a police news release. Officers responded and found the girl who was wounded.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
DART is Finished With Repairs After a Fire Truck Crashed and Damaged Rail Lines
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – DART crews have completed critical repairs to the rail tracks near I-345 and South Good Latimer Expressway, after a fire engine fell from the highway onto the tracks below. Repair technicians had to remove debris, replace poles and critical wiring, and reestablish power.
First West Nile virus human case reported in Dallas: DCHHS
The Dallas County Health and Human Services has reported the first human case of West Nile virus in Dallas this season. The man lives in the 75230 ZIP code and was diagnosed with West Nile Non-Neuroinvasive Disease (WNNND). The man's identity is being withheld due to patient confidentiality. Garland Public...
Knightvest Capital Marks The First Investment of Its New Fund with Acquisition of 240-Unit Encore Apartment Community in North Texas
DALLAS, TX - Knightvest Capital, a vertically integrated multifamily investment firm, announced the acquisition of the Encore Apartments, located in the Legacy area of Plano in North Texas. The Encore Apartments represents the inaugural investment of Knightvest Capital's second fund. The Encore is a three-story, 240-unit community of one- and...
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."
Delta's flight, baggage issues continued Wednesday | The airline's CEO is speaking out
FORT WORTH, Texas — More than five days since CrowdStrike’s global tech outage, Delta Air Lines struggled to return to normal operations on Wednesday. While most airlines recovered, Delta has canceled more than 6,500 flights since Friday, more than any other airline during that period, according to data from FlightAware.
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