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Solar car team headed to Texas Motor Speedway
The East Beast Extreme, a solar car built by Wylie East students, will be racing against other teams at Texas Motor Speedway in mid-July. Under the sweltering Texas sun, the Wylie East Solar Car Team will soon be ready to beat the heat as they compete in a NASCAR-like setting.
Arlington police seek public's help to identify robbery suspects
ARLINGTON, Texas — Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects involved in a robbery outside the Hideaway Bar. The incident occurred in the 3000 block of E. Abram St., where two individuals assaulted and robbed a man, according to a press release from the Arlington Police Department. Surveillance cameras at the location captured the suspects.
Man found guilty of murder of Sachse resident
A Dallas man has been sentenced to life without parole for his capital murder conviction in the 2021 robbery and beating death of a Sachse resident. On Tuesday, June 25, the Collin County District Attorney’s Office announced that Brandon Dale, 43, was found guilty in the death of Salah Rashad Eid of Sachse.
Dallas police arrest two suspects in connection with N. Masters Drive homicide
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police have arrested two suspects in connection with the June 9 homicide on N. Masters Drive, including a 15-year-old juvenile and 19-year-old Jamarion White. On July 2, 2024, Dallas police arrested a 15-year-old and charged him with murder. Due to the suspect being a juvenile,...
Peaceful Resolution: Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Surrenders to Irving Police After Standoff
A tense standoff in Irving ended peacefully after police negotiated the surrender of a person who had barricaded themselves in a stolen vehicle, officials confirmed. According to the Irving Police Department, the incident began near W Rochelle Rd and MacArthur Blvd and prompted a warning for residents to avoid the vicinity as the situation unfolded.
State of Black Arlington event addresses community policing, guns in schools, health disparities
Health and safety were the focus of Thursday’s second annual State of Black Arlington. The event, hosted by the mayor’s Black Advisory Council, discussed relationships between law enforcement and Black residents, as well as the link between physical and mental health. It incorporated work done by the city’s Unity Council — including reports in 2021 and 2023 — that looked at relationship-building between law enforcement and residents and eliminating barriers to health care that minority communities face.
Plans for Medical District transformation revealed
DALLAS — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. A long-term mixed-use transformation is underway in Dallas' Southwestern Medical District, starting with a recently launched streetscape and park project. Texas Trees Foundation and the folks behind the district recently completed...
Arlington ambulance rate rises 15%. Officials blame inflation, rising operation costs
The rate for ambulance services in Arlington rose by 15% in late June – an increase EMS service provider American Medical Response attributes to inflation and rising operational costs. Under a contract amendment approved by Arlington City Council, the average cost of an ambulance ride cannot exceed 3% over...
Dallas Sizzles Under Heat Advisory as Officials Urge Caution Amid Triple-Digit Temperatures
As the sun scorches the Dallas landscape, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth extends a heat advisory that has locals seeking shade and respite from conditions that flirt with triple-digit temperatures. A relentless high-pressure system camped over North and Central Texas shows no signs of giving ground until at least Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Despite the celebratory spirit of Independence Day, citizens are advised to curb their outdoor activities, replacing them with indoor traditions, air-conditioned and away from the merciless sun that promises a high near 102 degrees, a forecasted peak that fails to account for humidity's heavy hand, which can push the heat index to a perilously high 108.
Minor league update for 7/2/24
David Davalillo started for Down East, going five innings, striking out six, walking two and allowing no runs. Kai Wynyard allowed three runs in 2.1 IP with three walks and three Ks. Eduardo Mejia was 3 for 3 with a triple and a walk. Jojo Blackmon was 2 for 4...
Hunter Bunch Named UTA Softball Assistant Coach
ARLINGTON – UT Arlington head softball coach Kara Dill has announced the addition of former Georgia Tech assistant coach Hunter Bunch to join her staff. "My family and I are excited for this opportunity to join the staff at UTA," shared Bunch. "I am looking forward to working with Kara and Elizabeth and help continue to push the program forward!"
Jake Allyn Helps Celebrate, Preserve Cowboy Culture
The actor and Jesuit Dallas grad makes his directorial debut with a rodeo drama set in Texas. He was raised in Dallas, but actor and filmmaker Jake Allyn has always been enamored with life away from the big city — from working ranches to dusty prairies. “Growing up in...
Readers Respond: Sleeping Outside Is Illegal in Dallas
Earlier this week, we published a story about the recent Supreme Court ruling that allows municipalities to criminalize sleeping in public. The ruling was split along party lines, with the conservative majority opinion stating that an ordinance enacted in an Oregon town that makes sleeping in public a fineable offense is, in fact, constitutional. You might be thinking this all sounds familiar, right? That’s because the city of Dallas has already been doing that for decades now.
'Measures will be tight:' Organizers stress safety plan ahead of 2024 Comofest in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas — On Wednesday, the annual block party known as Comofest will be held in the historic Fort Worth neighborhood of Como, exactly one year after a mass shooting happened hours after the popular event ended. Eleven people were shot just before midnight on July 3, 2023....
A former Dallas city councilwoman just died. Almost no one knew she was Jewish.
It was only after her Jewish funeral Sunday that many in Dallas learned that Rose Renfroe, an upstart in Democratic city politics, was Jewish. “Rose was forgotten as a Jew for the majority of her life,” said Hannah Lebovits, a member of the Dallas burial society who organized the minyan for the funeral. Renfroe — or...
Klay Thompson’s Dad Breaks Silence After Warriors-Mavericks Trade
Klay Thompson’s run with the Golden State Warriors has come to an end. After four NBA titles and every single season in the NBA with the Warriors, Thompson is joining the Dallas Mavericks after the two sides agreed to a sign-and-trade deal. Mychal Thompson, Klay's father, shared his feelings ...
Arrest made in connection to woman's murder
IRVING, Texas — A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman in Irving, police said.On July 1, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m., officers responded to an "unknown" call for service in the 3100 block of Walnut Hill Lane. Upon arrival, they discovered 42-year-old Sucel Cuba Gomez, of Irving, Texas, deceased in the parking lot with multiple stab wounds. The suspect, 44-year-old Yunier Aldazabal, had fled the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived, according to a press release from the Irving Police Department.At approximately 9:00 a.m., officers located the vehicle with Aldazabal inside, parked in a lot in the 2800 block of W Irving Blvd. He was taken into custody without incident. The investigation revealed that Gomez and Aldazabal were in a dating relationship, the press release stated.The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact Detective Hilton at THilton@cityofirving.org or (972) 721-2754. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to IPDCrimeTips@cityofirving.org or by calling (972) 273-1010 (24 hours) and referencing the case number.
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