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New fugitives added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added two fugitives to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of either Fabian Martinez Toribio or Octavio Cruz Hernandez.
Fallen trees, house fire, flooding and heat: Hurricane Beryl’s death toll climbs to 11
HOUSTON, Texas – Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas Coast on July 8, leaving behind downed trees, significant home and business damage, and the loss of power lasting more than a week. Multiple people died as a result of Beryl, including a Houston Police Department employee who was trapped in...
TOP GAMES OF 2024: Abilene High vs. San Angelo Central and Lubbock Cooper vs. Wylie
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – One of the oldest Texas high school football rivalries is set to be renewed in the 2024 season. The Abilene High Eagles and the San Angelo Central Bobcats meet for the 98th time. This is the first game between the two since 2021. The series started in 1910 when they […]
Many of the fastest-growing suburbs are in Texas
Suburban and exurban growth is outpacing that of major cities across the United States, and Texas is no exception. In fact, according to a report from StorageCafe, seven of the top 20 fastest-growing housing markets are located in the Lone Star State. The Houston suburb of Fulshear ranked as the...
Texas Windstorm board to consider 10% increase in residential, commercial policies
Austin — The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's Actuarial & Underwriting Committee met July 15 and voted to recommend the TWIA Board of Directors approve a rate filing to increase rates by 10% for 2025 residential policies and by 10% for 2025 commercial policies when it meets August 6. The...
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
89-year old pianist wows shoppers at Richardson antique mall
Sometimes, you'll find the most unbelievable talent in the most unexpected of places. On the weekends, Jack Barger is doing #SomethingGood in a little corner of Richardson -- performing for the lucky shoppers at Cottonwood Market Antique Mall. And the 89-year-old Garland resident still plays the piano just as good...
Coffee Shop in Plano Brews Community Outreach
PLANO (KDAF)– Local Good Coffee Co. exists as a coffee shop, a gathering space, a spot to play pickle ball, but also tries to make a positive impact. The venue partners with local businesses to go beyond serving drinks and food. All proceeds from the gathering space goes back into the community via the nonprofits under its Local Good Collective umbrella.
North Texas schools have more unhoused students — and their needs are costly
North Texas school districts are seeing an increase in students experiencing homelessness — and their resources to help are spread thin. Students who lack access to stable housing are eligible for services through their schools under the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The federal law aims to remove barriers to education for students experiencing homelessness. McKinney Vento students receive free breakfast, lunch and transportation to and from school.
How many SEC teams can actually make the 12-team College Football Playoff in 2024?
DALLAS — How many SEC teams can make the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff this fall?. The SEC dominated the four-team field, winning six of the 10 championships, so naturally, the new format has spawned one of the topics du jour at SEC Media Days this week. Every July,...
Bowlers run riot as Washington Freedom castle MI New York for 88, win by 94 runs
Dallas [Texas], July 17 (ANI): Impressive half-centuries by Travis Head and Andries Gous, backed by a dominant bowling performance, helped the Washington Freedom thrash MI New York by 94 runs in their fifth match of the Major League Cricket 2024 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday. Head...
Students face uncertain future after Dallas barber school suddenly closes
A Dallas barber school is coming under fire after closing suddenly this week, leaving students concerned they could be out thousands of dollars invested in the program. Blade Craft Barber Academy had been operating on Main Street in Deep Ellum. On Tuesday, NBC 5 asked the school’s owner how they’re working to correct the situation.
Frisco Public Library driveway to be closed as part of widening project
The Frisco Public Library driveway connecting to Dallas Parkway will be closed for approximately a month starting on Monday, July 15, for reconstruction as part of the parkway's widening project. During this time, drivers must use one of two library driveways on Cotton Gin Road.
WNBA Fans Begging Dallas Wings to Announce Change Before Caitlin Clark Showdown
The Dallas Wings sold out Wednesday night's home game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever two days before tipoff. Arlington, Texas' College Park Center can hold up to 7,000 fans — a number that could certainly be eclipsed with Clark in town.
WFAA celebrates community at the Annual Parker County Peach Festival
WEATHERFORD, Texas — Peach and food lovers arrived early to beat the summer heat to explore more than 200 booths and enjoy peach treats, cobblers, salsas, and ice creams on Saturday, July 13 in historic Weatherford, Texas. WFAA Daybreak anchor Marc Istook, WFAA investigative reporter Tanya Eiserer, and reporter...
Dallas Fire Rescue Sued for Copyright Infringement
An EMS trainer is suing Dallas Fire Rescue and two individuals alleging copyright infringement for copying and sharing his training materials. Jon Puryear EMS CE, LLC filed suit in US District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The suit names Dallas Fire-Rescue, Joseph Piper – who is identified as...
Dallas Biotech Secures $50M Series D Funding To Combat Rare Hidden Killer in Joint Replacements
Joint replacements have given millions of people a new lease on life. But for a small percentage of them, a dangerous complication can arise. A Dallas biotech company is tackling a rare but serious infection that can have devastating consequences. And now it has raised $50 million in Series D funding to bring its lead drug and device combo to market.
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