Fort Worth, TX

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Falls County, TX

Lott, TX

Fox News

An 18-year-old Texas rodeo star who had just graduated from high school died this week after he was dragged by a horse while tending to a sick calf.

Texas teen rodeo star fatally dragged by horse while tending to sick calf in shocking accident: 'A great kid'

Denton, TX

Dylan Gurley, a 20-year-old transgender woman, was stabbed and strangled to death July 23 in Denton, Texas. Her death and her trans identity are just now being widely reported. She was identified by police July 30, and her killing is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. She was found in a home in Denton and was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly afterward.

20-year-old transgender woman Dylan Gurley stabbed to death in Texas

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Amarillo, TX

Law & Crime

"Defendant Amarillo ISD discriminated against Jaxson solely on the basis of his disability by refusing to administer rescue medication as is required by his 504 Action Plan."
The post 14-year-old died after nearly 20-minute seizure where high school employees ‘refused to administer the rescue medication,’ parents’ lawsuit alleges first appeared on Law & Crime.

14-year-old died after nearly 20-minute seizure where high school employees 'refused to administer the rescue medication,' parents' lawsuit alleges

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

San Joaquin County, CA

The Boot

If you have never been to a Camping World megastore, you quite possibly have noticed one on the side of the highway at some point. They are known for their large one-of-a-kind buildings, and their giant American flags that fly out front of each location. Camping World Location Ordered to...

Camping World Location Ordered to Take Down American Flag

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Minneapolis, MN

Business Insider

Mark LeGeros's move abroad is one that more retirees are contemplating amidst shaky finances and pricey healthcare.

A boomer who moved from Minnesota to Mexico said his cost of living dropped by 50% — but transplants need to respect the culture

Louisiana State

Baton Rouge, LA

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Y'Mine McClanahan was asked to leave Stab's Prime Steak and Seafood last week due to what the restaurant deemed "inappropriate attire." The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media and attracted significant public attention including a feature on Inside Edition. McClanahan visited Stab's for lunch with a friend,...

Louisiana Woman Turned Away from Local Steakhouse Over ‘Inappropriate Attire’

Fort Collins, CO

Get Out of Town is our weekly roundup of recommended events across Colorado, focusing outside of Denver, to help everyone enjoy the whole great state. For Denver happenings (and more), check out our events calendar. This week brings more chances to check out some underrated Colorado towns and enjoy great...

Events of the week around Colorado

West Virginia State

Travel + Leisure

These West Virginia towns offer plenty of mountain charm and outdoor adventure.

10 Best Small Towns in West Virginia, According to Locals

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Dallas, TX

Much like humans, dogs can shed tears as emotional responses to stressful situations. These tears often manifest their feelings expressing sadness, fear, anxiety or even joy. At Dallas Animal Services in Texas, according to one of the regular shelter volunteers, Dutchess was seen literally crying in defeat this past week.

Sweet but loneliest dog cuddled on her towel at Dallas shelter with tears in her eyes

Orange County, FL

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On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

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NewsBreak

Fort Worth group behind transformation of former Ku Klux Klan hall seeks community input

Architect Germane Barnes sat with residents to listen to their ideas and wishes for the future of the Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing....

Fort Worth group behind transformation of former Ku Klux Klan hall seeks community input

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