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Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
New Lawsuit Alleges Chris Brown Ordered Backstage Assault After Show In Texas
Chris Brown delighted crowds this weekend in Ft. Worth but a new lawsuit filed against him alleges a BRAWL took place backstage on Saturday night at Dickies Arena. The 11:11 Tour stopped through Fort Worth over the weekend for 2 nights and Breezy's performance received rave reviews from the thousands who attended the shows. But its what allegedly happened after the show that's getting all the attention.
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Wilmer Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars as Thefts Rise, Emphasize Collective Security Measures
In a recent community alert, the Wilmer Police Department has issued a reminder for residents to secure their vehicles following a string of thefts targeting unlocked cars. In a communal drive towards greater security, authorities are strongly advising the public against leaving valuables in their cars and urging everyone to ensure their car doors are locked at all times.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25 at Dairy Queen benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to the Children’s...
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...
Below average temperatures stick around North Texas, rain chances to increase
NORTH TEXAS – For some North Texans, rain in the form of scattered showers and storms Monday is a welcome relief from the typical dry days of July. But in parts of Dallas-Fort Worth, the rain caused misery, especially along I-635 and Garland Road Monday morning. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain fell in three hours, causing flash flooding.With the ongoing flooding and heavy rain, the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for portions of Dallas, Rockwall and Kaufman counties until 9:45 a.m. Monday.A stationary front is draped across the south sides of North Texas and will slowly weaken through...
Kennedale police warn residents of phone scam posing as officers
KENNEDALE, Texas — The Kennedale Police Department has issued a warning about a phone scam in which individuals are posing as police officers and demanding money. According to a press release from the department, a complaint was received over the weekend about a person identifying themselves as a "Sergeant with the Kennedale Police Department" who called and asked for money to pay off a "warrant." The department emphasized that it does not call individuals to demand or ask for payment, which is handled through the Municipal Court and not over the phone.
A Hurricane Exposes Houston’s Infrastructure Weaknesses — Again
Beryl, the first major hurricane of the year, has finally dissipated, but it’s still casting a long shadow in Texas. As of last Tuesday afternoon, more than a week after the storm made landfall in the state, more than 100,000 electricity customers still didn’t have power — the vast majority of them in the Houston metropolitan area. Now intense heat and humidity have blanketed the region, leaving many vulnerable residents without the cooling they need to endure the hot, muggy weather with the heat index topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
Colleyville Approves Luxury Homes Plan After Three Rejections Over Trees
After three denied rezoning applications, developers with WillowTree Custom Homes were granted approval this month by the Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission to build nine estate homes on 14 acres previously designated for agricultural use. Developers promised at the July 8 P&Z meeting that the new application for The Bluffs...
You Don’t Have to Leave Dallas to Celebrate the Olympics in True French Fashion
With just days until the opening ceremonies, Olympic fever is in high gear. Can’t make it to Paris? No problem. Here’s how to celebrate the games right here in Dallas — no plane ticket required. Get the party started at Harwood District’s Olympics Bar Crawl. This...
DART Riders Can Expect Delays for a Couple of More Days
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – On Sunday morning, a fire engine lost control on the 75 overpass above Good Latimer Expressway. It broke through the guard rail and dropped more than 35 feet onto the DART tracks below. A DART spokesperson stated that the track that the fire...
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