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West Nile Virus Cases Increases In North Texas
As summer continues, bugs and insects are becoming more active. But with the influx of mosquitos, the West Nile Virus is spreading in North Texas. Denton County recently reported the first positive human case of the West Nile Virus in 2024. According to Denton County Public Health, the community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. So far this year, 25 mosquito traps used in Denton County to monitor the virus have tested positive. Other counties such as Collin also tested positive for West Nile virus, however, no human cases were reported. In Collin County, traps...
Texas man swindled northern Minnesota woman out of $100K in gold bars, $36K in cash, charges say
MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — A 23-year-old Texas man faces charges for his role in swindling $36,000 in cash and $100,000 in gold bars from a northern Minnesota woman.Charges filed in Marshall County say that a 66-year-old woman said she sent the money to a man in Texas because he had told her he had access to her Social Security number. She said she'd sent the cash in $100 bills and tucked the money into books, which she sent to two different CVS stores in Texas.She added that he had also bought $100,000 worth of gold bars online in August of last...
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Police association rallies to help veteran detective with inoperable brain tumor in North Texas
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas — A veteran Van Alstyne Police Department detective is fighting for his life today in Oklahoma and his fellow officers are doing everything they can to help him fund that fight. Earlier this year Dale Ingram, a 45-year police veteran, was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma,...
Affidavit: Man caught on Mount Pleasant church camera trying to burn ex’s home
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KLTV) - Mount Pleasant police have arrested a Bonham man after he reportedly tried to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s house. Freddie Wayne Gibson, 36, is accused of arson after he allegedly tried to burn down a house on June 25 in Mount Pleasant. According to an affidavit, Gibson was seen outside his ex-girlfriend’s home on a church’s surveillance camera during a house fire.
Talk of the Town: National Chicken Finger Day
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Saturday is National Chicken Finger Day, a day started by Raising Canes founder Todd Graves in 2010. Caniac Club members will be able to can get a free chicken finger when the come into a Raising Canes restaurant on Saturday. People can sign up for the...
Dallas Parks and Recreation considering closing community pools to help cut budget
The Glendale swimming pool opened Thursday at noon. There wasn't a line waiting to get but people who live in the community say the pool is important to them. "I was here when they originally put the pool here," Glendale neighbor Kenneth Blair said. He said losing it would be...
Free city alerts available for Denison residents
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — The City of Denison is offering a new mass messaging alert system. Residents are now able to sign up to receive alerts on electronic devices for non-emergency incidents, including street closures and water main breaks. City staffers can send either text messages or emails. Visit...
North Okanagan teen firefighter leads Jasper hikers to safety
An 18-year-old Enderby firefighter put on a display of heroics Monday night when she swiftly rounded up people in Jasper National Park, getting them safely away from an encroaching wildfire. Colleen Knull, a volunteer firefighter at the Enderby Fire Department, was working a summer job at the Jasper Lodge in...
Lion Volleyball receives AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team continues an impressive streak of receiving the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT, for the seventh consecutive year. The Lions posted an overall team grade point average of 3.55 and advanced to the postseason for the 12 th season in a row, as well as recording marquee non-conference wins over Alabama and UAB. "I am excited about this team's achievement in their academics. Being recognized with the AVCA Academic Award has put A&M-Commerce among some great teams within the volleyball community throughout the country," said coach Joe Morales...
Mesquite Community Rallies in Search for Missing Local Man, Diego Rosas
The Mesquite Police Department is asking for help from the public to track down Diego Rosas, a missing person whose absence has stirred unease within the community. Rosas, described as a Hispanic male around 5'06" tall, weighing 145 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes was last confirmed to be seen on May 28th. The concern for his whereabouts grew significant when he was officially reported missing yesterday at 4:00 pm from his hometown of Mesquite, Texas.
Suspect arrested after Dallas police shooting was wanted for March double murder
DALLAS - Dallas police have released the names of the three people arrested at a Northeast Dallas apartment complex on Thursday,. 17-year-old Eric Lampkin-Scarborough, 21-year-old Damon Price and 19-year-old Deantae Moore were arrested after ramming two police cruisers in a stolen truck. Police say Moore was wanted on two counts...
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