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$20 Texas Scratch-Off is Worth $1 Million for One Lucky Texan
We have another millionaire in Texas! A Temple resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. As always, The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
Fellow member of Congress remembers late Sheila Jackson Lee
HOUSTON – Better known as “The Congresswoman,” Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Lee lived a life of service for the Houston community. First as a City of Houston Councilwoman and then for 29 years as a Congresswoman representing the Texas 18th Congressional District.
Former treasurer of Guyer High football club accused of stealing $16k
The former treasurer of the Guyer High School football booster club could serve as much as two years in jail after she allegedly admitted to taking nearly $16,000 from the club’s account. Shauna Martin, 43, faces a felony theft charge. Denton ISD officials said booster clubs are run by...
Local Hero with Fire Extinguishers and Quick-Acting Responders Save Lives in Poolville Collision
A grave head-on collision near Poolville last Friday led to three individuals being hospitalized, in an incident that has now surfaced as a testament to the swift and life-saving actions of local responders and residents. The collision occurred on Agnes North near the Parker/Wise county line, prompting an urgent response from Engine 48, Rescue 48, Engine 46, and Chief 100, according to Parker County Emergency Services District 1.
Azul Therapies emphasizes importance for queer and minority-led led spaces
Azul Therapies LLC is a business centered around counseling and was founded approximately one year ago by university alumna Janette Orona. Her goals are to provide access to affordable therapy for queer people of color in addition to people who use substances or other drugs. “I try to focus on...
McKinney Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Piedmont Drive Burglary
The McKinney Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding a home burglary that occurred on Piedmont Drive. The incident took place at 3:30 PM on July 13. Two Hispanic males are reported to have broken into a residence, with one individual described as wearing a yellow vest and a gray hat, while the other donned a gray hat alongside a gray shirt, according to the McKinney Police Department.
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.
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