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With rain on the radar, here are safe driving tips for wet roadways
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – With as little as 1/12th of an inch of water on the road, hydroplaning can pose a danger to drivers as they navigate East Texas. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, rain accounts for 85% of all weather-related crashes in Texas. Experts say there are steps to take before […]
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
Harwood District Prepares for Sexy and Chic New Sushi Restaurant
The Harwood District has a seductive and chic new sushi spot coming to The Union next month. TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar is a venture of longtime restaurateurs and business partners John “JT” Reed and Leslie Nguyen of Daily Dose Hospitality. The brand already has two other locations — in Houston and in Irvine, California — and after being impressed by Dallas' food scene, the duo will debut a third restaurant in Big D.
As Temps Soar, Federal Funds for Low-Income Families Appear to Shortchange Hottest States
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) covers less than 8 percent of low-income residents’ heating and cooling costs in Texas. That’s compared to nearly 23 percent in northern states. Martha Pskowski & Jenaye Johnson | Inside Climate News. In San Elizario, Texas, tucked between cotton fields...
New Lawsuit Alleges Chris Brown Ordered Backstage Assault After Show In Texas
Chris Brown delighted crowds this weekend in Ft. Worth but a new lawsuit filed against him alleges a BRAWL took place backstage on Saturday night at Dickies Arena. The 11:11 Tour stopped through Fort Worth over the weekend for 2 nights and Breezy's performance received rave reviews from the thousands who attended the shows. But its what allegedly happened after the show that's getting all the attention.
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."
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...
From the July 19th, “Friday Staff Reports to City Council” Government
Your browser does not support the audio element. The Friday Staff Report to City Council provides weekly updates between staff and Council. The Denton Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Squad was deployed to Ruidoso, New Mexico, to assist with flash flooding under Texas A&M Task Force 1, marking its first out-of-state deployment. The FindHelp Denton County digital resource directory reported stable user engagement with a focus on housing, transit, and care services. Denton Municipal Electric’s Energy Cost Adjustment rate increased to 5.15 cents/kWh, raising the average residential bill by $6.80 monthly. Over 1,000 free fans are being distributed through the GreenSense Incentive Program, with substantial participation by residents. Resident concerns addressed include updates to Corbin Road, youth access to public library materials, the lack of restrooms in neighborhood parks, damage to Lance Street, homestead exemption delays, and inquiries about the DME rate increase.
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...
UPDATED: Power outage reported in Pentagon City and Crystal City
More than 2,500 homes and businesses were without power Monday afternoon in parts of Pentagon City and Crystal City. Reports of the outage started coming in around 3:20 p.m. Firefighters have since been dispatched to numerous buildings in the area for reports of stuck elevators. Dominion’s outage map listed the...
Best Of Unsaddled: Men's Golf Alums
ARLINGTON --- This week's episode of Unsaddled features former UTA men's golf student-athletes Caleb Hicks and Tanner Gore. For up-to-date news, photos and videos, follow UTA Athletics online at UTAMavs.com or via several social media accounts on X @UTAMavs, Instagram @UTAMavs and Facebook /UTAMavs.
Mansfield Police Seek Assistance to Identify Suspected Package Thief Caught on Camera
Mansfield police are on the lookout for a package thief and they're reaching out to the community for assistance. According to the Mansfield Police Department, a suspect was caught on camera snatching a parcel from the front doorstep of a residence on the 900 block of Hilton Dr. earlier in the month.
The Last Word: Style Advice from the North Texas Winner of the ‘Stuck at Prom’ Duct Tape Contest
…offering his style advice as the winner of the international “Stuck at Prom” Duct Tape Design Scholarship Contest. He designed a prom tuxedo that isn’t just totally awesome—it’s waterproof, too. And now Isaac Cervantes has won two international awards and $16,000 in scholarships in the 2024 “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest presented by Ohio-based Duck Tape.
July forum attendees mostly oppose ‘Texas A&M University-Dallas’ nomenclature
A&M-Commerce President Dr. Mark Rudin said he has asked the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents to postpone action on a name change until after the July 31-Aug. 2 meeting. The month of July, normally a placid time in Commerce, has this year been marked by a controversy over...
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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