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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....
Texas Leads the Nation in This Alarming Statistic
A recent study revealed Texas has a real problem with reckless drivers. Anyone who has traveled the roads in the Lone Star State knows many of the drivers in this neck of the woods engage in unsafe practices. Speeding and road rage incidents in particular are abundant on the roadways here.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Shelby County 6U All-Star Team's World Series Journey Continues
July 20, 2024 - The Shelby County 6U All-Star team represents the State of Texas in the Diamond Youth Softball World Series play which started Thursday, July 18 in Fairview, Tennessee. In game one on Thursday, Texas faced Louisiana in pool play and won 14 to 2 to advance to...
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