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Substance abuse expert says RGV faces ‘overdose pandemic’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Some are so gripped by grief that it changes them. For many, it’s an ever-present and unfillable void. For others, it can transcend nearly every aspect of their lives. Take Adelína Olívares of Alamo, who said she lost her 20-year-old nephew to a...
'Not the party I grew up with:' Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party
(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday, joining Gov. Greg Abbott in Austin. “This is not the party I grew up with,” Thierry said of the Democratic Party. “I now stand with the party of Lincoln, the party that fought to preserve our Union and fought to end the...
Report disputes Texas' claim that its 'Lone Star Operation' has deterred migrant crossings
Texas authorities have recently claimed that its "Lone Star Operation," aimed at deterring migration into the state, have led to an almost 90% decline from its peak. Mike Banks, Special Advisor on Border Matters under Gov. Greg Abbott said that the concrete figure is 87% and that, as a result, the federal government has opted to temporarily move agents from the state's ports of entry to others in Arizona, California and New Mexico.
Made in Tarrant: Fort Worth telehealth provider focuses on helping college students ‘thrive’
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Luke Hejl is the CEO and co-founder of TimelyCare at 1315 S. Adams St. in Fort Worth. TimelyCare was founded in 2017 to provide free mental telehealth services to college and university students across the U.S.
Learn why members of the Allen Police Department are strapping on the gloves for its first Guns & Hoses boxing team
For the first time, the Allen Police Department will participate in the 23rd Guns & Hoses boxing tournament set for Sept. 14. APD Officers Dillon Egizi, Phil Rummel and Detective Michael Cambiano are currently training for their first upcoming tournament.
Plano Police Intensify DWI Patrols for Holiday Weekend, Warns Against Drunk Driving
As the holiday weekend swings into full gear, the Plano Police Department is ramping up DWI patrols. In a video released by the Plano Texas Police Department, Plano PD's Crime Prevention Unit's Officer Bianez highlighted the perils of drunk driving. He underscored the department's commitment to keeping roads safe by warning, "our officers will be concentrating their efforts on DWI patrols this holiday weekend in an effort to remove impaired drivers on our roadways."
Raise Your Steins! McKinney Oktoberfest returns downtown Sept. 27-29
Mark your calendars because McKinney Oktoberfest is back, and it’s bigger, better, and more Bavarian than ever!. From Friday, Sept. 27, through Sunday, Sept. 29, Historic Downtown McKinney will transform into a vibrant celebration of all things German. Whether you’re a beer lover, a foodie, or just in it for the fun, this festival has something for everyone. Best of all, admission is free, and so is parking with a complimentary shuttle service, too.
Buckle up for Lane’s Sake volleyball tournament: Day 2
On day two of the Buckle Up for Lane’s Sake volleyball tournament, local teams competed in bracket play. In the gold bracket championship, the Henrietta Lady ‘Cats battled the Lindsay Lady Knights. Henrietta won in straight sets: In the silver bracket semifinals, Christ Academy played Bowie. The Lady Warriors won in straight sets: Christ Academy […]
Karen Brennan takes early lead in Keller City Council special election race
The final day for voting for the Keller City Council special election was Aug. 31. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Tarrant County Election Administration has released early voting totals for a special election for Place 3 on Keller City Council on Aug. 31. The details. Karen Brennan, Frank Roszell and Zane J....
13-year-old girl who was subject of Amber Alert has been found
PRINCETON, Texas – UPDATE: An Amber Alert issued for a 13-year-old girl has been discontinued. Madison Carroll, 13, was located by authorities on Saturday night. She was formerly missing out of Princeton, Texas. ORIGINAL STORY: An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 13-year-old girl last seen in...
Arlington Embarks on Extensive Stormwater System Overhaul to Tackle Flooding
Arlington is setting into motion a new construction project aimed at overhauling its storm drain systems to combat neighborhood flooding and improve its drainage infrastructure. The Public Works Department's Stormwater Management Division has announced the commencement of the 2020 Stormwater Maintenance Project, which is poised to bring significant improvements to Blake Aston Drive, Tennyson Drive, and the Westview Channel.
Yolanda Hadid reveals she's moved to Fort Worth area in home with honey bar
FORT WORTH, Texas — Cowtown is bringing Hollywood to them. It's no secret that Fort Worth has become a destination for numerous TV and film industry projects, most notably Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" and its many breakout shows. But now, the allure of the cowboy life in Cowtown is attracting...
Former Dallas Church Charity Treasurer Sentenced to 7 Years for $1.4 Million Fraud Scheme
A former treasurer of a church's charitable foundation in Dallas was given a sentence of over seven years in federal prison for committing fraud. The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, made the announcement, detailing that Thomas Calhoun Bain, 75, had pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud back in March. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. District Judge Jane Boyle also ruled that Bain is to reimburse around $1.7 million to various victims.
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