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Kaufman Commissioners Approve Committee For New Juvenile Detention Center
KAUFMAN—The Kaufman County Commissioners Court approved the formation of a committee to build a new Juvenile Detention Center. Officials stated that the county should own and operate this new facility. As Kaufman County continues to see record growth, local officials state that a Juvenile Detention Center is necessary to...
Joseph Russell Sworn In As Judge, Kaufman County Court At Law
KAUFMAN - Kaufman County swore in its newest member of the judiciary today as Joseph Russell took the bench of the Kaufman County Court at Law. Joseph Russell won his Republican Primary runoff election in early June, defeating former Criminal District Attorney Rick Harrison. Russell takes the bench, filling the...
One dead, five injured in France wedding hall attack
One person was killed and five others wounded in northeastern France when several masked gunmen opened fire at a wedding ceremony, police sources said on Sunday. Sources suggested that the attack in the northeastern city of Thionville was linked to a settling of scores between drug traffickers. The shooting took...
Mexico celebrates Pride as Costa Rica fires minister
More than 100,000 people rallied for LGBTQ rights in Mexico on Saturday, while Costa Rica's culture minister was sacked for supporting the country's own Pride March this weekend. The streets of Mexico City were filled with rainbow flags as people marched to central Zocalo square in a festive atmosphere. Crowds...
Turkey's Pride Week 'more about resistance than celebration'
For Iris Mozalar, a young transgender woman living in Istanbul, Pride Week is "more about resistance than celebration" under Turkey's conservative government, which is openly hostile towards the LGBTQ community. "Ours is a struggle to survive," the 24-year-old told AFP at her home in Istanbul where she studies urban planning...
France votes in pivotal snap polls as far right eyes power
French people voted on Sunday in the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first. With Russia's war against Ukraine in its third year and energy and food prices much higher, support for the anti-immigration...
Short fuses in Egypt as blackouts stretch into sweltering summer
At least once a day, the hum of every fan, air conditioner and fridge across Egypt goes quiet. The lights go out and an expletive is muttered or hurled into the quickly-heating air. Lifts stop, errands are cancelled and meetings delayed for as long as the power stays out --...
Caribbean braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl
Much of the southeast Caribbean was on alert Sunday as Beryl strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, with forecasters warning of an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Beryl -- currently churning in the Atlantic Ocean about 465 miles (750...
No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru; Canada advance
Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at the Hard Rock Stadium to seal a win that ensured Argentina advance to the quarter-finals as Group A winners.
Jackson tops Jamaican 200 heats in Olympic sprint double bid
Two-time reigning world 200m champion Shericka Jackson delivered the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying heats in the event at the Jamaican Olympic trials. A day after winning the 100m crown to qualify for the Paris Olympics, Jackson had the best heat time in season-best 22.67secs (-0.9 m/sec wind) at the national stadium in Kingston.
Black British music in spotlight at new exhibition
What do a champagne bottle signed by Stormzy, Beethoven's tuning fork and a giant peacock Carnival costume have in common? They're all currently on display in a first-of-its-kind exhibition at the British Library. "Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music" is the first major exhibition to document the...
Nippon Steel fight points to industry's uncertain future in Pennsylvania
Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of United States Steel has been a source of unease in Pittsburgh, where the metal once dominated the economy and still looms large in the collective psyche. Critics such as the United Steelworkers (USW) see the transaction as the latest threat to come along in a...
Thompson, Jackson win 100m titles at Jamaican Olympic trials
Kishane Thompson won the men's 100m in 9.77secs, the fastest time in the world this year, and Shericka Jackson dominated the women's 100m final on Friday at the Jamaican Olympic athletics trials. Thompson, with a wind of 0.9m/sec, took the title in Kingston with Oblique Seville second in 9.82 and...
Holloway makes Olympics with 110 hurdles win as Lyles, Richardson roll on
Three-time world champion Grant Holloway punched his ticket to the Paris Olympics on Friday in the 110m hurdles at the US trials, while Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson cruised into the 200m finals. Holloway won the 110 hurdles final in 12.86secs, the fastest time in the world this year, with...
Biles a step closer to Paris as injuries rattle US Olympic gymnastics trials
Simone Biles continued her march toward the Paris Olympics on Friday with a dynamic day one at the US gymnastics trials that featured brilliance and a little reminder that she's human, too. The four-time Olympic gold medallist thrilled the Target Center crowd with her signature Yurchenko double pike vault, now...
Mauritania heads to polls with incumbent tipped to win
Mauritanians go to the polls Saturday to decide whether to re-elect President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani as head of the vast desert state, seen as a rock of relative stability in the volatile Sahel. Around 1.9 million registered voters are set to choose between seven candidates vying to lead...
Two dead, 1 In Critical Condition After Plane Crash In McKinney
FORNEY - Texas DPS has confirmed that Michael Lewis of Forney was amongst one of the two people killed as the result of a plane crash in McKinney on Thursday. Michael Lewis, husband of former Forney Mayor Amanda Lewis, has been pronounced deceased after his plane crashed into a dirt mound in McKinney on Thursday.
Texas DPS investigates fatal four-vehicle crash
ANDREWS, Texas — A four-vehicle crash on SH 128 in Andrews County left one person dead and another with minor injuries, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The incident occurred at 7:22 p.m. on June 24, 2024, at Mile Post 224. Preliminary information revealed that a...
Constables' Quick Response Leads to Arrest of Drive-by Shooting Suspects
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office swiftly apprehended two suspects involved in a drive-by shooting on June 23, 2024. Deputies responded to a shooting incident in the 7400 block of Foxwaithe Lane. Upon arrival, the complainant reported that two suspects in a white vehicle had fired shots at a residence. The deputies quickly canvassed the area, located the suspect vehicle, and initiated a traffic stop. The occupants, identified as Jalen Williams and Ernest McMillan, were detained. A firearm was discovered during a search of the vehicle.
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