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Young gymnast sticks the landing at Parker County Stock Show
SPRINGTOWN — At only 9 years old, Gracelyn Olson is already a multi-talented young lady. Gracelyn is the reigning Level 4 state champion in gymnastics and trains year-round. As a member of Springtown 4-H Club, she also raises pigs and earned the down ear championship in the breeding swine competition at the Parker County Stock Show this year.
Three people killed in wrong-way crash in Somervell County
DPS says three people from North Texas were killed in a head-on accident in Somervell County northeast of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. One car was heading east on 67 when suddenly the driver got in the westbound lane and hit another car head-on.
Wanted felon on the run in Johnson County
ALVARADO, Texas - Police in Johnson County are looking for a wanted felon who ran from traffic stop on Tuesday night. Alvarado Police pulled over a car shortly after 8 p.m. Jeremy Coker, 30, fought and assaulted the officer who pulled them over. 41-year-old Peggy Rotenberry, a wanted felon, was...
Arlington and Pantego Ramp Up Mosquito Spraying Amid West Nile Virus Spike
The City of Arlington has initiated a targeted ground spraying program to combat a rising number of West Nile Virus cases following the confirmation of seven infected mosquito samples. These mosquito management efforts will selectively target specific locations across the city, aiming to sharply decrease the mosquito population carrying the virus. Scheduled to occur over two consecutive nights, the spraying is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, weather permitting, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., according to the City of Arlington, Texas.
Tarleton State picked to finish 2nd, Britten tabbed UAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, 5 total Texans named Preseason All-Conference
ARLINGTON — To open the United Athletic Conference Media Day in Arlington on Tuesday, the UAC announced the results of its preseason polls, with Tarleton State earning some of the top honors heading into the 2024 campaign. The Texans were picked to finish second out of nine teams in...
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.
North Texas mentorship program aims to help troubled youth and reduce gun violence
FORT WORTH, Texas — A grassroots crime prevention program is helping a North Texas city cut down on gun violence and gang activity. Fort Worth pastor and community leader Rodney McIntosh started V.I.P. about five years ago. It stands for Violence, Intervention & Prevention. VIP recruits young men ages...
Teddy Riley Accuses Texas Bowling Alley Of Racism: “It Ain’t For Us”
Teddy Riley has accused a Texas bowling alley of racism after he claims he wasn’t allowed to bring his own beverage inside of the venue.Pharrell Builds His Life Story With Legos In 'Piece By Piece' Trailer On Sunday (July 21), the legendary producer and New Jack Swing pioneer took to social media to express his ire over an unpleasant enounter he had while at Plano Super Bowl, a bowling alley in Dallas, Tx. In the clip, Riley revealed that he had attempted to patron Plano Super Bowl with a group of nearly two dozen people, but that things went awry when...
Stephen A. Smith left speechless by First Take guest’s Dak Prescott remark as fans laugh ‘he is what he is’
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith doesn't believe Dak Prescott will end the Dallas Cowboys' 28-year Super Bowl drought next season. The sportscaster clashed with First Take colleague Chris "Mad Dog" Russo over the Cowboys quarterback during Wednesday's episode. Smith and Mad Dog discussed Dallas wideout CeeDee Lamb's contract situation as...
George Strait and Sheryl Crow's Electrifying Duet at AT&T Stadium
Experience the magic of George Strait and Sheryl Crow as they take the stage at AT&T Stadium for an unforgettable night of music. From classic hits to a breathtaking duet, this performance captivated thousands of fans and showcased the enduring talent of these two iconic artists. Don’t miss the highlights of this extraordinary concert!
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
TEXAS (TEXAS TRIBUNE) – The ACLU of Texas said Wednesday it found 51 school districts, including four East Texas school districts, in violation of the Texas CROWN Act, which bans race-based hair discrimination, and urged them to update their dress code policies. The Texas CROWN Act prohibits schools, workplaces and housing authorities from discriminating against […]
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
Partly cloudy skies, below normal temperatures usher North Texas into weekend
NORTH TEXAS – Skies on Thursday morning were clear with fewer clouds and temperatures in the upper 70s.There will be a few showers and storms in the afternoon, especially east and southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth. Most of the Metroplex has a 10% or 20% chance of storms developing.Most of North Texas will see partly cloudy skies on Thursday. Highs will remain below normal, topping out near 90 degrees in the late afternoon.North Texas remains sandwiched between two areas of high pressure, in a trough allowing disturbances to pass through and spark off rain.The pattern holds through the weekend, keeping spotty afternoon showers in the forecast through Sunday. Any storms that develop over the weekend will be short-lived. There's at least a 30% chance for storms.Going into next week, the ridge of high pressure shifts back over North Texas, and summer reality returns as August begins with highs back in the upper 90s and sunny skies.
With CenterPoint in the hot seat, Texas policymakers look to Florida which quickly restored power to millions after a cat 4 storm
Lawmakers plan to seek answers during a senate hearing Monday on why CenterPoint and other Texas utilities didn’t have power restored sooner after category 1 Hurricane Beryl swept through the Houston region. Listen. This coming Monday, a Texas Senate select committee will hold its first hearing to investigate the...
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