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The Colony police rescue driver from burning vehicle after major collision
THE COLONY, Texas - Officers from The Colony Police Department responded to a major collision early Friday morning, rescuing a driver from a burning vehicle.The incident occurred at 1:23 a.m. on July 19, 2024, at 5700 South Colony Boulevard, where officers found a vehicle pinned between two dividing barriers on the South Colony Boulevard overpass. Initial attempts to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful as it kept reigniting, according to a press release from The Colony Police Department.Officers managed to get close enough to the vehicle to use a metal breaching tool to break a window and pull the driver out. The driver was transported to the hospital for injuries related to the collision.One officer was also taken to the hospital for further evaluation for smoke inhalation but is expected to be okay. The other officers were evaluated on the scene and released back to duty.
Westbound US 80 to be narrowed for construction in Forney
FORNEY, Texas - Westbound US 80 will be reduced to one lane between FM 460/Clements Drive and Lawson Road from 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25 to 5:30 a.m. Friday, July 26, as part of an ongoing improvement project.Drivers should expect a change in the traffic pattern once the work is completed and are advised to exercise caution as traffic adjusts, according to the City of Forney. This construction is part of a $129 million project awarded to Webber, LLC, with overall completion anticipated in spring 2026, weather permitting.The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) urges motorists to use caution in the work zone. For the latest road closures on this project and others, visit www.DriveTexas.org.
Mesquite police officer under investigation by Wylie Police Department
MESQUITE, Texas - The Mesquite Police Department has confirmed that one of its officers is under investigation by the Wylie Police Department.The Mesquite Police Department is fully cooperating with the investigation, and the officer in question has been placed on administrative leave, according to a press release from the department. Police did not disclose any details related to the investigation.
War in Myanmar heartlands silences volcano shrine
A shrine perched on an extinct volcano in Myanmar once thronged with the bustle of pilgrims praying to flower-eating spirit Popa Maedaw, but civil war has cut the complex off from the faithful. Now, the prayers have fallen silent at the Taung Kalat shrine, the plains around it a battle...
Bangladesh arrest total approaches 1,200: AFP tally
The number of arrests in days of violence in Bangladesh approached the 1,200 mark in an AFP tally on Tuesday, after protests over employment quotas sparked widespread unrest. At least 173 people have died, including several police officers, according to a separate AFP count of victims reported by police and hospitals.
Fast, not furious: Richardson eyes Olympic redemption
Three years after hitting rock bottom, Sha'Carri Richardson heads to the Olympics poised to conquer the pinnacle of her sport. The 24-year-old Texan arrives in Paris as the reigning world champion over 100m, and the fastest woman in the world this year with a brisk 10.71sec under her belt. Factor...
Bosses resign at Japan supplement firm probing deaths
The chairman and president of a major Japanese dietary supplement maker announced their resignation on Tuesday, as the company probes 80 deaths potentially linked to tablets meant to lower cholesterol. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is at the centre of a health scare linked to its over-the-counter tablets containing red yeast rice, which...
Report: Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs to start camp on PUP list
Dallas Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs is expected to start training camp on the physically unable to perform list, the Dallas Morning News reported Monday. Diggs tore the ACL in his left knee during a practice before Week 3 last season, roughly 10 months ago. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said in June that Diggs looked "great" amid his recovery. By placing Diggs on the PUP list at the outset of camp, he is able to be activated from it when he passes his physical. Anyone placed on the reserve/PUP list during the preseason must miss at least the first four games of the season. The Cowboys believe Diggs will be ready for the season opener Sept. 8 against the Cleveland Browns, the Dallas Morning News reported. Diggs, 25, is a two-time Pro Bowl selection who led the NFL with 11 interceptions in 2021, his second season in the league. He had one interception and one forced fumble in his first two games of 2023 before his injury. In 47 games (46 starts) for the Cowboys since he was drafted in the second round in 2020, Diggs has collected 18 picks (two returned for touchdowns), 52 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and 173 tackles. --Field Level Media.
Netflix plans documentary on Michigan sign-stealer
Connor Stalions, the central figure in the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal, is set to speak for the first time about his actions. An episode of the Netflix documentary series "Untold," set to premier on Aug. 27, will focus on Stalions' account. Both the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference ruled last year that Michigan illegally did in-person scouting of future opponents and potential future foes. Stalions was believed to be the point man of the operation, having purchased tickets to games involving teams the Wolverines were due to play and then having been spotted in those venues. Stalions resigned from his job on the Michigan football staff during the 2023 season, which ended with the Wolverines going undefeated and winning the national championship. Then-Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh denied all knowledge of illegal scouting, but he still received a three-game suspension from the Big Ten to end the 2023 regular season. Micah Brown, a one-time Kansas football player who has directed documentaries for ESPN and Peacock, is heading the Stalions episode. Netflix also announced the subject of two other upcoming episodes of Untold. A look at the murder of former star quarterback Steve McNair will air beginning Aug. 20, and an examination of former star goalie Hope Solo's feud with U.S. Soccer, will be available starting on Sept. 3. --Field Level Media.
Ukraine's top diplomat in Beijing for talks on ending war
Ukraine's foreign minister was in China Tuesday for talks on how officials there might help end the war with Russia, whose ties with Beijing have grown stronger since the conflict began. China presents itself as a neutral party in the war and says it is not sending lethal assistance to...
Theme park's novel bid to fix South Korea youth unemployment
At a kids' role-playing theme park in Seoul, 23-year-old Park Woo-joo is on a very adult mission: the university-educated but unemployed South Korean is searching for his future career. Part of a Mexican-owned global chain, KidZania typically offers young children the chance to play at dozens of different jobs, from...
Most Asian markets rise after US rally ahead of inflation report
Asian markets rose Tuesday, building on a tech-led surge in Wall Street equities as investors returned to the sector after last week's losses, while attention turned to the upcoming release of key US inflation data. Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential election race and endorse Vice President...
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Assault in Macarenas parking lot under investigation in West Texas
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Police are investigating a disturbance involving weapons that occurred Sunday evening in the parking lot of Macarena’s at 4411 W. Illinois Ave. Officers responded to the scene at 5:46 p.m. and found two males involved in a physical altercation, according to a press release from the Midland Police Department. “The victim reported being in the passenger seat of a vehicle when the suspect opened the door and began to assault him,” the release stated. The victim claimed self-defense, striking the suspect with a nearby knife.
Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness to Offer Free Spay/Neuter Services for Community Cats
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness are teaming up to provide free spay/neuter services for un-owned community cats to Dallas residents. On Friday, July 26, Operation Kindness will accept 50 cats for spay/neuter surgery at their new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub at 1771 Terre Colony Ct, Dallas, Texas, 75212. A map of the location and line flow is available at BeDallas90.org.
New evidence leads to release of previously arrested individual in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY, Texas — The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has announced the release of Mark Anthony Crooms, who was previously arrested in connection with the murder of John Dennis Holmes III. As the investigation progressed, new evidence emerged providing an alibi for Crooms, necessitating his release from the Montgomery County...
Mayor Whitmire to Announce 2024 Mayors Back to School Fest
HOUSTON, Texas — Mayor Whitmire will announce the 14th Annual Mayors Back to School Fest Presented by Shell on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Houston Food Bank, located at 535 Portwall St., 77029. Mayor Whitmire will be joined by Christina Jones, Vice President of Human Resources D&I at Shell USA, Amy Ragan, Executive Gifts Officer at the Houston Food Bank, and Susan Christian, Director of Special Events.
Texas crash leaves one dead, another seriously injured
PECOS, Texas — A head-on collision on FM 1053 near mile marker 384 resulted in one death and one serious injury Saturday morning. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that the crash involved a 2015 Ford F-150 and a 2024 GMC Sierra. Donnavin Brown, a 21-year-old from Odessa, Texas, was driving the Ford F-150 southbound when his vehicle veered into the northbound lane. Nicholas Calloway, a 25-year-old from Houston, Texas, was driving the GMC Sierra and attempted to avoid the collision by moving into the southbound lane. However, Brown's vehicle returned to the southbound lane, striking Calloway's vehicle head-on. Calloway was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Braden. Brown sustained serious injuries and was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital.
Mosquito control spraying scheduled in Dallas after West Nile Virus detection
DALLAS, Texas — Mosquito samples in Dallas have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, prompting scheduled mosquito control spraying in several areas, according to a press release from the City of Dallas. Weather permitting, the spraying will occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Tuesday, July 23rd...
Runway at Dallas Love Field to Close for Safety Improvements
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Love Field Airport will close Runway 13L/31R for essential safety improvements starting August 5, with the closure expected to last approximately 85 days. The project, named the Runway 13L/31R Runway Safety Area Improvements & Rehabilitation of Taxiway A, aims to address runway safety area (RSA)...
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