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Sheila Jackson Lee, long-serving Democratic congresswoman and advocate for Black Americans, dies at 74
Sheila Jackson Lee, a longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas who was an outspoken advocate for Black Americans for decades, has died, according to a statement from her office. She was 74.
Arlington’s Mickey Guyton to perform free show for AT&T Performing Arts Center’s 15th anniversary
The AT&T Performing Arts Center turns 15 years old this fall, and to mark the occasion, the venue is offering North Texas a gift in the form of free concerts. The 15th anniversary Community Concert Series kicks off Oct. 4 at Strauss Square, just outside the Winspear Opera House, with Arlington native and Grammy nominee Mickey Guyton performing.
Retail thieves arrested in Colleyville with $10,000 in stolen goods
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Two suspects were arrested by Colleyville police while attempting to steal skincare and beauty products from local retailers. The suspects targeted multiple stores across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex before being apprehended by Colleyville Detectives and Patrol Officers, according to the Colleyville Police Department. A search of their vehicle revealed more than $10,000 in stolen skincare and beauty products, a 9mm pistol with an extended magazine, and a fictitious paper license plate.
18-year-old killed in Lake Highlands shooting, police say
DALLAS - Dallas police are investigating the shooting of an 18-year-old in Lake Highlands on Thursday night. Police responded to a shooting call on Amanda Lane, not far from I-635, shortly before 11:30 p.m. 18-year-old Khamoni Williams was found on the ground with a gunshot wound. He was taken to...
Dallas County child welfare leaders 'optimistic' after receiving comprehensive report, promise of 'brighter days' from EMPOWER
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — The child welfare board for the county with the most children in foster care in North Texas received a long-awaited report at its July meeting which was held this week. EMPOWER, a private non-profit collaborative that's been contracted by the Texas Department of Family and...
Dallas Private Equity Firm Trive Capital Announces 16 Promotions
Dallas-based based private equity firm Trive Capital announced multiple promotions, effective July 1. The firm said the promotions reflect exceptional role performance, coupled with meaningful contributions to the Trive team, the company’s culture, and embodiment of its operating principles. “At Trive, the people we have been fortunate to attract...
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
Best Of Unsaddled: WAC Tournament Sights & Sounds
ARLINGTON --- This week's episode of Unsaddled features the sights and sounds from the men and women's WAC basketball tournament. For up-to-date news, photos and videos, follow UTA Athletics online at UTAMavs.com or via several social media accounts on X @UTAMavs, Instagram @UTAMavs and Facebook /UTAMavs.
Dallas County's embattled juvenile justice department director resigns
DALLAS COUNTY – Dallas County's embattled juvenile justice department director resigned Friday amid allegations of unsanitary and inhumane detention center conditions.Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced Darryl Beatty's resignation, noting that it came amid "growing public awareness of problems within the department."Beatty, executive director of the Dallas County Juvenile Department, has been criticized for how juveniles were being handled while in detention.During a report Thursday, CBS News Texas reporter Robbie Owens discussed woes at the Juvenile Justice Center.Earlier this month, Beatty and his staff denied reports of mistreatment of juveniles and living conditions at the facility during a news conference.Next...
Dallas Software Company Arcade Names Industry Veteran as New Head of Sales
Dallas-based software company Arcade, which helps companies boost sales performance and productivity through gamification, has named Mark Clare as head of sales. Clare brings more than three decades of sales leadership experience to Arcade, which said he will help the company continue to increase its penetration in the wireless retail sector and eventual entry into the specialty retail market.
Ex-Workday Director Joins Dallas’ Three Link Solutions as VP of Activation
Bryan Bacon has been named vice president of activation by Dallas-based Three Link Solutions, a leader in unlocking the full value and productivity from its customers’ Workday investment. Bacon, who lives in Utah, previously was director of strategy and enablement for Workday, an HR solutions company. “I’ve known the...
North Texas Founder Among 5 Winners of ‘Fund Her Future’ Grant Program
Keller’s Addie Gundry, the founder and CEO of Pluie, is among five women-owned small business winners of the “Fund Her Future” grant program announced by Block Advisors by H&R Block. The winners were awarded a combined total of $100,000 in grants and a year of Block Advisors...
Man dies in Johnson County shooting
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred in the small community of Lillian. Deputies responded to a shooting in the 8200 block of Kramer Street and located an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to a Mansfield hospital, but pronounced deceased.
Jackpots Baby! Texas Lottery Players Win Millions This Past Week
Over the past week, quite of few Texans have won big prizes playing Texas Lottery games. A total of 8 stores in Texas sold tickets or cards that paid out $250,000 or better. Here are the details for those big payouts. Texas Two Step. The winning numbers for the July...
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