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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...
Weak cold front drops temperatures below July average
A weak cold front reached Central Texas on Thursday morning, taking showers and thunderstorms with it. North Texas will see just a few spotty showers, and after temperatures get out of the 70s this morning, they’ll only warm to near 90 degrees.
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.
Double Oak police chief retiring
At the Double Oak Town Council meeting this week, Police Chief Ruben Rivas announced his retirement, effective July 31. Rivas’ law enforcement experience spans over 20 years across various departments. His journey in public service began with four years of dedicated service in the United States Army National Guard before transitioning to a career in law enforcement, according to a news release from the town of Double Oak. Rivas has served Double Oak for 18 years, rising to the rank of police chief in December 2020.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Texas Woman Paid $100 to Two Men to Steal Man’s Iphone at Gunpoint, Erase Affair Evidence: Deputies
A woman in Texas paid two guys $100 to steal a man’s iPhone at gunpoint because it had “proof of her infidelities,” according to police. The situation was brought to light on June 25. According to a news release, Cameron County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 2300 block of Magdalena Avenue in Brownsville to investigate an aggravated robbery. Brownsville is located near the US-Mexico border and the Gulf of Mexico.
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...
Tarrant County Health announces positive human case of West Nile Virus
Tarrant County Public Health announced its first human case of West Nile Virus in 2024 on July 13. (Courtesy Tarrant County) Tarrant County Public Health announced the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus in the 2024 season on July 13. The details. The individual involved contracted the more...
Canine Couture Fashion Show To Benefit Lighthouse Dog Rescue
ARLINGTON (KDAF) — Pixees Paws Pet Palace and Pampered Pooch Events is hosting Canine Couture – A Fashion Affair to benefit Lighthouse Dog Rescue, the non-profit that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes abused, abandoned and neglected dogs in Tarrant County. The event will take place on Sunday, August 18,...
Targeted Spraying Scheduled July 19-20, 2024
The Tarrant County Public Health Department has confirmed the presence of the West Nile Virus (WNV) in two mosquito samples collected in the following area(s) within the Haltom City limits:. - 5000 block of Hutchison Way. - 6200 block of Ellison Avenue. Weather permitting (depending on rain and wind), ground...
GoFundMe account open for teen severely burned while protecting others from fireworks accident
Greenwood resident Hunter Donahue was at a Fourth of July event helping with a fireworks show. One of the mortars exploded setting off a chain reaction with other nearby fireworks.
Introduction to Accessibility for OER
In this virtual workshop, staff members from the UTA Libraries' Open Educational Resources (OER) Department will give a brief overview of web content accessibility guidelines and describe how OER texts published with Mavs Open Press are checked for accessibility compliance. This workshop is free and open to everyone. UTA CARES...
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.
Thieves target NTX Hispanic-owned stores
Surveillance video from a Grand Prairie clearly shows the three men in hoods as they stole tens of thousands of dollars. A Dallas restaurant was also recently burglarized and caught them on camera. The burglars seen in both videos have striking similarities.
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