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Arkansas man, one other each receive 16-year sentence after leading 'large-scale' drug ring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Officials have arrested two leaders of a large-scale methamphetamine organization to 16 years and 8 months each in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release. 36-year-old Adan Mendoza of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced on July 19, and 37-year-old Brian I. Wilson of Little Rock,...
‘Preparation, preparation, preparation.’ After Hurricane Beryl, Texas leaders look to next storm
Energy experts and local leaders say Houstonians need to start looking at every storm like it might be the big one. It's been more than a week since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas and thousands of people still don't have power. The category 1 storm produced winds up to...
US appeals court orders judge to reconsider Biden ESG investing rule
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ordered a Texas judge to reconsider his decision upholding a Biden administration rule that allows socially conscious investing by employee retirement plans, in light of a major recent Supreme Court ruling.
The FBI Is On The Case Of The Mysterious Brookshire’s Bomb Threats
A Dangerous Game Is Being Played By One Or Maybe A Group Of Idiots That Has Law Enforcement Officials In Texas And Other States On High Alert. Prank calls are one thing, but calling in bomb threats is a serious and dangerous matter that folks don't find funny nor joke about especially in these days and times.
CrowdStrike incident forces DPS to close all driver's license offices in Texas on Friday
Due to ongoing technology issues, the Texas Department of Public Safety has closed all of its Driver License Offices across the state as of Friday. According to a news release from the DPS, the technical issue is related to the global CrowdStrike incident, which forced DPS to cancel all scheduled driver's license appointments on Friday. ...
North Texas juvenile kills stepfather to stop him from assaulting his mother, officials say
LILLIAN, Texas — A North Texas juvenile shot and killed his 48-year-old stepfather Wednesday night while trying to stop the man from assaulting his mother, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said they received a 911 call from the juvenile saying he shot his dad....
Dallas Hosts Texas Latino Comic Con with Steampunk Flair at Latino Cultural Center
Texas is gearing up for a cultural extravaganza with the 8th annual Texas Latino Comic Con, scheduled today at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. In a unique twist, this year's theme will immerse attendees in the world of Steampunk, highlighting Latino artists, writers, and creators that form the vibrant backbone of the comic book community. Get ready to embrace this celebration of artistry from 11 am to 6 pm—admission is on the house, according to the City of Dallas.
Dallas Police Seek Public's Help in Unsolved Homicide on Fernwood Avenue
A Dallas community is grappling with unanswered questions following a recent homicide. On Thursday, around 2:35 PM, Dallas police were called to the scene where a man was found dead in a vehicle on the 2300 block of Fernwood Avenue. The officers discovered the male victim with gunshot wounds leading to their death, their identity is pending verification by the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office, as reported by the Dallas Police Department.
TCU newcomers assigned numbers as fall camp approaches
Hauss Hejny – 1 The four-star quarterback participated in spring camp as the third-team quarterback. Hejny will wear No. 1 this season. A standout athlete from Franklin, Texas, Hidrogo will play safety for the Frogs. He arrived on campus earlier this summer and will wear No. 15. Nate Palmer...
Devs from multiple Bethesda offices formally create a ‘wall to wall’ union of over 200 workers
The unionization movement among video game developers has taken yet another large step forward this weekend, as workers from Bethesda Game Studios offices located in Austin and Dallas (Texas) and Rockville (Maryland) have formalized the creation of One BGS USA, a union that falls under the Communication Workers of America (CWA) umbrella.
WaterTower Theatre's ‘Goin' Hollywood' is going to London
One year after Goin’ Hollywood made its world premiere at WaterTower Theatre in Addison, Shane Peterman, the theater’s Producing Artistic Director, announced plans for the musical to make its London premiere. “We are currently retaining investment for a run at Charing Cross Theatre,” Peterman said. The new...
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....
Minor league update for 7/20/24
Down East starter Brayan Mendoza went three innings, striking out six and allowing two runs. Paul Bonzagni struck out three and walked one in a scoreless inning. Eduardo Mejia was 2 for 3. Echedry Vargas was 2 for 3. Down East box score: https://www.milb.com/gameday/wood-ducks-vs-shorebirds/2024/07/19/754098/final/box. D.J. McCarty started for Hickory, allowing...
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