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Verisk puts Hurricane Beryl losses at up to $3B
Verisk Analytics Inc. said Friday that Hurricane Beryl caused between $2 billion and $3 billion in insured onshore property damage when it struck Texas earlier this month. The Jersey City, New Jersey-based analytics company said the storm, which made landfall near Houston on July 8 as a Category 1 hurricane after hitting several Caribbean islands and Mexico as a much stronger storm, caused widespread power outages.
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
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.
Dallas police seek information in fatal hit-and-run on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
DALLAS, Texas — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run early on July 4, 2024, on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to Dallas police. The preliminary investigation determined that 35-year-old Lydie Zebaze Metsindon was walking on the Cedar Crest bridge when an unknown vehicle traveling northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard struck her. The driver fled the scene without stopping to assist Zebaze Metsindon, who died at the scene.
Watch Crazy Chase In Texas – Suspect Gunned Down By Police
A car thief in Texas led police on a 20 minute chase before exiting his vehicle and being shot 7 times by the pursuing officers. (Graphic Video) Fort Worth police chased a car thief all over the north side of town before a spike strip deflated his tires and helped bring the pursuit to an end.
American Airlines, flight attendants union reach tentative deal
FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth-based American Airlines has reached a long-awaited agreement with its flight attendant's union. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced that they came to a deal with American after a final week of bargaining. "We have reached a long overdue agreement with American Airlines, which...
Ventra Health Appoints Noted Physician as Strategic Adviser for Emergency Medicine
Dallas-based Ventra Health, a business solutions provider for facility-based physicians, has appointed James L. Shoemaker Jr., MD FACEP, as a strategic adviser for emergency medicine, focused on reimbursement advocacy. Shoemaker joins a team led by Darshan Patel, a respected revenue cycle management executive. “I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Shoemaker to...
TCU Soccer Recap & Preview: Defenders & Goalkeepers
In the final entry of our TCU Soccer recap of the 2023 season and look ahead to the fast-approaching 2024 campaign, we take a look at the Horned Frogs back line of defenders and goalkeepers. The TCU defense is anchored by Grace Coppinger, returning for her third season with the...
The Hidden Horrors of Texas’ Deadliest County Jail
Since 2017, there have been 65 in-custody inmate deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. There have been seven deaths in the year 2024 to date. The most recent death was reported on just last Friday, July 12. These deaths have come from suicides, overdoses, and fatal encounters with jail staff....
North Texas Suburbs Lead In Housing Growth Over Dallas
The suburban boom in North Texas has caused a population surge, resulting in the construction of millions of new homes and significantly outpacing the growth in the urban core of Dallas. According to a study by Storage Cafe, four of the nation's 20 fastest-growing suburbs for housing are located just outside of Dallas. The primary driver behind this suburban expansion is the quest for an improved quality of life, with families prioritizing larger homes, safer neighborhoods and better schools — sometimes at a higher cost. Celina stands out as the Dallas metro area’s leading suburb for housing growth, ranking eighth nationally. Between...
Dallas Police Donate Shoes to 200 Kids
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Northwest Neighborhood Police Officer Unit of the Dallas Police Department donated shoes to 200 kids on July 18 as part of the annual “Share The Shoes” initiative. The even was held at the Grauwyler Recreation Center. Dallas Police partnered with Energy Transfer and...
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