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Cold Case Tuesday – Samuel Nanaeto
The Dallas Department continues to investigate the 2012 murder of 22-year-old Samuel Nanaeto. On September 23, 2012, Mr. Nanaeto and unknown suspect were involved in a fight at a business in the 8500 block of Stemmons Freeway. The investigation determined Mr. Nanaeto left the scene and was involved in another fight, this time in the 8800 block of N. Stemmons Freeway, where he was found shot to death. Further investigation determined a vehicle, a four-door white vehicle, possibly a Chevy Avalanche, driven by a Latin male, was seen at the second location and was possibly involved.
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.
Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness to Offer Free Spay/Neuter Services for Community Cats
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness are teaming up to provide free spay/neuter services for un-owned community cats to Dallas residents. On Friday, July 26, Operation Kindness will accept 50 cats for spay/neuter surgery at their new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub at 1771 Terre Colony Ct, Dallas, Texas, 75212. A map of the location and line flow is available at BeDallas90.org.
48-52 - Rangers stave off ultimate bad vibes with 4-3 comeback win in extra innings
The Texas Rangers scored four runs while the Chicago White Sox scored three runs in ten innings. CY hanging up mid-sentence on a trade to send Nathan Eovaldi and David Robertson to the Dodgers as the Rangers rallied for once in their miserable 2024 existence to avoid the embarrassment of essentially having their season and World Series squad ended by the 27-win White Sox.
3 DISD Students Win NFTE STEM BizCamp Pitch at UNT Dallas
A 16-year-old junior at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas won a “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition sponsored by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and hosted by the University of North Texas at Dallas last week. Mars Ratliff’s winning pitch for her proposed business, Interio Interiors, features an app...
Dak Prescott Predicted to Sign $285 Million Contract Amid Cowboys Uncertainty
The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott continue to be in a standoff over a potential contract extension. Prescott is heading into the final season of a four-year, $160 million deal. Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton offered predictions for the upcoming NFL contracts that will “reset” the market at their respective positions....
Ex-Sharks captain Pavelski reveals his favorite moment in San Jose
SAN JOSE — Former San Jose Sharks captain and Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski on Monday released a heartfelt letter of appreciation to his family, former teammates, and both teams’ fan bases as he closed the book on a remarkable 18-year NHL playing career. Pavelski, who turned 40...
Texas-Connected Artists Among Trellis Art Fund Inaugural Grant Recipients
The Trellis Art Fund, a New York-based private foundation that supports artists, has named 12 artists as part of its inaugural cohort of grant recipients. Each artist will be awarded $100,000, which will be distributed in two installments of $50,000 over two years. Earlier this year, the Trellis’ advisory board...
Controversial Pepper Square Plan to Go Before City Plan Commission in August
A proposal for 1,500 housing units at District 11’s Pepper Square mixed-use development has reportedly been revised and will go before the Dallas Plan Commission for a vote on Aug. 8. As zoning cases adjacent to single-family homes are prone to do, this one has strong opposition. Following an...
Texas man dead after rafting accident southeast of Bethel
A Texas man has died after an accident during a remote river rafting trip southeast of Bethel. According to a Alaska State Trooper dispatch, 53-year-old Larry Erwin of Dallas, Texas was part of a rafting trip around 53 miles southeast of Bethel. Erwin reportedly went over a waterfall after losing...
Lieutenant in Dallas fire engine crash transferred to ICU
DALLAS — Three firefighters who were injured when their fire engine went off an overpass have been released from the hospital, while their lieutenant has been transferred to the ICU, fire department officials said. The crash happened on July 21 on Interstate 345 and South Good Latimer Expressway, officials...
Cedar Hill welcomes visitors to new Library in A Park
The name alone Library in A Park piques interest; just like the title of a good book can make you want to read it. Genres of all kinds fill the library's collection but it may be what's outside that makes the new library in Cedar Hill a best-seller. “We are...
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
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