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Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Texas carrier abruptly shutters after funding halts
Creditors and former employees are looking for compensation after U.S. Logistics Solutions abruptly filed for bankruptcy on June 21. A lender had quickly halted funding, and company leaders tried to find additional investment and partners to no avail, a bankruptcy announcement said. “Over the past several months, USLS has implemented...
Members of congress from Texas react to historic SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity
NORTH TEXAS — Reaction from members of Congress in Texas to the historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Presidential immunity is falling along party lines. U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, told CBS News Texas he is concerned. "It is an extremely alarming decision." U.S. Representative Pat Fallon, R-4th Congressional District in North Texas praised the decision in an interview. "As an American, I think they got it exactly right," said Fallon.The SCOTUS ruling comes as former President Donald Trump is facing criminal charges after being indicted for trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The ruling narrowed the case against Mr....
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.
Jake Allyn Wants to Help Celebrate and Preserve Cowboy Culture
The actor and Jesuit Dallas grad makes his directorial debut with a rodeo drama set in Texas. He was raised in Dallas, but actor and filmmaker Jake Allyn has always been enamored with life away from the big city — from working ranches to dusty prairies. “Growing up in...
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...
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...
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...
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