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Coppell Woman Finds Community, Purpose After Retirement
Jeanne Pearson is a member of the Coppell Women’s Club, a former Ms. Texas Senior America Pageant contestant and dedicated mother. She and her daughter Jill actively engage with the community through their Assistance League membership. Pearson hopes to raise awareness about a rare disease affecting her family. In her spare time, you can find her reliving her tap-dancing days or relaxing on an international cruise.
Community rallies for Lewisville ISD's annual Back to School Fair
The Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) is preparing for its annual Back to School Fair, set for Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Lewisville High School. This event is a cornerstone of the community's efforts to ensure every student is equipped and ready to succeed as the new school year begins.
Flower Mound recognizes newest hometown hero
Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Castro, born in Flower Mound, has been named the town's newest Hometown Hero. Castro joined the Army in June 2004, completing basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis, Va. He specialized as an Apache AH-64D armament, electronics and avionics systems repairer.
Fort Worth’s Bowie House Adds Personal Styling By Saks Fifth Avenue To It Slate of Five-Star Amenities
Bowie House by Auberge adds personal styling by Saks Fifth Avenue to its line-up of five-star amenities. When Bowie House opened less than a year ago, it brought all of the perks you’d expect from Fort Worth’s first five-star property, including fine dining, a spa, the fantastical rotating art collection, and an event venue ― not to mention the lobby bar and billiards room, which instantly became a favorite living room for the locals. While Fort Worth has never had its own Saks Fifth Avenue, as of Monday, July 22, we’ll gain access to the historic brand in this boutique venue when the Auberge resort reveals an installation of The Fifth Avenue Clubs by the luxury retail giant.
JUST IN: The Stewpot Makes a Major Move Purchasing CitySquare’s 53,000-Square-Foot Opportunity Center
On a Sunday afternoon when the morning showers had passed and everyone was enjoying surprisingly cooler-than-usual July temperatures, all heck broke loose. No, we’re not talking about the beyond-real reality TV-type U.S. presidential race, with President Joe Biden stepping away and turning over the Democratic future to VP Kamala Harris.
The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office mourning the loss of sergeant who died in motorcycle accident
TERRELL, Texas — Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its own after a sergeant in the department died Sunday. Saturday, Sgt. Daniel E. VanHuss, 37, was driving his motorcycle at an unsafe speed while hitting a curve near the intersection of TX-34 and N Frances St in Terrell, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Safety.
What's Open, What's Closed: Tim Hortons and an African grocery store headed to Denton
Lovers Lane, an inclusive tattoo shop located in Suite 101 at 611 Sunset St., had its grand opening in late June. Local tattoo artist Nina Kauffman opened the shop after closing Golden Girl Tattoo Parlor, 1805 N. Elm St., that was housed behind the now-closed The Never Sleep — previously Golden Boy Coffee Co. — following the coffee shop employees’ walk-out following allegations of mismanagement.
Denton police arrest 19-year-old on fentanyl possession charge
Denton police arrested a 19-year-old man on a fentanyl possession charge Saturday, according to police reports. At about 3:13 a.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 3800 block of Stuart Road.
Man jumps into Trinity River to save child, does not resurface, officials say
FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth officials recovered the body of a man who jumped into the Trinity River and did not come back up. Fort Worth fire officials were called to Gateway Park on Sunday. Crews were told a middle-aged man jumped into the river to save a child...
Denton man reports neighbor stabbed his car window, apartment door
Police arrested a 34-year-old Denton man Friday evening after reports he repeatedly stabbed a neighbor's car window and apartment door. At about 7:01 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a report of a person with a knife at an apartment complex in the 300 block of Withers Street.
Four Dallas firefighters injured after fire truck crashes off highway onto DART tracks
DALLAS, Texas — Four Dallas firefighters were injured after a fire truck drove off Interstate 345 onto DART tracks below the roadway, officials said. The incident occurred just after 6 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 345 and South Good Latimer Expressway. The four firefighters were transported to Baylor University Medical Center and are in stable condition, officials said.
‘Clock Starts Now’… Mike Tyson sends chilling message to Jake Paul after he brutally stops Mike Perry to set up November fight
Mike Tyson was one of the many interested onlookers last night as Jake Paul added another stoppage win to his record. The social media star was due to face heavyweight boxing legend Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Saturday. Unfortunately, a medical emergency forced him to postpone the bout, with the pair setting a November 15 date instead.
Dallas police investigate early morning fatal shooting
DALLAS, Texas — A man was found shot and killed early Sunday morning in Dallas, police say. On July 21, 2024, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 3300 block of W. Pentagon Parkway. Upon arrival, officers discovered 31-year-old Patrick Lee Island II lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. Dallas Fire Rescue responded, but Island was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a press release from the Dallas Police Department. The investigation is ongoing and will be documented under case number 111594-2024. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Andrew Knoebel at 469-849-3755 or via email at Andrew.knoebel@dallaspolice.gov.
City of Mesquite Anticipates Residential Trash Collection Normalization by Early August Following Storm Cleanup Efforts
Residents hankering for a return to the norm following recent storms can tentatively mark early August on their calendars. This is when the city anticipates residential trash collection may finally stabilize. The second sweep of storm debris and bulk pickup, which kicked off last weekend, paves the way for this return to routine. As it zigzags from the north to the south sections of the city, the accumulation of debris is piling up, now topping the scales at 9,500 tons.
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