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Texas Company Behind Largest IT Outage In History
Friday’s massive IT outage was caused by Texas-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., disrupting operations in airlines, hospitals, and business services. According to the New York Times, the outages were caused by an update the company sent to companies that use its software to protect against hackers, but the update caused computers running Microsoft Windows to crash.
Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
Coppell library gets commemorative stamp for 50th anniversary
COPPELL, Texas - The United States Postal Service is giving away a commemorative postmark to recognize 50 years of the Cozby Library and Community Commons in Coppell. A celebration was held on Saturday morning recognizing the historic anniversary for the Cozby Library. It originally opened in 1974. The postmarks will...
Five-star OT target Michael Fasusi sets top-five & decision date
A huge day on the recruiting trail is set to be circled by fans and staffs across the country. The recruitment of Michael Fasusi is winding down. The elite offensive tackle recently made two significant announcements regarding his process. First, the top-five has been set. Second, a decision day is on the calendar.
TRS approves reduction in monthly medical premiums for retired teachers
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- State Representative Brooks Landgraf announced Friday that the Texas Retirement System of Texas has approved a long-awaited reduction in monthly premiums for TRS-Care Medicare Advantage. Landgraf, along with other lawmakers and retired teachers across Texas began fighting for this reduction several years ago. “The hard work has paid off,” Landgraf said. “The TRS health […]
Texas’ worst night sleep is coming, study finds
LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) — Are you finding sleeping more challenging? As days become longer and nights become hotter and more humid, a recent study identified each state’s worst night sleep in 2024. Conducted by Amerisleep, they analyzed 30 years of weather data using Weather Spark, using an interactive map to indicate when each state can look […]
Flower Mound family awakened by smoke detector escape house fire
FLOWER MOUND, Texas - A Flower Mound family escaped their home after an early morning fire. The Flower Mound Fire Department was called to the fire on Marble Pass Lane just before 1 a.m. Smoke detectors awakened the three-person family inside. They were able to get out safely. Photos from...
1 person killed in fatal Old East Dallas shooting overnight, police said
DALLAS — Dallas Police are investigating after officers found a man fatally shot in Old East Dallas overnight, police said. Officers responded to a shooting call at about 9:55 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Grisby Avenue, according to a press release from Dallas Police. Police found 31-year-old...
Dallas firefighters injured after fire engine goes off overpass
DALLAS — Four Dallas firefighters were injured after their fire engine went off an interstate overpass and landed on a commuter railway. The crash occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on July 21 at the I-345 and South Good Latimer Expressway interchanges, WFAA reported. Dallas Fire Rescue officials said the...
Historic First Baptist Dallas devastated by fire, cause still unknown
DALLAS — The cause of Friday's fire at First Baptist Dallas in downtown Dallas has not been determined.Around 6 p.m. Friday, Pastor Robert Jeffress received a call that First Baptist Dallas was on fire."I couldn't imagine such a thing, but anything I could imagine was not as horrific as what I saw when I got there," he said.More than 150 years of history went up in flames."This church was the site that presidents visited when they came to Dallas," Jeffress said. "Woodrow Wilson, Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush were all worshipers in that sanctuary."He said Vacation Bible School, with more...
Mavericks still miles ahead of Nuggets after free agency shocker
The Dallas Mavericks have three offseason moves that management needs to be proud of. Many teams have made some interesting moves to try and improve their roster. The Mavericks had interest in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope but he eventually signed a deal with the Orlando Magic. This is significant to Dallas in...
Texas man dies on river rafting trip near Bethel
BETHEL, Alaska (KTUU) - The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has reported that a Texas man was killed in a boating accident on a remote river near Bethel on Friday. A DPS dispatch says that Alaska State Troopers were notified of a boating fatality on June 19 at 6:21 p.m. The fatality occurred around 53 miles Southeast of Bethel during a remote river rafting trip. Troopers did not indicate which river the incident occurred on.
Who is the REAL UT in the SEC? We asked Paul Finebaum and other experts at SEC Media Days
DALLAS — Editor's note: The video above shows the answers by our media colleagues to our "Who is the best mascot in the SEC?" question. All of our other questions for these guys are in the story below. SEC Media Days came to Dallas, Texas, for the first time...
The Hidden Horrors of Texas’ Deadliest County Jail
Since 2017, there have been 65 in-custody inmate deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. There have been seven deaths in the year 2024 to date. The most recent death was reported on just last Friday, July 12. These deaths have come from suicides, overdoses, and fatal encounters with jail staff....
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