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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.
Chris Koetting, Mel Maxfield indcuted into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor
Chris Koetting and the late Mel Maxfield gave the Texas Panhandle much recognition following their decades of distinguished accomplishments on Saturday night in San Antonio with both men being named as recent inductees into the hallowed halls of the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. Koetting and Maxfield...
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77. Pitts died at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas surrounded by his loved ones, according to a Sunday...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Developments follow ‘behind the scenes’ steps before council approval in Prosper, Celina
Zoning requests for developments go through multiple steps in both Prosper and Celina before they are approved, officials said. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Developments continue to make their way to Celina and Prosper, but all must go through the approval process before breaking ground. The overview. By the time a development...
A Popular TikTok Couple's Relationship Takes a Tragic Turn
Texas police responded to a shooting, only to find a woman with life-threatening injuries lying on the ground. Witnesses say her boyfriend is a TikTok influencer, who’s suspected of the shooting and much much worse. Ladarius Morshun Brownlee, 28, is behind the “denoandzahra” TikTok page where you can find...
AT&T Provides School Supplies for Over 20,000 Students
DALLAS (KDAF) — Back to school season is approaching, and the cost of school supplies can be incredibly stressful for parents. But recently, employees from AT&T provided more than 20,000 students nationwide, including those in Dallas, with back to school essentials. In addition to the employees, nearly 400 volunteers...
Irving Police Department Elevates Officers to Key Leadership Roles Amid Commitment to Excellence
The Irving Police Department has recently acknowledged a fresh wave of promotions within its ranks, celebrating the dedicated individuals stepping up to fill roles as supervisors, sergeants, and lieutenants. The promotion ceremony, held earlier this week, underscores the department's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of performance and service in the community.
Dallas shooting: Woman killed in East Oak Cliff
DALLAS - Dallas police arrested two people for a shooting that killed a woman overnight. Officers found the victim’s body outside a home on Lanark Avenue in East Oak Cliff. Investigators said she did not live in that neighborhood, and they don’t know why she was there. Police...
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
Strike a Pose with the Texas Rangers World Series Trophy at Arlington's Downtown Library Event
The George W. Hawkes Downtown Library is hosting an event where you can snap a picture with the 2023 Texas Rangers World Series Trophy, a testament to the team's triumphant season last year. According to the Arlington Public Library, the event is set for Wednesday, July 24, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
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