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Red Cross urging people to donate blood amid nationwide emergency shortage
NORTH TEXAS — The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after its national inventory dropped by more than 25% in July, and the continued heat is making it harder to build back the supply.Nationally, more than 100 blood drives have been impacted by the weather."Sometimes they're canceled," said Linda Braddy, CEO of Red Cross - North Texas Region. "Sometimes it just causes a decline in who would typically come and donate because of the heat. People just don't want to get out."Braddy said the organization typically sees a decline in the supply during the summer, but the extreme...
TxDOT, law enforcement team up for Labor Day drunk driving prevention initiative
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation announced it is teaming up with law enforcement during its Labor Day campaign to remind drivers of the dangers of drunk driving. TxDOT said in partnership with law enforcement it is launching the “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” Labor Day campaign to urge Texans to “always make […]
Mexico’s OXXO to Take Over DK Stores in Texas, New Mexico
SAN ANGELO, TX – Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA), the Monterrey-based owner of Mexico’s OXXO convenience stores, is set to expand its footprint into the United States with the acquisition of 249 DK convenience stores from Delek US Holdings.
Texas Fugitive Fakes Death by Kayak, Found Hiding at Home in Underwear
Truth is always stranger than fiction. Consider, for example, the tale of Joseph Grams in Texas. See, Grams is a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain bald character on Breaking Bad. And much like his doppelganger, Gram found himself at odds with law enforcement. With two felony...
Salvation Army opens cooling stations around North Texas
DALLAS - People needing relief from the excessive heat can visit a Salvation Army cooling station. There are now 11 cooling stations set up across Dallas, Denton, Collin, Tarrant, and Ellis counties. Anyone is welcome to use the facilities, but they are primarily for people most at risk for heat-related...
High heat could have impact on vehicles, experts say
AUSTIN, Texas — The heat advisory is continuing Monday for most of Central Texas and it can take a toll on your vehicle, too. Experts say just like when it comes to your personal health if you’re not careful, excessive and extreme heat could have serious impacts on your car.
Tesla Cybertruck spotted towing Elon Musk statue in Texas
A Tesla Cybertruck was seen towing a trailer with a statue of Elon Musk in Texas over the weekend, though the story behind the bust is not entirely clear as of yet. On Sunday, X user S.E. Robinson Jr. shared video footage of the Musk statue and Cybertruck, as taken by Sandra Helena Garcia in Brownsville, Texas. The Cybertruck appears to be covered in the matte black wrap, and the sighting takes place near SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas.
Tourist bicycling across the US killed by semi truck hit-and-run in East Texas
GUN BARREL CITY, Texas (KETK) – A German tourist bicycling across the country was killed in a hit-and-run wreck in Gun Barrel City on Monday. A witness called 911 around 4:09 p.m. to report seeing a man on a bicycle hit by a semi-truck on US 175 at the SH 334 overpass. “The 911 caller […]
North and Central Texas Brace for Continued Scorching Temperatures as Dallas Faces Potential 103-Degree Day
The relentless heat wave gripping North and Central Texas is forging ahead with no signs of a break. With the mercury expected to soar to near 110 degrees in certain areas, officials are intensifying their calls for residents to take precautions against the potentially dangerous conditions, as per the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
Surviving members of innocent family killed in Grand Prairie street-racing crash speak out
GRAND PRAIRIE — The surviving siblings of the Rosales Family are speaking publicly for the first time, since a tragic street-racing crash killed four family members on August 10. "There's nothing that you can do to bring them back, and it's a pain that we're always going to have to live with," said brother and son Jessie Rosales III.Jessie Rosales and his sister Natalie Rosales said reality still has not hit them that their family of seven is now only three. "When we got here to the hospital and we found out that the rest of them were gone. That...
16-year-old killed in Crowley shooting; suspect arrested
On August 18, 2024, at approximately 1:01 p.m., the Crowley Police Department received a 9-1-1 call regarding a shooting in the 1200 block of Celeste Street. Officers immediately responded and administered aid until the Crowley Fire/EMS Department arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as a 16-year-old male.
Fort Worth Police finds 2 people dead after shooting call
On Saturday, Aug. 17 past midnight, the Fort Worth Northwest Division received a shooting call at the 2400 block of Ross Ave. Those officers were dispatched to the scene only to find two shooting victims who died from their injuries.
ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprints Cancelled At Big O Speedway
Due to unforeseen circumstances, events at Big O Speedway in Ennis, Texas, on Friday, August 23, with the MYCO Plastics ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint Series, have been canceled. Events on Saturday, August 24, at Kennedale Speedway Park are still on as planned. The ASCS Elite Wing and Non-Wing Series is...
North Texas mother-daughter welcome back school year with unique tradition
DALLAS — Back-to-school season comes with some obvious traditions—like going shopping for new clothes or maybe getting a haircut for the first day back—but some families have their own unique traditions."Everything is better with bling," said Season Jacobs. And there's bling everywhere you look in Wildlike's Dallas studio. Monday, Jacobs and her daughter Haylo are getting new piercings."Last year, we got her first piercing because she was going into middle school, and so this is her last year of middle school," said Season Jacobs. "She's getting ready to go into high school, so I'm sure we'll do it next year too.""I...
WATCH: Mike Tyson Shoves Jake Paul During Presser Ahead of Boxing Fight
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set for a boxing showdown later this year and held a press conference in New York for their fight. At the presser, the boxing legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson shoved ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul, of YouTube Fame. Jake Paul vs....
Celina council greenlights zoning for Prosper ISD’s eighth middle school
Superintendent Holly Ferguson visits Jones Middle during the first day of classes Aug. 13. Prosper ISD is working toward opening its eighth middle school in 2026 as Celina officials rezone land in anticipation of the new facility. (Courtesy Prosper ISD) Prosper ISD’s eighth middle school is on track to open...
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