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BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG — The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area's thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
BEWARE: Colors On New Heat Risk Map Warns Texans Of Extreme Heat
You'll probably be seeing more of a new map along with colors during the weather segment of your local news. Texans in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are accustomed to the summer's heat and humidity. In fact, these three Texas cities are among the hottest in the nation according to Accuweather.
Supreme Court grants Texas man a stay of execution just before his scheduled lethal injection
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man 20 minutes before he was to receive a lethal injection Tuesday evening. The inmate has long maintained DNA testing would help prove he wasn’t responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a home robbery decades ago.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Another Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Stepping Down, Cites Moral Failings
There's been a peculiar series of megachurch controversies occurring over the last few months. First, Tony Evans. Then, Robert Morris. Now, it's Tony Cammarota, who's stepping down as pastor of Texas' Stonebriar Community Church. Per NBC, the church terminated Cammarota after he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure. He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor." The full letter detailing Cammarota's exit reads as follows.
Argyle PD launches community policing tool
The Argyle Police Department has launched a new online portal to provide a new and more user-friendly way for residents to request a vacation watch or inform police about loved ones with autism, memory loss or other special needs. This portal, hosted by Frontline Public Safety Solutions, can be accessed...
DFW Alamo Drafthouse Locations are Reopening — Here’s When
DALLAS (KDAF) — Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has announced reopening dates for all Dallas-Fort Worth locations. The cinema company plans to reopen all of the theaters it recently closed as part of the franchisee’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing (including locations in Cedars, Denton, Lake Highlands, Las Colinas, and Richardson and the Woodbury location in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota) in stages throughout August.
Lewisville PD recruits civilians for behind-the-badge look
The Lewisville Police Department began accepting applications July 12 for its Citizen Police Academy (CPA), designed to give residents a better understanding of officers' daily duties. The 10-week course runs Sept. 5 through Nov. 7. Class size is limited to 30 Lewisville residents.
Coppell ISD Communications Department wins 7 NSPRA awards
The Coppell ISD Communications and Community Engagement Department recently received seven national awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The NSPRA website states they are, “the leader in developing professionals to communicate strategically, build trust and foster positive relationships in support of their school communities.” Their mission is to develop professionals to communicate strategically, build trust and foster positive relationships in support of their school communities.
Theft of property, criminal trespass in this week's crime log
This is a crime wrap-up from July 9 to 15. On July 9, officers investigated a fire alarm pull station that had been pulled erroneously, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. False alarm or report at an institution of higher education is a state jail felony, punishable...
Theatre Arlington To Present The Heartfelt Musical BIG FISH
Theatre Arlington will present "Big Fish," a heartwarming musical about love, family, and the magic of storytelling. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, "Big Fish" brings to life the epic story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman with a penchant for telling larger-than-life tales. Edward's son, Will, seeks to uncover the truth behind his father's fantastical stories and understand the man behind the myths.
$150M high-rise apartment living opens art deco doors in downtown Fort Worth
Deco 969, the first modern luxury high-rise apartment building in downtown Fort Worth, officially opened July 17, marking the debut of many major projects underway at the southern end of downtown. The 27-story building at 969 Commerce St. offers 567,000 square feet, with 302 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including...
Fort Worth considers increasing fees to repair stormwater pipes, evaluate flood risk
Fort Worth increased its stormwater utility fee by 15% last year in a bid to tackle rising flood risks across the city. This year, city staff are proposing an additional 5% increase that would bump average residents’ monthly fee from $6.61 to $6.94. While fee increases often draw criticism...
Fort Worth family-owned candy shop helps mother-son duo become entrepreneurs
One TikTok and several disappointing attempts to experience the airy, crispy treat that is freeze-dried candy led Fort Worth resident Adrick Phan to take matters into his own hands. “It just didn’t taste right, and every reaction I saw on TikTok looked so good. So I was like, ‘I bet...
Irving’s Heidelberg Materials Selected by the EPA for Up to $5M Environmental Project
Irving-based Heidelberg Materials North America has been selected to receive up to $5 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a robust, web-based tool that can help ready-mix concrete, cement, and aggregate facilities to quickly produce high-quality Environmental Product Declarations. “With this funding, Heidelberg Materials...
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