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Review: “Sally Warren: The Press of My Hands” at Liliana Bloch Gallery, Dallas
Two years ago, a journalist writing for The Washington Post offered some tips for staying up to date with the terrible news of the world while avoiding burnout. The current state of domestic and world affairs suggests that any sane person would disregard that advice at their peril. The guidance offered is deceptively simple, if not verging on the simplistic: “Give yourself a break,” “ask for help when needed,” “take time for self-care,” “talk to your children,” “turn on screen limits,” and “view your phone in black and white.” It’s undoubtedly good advice, solidly grounded in common sense. If a particular habit makes your life miserable, you should try to break it.
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
Rain chances increase in North Texas towards the end of the week
NORTH TEXAS — While the rain hasn't been as widespread as it was Monday, we have had a few cells drop some heavy rain. The area circled in Grayson County was under a Flash Flood Warning from 2-4 p.m. and received 3-4" of rain with some isolated amounts closer to 5". These storms eventually rain themselves out, but we've got a few more hours before we lose the daytime heating. As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, parts of Lamar County are under a Flash Flood Warning or Flood Advisory, but these storms have also fizzled out. Notice along the boundary though that...
Aggravated assault investigation underway after Richardson parking lot shooting
RICHARDSON, Texas - Police are investigating an aggravated assault that left two individuals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds early Friday morning.The Richardson Police Department responded to a disturbance at 4:40 a.m. in the parking lot of Abi Hookah Lounge, located in the 800 block of W. Arapaho Rd. Upon arrival, officers found two individuals injured from gunshot wounds. According to a press release from the department, a confrontation occurred between two groups, including the injured parties.Witnesses identified a newer model white SUV fleeing the scene. Detectives are attempting to identify five people from surveillance video believed to be involved in the confrontation. The suspect vehicle has been identified as a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE with Technology Package, also captured in the surveillance footage.Anyone with information is urged to contact the Richardson Police Department at 972-744-4893.
Optimal Blue announces three new AI capabilities in Optimal Blue’s CompassEdge hedging and loan trading platform
(PLANO, Texas) — NEWS: Optimal Blue today announced the delivery of generative AI capabilities centered on helping lenders maximize profitability on every loan transaction. Through direct engagement with its thousands of clients, the company has begun delivering generative AI capabilities built for secondary-market-specific use cases and purposefully designed to solve the real-world challenges that mortgage lenders face. The company’s launch of AI assistants has initiated with the release of three new AI capabilities in Optimal Blue’s CompassEdge hedging and loan trading platform.
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
Most expensive homes in Texas reach $2.7M, Houston-metro city makes list: Stacker
HOUSTON - Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value...
City of Mesquite gives storm debris update
The second sweep to collect storm debris and bulk items began last weekend and is currently picking up from north to south within the city limits. The city reported that trash collection is set to return to normal in early August. Until normal operations resume, solid waste will not accept special requests for pick-ups. The city's total storm debris collection is at 9,500 tons.
Road Closure Alert: Mesquite's Lawson Road Set for Railroad Maintenance on July 24 and 30
Mesquite residents and commuters must prepare to adjust their travel plans as railroad maintenance is set to temporarily close a section of Lawson Road near the railroad crossing at Scyene Road. The closures, scheduled to occur shortly after 7 p.m. tomorrow and recommencing at 9 a.m. on July 30, are part of Union Pacific's efforts to ensure continued safety and smooth operation along its tracks. During this time, the company plans to replace worn railroad ties, and crossing boards, and to pave over the affected areas.
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