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Top commercial vehicle inspectors compete in Texas Challenge
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today marked the start of the 2024 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Challenge in Corpus Christi. Competitors from across Texas have gathered to test their abilities and see who will be crowned the top commercial enforcement officer in the state. The Texas Challenge is organized by the...
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.
Supreme Court wills Confederate monument protesters to jail despite appeal
WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said three Texas protesters can't delay serving a seven-day jail sentence stemming from a 2020 protest of a Confederate monument despite an ongoing appeal. For nearly four years, Amara Ridge, Torrey Henderson and Justin Thompson have been allowed to remain free...
Texas Ranked Worst State In America For Quality Of Life
Results from a recent study just dropped a bombshell for Texas, dubbing it the absolute worst state to live in America. According to a recent CNBC study, it's not all boot-scootin' big smiles in the Lone Star state. Healthcare is scarce, and money problems are hitting hard, making life tough for many Texans every single day.
Blenders and Bowls to offer smoothie bowls at first North Texas location in Prosper
Blenders and Bowls will open its first North Texas location in Prosper. (Courtesy Blenders and Bowls) The business will open inside the Kroger Marketplace. Blenders offers smoothie bowls. This will be the sixth brick and mortar shop for the business and the first in North Texas. The company started as...
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.
Methodist Hospital ranks No. 1 in San Antonio, No. 18 in Texas on U.S. News & World Report list
Methodist Hospital was named the best hospital in San Antonio in new U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across the country and ranked them by state, region, and metro area. Hospitals are also ranked according to frequently treated procedures and conditions. Methodist Hospital was...
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.
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 man kills woman, then himself in apparent murder-suicide
DALLAS, Texas — A man and woman were found dead in a Dallas apartment in what authorities are calling an apparent murder-suicide. On July 15, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Dallas Fire and Rescue responded to a call for a health and welfare check in the 3400 block of Mahanna Street. The preliminary investigation determined that DFR forced entry into the apartment and found 26-year-old Solmaira Vazquez Castillo in the bathroom with stab wounds.
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.
Dallas ISD principals told to continue their current focus going into next school year
Walking on newly shined tile floors, there were cheers and high fives. The welcome-backs weren't for students but for Dallas ISD principals. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde spearheads these welcome backs often revealing new curriculum, data, and big plans. She sat on the sidelines this time with no voice, but her staff told teachers the big plan is to just keep at it.
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