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Euless Children to Learn from K9 Heroes at Local Library's Summer Programming
Euless, Texas, is offering a unique educational encounter for its youngest residents this summer at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library, where they have the opportunity to meet the four-legged heroes of search and rescue. As detailed by the City of Euless, MARK9 Search and Rescue, a non-profit team based in Mesquite, will be introducing their skilled K9s to kids and sharing insights into their critical work in locating missing people.
Tarrant County sheriff fires officer indicted in jailhouse killing amid calls for resignation
FORT WORTH – Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn fired detention officer Rafael Moreno on Tuesday following Moreno's indictment in connection with the murder of a man who died while in custody – Anthony Johnson Jr. Meanwhile, Lt. Joel Garcia – who also was indicted for murder – is fighting to retain his job through a civil service appeal.The two were indicted on Friday. Waybourn had fired Moreno and Garcia in mid-May but later reinstated them because of termination process problems.According to the indictments, Johnson's death was caused when Moreno placed his knee in the inmate's back. Waybourn said the tactic is...
Coppell Police Department responds to organized retail theft and other incidents between June 24-30
The Coppell Police Department responded to multiple theft incidents between June 24-30 as of July 1 according to communitycrimemap.com. An organized retail theft from a specialty store over $100 was reported for 3:11 p.m. June 24 in the 200 block of N Denton Tap Road.
With "serial squatters" on the rise, a Tarrant County constable vows to send them to jail
NORTH TEXAS – It's early morning when Tarrant County deputy constables prepare to strike.Their target on this day is Shawndria Allen Graves."She's a known squatter in our area. This will be the third house in 2024 that we've had evictions on her for," said Detective Scott Powell.This time, though, deputies aren't evicting her. They're arresting her.It's a new approach Tarrant County Precinct 7 is taking, treating suspected squatters not like tenants who are unable to pay rent, but like criminals who never intended to.Powell first started looking into Graves last October when, he said, the precinct judge asked if he could...
Body of man found in Trinity River
FORT WORTH, Texas — The body of a white male was discovered floating in the Trinity River early Tuesday morning, authorities said. Central units were dispatched to the scene at N Main and N Commerce St at 7:14 a.m. on July 2, 2024. Homicide detectives have been notified, and the investigation is ongoing, according to a statement from the department.
Eight Puppies Abandoned in Sweltering Texas Heat Rescued by Deputies and Ready for New Homes
In Fort Worth, a derelict litter of puppies was rescued by police officers from roasting in the heat of a 100-degree day. Left by their previous owner closed in a carrier without water, they were fortunate enough to be found by a good Samaritan who called the authorities. Tarrant County police and animal control arrived to take custody and get some fluids into the pups.
Pastors demand answers from Juvenile Detention Board after WFAA report reveals conditions inside the facility
DALLAS — Pastors and Community leaders are demanding answers from the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Facility. ”The building behind us is supposed to be a place of rehabilitation instead it’s a place of trauma,” Dr. Michael W. Waters, Dallas Black Clergy founder. They stood out in the...
Rising Rental Rates and Landlord Profiteering Prompt Dallas Council Review of State, Federal Legislation
Landlords across the country are facing lawsuits for profiting off inflated rent prices, and the Dallas City Council is lending its support to state and federal legislation to protect tenants. Legislative Director Clifford Sparks reviewed a Jan. 8 memorandum about the city’s legislative priorities related to housing and homelessness at...
Poteet VFW members attend 104th Texas VFW State Convention
Many gathered together in Dallas for the 104th Texas VFW State Convention in June. Among those attending from VFW Post 6970 in Poteet were John E. Shipley, Commander; Herman Hood, Senior Vice Commander; John Pat Clark, Service Officer and Jim Koutny, Historian. Members took part in meetings, elections, installation of...
American National Bank to Open South Dallas Loan Office to Help Residents With Affordable Housing Options
Dallas Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Director Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson told us last month that city officials can’t provide affordable housing on their own. They need partners in private industry, the building community, and financial institutions. Dallas Housing Director: ‘We Will Never be Able to Fix Affordable Crisis Alone’. American...
Dallas Public Works hosts new inspector training for North Texas workers
DALLAS, Texas — Municipal employees from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex packed more than 70 seats in the Eco Park building's conference room this June to learn the finer details of construction inspection. The City of Dallas Department of Public Works hosted this new two-day training seminar in partnership...
'Baby, you're a firework!' North Texas NICU babies dress patriotic for July 4
DALLAS — For many parents, celebrating their baby’s first Fourth of July means watching fireworks or going to a barbecue. But that’s not possible for families with an infant in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. These patriotic preemies are shining like a bright light in...
Dallas Animal Services offers $4 microchips and ID tags ahead of July 4th
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is preparing for an expected increase in pet intakes during the 4th of July fireworks celebrations with a two-day low-cost microchip, collar, and ID tag event. While fireworks may be a source of joy for some, they can be a source of...
Deep Ellum restaurant Federales closes suddenly
DALLAS — A restaurant in Dallas' Deep Ellum neighborhood announced their sudden closure. Tuesday, Federales posted that after two years in business, they were closing their doors "effective immediately." The restaurant's website shows only their closure announcement, which was also posted to their Instagram with comments turned off. However,...
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